With SPLAT!, British hard rock royalty Deep Purple deliver their twenty fourth platter of songs. We checked out if these gents still have the chops. Continue reading
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Sounds from the Dark Side top albums of 2026 (until now)
The year is halfway cooked, so here are ten albums from 2026 we keep coming back to.
Chez Kane – Reckless
Holy eighties, Batman! We check out Chez Kane’s new album Reckless and get lost in a time long forgotten.
Continue readingPonte del Diavolo – De Venom Natura
Turin’s best kept metal secret is back with their second effort, De Venom Natura. We dug in.
Continue readingHällas – Panorama
Do you want your progressive rock adventurous and a little retro without sounding outdated? Come and check Hällas’ new magnum opus Panorama. Continue reading
Moon Mother – Meadowlands
Are you ready for some raw, emotional, blues-infused Swedish folk? We think you are, and Moon Mother probably agrees. Continue reading
Beyond the Black – Break the Silence
Happy 2026, people! Let’s kick it off with our review of Beyond the Black’s Break the Silence. Continue reading
Album Year List (2025)
Sabaton – Legends
Sabaton has returned to the frontlines. But will this battle be Legendary or not? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Arjen Anthony Lucassen – Songs No One Will Hear
Aren’t we tired of Arjen Anthony Lucassen and his endless array of projects by now? Not at all, so let’s dive into his fantastic new solo album. Continue reading
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