Best of 2026

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Galibot - Catabase
Galibot
Catabase
2026 • LP
80
Jun 4
Atavistia - Old Gods Awaken
Atavistia
Old Gods Awaken
2026 • LP
77
Jun 4
Heiden - Cma
Heiden
Cma
2026 • LP
77
Jun 4
Void Of Light - Asymmetries
Void Of Light
Asymmetries
2026 • LP
78
Jun 4
MIRE - Pale Reflection
MIRE
Pale Reflection
2026 • LP
79
Jun 4
Philosophobia - The Constant Void
Philosophobia
The Constant Void
2025 • LP
80
Apr 15

Recent Reviews

Mares Of Thrace - The Loss
90

The Loss hit me hard from the start. Mares of Thrace deliver an intense journey through grief and resilience with crushing riffs, raw noise-doom energy, and deeply emotional themes. Each track reflects a stage of loss, with punishing heaviness balanced by eerie moments of quiet that make the loud parts even more powerful. Thérèse Lanz’s tortured vocals and searing guitar work, paired with relentless drumming, create a sound that’s both punishing and cathartic. The ... read more

Imminence - The Black
90

Just finished listening and wow… I’m blown away, I felt completely drawn into their world. Eddie Berg’s vocals hit me on every level—his screams raw and intense, his cleans hauntingly beautiful, and the violin adds this cinematic depth I didn’t expect. I especially loved Come What May; it really stood out with its emotional power and memorable riffs. The whole album mixes heavy, crushing moments with atmospheric passages that hit me personally, and the lyrics ... read more

Deception - Daenacteh
90

Daenacteh is Deception’s most focused and ambitious release to date, blending melodic death metal brutality with cinematic, symphonic depth. The album balances razor-sharp riffing, relentless blast beats, and atmospheric orchestration without losing intensity. Tracks like “Sulphur Clouds” and “King of Salvation” establish a hostile, epic tone, while “Monophobic” and “Dhariyan” explore darker psychological and emotional spaces. The production ... read more


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