Edouarth – Stray Beat (Sleaszy Rider Records)
A power trio outfit from Greece, Edouarth optimizes the unique, special bond of heavy metal across multiple generations. Bassist/vocalist James Edouarth already has a steady presence in the scene through his work in Spider...
Timeless Fairytale – A Story to Tell (ViciSolum Productions)
International collaborations in the metal realm seem more of the norm thanks to the borderless abilities of digital workstations beyond the speeds of the internet. Timeless Fairytale is another such band, containing members from...
Black Sun – Friendship and Music
Even though Ecuadorian act Black Sun has been around for over two decades at this point, the group has recently gotten a facelift recently with Finnish duo Netta and Nino Laurenne joining the ranks...
God Dethroned – The Judas Paradox (Reigning Phoenix Music)
When you’ve been purveyors in the extreme metal landscape since the early 90s, there’s a certain amount of respect bestowed upon your efforts. Dutch act God Dethroned possess numerous albums worthy of praise that...
PeelingFlesh – The G Code (Unique Leader)
Quite prolific in the last few years in terms of singles and EPs, while making a name for themselves in the live setting as a visceral entity, PeelingFlesh make the step up for their...
Mutant Blast – Soulsteeler (Rockshots Records)
Another pandemic creation, Mutant Blast are a Finnish outfit with seasoned members who have plenty of experience in the music field. Associations to acts like Waltari, Witheria, and Chaos Creation in the current or...
Flotsam and Jetsam – Weaponized For Battle
Photo: Shane Eckart
Older, veteran artists continually strive to make sense of the chaotic, frantic music industry that changes daily underneath their feet. For power/thrash institution Flotsam and Jetsam, they just continue to unleash strong...
Infrared – Manifestation (Self-Released)
These Canadians certainly have made up for lost time when it comes to their studio output in this second incarnation of Infrared. Since reforming in 2014, Manifestation is the fourth full-length record – beyond...
Blitzkrieg – Blitzkrieg (Mighty Music)
Singer Brian Ross seems ageless in terms of his vocal abilities currently. Fronting both Satan as well as the act under the microscope here for Blitzkrieg, there’s no denial the man has soaring pipes...
To the Grave – Everyone’s a Murderer (Unique Leader)
If the cover art didn't make it clear enough, Australia's To the Grave are back to deliver up a plate of vegan-based deathcore. While one might start to think about queuing up the Cattle...
Satan – The Tide Is Turning
Photo: Stefan Rosic
When it comes to traditional heavy metal, there have been numerous old school acts still churning out solid studio records even in the modern age. Put Satan in that category – their...
Victory – Circle of Life (AFM Records)
Oh, hey! Looking for a straightforward no-b.s. rock/metal album? Well, you're in luck, because Victory and their new record Circle of Life will be here to rock your face off. I don't say this...
Mechanic Tyrants – St. Diemen Riots (Jawbreaker Records)
Certain albums can fire all the right chambers to ignite the passion for heavy metal once again. Especially if the movement has captured your life for over forty-something years as it has with this...