5th album from 2020 by the American HAVOK, an intense blast of modern Thrash Metal with a strong technical edge, aggression and speed. “V” shows the band in top form, combining sharp riffs, complex structures and a powerful, well-defined production.
The album preserves the spirit of classic Thrash, but with a more polished and contemporary approach, reinforcing its technical character without losing the energy and rawness that define the band.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, EXODUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE and DEATH ANGEL.
Reissue of the 2013 5-track MCD by the Austrian HELLRAZORS, expanded with 3 bonus tracks in this edition. “Funeral” is a savage blast of Blackened Thrash Metal with touches of classic Heavy Metal, where the filth of primitive Black Metal merges with the speed and riffing of more aggressive Thrash.
The sound is raw, direct and abrasive, strongly rooted in the most extreme European underground, where attitude and intensity take priority over any kind of technical polish.
Recommended for fans of SKELETONWITCH, DESASTER, WITCHBURNER and NOCTURNAL.
6th album from 1992 by the German HOLY MOSES, a savage and aggressive blast of Teutonic Thrash Metal packed with razor-sharp riffs, devastating speed and the furious, unmistakable voice of Sabina Classen. “Reborn Dogs” shows the band at full compositional maturity, combining the classic violence of German Thrash with a more technical and dynamic approach without losing a single ounce of brutality. A fierce, intense and incredibly solid release that fully preserves the underground fury of HOLY MOSES during the peak explosion of early 90s European extreme Metal. Recommended for fans of KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, SODOM and ASSASSIN.
5th studio album from 2020 by the American HORDE CASKET, a brutal blast of Brutal Death Metal with technical undertones and dense structures, packed with crushing riffs, controlled dissonance and a dirty yet powerful production. “Melted Together” delivers an extremely heavy and viscous sound, where instrumental precision is fused with a constant sense of contained chaos.
The album alternates chaotic high-speed sections with slower, dragging passages, building an oppressive, sickly and highly dense sonic atmosphere. A solid release within the American extreme underground, focused more on impact than ornamentation.
Recommended for fans of DEVOURMENT, PATHOLOGY, ABORTED and DISGORGE.
Debut album from 2025 by the Canadian IN YOUR BLOOD, an explosive blast of Thrash Metal and Crossover packed with razor-sharp riffs, streetwise attitude and a wild, unhinged energy directly inspired by the old-school 80s scene. “In Your Blood” combines speed, aggression and shout-along choruses with a raw yet powerful sound, reviving the dirtiest and most adrenaline-fueled spirit of classic underground Thrash/ Crossover. A straight-to-the-throat release overflowing with youthful rage, spilled beer and sneakers sticking to the floor of a sweaty rehearsal room. Recommended for fans of MUNICIPAL WASTE, D.R.I., NUCLEAR ASSAULT and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES.
4th album from 1998 by the German INCUBATOR, a crushing work of technical Death Metal and Brutal Death Metal packed with twisted riffs, complex song structures and merciless aggression. “McMetalXCVIII” showcases the band pushing their sound into even more extreme and sophisticated territory, combining brutality, speed and technicality with surgical precision and a sickening, oppressive atmosphere. An intense, savage and devastating record that perfectly represents the evolution of late 90s European technical and brutal Death Metal. Recommended for fans of KRABATHOR, PUNGENT STENCH, SUFFOCATION and CANNIBAL CORPSE.
1st album from 2021 by the American INHUMAN CONDITION, a crushing blast of Old School Death Metal packed with massive riffs, sick grooves and a rotten atmosphere paying tribute to the dirtiest and most classic Florida sound. Featuring members deeply connected to the genre’s old school roots, the band delivers a brutal, direct and insanely addictive release, combining rawness, hooks and sonic violence with total authenticity. Recommended for fans of MASSACRE, OBITUARY, DEATH and SIX FEET UNDER.
1st album from 1995 by the American INTERNAL BLEEDING, a landmark release in the development of Slam Death Metal, where the heaviest Death Metal is blended with crushing grooves, abrupt tempo changes and a rhythm foundation deeply influenced by Hardcore. “Voracious Contempt” defines the early sound of the genre, featuring dense riffs, heavy structures and an approach focused on impact rather than technical complexity.
The album alternates devastating mid-tempo sections with bursts of speed, creating a pounding, dry and extremely forceful sound that helped lay the foundations of the style later developed by the band and an entire generation that followed.
Recommended for fans of SUFFOCATION, PYREXIA, SKINLESS and DYING FETUS.
Debut album from 1985 by the German IRON ANGEL, a savage explosion of Speed Metal and primitive Thrash Metal packed with uncontrolled speed, incendiary riffs and a characteristically Teutonic aggression. Hellish Crossfire stands as one of the great hidden classics of 80s German Metal, combining rawness, darkness and frantic energy with that irresistible underground spirit of the first European extreme Metal wave. A fierce and chaotic record that helped shape the most rabid and violent side of German Speed/ Thrash Metal. Recommended for fans of SODOM, DESTRUCTION, LIVING DEATH and VENOM. [Slipcase]
2nd album recorded in 1987 and officially released in 2004 by the American JAG PANZER, a magnificent work of US Power Metal and melodic Heavy Metal showcasing the band’s most sophisticated, epic and melodic side without losing any of their strength or identity. Originally shelved for years and later becoming a cult item among collectors, Chain Of Command combines memorable riffs, outstanding melodies and a more mature and refined atmosphere than their legendary Ample Destruction, delivering true hidden anthems of 80s US Metal. Recommended for fans of OMEN, HELSTAR, HEIR APPARENT and QUEENSR¾CHE. [Slipcase]
2nd album from the American Joe Satriani, released in 1987, a revolutionary work of Instrumental Rock, Hard Rock and Shred Guitar that redefined virtuoso guitar playing during the 80s. “Surfing With The Alien” combines extraordinary technique, unforgettable melodies and a futuristic, electrifying energy that established Satriani as one of the most influential guitarists of his generation. Packed with instrumental anthems such as “Satch Boogie”, “Always With Me, Always With You” and the title track “Surfing With the Alien”, the album achieves the perfect balance between virtuosity and emotion, avoiding empty self-indulgence thanks to its outstanding melodic and compositional sense. An absolute classic of guitar hero Metal and instrumental Rock. Recommended for fans of Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore and Paul Gilbert.
5th album from 1992 by the French KILLERS, a powerful and melodic work of classic Heavy Metal deeply connected to the French scene of the 80s and early 90s. “Cités Interdites” combines razor-sharp riffs, epic choruses and a dark, adventurous atmosphere with that unmistakable European underground flavour that turned KILLERS into one of the most emblematic bands of French Heavy Metal. More elaborate and mature than the band’s earlier releases, the album fully preserves their streetwise energy and combative spirit while delivering anthems packed with melody, strength and unique personality. Recommended for fans of ADX, SORTILÈGE, H-BOMB and VULCAIN.
4th album from 1988 by the American KIX, one of the most representative bands of late 80s Hard Rock and Sleaze Rock. “Blow My Fuse” combines energetic riffs, catchy choruses and a polished production typical of the era, also achieving major commercial success thanks to tracks such as “Don’t Close Your Eyes”.
The album shows a band at full maturity, balancing street attitude, melody and a more accessible yet powerful approach, typical of American Hard Rock just before the rise of grunge.
Recommended for fans of MÖTLEY CRÜE, POISON, RATT and CINDERELLA.
Debut album from 1989 by the Belgian LIAR, an explosive and highly technical blast of Speed Metal and European Thrash Metal packed with razor-sharp riffs, devastating speed and stunning musicianship. “Nothing But The Truth” combines aggression, melody and compositional complexity with a very dynamic and technical approach, moving between the ferocity of classic Thrash and the almost surgical precision of late 80s European Speed Metal. An intense, sophisticated and criminally underrated record overflowing with pure underground energy and virtuosity without ever sacrificing impact or aggression. Recommended for fans of CORONER, DEATHROW, TARGET and PARADOX.
11th album from '25 by this outstanding Swedish band devoted to an epic form of Viking/Pagan Metal filled with majestic folk and medieval melodies, heroic atmospheres, and powerful songwriting. Highly recommended for fans of THYRFING, SKYFORGER, ENSIFERUM, MOONSORROW, and the most triumphant side of Scandinavian pagan metal.
Debut album from 2022 by the Canadian MAULE, an electrifying blast of traditional Heavy Metal and Speed Metal with a strong NWOBHM flavour, packed with galloping riffs, huge melodies and absolutely infectious youthful energy. Deeply influenced by the classic British scene while adding a wild and streetwise attitude of their own, MAULE combines epicness, speed and addictive choruses in a release that feels both fresh and nostalgic, overflowing with fantasy, steel and pure underground spirit. Recommended for fans of IRON MAIDEN, ANGEL WITCH, SAXON and DIAMOND HEAD.
2nd album from 2022 by the Chilean MERCILESS LAW, a powerful blast of Heavy Metal and melodic Power Metal strongly inspired by the classic European school. “The Holy Company” combines energetic riffs, epic melodies and catchy choruses with a modern and polished production, striking a balance between aggression and accessibility that is characteristic of the style.
The album moves between traditional 80s-styled Power Metal and more melodic Heavy Metal, with clear influences from the German and Nordic scenes, standing out for its direct approach, constant energy and well-executed classic aesthetic. A solid release within the modern underground of Heavy/Power Metal.
Recommended for fans of HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY, ACCEPT and RAGE.
11th album from 2023 by the American METALLICA, a powerful and expansive work of Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal where the band recaptures much of the aggression and speed of their classic era without abandoning the heavier and more mature approach of their later releases. “72 Seasons” combines massive riffs, crushing grooves and a huge production with a deeply introspective and dark lyrical tone, exploring the formative early years of life through James Hetfield’s perspective. An intense, muscular and highly dynamic record that finds METALLICA sounding inspired, hungry and surprisingly ferocious more than four decades after revolutionizing the Metal world. Recommended for fans of MEGADETH, EXODUS, TESTAMENT and OVERKILL.
2nd album from 2022 by the Chilean MORTIFY, a complex and atmospheric Death Metal work that combines elements of Death/Doom, technical Death Metal and progressive passages in a dense, abstract and highly immersive approach. “Fragments at the Edge of Sorrow” builds a fragmented and dark sonic universe where non-linear structures, dynamic shifts and dissonant textures dominate the experience.
The album embraces a more introspective and psychological narrative, alternating dragging heaviness with more technical and ethereal sections, creating a constant sense of emotional and sonic instability. A complex, mature and strongly identity-driven release within contemporary experimental Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of GORGUTS, MORBID ANGEL, IMMOLATION and HOUR OF PENANCE. [Digipack]
2025 reissue by the American MORTUARY GHOUL (Ohio), a sickening blast of Brutal Death Metal with strong Gore and Death Sludge elements, built on dense riffs, viscous grooves and a dirty, crushing production. “Wear Your Face: Corpse Exhumation Redux” is a re-mixed and remastered version of the original 2022 EP, expanded with three new tracks.
The material retains a sound clearly influenced by the MORTICIAN school, with a cinematic horror aesthetic based on classic slasher films (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), reinforced by a grotesque atmosphere, macabre samples and a deliberately sickening approach.
Recommended for fans of MORTICIAN, TENEBRO, FLUIDS and MASSACRED.
