Crocell – Swarm of Insects Review
Spawned in 2007, Danish quintet Crocell started life as a humble, but prolifically productive melodic death metal troupe,…
Fires in the Distance – Circadian Promise Review
Not many bands can craft as characteristic an aura as Fires in the Distance. Their dreamy melodicism yet…
Atavistia – Old Gods Awaken Review
Melodic death metal had a banner year in 2025, brandishing outstanding releases from Aephanemer, Vittra, Buried Realm, Aversed,…
Abandon Agony – Endbringer Review
In a year that’s seen At the Gates release a seminal album that stands not only as a…
Ashen Horde – The Harvest Review
Leading up to the release of The Harvest, Ashen Horde finds themselves pushing against the boundaries of the…
Avertat – Dead End Life Review
German death-doom outfit Décembre Noir has received a fair amount of praise here over the years, with four…
At The Gates – The Ghost of a Future Dead Review
I’ve gone back and forth about how to introduce The Ghost of a Future Dead, the eighth full-length…
Review: Legionary – Never-Ending Quest for Purpose
Album art by: Mark Cooper Style: Progressive metal, metalcore, thrash metal, melodic death metal (mixed vocals)Recommended for fans…
Nefastis – Shadows at the Light of Dawn Review
When it comes to symphonic music, Italy has a rich history. From the famed Vivaldi to modern composer…
Vanta – Perpetual Selection Review
The harsh environs of Australia are the perfect breeding grounds for brutal music. Xenobiotic based their latest on…
Review: Sylosis – The New Flesh
Album art by: Snakehed Style: Progressive metal, metalcore, thrash metal, death metalRecommended for fans of: Bleed From Within,…
Review: Denominate – Restoration – The Progressive Subway
Published by Cooper on January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 Artwork by Mark Erskine Style: progressive death metal, melodic…