Some old Thrash Metal veterans of the 1980s will get shining eyes when the name SACRIFICE is mentioned. Their first three albums “Torment In Fire” (1986), “Forward To Termination” (1987) and “Soldiers Of Misfortune” (1990) received more than great response in the underground with great justice. Yet the Canadian quartet never got the fame they […]
KOURISTUS, the Finnish Grindcore band with 10 years under their belt, delivers a raw and relentless assault with their full-length album, “Mielen Ja Maailman Rappio”. This 19-minute sonic explosion is a chaotic blend of Grindcore and old school Hardcore, showcasing the band’s dedication to unfiltered aggression. This album features 15 tracks packed into just under […]
ATOMIC SPELL is a young band from Santa Marta, Colombia formed in 2022. I remember when I first heard about them. I didn’t pay that much attention at that time if I’m honest, but later I listened to a track from their demo (the subject of this review) and man, I was immediately hooked, so […]
HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY are an Austrian duo consisting of multi-instrumentalist Matthias Sollak and vocalist V. Wahntraum. “Scorched Earth” represents the eighth and newest album from the pair, released through AOP Records. Playing what is generally referred to as Post Black Metal, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY utilize a rather conventional approach to songwriting, but still […]
The very first thought when I read the band name ATRAMENTUM was to think of ATRAMENTUS, who released the stellar “Stygian” in 2020. Germany’s ATRAMENTUM kind of follow a similar path to ATRAMENTUS, but they closely meander around the sound of their countrymen AHAB. ATRAMENTUM’s “The Wrath Within” is their second full-length with a full […]
French Doom veterans MONOLITHE celebrate over 20 years of existence with their tenth studio album, “Black Hole District”. Known for their ability to surprise, MONOLITHE continues to evolve, ensuring each album has its own character. This new record came out with a line-up having new faces, including singer Quentin Verdier, bassist Vincent Rémon and keyboardist […]
HESPERIA, the Italian one-man Black Metal project, returns with its eighth full-length album, “Fra Li Monti Sibillini”, released in January 2025 via Hammerheart Records on CD and 12″ vinyl. With 14 tracks and 76 minutes rolling, this album continues the band’s journey through the depths of Black Metal, with a distinctive touch of Folk and […]
EREB ALTOR – following in the footsteps of BATHORY – are one of the best Viking Metal bands, as they skilfully manage to sound epic and full of pathos, but never drift into kitsch. However, the Swedes have not only taken up the cause of following the true teachings of “Hammerheart” and “Twilight Of The […]
“No Respect. Neither For Living Nor For The Dead”, this is the name of the lastest release DEADSPEAK is putting on the table, now on cassette via Monomaniax Productions. An EP that firmly anchors itself in the violent, old school traditions of Death Metal. At just under eight minutes, this concise release delivers a very […]
TALES OF BLOOD is a new band for me. They have been kicking around since 2002 (earlier if you count their BLOODBATH days) and they play a good mix of old school Death Metal, with a bit of the typical SweDeath worship. The guitar tone is a good combo of both styles, so this makes […]