The Crown – All About Execution
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When it comes to deadly death/thrash with just the right amount of punk / melodic impact, it’s hard to question the reliable discography for The Crown to satisfy that aural spirit. Even...
Curse Guard – Origins (Self-Released)
A new project for ex-Adamantis bassist Cody Pelchat, Curse Guard originally started in 2020, issuing three singles over the next few years (including special covers from King Crimson and Kamelot). Origins is the group’s...
Ave Mujica – Elements (Bushiroad)
A newer entry in the Bang Dream/Bandori franchise, Ave Mujica comes with the pedigree of following other bands in the project on the heavier side of things, such as Roselia and Raise a Suilen....
Cemetery Skyline – Nordic Gothic (Century Media)
Dark rock and gothic metal done by some of the biggest names in the Swedish and Finnish scenes. If you have somehow missed out on Cemetery Skyline til now and that doesn't whet your...
Avernus – Airing Deep Grievances
Chicago-based metal band Avernus originated in the early 90s, garnering steady critical acclaim along with faithful underground / cult appeal in many pockets of the states and abroad. Releasing demos, a full-length, and EPs…...
1349 – The Wolf & the King (Season of Mist)
Oh, sweet dark father of all that is unholy I bow down and give you thanks and praise for a new record. The Norwegian black metal masters in 1349 have seen fit to bestow...
Undeath – More Insane (Prosthetic Records)
Active ascension up the ranks due to quality releases backed up with energetic live performances (over 250 under the belts at the time before release), western New York artists Undeath have reached their third...
Band-Maid – Epic Narratives (Pony Canyon)
While the quickly recognizable Japanese rock act Band-Maid hasn't actually released a full-length album since early 2021's Unseen World, the group has stayed busy with an EP and a number of singles in the...
Cemetery Skyline – Gloom from the North
By this point, a band sure to be on many people's radar, especially fans of doom and gothic metal, has to be that of Cemetery Skyline. With members from established acts like Dark Tranquillity,...
Ad Infinitum – Abyss (Napalm)
Having successfully completed their ambitious trilogy last year, the time was ripe for Ad Infinitum to change things up a bit for their latest album, Abyss. Jettisoning some of the more symphonic aspects of...