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This isn't empty 80s nostalgia. Savage Master is the real deal for listeners looking for high-quality classic heavy metal (with a touch of thrash).
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This isn't empty 80s nostalgia. Savage Master is the real deal for listeners looking for high-quality classic heavy metal (with a touch of thrash).
For those of you who like to blast Clutch and Torche, but like a bit of Soundgarden and Tad-style grunge in the mix, this...
Cerebral Rot has arrived, and they're here to bring dominating riffs, drums and growls to smash the death metal world into the swamp.
The metalcore heroes return with their first record on Metal Blade records, cutting through another record packed with anthemic screams and riffs.
Check out the new track from Heart of Jordan, the metalcore act out to deliver crushing grooves and solid hooks to the masses.
Abbath's second album is a big, bold and very fun listen. It carries on the legacy of Abbath's past while applying a classic heavy...
The Smokeless Fires should be pleasing for fans of neo-trad metal, or anyone who wants to hear what Reroute to Remain would sound like...
If you want a snapshot of an up-and-coming death metal band finding its footing, Vircolac's "Masque" is a great place to look.
Portland's Ossuarium has a bright (er...dark?) future ahead of it, as shown by their fantastic debut album.
Der Rote Milan: bold, fresh and ferocious. This German black metal band is unafraid to try new things and take their sound (and the...
It’s been a busy year for good metal bands making good records and playing good shows. You’ll see 15 of them listed below (along...
In the overcrowded subway car that is death metal in 2018, Corpsessed is the band you don't mind being shoved into. On their latest...
Heart of Jordan takes their metalcore influences and layers on irresistibly catchy choruses to make for one of the most promising unsigned releases of...
Deicide continues down the strong and brutal path of catchy riffs, crushing grooves and spewing unholy bile on their latest offering.
There's a good reason for the buzz around Jesus Piece. This is some seriously crushing hardcore.
Vermilia blends clean and harsh vocals with excellent riffs to create a truly captivating and dramatic listen on "Kätkyt." An extremely impressive debut outing...
You really can't go wrong with death metal like this. I mean, that is unless you're one of those types on social media that...
Australia's Depravity prides themselves on crafting well-produced, controlled chaos on their debut album, "Evil Upheaval."
Bands like Aura Noir serve an important purpose in the world of extreme metal: keeping thrash weird. These sons of Hades may have carved...
Beyond the Mortal Gate is a great album for black metal devotees eager to hear the sound taken to new and interesting places, but...
An album of the year list is never finished, it just has a due date. Regardless, here's some of the best the year had...
With Death Revenge, Exhumed have crafted a fun, worthwhile listen, especially with Halloween just around the corner. I'm especially impressed with the historical inspiration,...
Relentless Mutation is a great step forward for Archspire, as the writing is vastly improved and more consistent than on previous records. And it’s...