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Deströyer 666 – Never Surrender

9.2
“Never Surrender” is much of a continuation to its predecessor but the quartet stampedes into a wildfire like tempos, the songs are fast, relentlessly aggressive, and infectious. Deströyer 666 has returned with impressive work that conveys the classic hallmarks of heavy/speed and blackened thrash metal, released via Season of Mist.
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05/12/2022 /0 Comments/by

Darkthrone – Astral Fortress

7.8
Darkthrone on its 20th album tackles the old era of traditional metal in a very conventional method. Although some of the tracks may lack the raw organic sound, nevertheless “Astral Fortress” is an epic blackened and doom-laden heavy metal record that is gritty and bold to its core! Out via Peaceville Records.
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26/11/2022 /0 Comments/by

Ateiggär – Tyrannemord

9
Swiss black metal duo Ateiggär on the first studio album "Tyrannemord" incorporates something rare that makes their music one of a kind, this is a great Nordic-inspired piece of a symphonic black metal that comes similar to bands like Kvist. Out via Eisenwald.
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26/11/2022 /0 Comments/by

Daeva – Through Sheer Will and Black Magic

8
Daeva's first studio album "Through Sheer Will and Black Magic" is a must for fans of blackened thrash metal, the Philadelphia quartet managed to boast some adrenaline energetic riffing, if you are into bands like Bathory, Nifelheim and Aura Noir then you must check out this stellar release. Out via 20 Buck Spin.
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25/11/2022 /0 Comments/by

Djevel – Naa Skrider Natten Sort

9.6
“Naa Skrider Natten Sort” is without doubt one of the best albums in black metal this year, Djevel has aptly presented themselves as true disciples next to bands like Whoredom Rife and Mare. With its beautiful atmosphere and grim melodies it is an epic black metal album with the songwriting and composition making it an instant classic. Out since today via Aftermath Music.
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23/11/2022 /0 Comments/by

Ymir – Aeons of Sorrow

8.6
Ymir's sophomore release "Aeons of Sorrow" invokes the cold icy melodies of the mid-nineties Finnish black metal, mastermind Vrasjarn maintains the characteristic sound of the band and for this reason, the new album will appeal to many fans of the genre. Released via Werewolf Records.
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21/11/2022 /0 Comments/by

Strigoi – Viscera

7.8
”Viscera” is a sonic nightmare sustained by the abrasive elements of blackened death doom, Strigoi depicts utter bleakness and redefines its style where the band takes a logical step forward from the debut album. Released via Season of Mist.
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19/11/2022 /0 Comments/by

Worm – Bluenothing

9.4
Resonating with sepulchral melodies, Worm's 'Bluenothing' is meticulously balanced between black doom and death/doom metal, demonstrating a natural transition into the dark ominous realms of symphonic black metal. Out via 20 Buck Spin.
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19/11/2022 /1 Comment/by

Ripped To Shreds – 劇變 (Jubian)

8.6
"劇變 (Jubian)" is an extreme and brutal death metal record that mixes classic grindcore and death metal elements, there are many bands today that seem to bring a form of classic nostalgia but Ripped To Shreds has found the right balance between these elements. Out via Relapse Records.
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18/11/2022 /0 Comments/by

Candlemass – Sweet Evil Sun

8.4
Candlmass' 13th record "Sweet Evil Sun" delivers plenty of emotive melodies and crushing riffs that will appease the demons inside your head, The songs in the album evokes the inner spirit of the Swedish doom metal masters this is a heavy bombardment of powerful riffs. Out on November 18 via Napalm Records!
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17/11/2022 /0 Comments/by