Review: Brotality – The Woods Will End You (2022)

If you mix groove metal with djent and progressive metal, you get this American band calling themselves Brotality, that releasing their album "The Woods Will End You". The band is Christian, and they seem to enjoy singing about it too. They released their debut album, "Worldwide Desolation" in 2021, so they're on the rise. The … Continue reading Review: Brotality – The Woods Will End You (2022)

Review: Witchery – Nightside (2022)

Witchery must be considered a supergroup as they have had and still have some of the best from the Swedish metal scene. "Nightside" is the band's eight records, so they have been doing this for a while now. New since last time, which means "I Am Legion" from 2017, is that bassist Sharlee D'Angelo is … Continue reading Review: Witchery – Nightside (2022)

Review: Hellbutcher – Hellbutcher (2024)

Hellbutcher is the new band of Hellbutcher from Nifelheim. This could quickly become confusing since the man, the band, and the album share the same name. However, the man behind it is Per Gustavsson, known as Brødrene Hardrock and the twin brother of Erik (Tyrant), both from Nifelheim. Things haven't quite gone smoothly for Nifelheim … Continue reading Review: Hellbutcher – Hellbutcher (2024)

Review: Intranced – Muerte Y Metal (2024)

Intranced is a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, USA, and "Muerte Y Metal" is the band's debut album. "Muerte Y Metal" is Spanish and means "death and metal" in English. The reason the band chose a Spanish title for the album is that two of the members have Mexican descent, while one of the … Continue reading Review: Intranced – Muerte Y Metal (2024)

Review: Holycide – Towards Idiocracy (2024)

Spanish band Holycide is here with their third album; "Towards Idiocracy". I have reviewed Holycide twice before, and both times they landed on a noble seven. It seems like I'm landing there again. Holycide has a style that is very reminiscent of more modern American thrash metal bands and crossover metal. Those who often have … Continue reading Review: Holycide – Towards Idiocracy (2024)

Review: Hextar – Doomsayer (2024)

Italian band Hextar is here with their debut album, which has been given the bold title "Doomsayer." It must be said that both the band name and the album title sound much tougher than the music the band represents. This is actually quite melodic heavy metal with traces of power metal. Here, one can draw … Continue reading Review: Hextar – Doomsayer (2024)

Review: Brazen Tongue – Of Crackling Embers and Sorrows Drowned (2024)

"Of Crackling Embers & Sorrows Drowned" is the debut album by the American band Brazen Tongue. The band isn't entirely American today, as half of the duo lives in Gothenburg, Sweden. Additionally, the duo has found two session musicians on drums and bass who come from the USA and France. It's actually a bit difficult … Continue reading Review: Brazen Tongue – Of Crackling Embers and Sorrows Drowned (2024)

Review: Samson – Head On (1980)

Samson is one of the pioneers of what would become known as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, often abbreviated as NWOBHM, which was a wave of new heavy metal from Britain in the late 70s and early 80s. Samson released two singles as early as 1978, and in 1979, the debut album "Survivors" … Continue reading Review: Samson – Head On (1980)

Review: Kerry King – From Hell I Rise (2024)

The wait for Slayer guitarist Kerry King's solo album, "From Hell I Rise," has been long. There has been talk about it for a number of years, but now it's finally here. Has it been worth the wait? Well, the album sounds like Slayer – and even bad Slayer is good compared to a lot … Continue reading Review: Kerry King – From Hell I Rise (2024)

Review: Catbreath – Slice ‘Em All (2024)

"This is the New Claw Order and the rat slaughter will prevail! Slayeresque MaMö -lyrics from the perspective of tomcat Fat Freddy meet the finest crossover thrash ala Municipal Waste or S.O.D.," is the first sentence in the press release that follows the promo of Catbreath's new album "Slice 'Em All." So here we have … Continue reading Review: Catbreath – Slice ‘Em All (2024)