Album Review: Malphas – The 39th Spirit (Via Nocturna)
Philadelphia’s Malphas return with The 39th Spirit, the follow-up to their 2015 debut EP The Conjuring. The album is set to be released on October 26th 2018 on Via Nocturna.
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EP Review: Black Coven – Everlost (Moonlight Productions)
With leanings towards early Dark Tranquility, Children of Bodom and Ensiferum, the new EP from Austrian band, Black Coven is a celebration of melodic death metal. Everlost is out now via Moonlight Productions.
Single Slam – Inferno by Amaranthe (Helix)
Amaranthe have released the third single, Inferno, from their upcoming album Helix. Helix is due for release on the 19th of October via Spinefarm/Universal.
Album Review: Wills Dissolve – The Heavens Are Not On Fire (Self Released)
Wills Dissolve’s debut album ‘The Heavens Are Not On Fire’, is due out on October 26th 2018. It is a meditation on religion, violence, and cosmic chaos.
EP Review: Hats Barn – S.h.e.o.L (Ogmios Underground)
From France comes a new force in black metal named Hats Barn. Their new EP, S.h.e.o.L is available digitally now and will also be available on CD via Ogmios Underground.
Album Review: Silver Grime – Healed by the Dark (Inverse Records)
Swedish Epic Doom metal band Silver Grime will release their debut album ‘Healed By The Dark’ on October 26th 2018 via Inverse Records. The band features former members of Paul Di’Anno, Obscurity and Cloudscape.
Album Review: Leonov – Wake (Fysisk Format)
Ever since its formation in 2010, Leonov has found inspiration for its celestial doom in the existential, the darkness and affliction, as well as the curiosity and hope in things beyond our reach and comprehension. Wake is their new album and will be out on October 26th 2018 via Fysisk Format.
Album Review: Holy Shire – Legendary Shepherds Of The Forest (Heavy Metal Records)
The new album from fantasy metal band, Holy Shire will be titled “The Legendary Shepherds of the Forest” and it will be released for the British label Heavy Metal Records on October 26th 2018.