Fractal Gates, the French Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2007, has continued to solidify its presence in the metal scene with their latest release, “The Light That Shines.” This album (2018) marks their third release since their remarkable album “Beyond The Self” in 2013, featuring the consistent lineup of Stéphane Peudupin, Sébastien Pierre, Arnaud […] More
DESCRIPTION: instrumental, vintage, melodic VOTE: 72/100 GENRE: progressive rock RELEASE DATE: 09/01/2024 More
Welcome to a journey into the realm of Wake Arkane, a collective that skillfully blends progressive death metal with romantic themes, aggressive rhythms, and refined melodies. The band features Mike Lunacy, the voice and driving force behind the legendary Dark Lunacy, contributing not just his vocal talent but also guiding the artistic direction. But there’s […] More
DESCRIPTION: ep, corrosive, powerful VOTE: 78/100 GENRE: death metal RELEASE DATE: 06/01/2024 More
DESCRIPTION: technical, complex, courageous VOTE: 78/100 GENRE: avant-garde metal RELEASE DATE: 01/01/2024 More
DESCRIPTION: poetic, vintage, melodic VOTE: 79/100 GENRE: progressive rock RELEASE DATE: 04/01/2024 More
DESCRIPTION: funereal, gloomy, haunting VOTE: 79/100 GENRE: funeral doom metal RELEASE DATE: 05/01/2024 More
Hailing from the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the powerhouse quintet known as THE DEPTH BENEATH US emerges as a testament to the artistry born from decades of musical kinships. Officially crystallizing in 2018, this collective of talents — guitarists Mike McCormick, Daniel Eckrich, and Matt Rockman; bassist Ryan Manning; and drummer Wes Shatzer — embarked […] More
DESCRIPTION: ep, dark, dystopian VOTE: 80/100 GENRE: doom/post-metal RELEASE DATE: 04/01/2024 More
DESCRIPTION: ep, dreamy, powerful VOTE: 85/100 GENRE: melodic death metal RELEASE DATE: 03/01/2024 More
“Lunar Strain,” the debut album by Swedish pioneers of melodic death metal, In Flames, marked the beginning of a journey that shaped the band’s sound and trajectory in the music scene. Released in April 1994, this album stands out for its departure from traditional norms of the genre, incorporating ‘folky’ elements through the inclusion of […] More
DESCRIPTION: dark, intense, electric VOTE: 84/100 GENRE: stoner metal RELEASE DATE: 01/01/2024 More
