EP Review: Deadlands – Seven (Spinefarm)
New York metal outfit Deadlands (Kasey Karlsen and CJ Arey a.k.a. “NO SHADE”) will release their brand-new EP, ‘Seven’, on June 27th, 2025, via Spinefarm.
Alternative Metal
Album Review: Royale Lynn – Black Magic (Epitaph Records)
‘Black Magic’ is the new album from alt-metal influenced, hard-rock artist, Royale Lynn. Set for release on 27th June via Epitaph Records, the album sees the genre-blurring artist wear her heart on her sleeve, exploring mental health and her own personal battles through a unique lens.
Album Review: Acres – The Host (Solid State Records)
Out on May 2nd, 2025, via Solid State Records, ‘The Host’ is the brand-new, and third, full-length album from the alternative metal band, Acres.
EP Review: The Dark – The Dark (Arising Empire)
This is The Dark, influenced by 90’s bands like Nine Inch Nails, White Zombie, Fudge Tunnel and Filter, they will release their debut self-titled EP on 21st February via Arising Empire.
Album Review: Defences – Shadowlight (Long Branch Records)
Defences, the alternative metal band, are back with their brand-new album, ‘Shadowlight’, due for release on November 8th, 2024, via Long Branch Records.
EP Review: Gloam – Well Dwelling (Self Released)
Perth’s post-shoegaze four-piece Gloam will release their new EP, ‘Well Dwelling’ on October 4th. The EP acts as an inward reflection, covering various themes such as moving on, grief, anxiety, personal insecurities, growth, moments of hindsight and self-fulfillment.
Album Review: Allt – From The New World (Century Media Records)
Swedish progressive metal outfit Allt will release their debut album ‘From the New World’, on October 4th, 2024, via Century Media Records.
EP Review: Half Me – Opium (Arising Empire)
Riding the high of their recent success of their debut album, ‘Soma’, German metal quintet Half Me will release their new EP, ‘Opium’, on September 27th, 2024, via Arising Empire.