Bergfried – Romantik III Review
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and follow-up Romantic II in 2023, Austrian-Hungarian duo Bergfried rides…
Starlight Ritual – Rogue Angels Review
Deep in the protozoic slime that sits at the center of Steel Druhm’s rusted metal heart, there’s a…
Aquilla – Sentinels of New Dawn Review
The Polish metal scene is much better known around these parts for its bludgeoning death metal than for…
Cemican – U k’u’uk’ankil Mayakaaj Review
Hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, folk-death septet Cemican caught my attention way back in 2019 with their third record,…
Blizaro – Light and Desolation Review
What do you get when you combine old school doom with older school horror movie soundtracks? John Gallo…
Revenge – Night Danger Review
Like all subgenres, speed metal exists at the nexus of other genres: namely, classic heavy metal and thrash.…
Trump ready to rock with heavy metal drummer Sanae Takaichi, tapped as Japan’s first female prime minister
Japan’s incoming prime minister is a heavy metal drummer with an iron will — that insiders say gives…
Wings of Steel – Winds of Time Review
I know what you’re thinking: how is it that ClarkKent is reviewing Wings of Steel instead of Steel…
Founding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley hospitalized after fall, cancels show
Rock legend Ace Frehley is taking a brief pause from touring after a minor studio mishap. According to…
Castle Rat – The Bestiary Review
New York’s Castle Rat generated buzz off the back of their impressive slab of fantasy-inspired doom rock featured…
Twisted Sister going back on the road for their 50th anniversary tour
Twisted Sister are reuniting for a 50th anniversary tour. The “I Believe In Rock ‘n’ Roll” group –…
Stuck in the Filter: June 2025’s Angry Misses
Sweat pours out of our pores. Heat blisters metal and scorches dirt. Power bills rise relentlessly, without mercy.…