Category: Album Review

Jinjer’s album Duél exemplifies their progressive metal prowess, blending crushing riffs, complex time signatures, and moments of breathtaking beauty. The album delves into themes of melancholy, rage, and introspection, with tracks like “Kafka” and the title track exploring the absurdities of modern existence. Standout songs such as “Rogue,” “Green Serpent,” and “Dark Bile” highlight the…

Scour’s album Gold delivers a relentless fusion of black metal, grindcore, and death metal, resulting in an unyielding sonic assault. The album features blistering tracks like “Cross” and “Blades,” which showcase icy tremolo-picked guitars and ferocious blast beats, reminiscent of classic Norwegian black metal. “Infusorium” introduces grindcore elements, adding to the album’s intensity, while “Ornaments”…

Avatarium’s sixth album, Between You, God, the Devil and the Dead, showcases their distinctive blend of doom and heavy metal, enriched with bluesy and progressive elements. The current lineup features vocalist Jennie-Ann Smith, guitarist Marcus Jidell, bassist Mats Rydström, and drummer Andreas Habo Johansson. This release emphasizes darker and heavier tones, with Jidell incorporating more…

Pentagram’s album Lightning in a Bottle exemplifies the band’s signature blend of doom metal infused with psychedelic and punk elements. Frontman Bobby Liebling, at 70, leads a revitalized lineup featuring guitarist and producer Tony Reed (Mos Generator), bassist Scooter Haslip (Mos Generator), and drummer Henry Vasquez (Saint Vitus). The album delivers a raw, fuzz-laden sound…

Stick To Your Guns’ eighth studio album, Keep Planting Flowers, released on January 10, 2025, exemplifies the band’s enduring influence in the hardcore genre. Produced by Beau Burchell, the album delves into themes of resilience, personal growth, and social justice. The opening track, “We All Die Anyway,” introduces the record with a symbolic shovel breaking…

The Halo Effect’s sophomore album, March of the Unheard, released on January 10, 2025, continues the band’s homage to the classic Gothenburg melodic death metal sound. Formed by former In Flames members and fronted by Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity, the band builds upon their debut, Days of the Lost, delivering a blend of nostalgia…

Paleface Swiss’s third studio album, Cursed, released on January 3, 2025, showcases the band’s evolution in the deathcore scene. The album opens with “Un Pobre Niño Murió,” a haunting track that sets a chilling tone, leading into “Hatred,” which features intense blast beats and guttural vocals. Tracks like “…and with hope you’ll be damned” and…