Machina Kore – Ghosts of Everest Review
Identified as “Groovy Power Metal” in our promo bin, Irish independents Machina Kore promise something that pushes past…
The Bleak Picture – Shades of Life Review
It’s been a draining year. Lacking the mental energy for new music, I’ve subsisted on a diet of…
Morbyda – Under the Spell Review
I always enjoy reviewing and exposing bands on their debut. A debut offers a cornucopia of possibilities: will…
Blood Monolith – The Calling of Fire Review
Shortly after exiting Vastum in 2023, Shelby Lermo (Nails, Ulthar) moved cross country to Northern Virginia and enlisted…
Ominous Ruin – Requiem Review
I’ll be the first to admit that technical death metal is not my forte nor favorite. As much…
Exterminatus – Echoes From a Distant Star Part 1 Review
“Exterminatus” is a Warhammer 40k term that describes a global mass extinction event authorized by the emperor when…
Panthalassan – From the Shallows of the Mantle Review
Angry Metal Guy is an institution, and not just a mental one. Artists often dip into our comment…
Coffin Feeder – Big Trouble Review
Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover. The intellectual property rights-busting album artwork of Big Trouble…
The Infernal Deceit – The True Harmful Black Review
In a year that already looks to be filled with heady pomp and artistry, there’s something to be…