With 15 studio albums released in 29 years, one cannot say Crematory are resting on their laurels – the guys (and girl!) just keep on releasing new music. Coming out less than two years after Oblivion, the new album Unbroken includes 15 songs into a duration of 66 minutes. OK, I can understand the confidence..
The Best (and the Rest) of the Traditional Heavy Metal coming out soon (Part 2)
In these strange and disturbing times, the music we love is not only still here to put a smile on our collective faces, but very much coming up with at least A DOZEN of new traditional heavy metal albums until the end of April. Yes, that’s right. I will try and say a few words..
The Best (and the Rest) of the Traditional Heavy Metal coming out soon (Part 1)
In these strange and disturbing times, the music we love is not only still here to put a smile on our collective faces, but very much coming up with at least A DOZEN of new traditional heavy metal albums until the end of April. Yes, that’s right. I will try and say a few words..
Psychotic Waltz – The God-Shaped Void (InsideOut Music)
Here we are with one of the most anticipated albums in the metal world this year. All progressive metal fans have been waiting for a new studio recording ever since the reformation of these progressive metal veterans in 2010. It’s been almost 24 years since the Californians’ last studio offering Bleeding, so to say expectations..
God Dethroned – Illuminati (Metal Blade Records)
God Dethroned have had 29 years already to refine their sound and I can tell you they’ve been doing that well. Eleventh album Illuminati, which is coming out in just a week, proves the band is still staying true to its roots but at the same time once again expands and builds upon the foundation..
Testament are unleashing the Titans Of Creation in April. Listen to a new song!
Three and a half years after their last studio album, thrash institution Testament is back. Their new full-length is entitled Titans Of Creation and will be released on April 3 through Nuclear Blast. You can see the Eliran Kantor cover artwork below, as well as the full tracklist. 1. Children Of The Next Level 2...
Witchtower – Witches’ Domain (Unsilent Tombs Records)
70% Maiden, 10% Angel Witch, 10% Mercyful Fate and 10% something of their own – this is the easiest way to describe the sound of Spanish old-schoolers Witchtower. Their debut EP from 2013 Return to the Witches’ Castle was praised and promoted by Fenriz on his radio show and deservedly so. Almost 7 years later,..
Plague – Portraits Of Mind (Nuclear Winter Records)
Well, this is a nice surprise. Plague is an old school death metal band from Athens, Greece, which has been active since 2011, with one single released as far back as 2014. Now, almost 6 years later, they are releasing their full-length debut on Valentine’s Day. This is actually a quite suitable release date, if..
Annihilator – Ballistic, Sadistic (Silver Lining Music)
Jeff Waters and co. are back with their 17th (wow!) album, less than three years after the great For The Demented. Just a little bit awkwardly titled, Ballistic, Sadistic features Fabio Alessandrini, with everything else (vocals included) performed and recorded by Waters (Mr. Riff) himself. The album picks up just where For The Demented left,..
Thrash vets Assassin with a new album in February
German thrashers Assassin will be back with their sixth full-length album next February. Bestia Immundis will be released by Massacre Records, with the first single coming up on January 7th. According to the press release, “the upcoming album promises to be aggressive, powerful and heavy but also varied, and offers a nice mix of speed..