Mindless Sinner would’ve been a perfect opening act for any NWOBHM tours that came across Sweden back in the day.

So far, Malamorte keeps to the right track. Hopefully it will last.

Memoremains is a band that I can easily see myself rooting for on some Eurovision song contest.

There’s always something unexpected going on with Mars Addict. They do not offer a safe haven where you can relax and enjoy whatever punk has…

Hyperia is a Canadian five-piece and “Insanitorium” is their debut full length. Just two years into the formation of the band.

As the Romans dominated their age, I can only hope Imperivm will go out and conquer!

To call any recording a masterpiece these days carries way too much weight. To call Nether’s debut such is probably an overstatement. However, to give…

Sum of it all is that “Master of Illusion” seems like Kiljin has put everything on it. Every little bit they have in store was…

This is another strong outing for Pain of Salvation, keeping their reputation of one of the originators of the genre. Perhaps a bit different (or…

It is no wonder that Anaal Nathrakh manages to stay in as much of a spotlight as it is possible for an extreme metal band.…

It will probably take you longer to get through this review than the entire Citizen Rage “Black EP”, but I’ll write it anyway.

Somehow, Deftones manage to build up the tension with their music and let it blow up with heavily distorted screams in agony.

I do not think Kataklysm has lost its ability to unleash powerful albums, or at least individual tracks. More probably, they just need to sit…

Short and simple, Khors just published one of the best releases of 2020. Certainly the best of their 16 years long career. And not just…

The whole point is that “Empire of the Blind” is not a terrible record. Not even a bad one. It is simply mediocre, which now…

Finntroll is back and they are still strong. The only remark from my side is that I still prefer the early “humppa metal” days.

Marilyn Manson is still very much subversive, open-eyed and hurtfully expressive. Somehow, without sticking a finger in your eye, he manages to leave a sore…

Sabrewulf are missing a hook that will leave their imprint deeper in your memory, but they do an honest work at portraying a universally acceptable…

Now, when it comes to new names, Afterpain is surely one to remember. While “The Endless Cycle” is a nice way to start off your…

What happened is that hotel Vhäldemar had a couple of exquisite guests all arrive at the same time. Namely Joey DeMaio and Kai Hansen. Inevitably,…