Metal Reviews

Black Swan / Paralyzed, A Hook-Filled, High-Energy Album Worth The Wait

Metal Reviews
Paralyzed by Black Swan delivers soaring vocals, killer riffs, and '80s rock vibes. A must-hear album from the supergroup, out February 27, 2026.

Kanonenfieber Channel WWI Tragedy on New Album Soldatenschicksale

Extreme Metal
Album Review: Kanonenfieber release Soldatenschicksale channeling WWI tragedy through intense Black/Death Metal. Two new songs and seven rerecorded tracks included.

Wolverine / Anomalies Marks A Powerful Progressive Metal Comeback

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Wolverine return with Anomalies, a compelling Progressive Metal album filled with emotion, technical brilliance, and rich musical storytelling.

Jay Buchanan Steps Into The Spotlight With Stunning Solo Album Weapons Of Beauty

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Jay Buchanan. Debut solo album Weapons Of Beauty is a cinematic, emotional journey, finally revealing the Rival Sons frontman's soul after 17 years in rock.

Sidious Return Stronger Than Ever With Malefic Necropolis

Extreme Metal
Album review: Sidious Malefic Necropolis—UK Black Metal at its finest. A blistering follow-up to Blackest Insurrection, darker, bolder, and more immersive.

Laurence Jones Delivers Authentic Acoustic Blues on On My Own

Metal Reviews
Laurence Jones returns to his roots with On My Own, an acoustic blues album blending heartfelt lyrics and stripped-back guitar in his most authentic work yet.

Urne / Setting Fire To The Sky Is Simply Phenomenal

Metal Reviews
Album review: Urne - Setting Fire To The Sky delivers a genre-defying metal masterpiece in 2026. Brutal, soulful, and essential listening. Simply Phenomenal.

Robin Trower Captures Lightning Live On One Moment In Time: Live In The USA

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Robin Trower. One Moment In Time: Live In The USA delivers raw blues brilliance across 14 tracks capturing the guitar legend’s finest live moments

Heir Corpse One / Destination: Domination – A Pandemic-Fueled Zombie Metal Odyssey

Extreme Metal
Album Review: Heir Corpse One return with Destination: Domination, a brutal 2026 zombie metal concept album packed with apocalyptic riffs, gore-fuelled storylines, and undead mayhem.

Tailgunner / Midnight Blitz – A Classic Metal Revival With Arena-Ready Power

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Tailgunner - The power of Midnight Blitz. Blazing riffs, thunderous vocals and Classic Metal spirit make this album a Metal revival worth the hype

Megadeth / The Final Album Explored In Revealing Behind The Mask Film

Metal Reviews
Megadeth’s final album gets a powerful send-off in Behind The Mask, a revealing documentary that dives into the band’s legacy, shifting lineups, and Dave Mustaine’s personal vision for their last studio release.

Elles Bailey / Can’t Take My Story Away Is A Career-Defining, Perfect Album

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Can’t Take My Story Away reveals Elles Bailey at her finest, delivering a powerful, genre-blending album that defines her musical legacy.

Paganizer / As Mankind Rots Is More Essential Listening From Rogga Johansson

Extreme Metal
Rogga Johansson delivers again with 14th Paganizer album As Mankind Rots. A savage, riff-heavy Death Metal release that’s as relentless as it is essential.

Alter Bridge / Veteran Hard Rockers Plant Their Flag With Self-Titled Album

Metal Reviews
Alter Bridge plant their flag with a powerful self-titled album, celebrating 20 years of hard rock excellence, riffs, solos, and arena-filling energy.

Iotunn – Waves Over Copenhell: A Live Album That Proves This Band Is Something Special

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Waves Over Copenhell. Iotunn prove they’re something special. A powerful, Melodic Death Metal live album that showcases their true potential.

Mother Vulture Nail Their Signature Chaos On New Album Cartoon Violence

Metal Reviews
Mother Vulture nail their signature chaos on new album Cartoon Violence. A genre-smashing, high-energy release packed with raw riffs, punk spirit, and pure intensity.

Kreator / Krushers Of The World: Teutonic Thrash Veterans Still Crushing In 2026

Metal Reviews
Album review: Krushers Of The World sees Kreator fusing classic Teutonic Thrash Metal with anthemic modern power—proof the veterans still dominate in 2026.

Ellende / The Dark Reflections And Atmospheric Black Metal Of Zerfall

Extreme Metal
Ellende returns with Zerfall, a 2026 atmospheric Black Metal masterpiece exploring despair, resilience, and rebirth through haunting soundscapes and raw emotion.
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