Consider the distinct, sarcastic yet striking messages conveyed in each album... Inspired by Darby Crash—who, like his older brother, died from a heavy drug overdose and famously scrawled "lies here C...

A very close friend of mine always says, “If you’re making your second album, it has to be better than the first.” As if Ampütator heard this advice, they came back with an LP that perfectly fits this...

Opponents of the corrupt, decayed system in the Swedish underground punk scene have long expressed their rage against the out-of-control establishment through their furious, anarchic music. Adding a d...

When we look at the widespread trend of comebacks among old bands, especially ignited by 2006 as a catalyst year, it’s clear that most of these returns don’t deliver particularly groundbreaking albums...

If you’re searching for raw yet complex Florida-style death metal, these guys were born for the job. They made their explosive comeback with the legendary Evisceration Plague. And what a devastating r...

Tankard is actually a band that hardly needs a review. From their first album to the latest one I’m trying to analyze now, they have preserved every element that makes them Tankard. The album is calle...

To be honest, I had been eagerly waiting for this album for quite some time. Including their two live albums, this marks Exodus' tenth release. Let me say this up front: when the first reactions came ...

Especially speaking from a local (Turkish) perspective, it's clear that Sodom has more detractors than fans here. But does that stop Sodom from speaking their truth? Absolutely not—and nothing ever ha...

With the arrival of May, we witnessed the return of a band that could be described as a milestone and starting point for the darker side of Metal—Venom. A band that has inspired countless Thrash, Blac...