METAL

American composer Kyle R. Marolf—the creative force behind solo project Death Culture—releases Man and Machine 2.0, a relentless fusion of modern metal and electronic intensity. Inspired by the rapid rise of AI and the merging of human and machine intelligence, the album is the result of over a year’s worth of immersive writing,…

Gus Defelice’s new concept album, The Sound of Inevitability, hits like a slow-burning existential revelation. It lures you in with shimmering ambiance, heavy riffs, and thematic gravity that sticks with you long after the final note fades. This instrumental prog-rock embodies the cosmic force we all face: time, death, change,…

“Cue the Cronies” by Kids in Decay is a slow-burning storm of progressive rock and metal, pulling you into its shadowy depths with a hypnotic blend of atmosphere and raw emotion. From the first note, the track drapes itself in a mysterious, cinematic, dark, brooding, and undeniably captivating haze. A…

“If I Couldn’t Live Without You” by happier? is an emotional exorcism set to music. From the very first haunting piano notes, it feels like stepping into someone’s heartbreak, raw and unfiltered. Joshua Venzetti bleeds through the lyrics, vividly depicting devastation and survival. His voice starts soft, drenched in uncertainty,…

Apex4X’s Nightfall is sharp-edged, unapologetic, and absolutely hypnotic, a genre-bending protest album that carves its message into stone. TThe San Francisco-based group thrives in the shadows, letting their music take center stage. And wow, does it demand attention. With a potent blend of Alternative Rock, Dark Wave, and Metal, Nightfall…

Kids in Decay are here to pull you straight into the abyss, and “Dark Tetrad” does exactly that. This is a descent, a transformation, a battle between beauty and chaos. It starts with a glitch, a subtle distortion that feels like something flickering in and out of reality. Then the…

If you’re looking for a track that grabs you by the throat and throws you straight into the pit, “Called Out” by Divided is exactly that kind of beast. From the moment the first riff punches through the speakers, you know you’re in for a ride—no fluff, no slow build,…

Hel Hath Fury’s From Ashes is a full-throttle, no-holds-barred sonic assault that grips you from the first note and doesn’t let go. This Denver-based melodic death metal outfit is here to make a statement—one forged in fire, resilience, and raw emotion. With a sound that fuses crushing riffs, intricate melodies,…

Graphite Stain’s “Raining Over Clay” is a relentless storm of sound and emotion, a heavy-hitting metal track that drags you into its world of struggle, inevitability, and surrender. Released on February 7th, 2025, this song engulfs, drowns, and revives, all in one immersive sonic experience. From the very first note,…

Zachary James Smith’s “Along the Way” is a sonic adventure, an instrumental road trip through emotion, energy, and pure musical craftsmanship. From the first note, you can feel the passion poured into every layer, from the electrifying guitar melodies to the steady, grounding drumbeat that keeps everything in motion. It’s…