Austrian folk black metallers Perchta are back with their sophomore effort and I’ll be damned if it’s not the craziest shit you’ll hear all year. Let’s investigate. Continue reading
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Sounds from the Dark Side top albums of 2024 (until now)
It’s that time of the year again where we tell you what we’ve liked so far this year and try to mind-melt you into liking the same thing. Vulcan mode on!
[Live Review] Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, TivoliVredenburg Utrecht
A night of Pink Floyd oldies from 1971 and before? Count us in! Continue reading
Sonata Arctica – Clear Cold Beyond
Power metal fans rejoice! Finland’s Sonata Arctica is back and they’re at the best they’ve been in a long, long while. Continue reading
Codex Mortis – Tales of Woe
Dutch death/black/grind metallers Codex Mortis are back with their second sonic assault. We withstood the attack. Continue reading
Ponte del Diavolo – Fire Blades from the Tomb
Turin’s Ponte del Diavolo has just released their debut platter of occult doom-ish metal. We investigated and came out with a verdict. Continue reading
Alterium – Of War and Flames
Italy’s newest star on the power metal firmament, Alterium, has just dropped their first album after months of teasing. Let’s check it out. Continue reading
Exit Eden – Femmes Fatales
After a long hiatus, female metal supergroup Exit Eden is back with more metallic cover versions and, this time, all new and original songs. Continue reading
Magnum – Here Comes the Rain
If you’re in the mood for a small hour of solid pomp rock, Magnum has you covered with their latest album.
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