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...
Livløs – Cutting to the Bone
Photo: Nikolaj Bransholm
Melodic death metal possesses a wide array of choices when it comes to the blending of catchy hooks / runs against the energetic aggression of the riffing, tempos, and extreme to clean...
Antipope – Doors of the Dead (Moribund Records)
Evolution has been a constant in this Finnish act’s style. Founded in 2004, Antipope started as a black metal band with progressive tendencies – eventually adding doom, gothic and industrial aspects to their sound....
Jewel Throne – Blood Vultures (Inverse Records)
Frantic activity has been a hallmark for this Finnish thrash band Jewel Throne since arriving on the scene in 2019. Three quick hitting EPs arrived in four months, soon giving way to a series...
Hatchet – No Soul Unturned
Thrash metal has now been in existence for over 40 years – where a mix of pioneers and their offspring continue to explore the heaviness, energy, and power of the movement. Bay Area act...