METAL

Illyria is here to tear and also melt your face off in your latest album, Wanderlust. This eight-track behemoth is as ambient as it is brutal as it possesses a pervasive sense of dread woven into the very fabric of the metal. Opener “Armagedda” sets the mood like a prologue…

Side Chain has come back as a trio and is descending into madness with their latest exhilarating and enigmatic single, “Megalomaniac.” The song opens with a scene straight out of a fever dream. Shimmering guitar lines dance over a muffled news report, creating a sense of unease that builds with…

The Frst’s new single “Medicated Kisses” is a full-on hip-hop x nu-metal assault while featuring an all-star line-up with Detroit legend Obie Trice and D12’s Bizarre. The Frst mastermind, Mikei Gray throws down with the heavyweights. Obie Trice steps up first, laying siege with his signature deep, thick voice dripping…

Chicago’s War Gods of the Deep are back with a sonic explosion on their latest single, “Breaker of Worlds.” This genre-bending banger throws caution to the wind with 70s country pop, nu-metal, and classic rock and metal coming together to form a superhero anthem straight out of the comics. “Breaker…

Die in Void is back with a sonic sledgehammer guaranteed to crack your skull and get inside your dualities. “Inside My Duality” is a raw, powerful anthem for those who have multiple personalities hidden within. Inspired by the grit of Slipknot and fueled by Mikael Hallgren’s creative fire, “Inside My…

Love Ghost and Cinnamon Babe join forces on “DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?,” a blistering alt-metal anthem that’s equal parts rage and resilience. Produced by Mike Summers (Tech N9ne, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne), this track is a sonic assault. “DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?” explodes out of the gate. A…

You think power metal is fun? And having fun is exactly what Heroes Of The Gauntlet are here for! Hailing from the North West of England, HOTG began as a solo project in December 2021 with the goal of combining heavy metal and video games. Since 2022, the group has…

Opening up their catalogue in emphatic fashion, heavy metal group Forced Hammer burst onto the scene with ‘The War Machine,’ – a powerful, thrash metal track drenched in a raw, authentic sound that is undeniably addictive. Drawing on a personal inspiration, ‘The War Machine,’ is based on Brightmon’s own experiences in battle in…

Abhoth rides you through the desolate and frost-bitten landscapes of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey in his debut EP, Abhoth EP. With its blend of black metal and dark ambient elements, this release offers a haunting and immersive experience that transports the audience to a realm of isolation and…

Amidst a world filled with hatred and aggression voiced by politicians of the UK and US, labeling transgender and non-binary human beings as “demons,” emerges “Silhouettes,” a one-woman black metal project that fiercely confronts oppressive forces in hopes of acceptance.  Taking inspiration from the emotional intensity of bands like Lifelover,…