This is the sixteenth album from Canadian metal institution Annihilator.
Annihilator have always delivered quirky, enjoyable, if sometimes varied material for their fans, but no matter what they release it’s always at least good, and always a welcome listen. Continue reading “Annihilator – For the Demented (Review)”
Hailing from the UK, this is the second album from black metallers Inconcessus Lux Lucis.
I love a bit of occult black metal, and Inconcessus Lux Lucis’ material hits the spot nicely. Here’s a band that draw in some heavy and thrash metal influences into their blackened sound, and seem extra-blessed by the dark powers because of this. Continue reading “Inconcessus Lux Lucis – The Crowning Quietus (Review)”
Death Rattle are a metal band from the US and this is their second album.
Death Rattle play heavy music that’s a combination of thrash and groove metal. Think of a mix of The Haunted, Lamb of God, and Dew Scented, with a hint of Gojira, for a good idea of where they’re coming from. Continue reading “Death Rattle – Volition (Review)”
Ice Age are a Swedish thrash metal band and this is their debut album.
This is old-school thrash metal, with some elements of power metal thrown in for good luck. Having said that, with songs as strong as the ones on Breaking the Ice, luck is not required here. Continue reading “Ice Age – Breaking the Ice (Review)”
Turma are an Italian metal band and this is their second album.
Mixing thrash and groove metal into a modern delivery, with just a hint of deathcore and djent, this is 24 minutes of heavy metalcore. Continue reading “Turma – Kraken (Review)”
This is the third album from All Pigs Must Die, a US hardcore band.
Ever since 2013’s Nothing Violates This Nature knocked me off my feet, kicked me in the teeth, and stamped down on my neck, I’ve been looking forward to the next instalment of brutal abuse from this impressive act. Continue reading “All Pigs Must Die – Hostage Animal (Review)”
Exhumed are a US death metal band and this is their sixth album.
I’ve had a huge, (wet, mushy, bloody), soft spot for Exhumed from the first time I heard Gore Metal way back when it came out, and ever since I’ve been a fan. I mention this only because Death Revenge is being released almost 20 years after their legendary debut, but demonstrates a band that have probably never sounded better.
Mason are an Australian thrash metal band and this is their second album.
Released in what now seems like a very long time ago, Mason’s debut album Warhead saw the light of day in 2013. As enjoyable as this was, the Mason of 2017 is a superior, streamlined killing machine. Continue reading “Mason – Impervious (Review)”
Groke’s Clan are a Finnish metal band and this is their debut EP.
This is an interesting and enjoyable release. Blending various different heavy genres into one rocking whole, Vicious Circles showcases a band that are comfortable in their own skin and ready to bring the riffs wherever necessary. Continue reading “Groke’s Clan – Vicious Circles (Review)”
King Parrot are an Australian thrashgrind band, and this is their third album.
While 2013’s Bite Your Head Off was on the grindier side of the spectrum, but still imbued with a thrash vitality, 2015’s Dead Set played with the thrash side more, with longer songs and more involved compositions. Continue reading “King Parrot – Ugly Produce (Review)”
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