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No Terror in the Bang - Heal - Album Review - Cinematic Progressive Metal from Rouen, France

No Terror in the Bang - Heal - Album Review - Cinematic Progressive Metal from Rouen, France

January 17th, Tuesday. One of those calm yet restless days in the institution. Today marks the third day I am entirely focused on one particular album, 'Heal' by No Terror in the Bang, hailing from Rouen, France. This is the second official studio album by the French band

Siriun - Encoded Inception - Song Review - Contemporary Death Metal from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Siriun - Encoded Inception - Song Review - Contemporary Death Metal from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

On this dark Monday morning, the first of December 2023, I find myself in my office, writing as I listen to one of Brazil’s most promising metal acts – Siriun, hailing from Rio de Janeiro. Today, I'll be reviewing their latest single, 'Encoded Inception,' which saw

Crow Black Sky - Sidereal Light, Vol. Two - Album Review - Ambient Black Metal from Cape Town, South Africa

Crow Black Sky - Sidereal Light, Vol. Two - Album Review - Ambient Black Metal from Cape Town, South Africa

It is the second snowy day in the Swiss Alps this year, marking another period of transition between seasons, globally and in our personal lives. Today, I am writing about a fascinating work by a band: Crow Black Sky, hailing from one of the most unique and challenging areas in

Besra - Transitions - Album Review - Progressive Post-Metal from Turku, Finland

Besra - Transitions - Album Review - Progressive Post-Metal from Turku, Finland

Today, I delve into the dark world of another promising progressive post-metal band, Besra, hailing from Turku, Finland. Their most recent release and first studio album, "Transitions," will be released on September 29, 2023, via Suicide Records, earning its place among the best-sounding metal albums of 2023 in

The Divergent - Close Your Eyes and Perish - EP Album Review - Modern Metalcore / Death Metal from Hämeenlinna, Finland

The Divergent - Close Your Eyes and Perish - EP Album Review - Modern Metalcore / Death Metal from Hämeenlinna, Finland

Today, I delve into the world of a promising modern metalcore/contemporary progressive death metal band, The Divergent, hailing from Hämeenlinna, Finland. Their latest EP, “Close Your Eyes and Perish,” was released on August 4, 2023, immediately securing its place in my music library and the "Strongly Recommended Metal&

Science of Disorder - Apoptose - Album Review - Alternative Metal from Lausanne, Switzerland

Science of Disorder - Apoptose - Album Review - Alternative Metal from Lausanne, Switzerland

Today, I delve into the mysterious world of an alternative metal band, Science of Disorder, hailing from Lausanne, Switzerland. Their third and latest studio album, "Apoptose," was released on September 16th, 2022, carrying Swiss standards in its entirety, making them one of the hot prospects from their country.

Apeiron Bound - Multiplicity - Album Review - Progressive Metal from Tampa, Florida, USA

Apeiron Bound - Multiplicity - Album Review - Progressive Metal from Tampa, Florida, USA

Today, I explore the impressive world of Apeiron Bound, a promising progressive metal band hailing from Tampa, Florida. I was introduced to them with their debut studio album, Multiplicity, which was released on August 26, 2022, leaving an unforgiving impression on me that I don’t think I will be