Paganizer – Flesh Requiem (Transcending Obscurity Records)

One of the longest running bands in the arsenal of Rogga Johnasson, I have been on this Paganizer train for almost ten years and one thing is for sure. This band always brings the...

Arctis – Making Metal ‘Pop’

Fresh Finnish act Arctis make no apologies or excuses for their innovative approach to modern metal. Embracing elements of pop, EDM, and trance into their heavy base, it's a sound that's undeniably catchy and...

Raptore – Renaissance (Dying Victims Productions)

Fortunate to watch the development of Raptore through the progression of their discography in previous reviews for the debut album Rage n’ Fever and the follow-up Blackfire, it’s always great to hear what comes...

Assassin – Skullblast (Massacre Records)

Coming out of the pandemic slumber German thrashers Assassin pull together a special EP release in Skullblast – the first of its kind in the band’s long-running career. Consisting of four original tracks plus...

Never Obey Again – All About Trust

Modern metal encompasses a wonderful fusion of aspects that pull from outside sources to create a wide array of sounds that can capture people. Italian quintet Never Obey Again may seem like a newcomer...

Mindless Sinner – Metal Merchants (High Roller Records)

The spirit of heavy metal courses through the veins of this Swedish act Mindless Sinner – and has since their start in the early 80s. Releasing their debut EP Master of Evil in 1983,...

Arctis – Arctis (Napalm)

If you ask some people, the blurring of genres and incorporation of outside influences into metal is something that is a source of great disdain. However, bands have found some solid success with this...

Loudblast – Metal Is My DNA

Photo: Anthony Dubois When it comes to another pioneer in the death metal scene, French band Loudblast deserve more than a cursory glance based on their history. Hitting the scene in 1985, they were able...

Loudblast – Altering Fates and Destinies (Listenable Records)

One of the pioneers in the French metal scene returns for their latest studio record – arriving on the scene in 1985 as the first notable death metal act. Loudblast will unleash their...

Nitrogods – Valley of the Gods (Massacre Records)

Power trio outfits check off massive appeal to this scribe – the less is more principle places key components at the top of the list to strip performances down to those essential elements in...

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