Category: METAL

German nu metal act Gebrüder Manns is back with a blistering new anthem in “Sick Stuff.” guitar, bass and drums comprise the band, which features founding member Annika Manns on guitar, vocals from Marie Nielsen, and Karin Schroeder on bass, and Sabine Ahlbrecht on drums, all accompanied by a ferocious, rage-laced, groove heavy, socially conscious lyricism. Right from the first […]

Amidst the sea of generic hard rock releases we have been lucky to receive a thunderous breath of fresh air in the form of Hail to the North’s new single, “Not by Myself”. Combining their various musical backgrounds into a wholly original sonic concoction, part blistering hard rock, part progressive metal, part soaring melodic bombast, this powerhouse Canadian band, featuring […]

Gus DeFelice’s latest instrumental opus “Black Cloud” is a cinematic tour-de-force that cements his place among modern progressive metal’s most ambitious storytellers. The track is the fourth single from his forthcoming conceptual juggernaut The Sound of Inevitability, and serves an intricate narrative through sheer sonic force. Transcending the bounds of conventional metal songcraft, his ability to weave together complicated tapestries […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern metal, few artists possess the emotional rawness and musical dexterity of Daniel. The St. Louis-based performer’s single, “Failure”, is a tour de force of cathartic vulnerability and forward moving intensity, taking on the most human struggle of trying to meet the expectations of others with both unflinching honesty and technical acumen. Daniel’s vocals, powerful […]

The Stockholm based metal band Delightful Delusion with their latest single “The World Can Wait”, delivers a heavy and accessible package about self acceptance and living authentic, from the first verse you feel the message loud and clear, forget what society says and accept right here and now. This sentiment strikes a ringing bell in today’s often unbelievably judgmental, messy […]

Ventura-based metal outfit Too Sick To Pray tear it up on ‘Meet Me At The Gates,’ the blistering debut single that introduces them into the world without an apology for their unapologetic blend of old school thrash influences and modern aggression. From the first opening riff you realise this band aren’t just toe dipping into the metal scene, these guys […]

Raw, powerful sonic manifestation of resilience and hope when life gets so dark, “Over” is Clearfall’s debut single. The progressive metal/rock outfit has come out with a mission that goes beyond the musical bounds, advocating for mental health awareness, trauma recovery, and fighting the continuing battle against addiction, from the very first notes that “Over” entangles you on a tapestry […]

‘Breathe Again’ is a thunderous rock anthem that channels the arena shattering grandeur of classic 70s giants from the Despair Collective. This Buffalo based duo of Dana Fogle and Mike Longo have created a sound that pays homage to Queen and Pink Floyd, but have forged a thrilling modern identity all their own.”From the moment the opening riffs pierce the […]

The inimitable songcraft of Jari Salmikivi shines brighter than ever on tour de force rock opus “Illusions of Truth.”Emerging from Sweden , this multi-instrumentalist has created a multi-layered piece to provoke thought on our increasingly pixelated lives. Backed by peers such as vocal contributor Scott Foster Harris, bass/keyboard virtuoso Alessandro Del Vecchio, and rhythmically pulsating drummer Mirko De Maio, Jari […]

Swedish outfit Goia Paranoia continues pushing creative boundaries with their menacing new track “Sadistic Cravings (Old Ancient Cruel Desire).”In hypnotic minutes, the Gothenburg experimental quartet take the audience to the depths of the abyss of the destructive instinct and the id. Starting with a dark drone, the track builds up into a heavy apocalyptic sound. One level of heavy distortion […]

Emerging Australian metal phenom Twitchey47 is shaking the underground scene with their towering debut “Mood Swings (Version 1).” Drawing inspiration from metal, electronic and rap, Twitchey47 has been able to create a unique and new sound that is all their own. Roughness in its most primal form is combined with sophisticated sound elements, which creates a song that is both […]

The Norwegian neo-prog visionaries Transcending Into the Unknown are shaping the future of creative rock with their latest epic undertaking “Chronos”. Harnessing a cosmic amalgam of prog complexity, visceral aggression, and celestial atmospheres, the innovative band sculpt an enthralling new realm of sonic exploration. The band originates from Trondheim and is formed by Filip, Robert and Stian Dahl who are […]

As Gothenburg experimental rockers Goia Paranoia peer ever deeper into the void, their new single “Scumbag Tone” proves another astonishing sonic plunge.As a band, they are still relatively young but their songwriting shows that they know a lot more than their age would suggest, and Goia Paranoia is quickly becoming one of the masters of the extreme. Its second single […]

Technical death metal masters AydrA explode with “Psycho Pain Control 2024”-Italy’s avant-garde band AydrA with vocalist Mauro Pacetti release a new track that is sure to annihilate all. In “Psycho Pain Control 2024” the group shows how they are able to combine progressive elements with raw aggression in perfect manner. From Luca Calò’s and Giuseppe Cardamone’s devastating guitars, to Andrea […]

Emerging Swedish rockers Goia Paranoia initiate listeners into uncharted heavy depths with their arresting single “Black Out.” Originally from Gothenburg, the doom/psych quartet has not been around for very long but they do not hesitate to take the listener on an interdimensional journey into the murky depths of sound with the band’s first impression. Across “Black Out,” Goia Paranoia immerse […]