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New Evanescence albums don't come out all that often, but when they do, each one deserves attention. The band's reputation has spoken for itself since the hit "Bring Me To Life" took over the airwaves in the early 2000s.

Across their five previous albums, the combination of nu-metal with symphonic melodies has remained a compelling concept that is hard to find anywhere else. Thanks to Amy Lee's signature vocals and lyrics, the band possesses an uncanny instinct for ... read more

In its pure form, doom needs only two conditions to succeed: great riffs and establishing the right mood. Monolord understand this perfectly. Since their debut in 2014, the band has been delivering doom with that signature stoner twist, winning over the community with weighty, emotional grooves.

In 2026, the trio releases their new album, Neverending. And it's no secret to anyone that Monolord have once again delivered an excellent result. Across eight tracks, Neverending remains a record ... read more

Brent Smith's voice and impressive range have long been Shinedown's calling card, and for much of the band's success, he's the one to thank. But what should have been a blessing has turned into a curse: Shinedown's songs have ended up on an assembly line. The band churns out "radio songs," allowing Smith to be the sole factor distinguishing them from hundreds of other similarly sounding acts.

The title EI8HT plays on the number of albums the band has ... read more

Asher White sings in a tender voice, reaching toward lofty ideas — uncovering fundamental truths about human longing, the search for rebirth, and questioning whether your destiny is predetermined. All of this, within the songs of Jessica Pratt.

White's approach is contemporary: drawing inspiration from guitar noise and glitches, her music possesses a rattling, constructed chaos. This is characteristic of an artist who synthesizes new sounds to understand something important about ... read more