Review: Spiritbox – Tsunami Sea
Spiritbox release a turbulent, heavy, and emotionally charged record that proves the band is still evolving, while already delivering intense music.
Author: LarsNB
Review: Vollmondprozession – Lazarus
“Lazarus” thrives on bleak atmosphere and rigid commitment to lo-fi black metal aesthetics, but its refusal to evolve leaves much of the album trapped in repetition rather than ritual. The intent is admirable and occasionally gripping, but the lack of dynamic progression ultimately turns immersion into fatigue.
Review: Outlaw – Opus Mortis
Outlaw blend melody and malevolenc on “Opus Mortis” to invoke the spirit of old swedish black metal. The record leans on tradition without being stifled by it and offers high quality black metal.
Review: Lik – Necro
“Necro” is exactly the kind of album that makes traditionalists grin with bruised teeth and banged heads. HM-2 galore!
Review: The Acacia Strain – You Are Safe From God Here
The Acacia Strain’s latest record “You Are Safe From God Here” crashes into the listener’s home like a meteor forged from the band’s own bile. It’s heavy as advertised and it occasionally feels like the band is swinging the same sledgehammer at the same nail, …
Review: The Halo Effect – March Of The Unheard
The Halo Effect’s “March Of The Unheard” is melodic death metal as it was always meant to be: a masterclass in riffs, hooks, and emotional weight, delivered with the kind of confidence and craftsmanship that only comes from veterans operating at the absolute peak of their skill.
Review: Imperishable – Swallowing The World
“Swallowing The World” is classic Swedish melodic death metal, where riffs are razor-sharp, hooks are aggressive, and the spirit of the old Stockholm school looms large. And for the most part, it delivers. The band out of Gothenborg don’t waste time with pretense: from the …
Review: This Gift Is A Curse – Heir
“Heir” is a suffocating, brilliant, and utterly essential listen for anyone who craves music that’s as intellectually engaging as it is viscerally devastating.
Review: The Man-Eating Tree – Night Verses
The Man-Eating Tree haven’t just survived their hiatus – they’ve returned stronger, darker, and more compelling than ever.
Review: Cabal – Everything Rots
The lastest record of Denmark-based Cabal is a suffocating, smartly crafted descent into deathcore brutality that occasionally stumbles into predictability, but does so with enough conviction and creativity to leave a mark.