GHOULGOTHA – The Deathmass Cloak (CD) I love death metal when it is done really well and you can feel the negative energy blow right through you, but Ghoulgotha go even further musically. “The Deathmass Cloak” is a weird…
DESOLATE SHRINE – The Heart Of The Netherworld
Desolate Shrine’s stunning display of blackened death metal is proof that Finnish extreme metal still reigns supreme in the Scandinavian regions, and “The Heart Of The Netherworld” is prime example of this ungodly brutality.
THEO – The Game Of Ouroboros
Michigan’s Theo has carefully crafted keyboard driven classic progressive rock with some futuristic sound effects and enough catchy hooks to get you into the mood of jamming along with the band.
SEPULCHRAL CURSE – A Birth In Death EP
Sepulchral Curse play an old school style of death metal that speaks volumes of Adramalech and early Grave, but the music here also has hints of some black metal.
KRIGBLAST – Power Till Demise
Extreme Punk/Crust group Krigblast is bound to kick you in the mouth with their hardcore punk and crust influenced auditory extremes, so prepare for the end now!
ALL SHALL PERISH – The Price Of Existence
“The Price Of Existence” is not just heavier but also more somber in tone, maybe more on the pessimistic side of life.
DRAP – En Naturlig Dod
Swedish grindcore, crust ensemble Drap play an old school style of grindcore, crust made popular by the likes of Napalm Death, Phobia, Unseen Terror and Doom.
NO RETURN – Fearless Walk To Rise
Parisian thrashers No Return are back with their newest studio outing in the form on “Fearless Walk To Rise”, and it is an utter display of thrash/death metal precision playing at its best.
ANCIENT WIND – The Chosen Slain
“The Chosen Slain” is an amalgamation of Iron Maiden, Sodom, Bathory, Amon Amarth, Overkill and even black metal heathens Enslaved.
GYPSY – Twisted Levity EP
Gypsy’s debut EP, “Twisted Levity” speaks volumes of the Iron Maiden, Dokken, AC/DC, and Eric Johnson as far as some of their bluesy leads and riffs are concerned.
