Metal Temple

Metal Temple’s 373 album reviews that count toward Breakdowns, going back to 2004, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

What it reviews

  • Metal & Punk 79%
  • Rock 19%
  • Indie & Alternative 1%
  • Electronic 1%
  • Pop 0%

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By the numbers

83average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (373 reviews)
75%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
13points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
How its scores spread
  • 0–494
  • 50s10
  • 60s16
  • 70s65
  • 80s97
  • 90+181

Its top scores

  1. OpethThe Last Will and Testament 100
  2. BorknagarFall 100
  3. SaxonHell, Fire and Damnation 100
  4. SophieSophie 100
  5. Sleep TokenTake Me Back to Eden 100
  6. Devin TownsendLightwork 100
  7. Lorna ShorePain Remains 100
  8. Machine HeadOf Kingdom and Crown 100

Its newest 200 reviews

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Cult of LunaIn the Shadow of Your Shadow“This was a dreadful album. Taken as a whole, it felt like my life was slipping away and I’ve been given prophetic pictures of where things are headed and how…”not named
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90 9/1085Nov 7, 2026
Malignant SpiritA Serpent to Devour, a Servant to Abhor“In sum, this was a powerfully hypnotic affair that was as beguiling as it was totally harrowing. It made me feel like I was summoned to a place so deep…”not named
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90 9/10not yetOct 5, 2026
GodfleshDecay“Unexpected tour de force from the masters of Industrial Metal, a smart and conquering return to their roots”not named
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80 8/1081Oct 2, 2026
SaorCaledonia“Although only five songs in length, each one interconnects with the other and forms a cohesive whole. It’s like things that nature cultivates…animals, plants, the passing of seasons, and the…”not named
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90 9/10not yetSep 23, 2026
HyperionElysia“In sum, this was an impressive album. I mentioned above how tightly packed and dense it is, and after listening to the entire thing, that feeling grows stronger. It sounded…”not named
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90 9/10not yetSep 16, 2026
MoonspellFar from God“Baudelairian love and the like.”not named
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80 8/1082Jun 21, 2026
Dimmu BorgirGrand Serpent Rising“Out of sight, out of mind? If you just happened to fall asleep on DIMMU BORGIR, they are back, to reclaim your soul. This album is so well composed and…”not named
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90 9/1077Jun 1, 2026
BurialBurial“This was a delightfully dreadful album that seemed to mirror a given person’s life. Sometimes, you are angry beyond belief, while other times, time passes gently. Through it all however,…”not named
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80 8/1087May 19, 2026
At the GatesThe Ghost of a Future Dead“Overall, while this album continues in the same vein as earlier works, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, as the saying goes. Long time fans will definitely appreciate their…”not named
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80 8/1083Apr 17, 2026
ExodusGoliathnot named
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80 8/1078Mar 28, 2026
SylosisThe New Fleshnot named
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90 9/1084Mar 28, 2026
ForbiddenForbidden“I know that “In Shadows Deep – Shadow of the Crow Pt. II” is a special kind of album, one of those that will keep growing on you every time…”not named
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80 8/1072Feb 20, 2026
KreatorKrushers of the World“KREATOR deliver a signature album with a unique KREATOR sound. “Krushers Of The World” is a well-composed mixture of fast classical Thrash and melodic mid-tempo tracks, all embedded into a…”not named
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80 8/1087Feb 16, 2026
SabatonLegends“There is not one wrong note on this album. All the songs are well balanced, very easy for the ears and most of all, of a very high quality. I…”not named
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70 7/1076Dec 21, 2025
Paradise LostAscension“Even after their storied career seems ready to fade into the rear view mirror, PARADISE LOST shows how they got to where they are in the first place with “Ascension.”…”not named
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90 9/1082Oct 6, 2025
KatatoniaNightmares as Extensions of the Waking State“As the first album without one of the founding members, the band has forged ahead. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention some of traditions from Anders are missing,…”not named
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80 8/1073Jun 2, 2025
Sleep TokenEven in Arcadia“The thing that strikes me most about the album is the shift towards a more R&B sound, and it is more evident than ever before. They hinted at it on…”not named
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70 7/10652025
GhostSkeletá“The evolution of the band swings towards the Pop genre for sure on this album, but that is fine with me. It’s supposed to be about the music, not the…”not named
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90 9/10762025
SpiritboxTsunami Sea“I used to be a Metalcore fan many years ago, but what bands are pushing today just doesn’t excite me. It is overly predictable and formulated. This album is anything…”not named
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90 9/10892025
Killswitch EngageThis Consequence“Being one of the first bands to venture into this genre, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has been able to invent themselves as they wanted, resulting in them making their own brand of…”not named
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70 7/10712025
Dream TheaterParasomnia“Their fire and passion are still there, but their songwriting efforts have gone a little stale. Maybe they rushed the new album a bit? Or maybe, after 40 years, this…”not named
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50 5/10602025
Lacuna CoilSleepless Empire“Commemorating the day of love, LACUNA COIL releases their 11th full-length studio album, Sleepless Empire, on February 14, 2025. It’s filled with anger and rage and is all about fucked…”not named
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80 8/10762025
OpethThe Last Will and Testament“This album strikes a rare balance between Progressive intricacy, dark storytelling, and glimmers of light that struggle to break through its somber and angry tones. These stories unfold over a…”not named
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100 10/10862024
Simone SimonsVermillion“I did not expect anything less than excellence from Simone Simons debut album and I got what I expected. “Vermillion” is pure quality!”not named
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90 9/10812024
Dance Gavin DanceInstant Gratification“I am currently listening to DUFT, a Metalcore/Hardcore band that came to fruition in 2021. now, some three years later, they are releasing their debut album with the extensive title…”not named
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80 8/10802024
TýrBattle Balladsnot named
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60 6/10702024
Kerry KingFrom Hell I Risenot named
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90 9/10802024
AmarantheThe Catalystnot named
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70 7/10702024
BorknagarFall“BORKNAGAR's back, and with another masterpiece into Progressive/Avant-garde Black Metal/Folk/Viking! It's a matter of loving it or loving it!”not named
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100 10/10952024
SaxonHell, Fire and Damnation“Forget discussions and debates, focus on music and bang your head hearing to the new album of the English Metal warriors!”not named
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100 10/10762023
EstuaryWolves In The Throne Room“Although only four songs long, WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM remind the listener that they have power, creativity, excitement, and a deep well of songwriting skills. They take advantage of…”not named
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90 9/10792023
SophieSophie“I fell in love with Sophie Lloyd and her playing the very first time I saw her YouTube video channel. Her effortless style is mesmerizing and her left hand moves…”not named
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100 10/10762023
Primal FearCode Red“PRIMAL FEAR are still on top of their game and “Code Red” is one of the Heavy Metal highlights of the year so far”not named
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90 9/10762023
Sleep TokenTake Me Back to Eden“The first time I heard this band was on Pandora radio in 2018, and the song was "The Night Does Not Belong to God." I remember immediately thinking, "wow, he…”not named
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100 10/10812023
Metallica72 Seasons“I am befuddled with how so many are quick to cast aspersion upon 72 SEASONS. METALLICA are well-established musicians, who still create high-quality music, even if now these middle-aged geezers…”not named
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80 8/10752023
In FlamesForegone“Foregone" is IN FLAMES' 14th studio full-length. They released their demo in 1993, so we're talking about a 30-year tenure in the metalverse. Longtime fans proclaim the band has snapped…”not named
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90 9/10812023
HakenFauna“From their EPK, "If you're talking about modern Progressive Rock and don't bring up HAKEN, you're doing it wrong. Since the south English sextet started jamming together in 2004, they've…”not named
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80 8/10882023
KatatoniaSky Void of Stars“From their EPK, "Meritorious masters of melancholic metal KATATONIA carry on their legacy of rearranging the order of the heavy music universe, proudly presenting their hauntingly beautiful next studio album,…”not named
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80 8/10872023
Blind GuardianThe God Machine“Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you: BLIND GUARDIAN; signed via Nuclear Blast Records, hailing from the glory of Germany – performing Power Metal, on their 12th…”not named
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80 8/10822022
DisturbedDivisive“Chicago bred metal band heavy hitters DISTURBED, who has had over 17 million record sales worldwide, is back on the metal scene with their first album since the pre-pandemic times…”not named
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60 6/10612022
Lamb of GodOmens“LAMB OF GOD has been an outstanding Thrash Metal bands throughout the years. They have long been seen as the natural successors of SLAYER. But they have the same problem…”not named
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80 8/10782022
Devin TownsendLightwork“From his EPK, "Maybe "Lightwork" is best described as a 'bridge between two continents' "Lightwork" was consciously written about taking a hard look at where we are as people after…”not named
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100 10/10852022
SoulflyTotem“When SOULFLY began life, some twenty-five years ago in 1997, I felt they were a poor alternative to SEPULTURA's "Roots" album. Max Cavalera surrounded himself with like-minded musicians and started…”not named
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80 8/10702022
Lorna ShorePain Remains“The long awaited "Pain Remains" by LORNA SHORE is finally here! This is the first full length album from the New Jersey deathcore band since lead vocalist Will Ramos joined…”not named
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100 10/10822022
Machine HeadOf Kingdom and Crown“There are few things that are certain in this world. The sun will pass through the sky, autumn will become winter and that MACHINE HEAD will bring the rage and…”not named
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100 10/10722022
Jethro TullThe Zealot Gene“How does one remain relevant after forty plus years of writing and releasing music? How does one find or decide on topics to write about, how to express their emotions…”not named
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90 9/10702022
MeshuggahImmutable“Destined to be one of 2022's most hailed and talked-about releases, "Immutable" once again showcases MESHUGGAH's collective brilliance, including some of the most jaw-dropping ensemble performances they have ever executed.…”not named
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70 7/10752022
Dark FuneralWe Are the Apocalypse“DARK FUNERAL are a legendary Black Metal outfit from Stockholm, Sweden. "We Are The Apocalypse" is the band's seventh full length album, released by Century Media Records on March 18,…”not named
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70 7/10772022
ScorpionsRock Believer“German powerhouse band, SCORPIONS, released their nineteenth studio album on February 25, 2022. "Rock Believer" was issued on Vertigo Records and was the first new album in seven years. This…”not named
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90 9/10782022
AmorphisHalo“The longer a band's career is, the higher is the probability of something fails in music. There are infinite examples that can be a proof of such words in music's…”not named
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100 10/10922022
Bullet for My ValentineBullet for My Valentine“Metal stalwarts BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE released their self-titled seventh full-length release early in November of 2021 and it seems to be a bit of a reinvention for the band…”not named
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90 9/10782022
SaxonCarpe Diem“Seize the day because who knows what tomorrow brings. That is the first sentence that came to my mind while listening to Saxon's brand new offering, "Carpe Diem". It felt…”not named
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90 9/10812022
TriviumIn the Court of the Dragon“The Orlando, Florida juggernaut metal band TRIVIUM seem to be on quite the prolific streak releasing their latest, their tenth full-length studio album "In the Court of the Dragon" last…”not named
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100 10/10892022
The DarknessMotorheart“THE DARKNESS formed during 2000 in the coastal town of Lowestoft (England), rising to prominence three years later with the release of their debut album, "Permission To Land." Since then,…”not named
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90 9/10742021
MastodonHushed and Grim“Atlanta, Georgia based American metal legends MASTODON are back with a two-disc offering of brand-new music. "Hushed And Grim" is their eighth full length album and is one of their…”not named
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100 10/10872021
ExodusPersona Non Grata“Initially set for release in the summer of 2021, the seminal bay area thrash metal band EXODUS released their eleventh full-length studio album "Persona Non Grata" on November 19, 2021.…”not named
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90 9/10792021
Lamb of GodSacrament“LAMB OF GOD's "Sacrament" get's the remix/ reissue treatment with a full spit and shine and 3 unreleased live tracks and a short documentary. This album planted the flag for…”not named
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80 8/10782021
CarcassTorn Arteries“English Death Metal legends CARCASS are back with their new album "Torn Arteries". Formed in 1986 in Liverpool, UK, and starting as Grindcore band, they became one of the most…”not named
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90 9/10832021
Dream TheaterA View from the Top of the World“Progressive metal kings DREAM THEATER have returned just two years after the excellent "Distance Over Time." Their 15th (!) studio album is called "A View From The Top Of The…”not named
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100 10/10802021
KK's PriestSermons of the Sinner“When I got the assignment to review this one, I made the same sound I make when I step in cat puke in the middle of the night on my…”not named
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80 8/10762021
Iron MaidenSenjutsu“IRON MAIDEN is a British heavy metal band. One of the mainstays of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), they have been around for 45 years and show…”not named
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100 10/10842021
Sleep TokenThis Place Will Become Your Tomb“SLEEP TOKEN are a British Rock collective, and are a masked, anonymous group of musicians said to be united in their worship of an ancient deity identified as "Sleep," who…”not named
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100 10/10832021
Fear FactoryAggression Continuum“This is a band that really needs no introduction. The mighty FEAR FACTORY are here with their new album "Aggression Continuum" and what a monster of an album it is.…”not named
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100 10/10812021
At the GatesThe Nightmare of Being“AT THE GATES is a melodic death metal from Sweden whom you may have heard of. Along with IN FLAMES and DARK TRANQUILLITY, they helped pioneer melodic death metal and…”not named
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90 9/10812021
Greta Van FleetThe Battle at Garden’s Gate“GRETA VAN FLEET is an American rock band formed in 2012 in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Their breakthrough came early in their career with a number one single in 2017 off their…”not named
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100 10/10692021
Cannibal CorpseViolence Unimagined“A quarter century ago, one George Fisher, affectionately known as "Corpsegrinder," took over lead vocals for the most notorious Death Metal band, CANNIBAL CORPSE. While some at the time harbored…”not named
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90 9/10792021
EvanescenceThe Bitter Truth“EVANESCENCE is a band formed in Arkansas in 1995. After almost a decade without record of all new material, they have some storming back with a new offering that is…”not named
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100 10/10762021
Alice CooperDetroit Stories“As time passes by, everyone has a deep need to reconnect to the past. It's something that comes from inside, because some features are marked deeply in the subconscious memories…”not named
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100 10/10762021
KorpiklaaniJylhä“KORPIKLAANI is of the biggest Finnish Metal bands of all history. They have grown a lot throughout the years, and gained enough fame to be considered as one of the…”not named
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80 8/10702021
TherionLeviathan“THERION's "Leviathan" has been a hard album to review. As a fan, I am happy with the outcome and find it highly enjoyable. But as a critic, I can see…”not named
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70 7/10792021
EpicaOmega“Dutch symphonic band EPICA is back with a brand-new album, "Omega," their eighth full-length record. Since their inception in 2002, EPICA has pushed the boundaries of sound with album after…”not named
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100 10/10842021
AC/DCPower Up“Back with an unexpected album, you are about to hear the thrilling and classical sounds of AC/DC. This 2020 album may have come at just the right time for those…”not named
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90 9/10792021
VolbeatRewind, Replay, Rebound“It seems that the new and the old can't exist side by side in the minds of many fans. It's a narrow-minded conception that one who love the old can't…”not named
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100 10/10742021
SodomGenesis XIX“I never thought to myself that I would be getting another "Agent Orange". It is true that the return of Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik to the SODOM fold raised a few…”not named
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80 8/10792020
Six Feet UnderNightmares of the Decomposed“As time passes by, a band suffers changes due the musical evolution and the technologic improvements. But as long as a band endure many years, things can become pretty hard…”not named
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100 10/10812020
AyreonTransitus“AYREON is a progressive metal/rock band based out of Waalwijk, North Brabant, Netherlands. The project has been around since 1994 and for those who are not familiar with it, is…”not named
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100 10/10812020
Deep PurpleWhoosh!“If people could see what reality deeply is, they would never take conservative positions in anything, especially when talking about music. It's not because a classic line up broke up…”not named
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90 9/10832020
Napalm DeathThroes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism“NAPALM DEATH, they are thought of as one of the founders of Grindcore, also contributing heavily to the extreme spectrum of metal and punk. Many consider REPULSION the true founders…”not named
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70 7/10832020
EnsiferumThalassic“On July 10, 2020, folk metal legends ENSIFERUM released their eighth full-length album "Thalassic." Although they barely need an introduction, here is a brief one. ENSIFERUM is a Finnish band…”not named
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70 7/10792020
TriviumWhat the Dead Men Say“Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you: TRIVIUM; signed via Roadrunner Records, hailing from the United States of America – performing Metalcore/Thrash/Heavy Metal, on their 9th Studio…”not named
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90 9/10872020
Lamb of GodLamb of God“LAMB OF GOD is a Metalcore/Groove Metal band from Richmond, Virgina. This is their eighth full-length album and first since ''VII: Sturm und Drang'' back in 2015. If you don't…”not named
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80 8/10782020
Primal FearMetal Commando“PRIMAL FEAR is Traditional Heavy Metal band from Esslingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. This is their thirteenth full-length album and first since 2018's ''Apocalypse''. Magnus Karlsson and Ralf Scheepers's gang is back…”not named
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60 6/10842020
AlestormCurse of the Crystal Coconut“ALESTORM is a 5-Piece Pirate Metal band from Perth, Scotland. The kings of Power Folk Metal are back again with their seventh opus. The crew is back again with the…”not named
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80 8/10752020
Paradise LostObsidian“PARADISE LOST is a Melodic Doom band, from Halifax, England, United Kingdom, who formed back in 1988. They have been labeled as the one of the creators of what we…”not named
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100 10/10882020
KatatoniaCity Burials“City Burials" is this Swedish Prog bands 11th studio album, among numerous live albums and EP s. It is also their first album in four years, one of which was…”not named
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100 10/10862020
TestamentTitans of Creation“TESTAMENT's name doesn't need long dissertations to be explained. They're one of the greatest names of Thrash metal since the 80's, when their commercial success started on the band's second…”not named
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100 10/10872020
Five Finger Death PunchF8“FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have released their new album "F8" on February 28th 2020 under Better Noise Music. The new album has an awesome 16 fresh new songs to swing…”not named
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100 10/10752020
Ozzy OsbourneOrdinary Man“Driving home today, the importance of this review truly hit me while listening to the radio. The drab routine of venturing out to run errands was instantly erased as the…”not named
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50 5/10712020
SepulturaQuadra“All Hail the Thrash Gods, SEPULTURA have returned! Not only returned, but returned unmercifully with neck crushing tribal Thrash destined to set the standard for 2020 and beyond. "Quadra" is…”not named
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100 10/10822020
NileVile Nilotic Rites“On November 1st, 2019, NILE released their ninth full-length album "Vile Nilotic Rites." NILE formed in their hometown of Greenville, South Carolina in 1993. These kings of technical death metal…”not named
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80 8/10892019
Flying ColorsThird Degree“Supergroups are quite a tricky thing. Sometimes they end up being little more than cashgrabs. Other times they are just outlets for artists to put lesser material from their main…”not named
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90 9/10832019
Lacuna CoilBlack Anima“LACUNA COIL were one of the first Metal bands I ever got into, back in day when I was just discovering my true musical tastes. This was around the time…”not named
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80 8/10822019
MayhemDaemon“There has never been a band that has been rifer with controversy than MAYHEM. Undoubtedly, there were times in the long-spanning run of MAYHEM that its members were sure all…”not named
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90 9/10822019
SlipknotWe Are Not Your Kind“Many old Metal fans are always complaining about New Metal or modern Metal genres, the most of the believing to be a kind of old school Metalheads (beside the greater…”not named
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100 10/10862019
HammerFallDominion“Sweden is undeniably the world's best importer of top-class Metal. And when talking about the Swedish metal scene, one of the biggest names that always pop out is HAMMERFALL. Not…”not named
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90 9/10852019
KornThe Nothing“KOЯN, let's be honest are what many metal heads regard as a safe bet when you listen to them. You know exactly what you get. This, of course, excludes that…”not named
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60 6/10772019
OpethIn Cauda Venenum“The Swedish Progressive Death Metal Kings bring out their 13th Album. Will it be unlucky, or is that kind of superstition just a load of crap? OPETH are to this…”not named
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70 7/10812019
ToolFear Inoculum“13 Years is a long time. Doubly so when you have a fan base as fervent and vocal as TOOL do. No explanation of legal troubles, or impossible quest for…”not named
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80 8/10822019
Killswitch EngageAtonement“New England Metal band, more specifically Boston Massachusetts; KILLSWITCH ENGAGE is here with their eighth studio album titled "Atonement". Spanning two decades, and first formed all the way back in…”not named
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100 10/10812019
Fleshgod ApocalypseVeleno“The way to be outstanding today in Metal is to be creative. It doesn't matter if you're creating a new Metal genre or not, you must earn guts and personality…”not named
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100 10/10802019
Death AngelHumanicide“DEATH ANGEL has been one of the strongest, longest running and most successful thrash metal groups of all time. Since they have started their pursuit with "The Ultra-Violence", they have…”not named
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80 8/10832019
MegadethEndgame“The way I see it, after the release of "United Abominations", a new standard for MEGADETH albums, of the later age, was set. The 2007 album serving a sort of…”not named
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80 8/10772019
MegadethUnited Abominations“After the recent series of reissues made by BMG Music for the early 00's of MEGADETH's discography, guys, we are in for another treat with a next in line series…”not named
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90 9/10652019
PossessedRevelations of Oblivion“One of the greatest questions that Metal has is: who created Death Metal back in the 80's? The answer isn't so easy to be found: MOTORHEAD is the earliest influence…”not named
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100 10/10842019
MyrathShehili“MYRATH (meaning "legacy") is a Metal band from France and Tunisia, a small country well known for its resort areas on the Mediterranean coast but certainly not for its Metal…”not named
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90 9/10822019
Mark MortonAnesthetic“LAMB OF GOD'S Mark Morton has released his first solo album "Anesthetic". The album has a ton of guest vocalists as well as many bassists and drummers. The main guests…”not named
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70 7/10762019
TýrHel“The four-piece from Faroe Islands TÝR are a well know with a very respectable discography under their belt. They release albums consistently every two or three years and "Hel" is…”not named
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80 8/10732019
EluveitieAtegnatos“ELUVEITIE have always been hit for miss to me. I really enjoyed about half of both 2008's "Slania," and 2014's "Origins," but haven't paid much attention to them otherwise. After…”not named
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80 8/10822019
Battle BeastNo More Hollywood Endings“Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you: BATTLE BEAST; signed via Nuclear Blast Records, hailing from Finnish grounds – performing Heavy Metal – on their 5th album…”not named
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80 8/10762019
Children of BodomHexed“Hexed," is the tenth full length studio album from Finnish Melodic Death Metal masters CHILDREN OF BODOM, and their first album since 2015's "I Worship Chaos." COB have become one…”not named
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90 9/10762019
OverkillThe Wings of War“The conception of the North American Big4 of Thrash Metal doesn't make sense today. These words are justified due the high level of musical work from bands that didn't sell…”not named
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100 10/10802019
Dream TheaterDistance over Time“In case you have been living under a rock, DREAM THEATER is the biggest Progressive Metal band in the world. They formed in 1985 under the name MAJESTY. The band…”not named
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100 10/10892019
QueensrÿcheThe Verdict“QUEENSRYCHE returns with "The Verdict", the band's 15th full album releases on March 1st via Century Media Records. The great news is, the album doesn't disappoint. The bad news is,…”not named
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100 10/10842019
AvantasiaMoonglow“For solid power metal fans, Tobias Sammet's ambitious pursuit otherwise known as AVANTASIA might just be the best thing that ever happened in their beloved genre of magic and fantasy.…”not named
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90 9/10832019
DisturbedEvolution“DISTURBED has always been known as one of the main revolutionaries of NU metal since the closing ends of the 1900's until the early 2000's, releasing genre-defining albums "The Sickness"…”not named
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90 9/10622018
Greta Van FleetAnthem of the Peaceful Army“Rock quartet GRETA VAN FLEET is currently one of the hottest and most anticipated bands in the world. They gained so much underground and mainstream attention couple of years ago…”not named
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80 8/10652018
AmarantheHelix“Swedish dance-metal masters AMARANTHE are back in the form of their fifth, yes that's right FIFTH full length release, "Helix". They were one of the bands that first got me…”not named
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90 9/10842018
RiversideWasteland“RIVERSIDE have by now established themselves as darlings of the Prog-Rock world, and "Wasteland" was a highly anticipated Prog album. I've discovered the band pretty much only through their last…”not named
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100 10/10932018
SoulflyRitual“Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you: SOULFLY; signed via Nuclear Blast Records, hailing from Brazilian grounds – performing Groove/Thrash/Death Metal, on their 10th Studio Album entitled:…”not named
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100 10/10832018
BehemothI Loved You at Your Darkest“It's been four years since the release of BEHEMOTH's opus magnum "The Satanist", and the fans have been hungry and eager to hear a new and fresh material from the…”not named
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90 9/10822018
Alice in ChainsRainier Fog“It is truly an honor to be able to review this band. ALICE IN CHAINS have been a staple in music since the early nineties, although they formed in nineteen…”not named
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100 10/10772018
KorpiklaaniKulkija“Overwhelmed by the constrasts that are usually a part of the genre which is all an adventure within itself, Folk Metal in the form of KORPIKLAANI delivers to this 2018…”not named
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90 9/10742018
DeicideOvertures of Blasphemy“On September 14th 2018, via Century Media, Florida's death metal legends DEICIDE released their 12th studio album Overtures of Blasphemy. One might think that as you age, you become more…”not named
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80 8/10752018
Primal FearApocalypse“PRIMAL FEAR probably doesn't need introduction but if you late to this German Power Metal outfit's game, their twelve album "Apocalypse," is as good of a place to start as…”not named
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70 7/10822018
PowerwolfThe Sacrament of Sin“Germany's POWERWOLF are nothing if not consistent; when they release a new album, their fans know pretty much what to expect and what it will sound like. This is a…”not named
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70 7/10822018
HalestormVicious“HALESTORM'S fourth album "Vicious" was released on Atlantic Records on July 27th. Other than hearing a few songs here and there over the years, this was my first real experience…”not named
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70 7/10672018
ImmortalNorthern Chaos Gods“IMMORTAL's ninth full length album, "Northern Chaos Gods," is probably the most anticipated Metal album of the year for many reasons. Much like there was between "Sons of Northern Darkness,"…”not named
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100 10/10802018
MardukViktoria“Now in their 28th year of existence, MARDUK's career rivals MAYHEM in longevity yet surpasses them in consistency for there are no gaps in their discography. Having always been a…”not named
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70 7/10672018
At the GatesTo Drink from the Night Itself“Sweden's legendary AT THE GATES shouldn't need an introduction but just in case you have been living under a rock since the 90's or listening to shite music, they are…”not named
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70 7/10732018
Dimmu BorgirEonian“To speak about a DIMMU BORGIR album, we must have in mind many facts, and we must understand that they had an atmospheric Black Metal age (on "For All Tid"…”not named
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100 10/10752018
AmorphisQueen of Time“In the 90's, when Finnish Metal bands begin to storm the world, many legendary names arose. Some of them keep the same musical approach from the beginning, others evolved a…”not named
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100 10/10832018
Judas PriestFirepower“From the Holy Book of Heavy Metal: about the three pillars of Metal…In the beginning, BLACK SABBATH created Heavy Metal, a musical genre dense, heavy and the true heir of…”not named
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100 10/10782018
SaxonThunderbolt“Metal maniacs, rejoice! I'm proud to present to you: SAXON; signed via Silver Lining Music, hailing from England – performing Heavy Metal, on their 23rd album entitled: "Thunderbolt" (released 02/02/2018).Since…”not named
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90 9/10842018
Iron MaidenThe Book of Souls“Well, let's be honest from the beginning of this review: IRON MAIDEN is the greatest Metal band of the world. This is due many facts, especially their history, built with…”not named
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70 7/10772018
Morbid AngelKingdoms Disdained“MORBID ANGEL are back and at it again with "Kingdoms Disdained". If you know Metal then you almost certainly know MORBID ANGEL, but if you don't, it has basically become…”not named
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80 8/10762017
Cannibal CorpseRed Before Black“When Florida's Death Metal scene began at the end of the 80s, the older Metallians (like this one who is writing these words) remember clearly that a great assault of…”not named
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100 10/10762017
TriviumThe Sin and the Sentence“Metal maniacs, rejoice! I'm proud to present to you: TRIVIUM; signed via Roadrunner Records, hailing from the United States of America – performing Metalcore/Thrash/Heavy Metal, on their 9th album entitled…”not named
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100 10/10852017
SatyriconDeep Calleth upon Deep“SATYRICON's "Deep Calleth Upon Deep" is their strongest work since 1999. I'm not a Black Metal purist but after "Rebel Extravaganza," each album from this Norwegian duo has bored me…”not named
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80 8/10782017
ArchspireRelentless Mutation“It seems as if that, from the get-go, ARCHSPIRE set out to create records with the sole purpose of enticing a certain train of thought in the listener's mind:"What the…”not named
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100 10/10842017
Paradise LostMedusa“To break away from looking into nothingness, reality is too fragmented into cases of depression and decline, everywhere you look is hollow, empty of content and doesn't worth the trouble…”not named
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90 9/10812017
WintersunThe Forest Seasons“Finland's Epic Metal masters WINTERSUN return with a four-track concept/theme album entitled "The Forest Seasons." Once again, Jari handled all of the compositions and performances on the album, with some…”not named
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100 10/10832017
DanzigBlack Laden Crown“Metal maniacs, rejoice! The Thrasher returns to present to you: DANZIG; signed via AFM Records, hailing from the United States of America – performing Heavy Metal with Doom Metal/Rock, on…”not named
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90 9/10702017
DragonForceReaching into Infinity“Every time that some bands release a new album, is the same thing: the fans celebrate, and the Metal-heads that don't like the band start to speak things that aren't…”not named
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100 10/10852017
ObituaryObituary“One of the most influential American Death Metal bands in history returns with a brand new release, through Relapse Records, while in the meantime crossing the threshold of three decades…”not named
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70 7/10772017
LiarsLiars“LIARS CULT are newcomers in the hardcore/metalcore genres, and have released their debut EP in the form of "Book of Lies". The band members aren't newcomers themselves, with ex members…”not named
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70 7/10752017
OverkillGrinding Wheel“Thrash Metal is more alive than ever… and what's a better display of it's regained relevance than OVERKILL's latest effort "The Grinding Wheel". Overkill have a loyal fanbase, but I…”not named
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90 9/10832017
Sum 4113 Voices“Canadian rockers, SUM 41, released their sixth studio album, "13 Voices", on October 7th, 2016 via Hopeless Records. It is their first album with a line-up as a five-piece band,…”not named
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70 7/10702016
KornThe Serenity of Suffering“Confession time: I've never properly checked out KORN's music. It's not because I'm biased against nu metal; the band is just one of those I've been meaning to check out…”not named
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80 8/10752016
Dark TranquillityAtoma“DARK TRANQUILLITY are back at it again, releasing their 11th full-length album to date. Even after over 25 years of writing and touring, these guys are still monsters of Death…”not named
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100 10/10772016
DarkthroneArctic Thunder“As godfathers of the Norwegian Black Metal scene, DARKTHRONE need no introduction. Having always been a prolific band, especially by Black Metal standards, this year sees them back with their…”not named
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80 8/10702016
AlcestKodama“I had the pleasure of seeing ALCEST recently on their current European tour, and, as always, this French Post-Metal band was absolutely captivating, holding the audience in a complete thrall…”not named
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70 7/10782016
Alter BridgeThe Last Hero“Well, the Alternative Rock scene from the 90s gave birth to some good names, or was the starting point of some good bands. No, I don't mean that it all…”not named
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80 8/10732016
OpethSorceress“To say that OPETH is a familiar name in the genre of Metal is a gross understatement. Through 26 years and eleven studio albums, the band has always made a…”not named
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80 8/10792016
TestamentThe Brotherhood of the Snake“Metal maniacs, rejoice! The Thrasher returns, and is proud to present to you: TESTAMENT; signed via Nuclear Blast Records and hailing from the United States of America – performing Thrash…”not named
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100 10/10852016
Devin Townsend ProjectTranscendence“The Canadian musician Devin Townsend doesn't need further presentation, because he is widely known for his works with STEVE VAI, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND and others, and…”not named
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100 10/10802016
MeshuggahThe Violent Sleep of Reason“MESHUGGAH needs little introduction to most heavy metal fans; thanks to their pioneering take on tone and playing style which gave rise to the term 'Djent' and continues to influence…”not named
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100 10/10842016
Lacuna CoilDelirium“It's not often that a band can be around for as long as LACUNA COIL, and still manage to sound fresh and exciting with what's now eight albums and more…”not named
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100 10/10852016
GojiraMagma“It's been no secret that one of the most refreshing, heaviest and most exciting Metal bands to come out in the 2000's is France's GOJIRA. Albums like "From Mars to…”not named
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100 10/10862016
Dark FuneralWhere Shadows Forever Reign“Having grown up on a steady staple of Black Metal, not least of which was the infernal debut "The Secrets of the Black Arts", I among thousands of other DARK…”not named
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90 9/10852016
Amon AmarthJomsviking“Over the past few years, I've come to truly appreciate and love Melodic Death Metal, and it's bands like AMON AMARTH that are the root cause of this. Taking the…”not named
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100 10/10792016
Rotting ChristRituals“When Black Metal Greek pioneers, ROTTING CHRIST, are about to release a new album, obviously the underground scene becomes extremely anxious. It's due to the evolution that is present in…”not named
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100 10/10792016
Dream TheaterThe Astonishing“How do you make an introduction for a seasoned band of this caliber, whose career has spanned 30 years, and who has given the world of Progressive Metal some of…”not named
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90 9/10832016
MegadethDystopia“MEGADETH are back with 2016's offering "Dystopia", and there are some clear changes in a band that have long been considered one of the "Big 4" (MEGADETH, METALLICA, ANTHRAX, &…”not named
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80 8/10742016
AnthraxFor All Kings“ANTHRAX is one of those high-caliber bands that can get one person's expectation for new material to go up through the roof. The legendary thrashers from the East Coast have…”not named
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70 7/10722016
AvantasiaGhostlights“I'm actually still at odds with how to begin this review, so I'll start by being honest: I don't consider myself an AVANTASIA fan. Hooked on EDGUY at the time,…”not named
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100 10/10922016
BorknagarWinter Thrice“As one of the quintessential Norwegian bands, BORKNAGAR, have a history marked by a steady progression from Black Metal to a more melodic vein, interlaced with over-tows from a slew…”not named
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80 8/10802016
DanzigSkeletons“Glenn "Mother"fucking DANZIG; what the hell are you doing behind that mixing table?5 years following the release of the solid but not spectacular "Deth Red Sabaoth", arguably the stupidest spelled…”not named
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50 5/10672015
Swallow the SunSongs from the North I, II & III“And then, the Finnish sextet SWALLOW THE SUN is back, coming with their first album by their new label, Century Media. And their breakthrough is a triple studio album, "Songs…”not named
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90 9/10752015
Def LeppardDef Leppard“Good day to you fellow music fans. I'm back today to bring you the new album of famed Rock idols DEF LEPPARD titled simply "Def Leppard". These guys didn't get…”not named
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70 7/10662015
Children of BodomI Worship Chaos“After the well-received release of "Halo of Blood" two years ago, CHILDREN OF BODOM have exploded back onto the scene with their ninth full-length album "I Worship Chaos". After the…”not named
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70 7/10802015
RiversideLove, Fear and the Time Machine“RIVERSIDE are back with their most recent record to date, "Love, Fear And The Time Machine", which simplifies the band's notorious atmospheric sound, which easily make it the most mature…”not named
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100 10/10902015
Five Finger Death PunchGot Your Six“FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is an American Heavy Metal band from Las Vegas/Los Angeles. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH were founded in 2006, and have currently just released their 6th album…”not named
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70 7/10582015
LindemannSkills in Pills“It's undeniable that RAMMSTEIN have become one of Germany's most famous bands, spearheaded by the notorious Till Lindemann. And an undoubtable genius in the metal scene is the almighty Peter…”not named
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80 8/10782015
MotörheadBad Magic“They are the masterminds behind "Ace Of Spades"; one of Rock's loudest, most masculine, angry anthems known to man and they state that they are not just a band, it's…”not named
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80 8/10772015
DisturbedImmortalized“I am a great admirer of music that can bring out a dark, mysterious doppelganger out of you; as it leaves you feeling so exhilarated and fulfilled you want to…”not named
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100 10/10712015
Cattle DecapitationThe Anthropocene Extinction“For those who fancy themselves a hellacious round of Progressive Technical Death Metal (specific, I know), a certain CATTLE DECAPITATION may grace their playlists in multiple instances. And as of…”not named
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90 9/10842015
The Black Dahlia MurderAbysmal“THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER are at a point where between touring with some of the biggest bands out there in Extreme Metal, like CANNIBAL CORPSE and SUICIDE SILENCE, as well…”not named
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100 10/10852015
Fear FactoryGenexus“Ladies and Gentlemen, let me welcome you to my review of "Genexus", the latest and much-anticipated album from the Industrial Metal machine that is known as FEAR FACTORY. According to…”not named
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90 9/10712015
Lamb of GodVII: Sturm und Drang“The triumphant return of LAMB OF GOD is here, following some work with other bands including PROTEST THE HERO and MEGADETH for drummer Chris Adler and an unfortunate and seemingly…”not named
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90 9/10792015
KataklysmOf Ghosts and Gods“Canadian Northern Hyperblast (Melodic Death Metal) band KATAKLYSM are back for more, their follow up to the 2013 album "Waiting For The End To Come" is finally here and "Of…”not named
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90 9/10832015
SoulflyArchangel“As a huge fan of Max Cavalera and of pretty much all of his work in SEPULTURA, SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, I hyped up the release of "Archangel" like a…”not named
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100 10/10782015
The DarknessLast of Our Kind“I got super thrilled stumbling upon a new release by THE DARKNESS after several years of ups and downs, yet sure enough to redefine the revival of a genre for…”not named
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70 7/10712015
Faith No MoreSol Invictus“Sol Invictus" is the first album from Hard Rock titans FAITH NO MORE since 1997. After disbanding, each member went on to form different projects and only started touring together…”not named
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70 7/10762015
HalestormInto the Wild Life“Female fronted Rock bands are not an uncommon sight as these days, they are cropping up everywhere; but if you look back to the 20th century, you'll find that some…”not named
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90 9/10652015
NightwishEndless Forms Most Beautiful“Symphonic metal giants NIGHTWISH really do not need much of an introduction to the heavy metal community. Formed in Finland in 1996, the band has released seven studio albums to…”not named
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100 10/10882015
Alien Ant FarmAlways and Forever“ALIEN ANT FARM is back with a new album "Always and Forever" slated to release on February 24, 2015. The band began gaining world wide attention in 1995, but their…”not named
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70 7/10652015
EnslavedIn Times“Not ones to rest on their laurels, the legendary genre-defying Norwegian Progressive Metallers ENSLAVED are back with their thirteenth full-length album "In Times", following in the wake of their highly…”not named
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100 10/10802015
Black Star RidersThe Killer Instinct“BLACK STAR RIDERS was formed by our members of the former THIN LIZZIE, and were joined by former MEGADETH and ALICE COOPER drummer "Jimmy DeGrasso". Their second release "The Killer…”not named
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100 10/10902015
VenomFrom the Very Depths“Though it has been almost four years since the British giants emerged from the hell fire with "Fallen Angels", it would be distasteful to reintroduce these guys over and over…”not named
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80 8/10642015
AC/DCRock or Bust“They've done it again! The Australian powerhouse of Rock & Roll, AC/DC, is back with their latest production and it's everything that a fan could hope for. "Rock Or Bust"…”not named
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90 9/10712014
PrimordialWhere Greater Men Have Fallen“To break the ice, let me inform you when I was told this band was a Black/Folk Metal mix I was expecting something much different. PRIMORDIAL being a band I…”not named
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80 8/10762014
UnearthWatchers of Rule“What can we say about UNEARTH. Like any ketchup or any other Metalcore band, you can love them or you can hate them. The American band that formed in Winthrop,…”not named
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50 5/10702014
Job for a CowboySun Eater“The latest release from JOB FOR A COWBOY is almost like an entire new debut album. The band has completely reformed themselves with their latest Metal Blade Records release, "Sun…”not named
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90 9/10802014
ObituaryInked in Blood“It has been five years since Florida Death Metal legends Obituary recorded Darkest day, five years on the band return with what can only be described as their best album…”not named
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100 10/10802014
At the GatesAt War with Reality“We face a new threat, a threat so terrifying that it brings us to our knees in fear, a war is looming, a War with Reality! It has been many years…”not named
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100 10/10772014
ExodusBlood In Blood Out“Four years we have waited"… And there's my share of melodramatics. 2014 is the year EXODUS fans have been waiting for ever (unlikely) patient, because American all-star Thrashers return with…”not named
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90 9/10772014
Cannibal CorpseA Skeletal Domain“Listening to New York's marauders of death is not foreign for me. The story starts back in the 7th grade, when I first heard the album "Tomb Of The Mutilated".…”not named
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70 7/10732014
In FlamesSiren Charms“IN FLAMES has had a long and fabled career, pioneering the Melodic Death Metal genre in the early 1990's. Over the years, the band has evolved, much to the chagrin…”not named
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70 7/10482014
Crown the EmpireThe Resistance: Rise of The Runaways“CROWN THE EMPIRE is a poppy, Metalcore band that hails from Dallas, Texas. The band was conceived in 2010. This sophomore album "The Resistance: Rise Of The Runaways" is a…”not named
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90 9/10832014
Ace FrehleySpace Invader“ACE FREHLEY has had a long and fruitful solo career following his ousting from the legendary Hard Rock band KISS. His first solo album while he was still in the…”not named
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80 8/10652014

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