Edge of Paradise – Prophecy (Napalm)
The epitome of working your way up to the top, Edge of Paradise have been making their foothold within the scene for well over a decade. Their last album, Hologram, was released back in...
Serenity in Murder – Timeless Reverie (Apostasy Records)
Japan is a treasure trove of unique musical artists who defy convention and incredible musical bravery, not allowing genre labels to define who they are. Here at DR, Katarina explores many fine acts who...
Avulsed – Phoenix Cryptobiosis (Xtreem Music)
One of the longest running bands in the Spain death metal scene, Avulsed may not necessarily be as prolific as say Cannibal Corpse or Unleashed – but it never diminishes the quality product consumers...
Cryptosis – Celestial Extremity
Returning after their 2021 debut Bionic Swarm, it's been four years since there's been a proper Cryptosis album. There was an EP in the meantime, but the time makes for an interesting change of...
Whitechapel – Hymns in Dissonance (Metal Blade)
Coming off of two albums that saw the band evolve in more melodic senses, Kin and The Valley, Hymns of Dissonance is a jump back into pure adrenaline. But thankfully, one can't simply use...
Chemicide – Violence Prevails (Listenable Records)
Literally a hotbed in the metal realm, Latin America has been producing some worthy domestic acts that deserve the attention bestowed upon them. Costa Rica is home to Chemicide, a thrash metal band with...
Echos – Quiet, In Your Service (Outlast Records)
Sometimes, music by definition isn't exactly metal but the feelings you get from it certainly are. Such is the case for the new Echos album, Quiet, In Your Service. The (mostly) gentle and darkwave-y...
Edge of Paradise – Holographic Prophecies
Edge of Paradise has been working hard to make a name for themselves in the scene for over a decade now. They've toured with some big names, utilized unique strategies with art and merch,...
Arion – The Light That Burns the Sky (Reigning Phoenix Music)
Finnish modern power metal artists Arion took advantage of the time between studio records – even if a pandemic was in the mix. Their previous album Vultures Die Alone came out in 2021 –...
Brainstorm – Plague of Rats (Reigning Phoenix Music)
It's kinda cool to have been doing this long enough to be a part of a band's discography, at least from a standpoint of reviews. Such is the case with a band like Brainstorm...