Death metal is one of the most enduring styles of metal, and has continued to evolve and inspire a plethora of new acts to carry the torch forward. From the avant-garde to the classic,...

Established in 2020 in Osaka, Plevail is a Japanese alt idol act composed of 4 vocalists as well as a backing band. Pancada marks the third full-length album from the group in three years...

The evolution of Finnish melodic blackened death metal unit Progeny of Sun has occurred since their inception in 2017. Originally a two-piece with vocalist Niko Aromaa and guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki, the band developed a...

A German quintet consisting of musicians with various experience in a variety of other heavy music outfits, Sons of Eternity seems like a fresh upstart in the heavy/power metal style through this debut effort...

In the blink and you'll miss it mentality of today, some bands continue to buck the trends and double down on their own vision. Earthside is a symphonic and progressive entity that first debuted...

Born in Italy, Rome in Monochrome describe their brand of music as ‘ghost metal’ – incorporating a mix of post rock, doom metal, and dark progressive metal. The sextet develops an intriguing blend of...

Certain circumstances necessitate key decisions for future growth – especially when it comes to establishing a foothold internationally in music. Case in point – Skiltron. Arising in Argentina in the 2000’s, they would relocate...

While many acts took time to mentally (and physically) recover from the pandemic downtime, it appears that German power metal unit Starchild felt very inspired. Response to the third album Battle of Eternity released...

Photo: Raquel Garcia Now elevating the 80’s hard rock/metal sound, style, and imagery to a modern audience, Cobra Spell feel invigorated in this all-female lineup for their debut full-length 666. The record contains killer hooks,...

One of those Bay Area bands who straddled the thrash with speed and death angle styles starting in the early '80s, Sadus made a solid impression on the scene through albums such as Illusions,...