3rd album from 2018 by this Spanish Brutal Death Metal project led by Carlos Mejías, also known for his work with HUMAN MINCER, CEREBRAL TORTURE and other acts from the Spanish extreme metal scene. With this release, the project continues its uncompromising approach to brutal and straightforward Death Metal, entirely performed by a single musician.
Its sound is built upon crushing riffs, relentless drumming, deep guttural vocals and precise execution, always prioritizing impact over unnecessary excess. A compact and devastating album that remains firmly rooted in old-school Brutal Death Metal while successfully balancing aggression, darkness and technical skill.
Recommended for fans of: DEEDS OF FLESH, SUFFOCATION, DISGORGE and PYREXIA.
3rd album from 2005 by this Japanese Symphonic Black Metal band, regarded by many followers as the culmination of the evolution displayed on their previous releases. With strong occult themes and a clear connection to the 1990s Black Metal tradition, the band delivered its most ambitious and atmospheric work to date.
Its sound is driven by prominent keyboards, dark atmospheres and symphonic arrangements surrounding long, epic compositions. More melodic and elaborate than much of traditional Black Metal, the album successfully blends darkness, grandeur and a cinematic feeling that has helped it achieve cult status within the Japanese underground scene.
Recommended for fans of: DIMMU BORGIR, LIMBONIC ART, EMPEROR and BAL-SAGOTH.
3rd album from 2016 by this Polish Death Metal band, firmly establishing the path they had been developing since their formation and confirming them as one of the strongest names in the European Old School Death Metal scene. Released after the acclaimed "Grant Us Death", it represented a significant step forward in both songwriting and production.
Its sound draws heavily from the early Swedish Death Metal tradition, combining abrasive riffs, classic guitar tones, dark melodies and relentless aggression. Rather than merely imitating the Stockholm sound, the band injects its own personality through dynamic songwriting, varied atmospheres and memorable arrangements, resulting in one of the most accomplished European Death Metal releases of its era.
Recommended for fans of: DISMEMBER, ENTOMBED, DEMONICAL and GRAVE. [Slipcase]
The debut album from 1995 by this Chilean Death Metal band, widely regarded as one of the cornerstone releases of the South American extreme metal scene of the 1990s. With this record, the band moved beyond the local underground and established itself as one of the most internationally recognized Latin American acts of its generation.
Its sound combines power, speed and technical precision within a solid Death Metal framework, featuring sharp riffing, a strong rhythmic foundation and songwriting that is both direct and sophisticated. A true Chilean Death Metal classic that has lost none of its impact over the years and remains essential listening for fans of the genre.
Recommended for fans of: MONSTROSITY, MALEVOLENT CREATION, SINISTER and KRISIUN.
2018 compilation album by this Polish Heavy Metal band, gathering virtually all material recorded by the group between 1990 and 1997. In addition to restoring their rare and long sought-after "Inkwizycja 1990-1997" album, this edition includes several bonus tracks taken from rehearsals and live recordings, making it the definitive collection of one of the hidden gems of 1990s Polish Heavy Metal.
Their sound blends traditional Heavy Metal with influences from MERCYFUL FATE, early METALLICA and classic US Heavy Metal, featuring strong melodies, inspired guitar work and outstanding vocals. An unjustly overlooked release outside Poland that deserves rediscovery by any fan of European underground Heavy Metal.
Recommended for fans of: MERCYFUL FATE, METALLICA, TYRANT and HEAVENS GATE.
Debut album from 2022 by this Argentine Speed/ Black Metal band, a group devoted to reviving the wild and untamed spirit of 1980s extreme metal. Far removed from modern trends, they deliver a faithful tribute to the sounds that shaped the genre, quickly establishing themselves as one of the most promising acts of the new South American underground.
Their music blends the speed of Speed Metal with the darkness of early Black Metal, creating a whirlwind of razor-sharp riffs, raw attitude and horror-inspired atmospheres. A pure underground metal assault drawing heavily from the legacy of VENOM, BATHORY, SLAYER and SARCÓFAGO, performed with genuine conviction and old-school spirit.
Recommended for fans of: VENOM, BATHORY, SARCÓFAGO and MIDNIGHT.
Re-issue of the 3rd album from 1999 by the French S.U.P., a dark and atmospheric work of Death Doom/ Avant-Garde Metal that combines elements of industrial metal, progressive structures and electronic passages in a dense and deeply conceptual release. “Chronophobia” builds a cold, mechanical and oppressive sound, with unconventional structures and a strong emotional and existential weight.
The album moves between death-doom heaviness and sonic experimentation, creating a constant sense of anxiety, isolation and temporal distortion, with a highly personal approach far removed from traditional metal structures.
Recommended for fans of VOIVOD, FEAR FACTORY, GORGUTS, PARADISE LOST and TOOL. [Digipack]
International debut album from 1976 by the Australian AC/DC, an explosive blast of Hard Rock and electrified Rock’n’Roll overflowing with immortal riffs, streetwise attitude and untamed energy. With Bon Scott’s unmistakable vocals and the killer guitar work of Angus and Malcolm Young, the band laid the foundations of their legendary raw, direct and utterly addictive sound. Recommended for fans of ROSE TATTOO, KROKUS, AIRBOURNE and MOTÖRHEAD.
2017 EP by the Spanish AEONIC, a Technical Brutal Deathcore release that combines surgical precision, crushing grooves and a strong modern aggression. “Void of Existence” builds a dense, mechanical sound where technical riffs and shifting structures are supported by a polished and powerful production.
The EP alternates passages of direct brutality with more atmospheric and dissonant moments, reinforcing a constant sense of tension and sonic collapse. A short but solid release within contemporary technical Deathcore.
Recommended for fans of JOB FOR A COWBOY, INGESTED, SUICIDE SILENCE and CARNIFEX.
Compilation released in 2026 by the French ANGEL KILLER, featuring their 1985 demo alongside several live tracks and rehearsal recordings, resurrecting a true hidden gem of the French underground Heavy Metal and Speed Metal scene from the 80s. Raw, wild and packed with street-level energy, this material reeks of worn-out cassette tapes, leather and gasoline, making it a must for collectors devoted to the darker and most authentic side of classic Metal. Recommended for fans of ADX, H-BOMB, SORTILÈGE and VULCAIN.
2nd album from 2014 by the Spanish AUTUMNAL, a majestic and melancholic work of Gothic Doom Metal and Death/Doom filled with dark atmospheres, huge melodies and deep emotional weight. “The End Of The Third Day” combines delicate and ethereal passages with crushing heavy riffs and tortured vocals, building a dark, elegant and deeply immersive sonic universe. A release as epic as it is introspective, placing AUTUMNAL among the most refined and emotional acts of contemporary European Doom Metal. Recommended for fans of DRACONIAN, SWALLOW THE SUN, MY DYING BRIDE and NOVEMBERS DOOM.
2nd album from 1986 by the German AXE VICTIMS, a brilliant display of melodic Heavy Metal and 80s Hard Rock packed with sharp riffs, huge melodies and irresistibly catchy choruses. Originally recorded between 1984 and 1985 but left unreleased for decades, "Hypnotized" shows a clear evolution from the band’s debut, featuring a more polished, dynamic and hook-driven sound while fully preserving the streetwise energy and classic spirit of German Metal from that era. Recommended for fans of ACCEPT, KROKUS, STEELER and DEF LEPPARD.
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Debut album from 2024 by the American BLACK HOLE DEITY, a devastating work of Technical Death Metal and Progressive Death Metal filled with labyrinthine riffs, dissonant atmospheres and absolutely monstrous musicianship. A dark, complex and oppressive release that balances brutality and sophistication with surgical precision, dragging the listener into a cosmic abyss of chaos and sonic destruction. Recommended for fans of GORGUTS, ARTIFICIAL BRAIN, ULCERATE and DEFEATED SANITY.
12th album from the British BLACK SABBATH, released in 1986, a peculiar and highly underrated work of Hard Rock and melodic Heavy Metal marked by a far more accessible and atmospheric sound than usual for the band. Originally conceived as a solo album by Tony Iommi and ultimately released under the name BLACK SABBATH featuring Tony Iommi, “Seventh Star” combines elegant riffs, melancholic melodies and a strong 80s flavour with the incredible voice of Glenn Hughes on vocals. A dark, emotional and unique record within the band’s discography that has gradually earned cult status among the more open-minded followers of the Tony Iommi era. Recommended for fans of DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, DIO and BLUE MURDER.
Debut album from 2012 by the American BLESSED CURSE, a fierce blast of old-school Thrash Metal packed with razor-sharp riffs, street-level aggression and an intense mix between the Bay Area sound and the wildest Teutonic school. “Blessed Curse” radiates pure passion for late 80s Thrash, combining speed, rawness and melody with a powerful production and a completely underground spirit. A violent, dark and straight-to-the-throat release that revives the classic flavour of the genre without ever sounding forced or artificial. Recommended for fans of TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, KREATOR and EXODUS.
1st album from 2017 by the Italian BLÓDIGA SKÁLD, a Folk Metal work with strong elements of medieval music, European folk and touches of melodic Metal. “Ruhn” builds a festive and epic universe based on traditional melodies, folk instruments and a very theatrical and narrative approach.
The album moves between drunken celebration, medieval fantasy and light epicness, with a more melodic and accessible approach than an aggressive one, standing out for its festive identity and its “tavern band” character within the European Folk Metal scene.
Recommended for fans of ELVENKING, KORPIKLAANI, ENSIFERUM and FINNTROLL. [Digipack]
3rd album from 2026 by the French BORN AGAIN, an explosive attack of classic Heavy Metal and Speed Metal packed with sharp riffs, speed, melody and a powerful futuristic and apocalyptic atmosphere. An intense and energetic release that revives the most fierce spirit of 80s European Metal with a modern and crushing production. Recommended for fans of ACCEPT, HELSTAR, AGENT STEEL and RUNNING WILD.
4th album from 2022 by the Swedish BOWELFUCK, a savage blast of Grindcore with touches of Crust Punk and extreme Hardcore, characterized by devastating speed, controlled chaos and a dirty, abrasive production. “Appetite Comes With Killing” unleashes a barrage of ultra-short, explosive tracks packed with sonic violence, where blast beats, dissonant riffs and constant intensity dominate completely.
The album maintains the band’s extreme and nihilistic approach, with a sound that draws from European grind and the rawest corners of the underground, delivering a pure sonic assault with no rest or concessions.
Recommended for fans of NASUM, WORMROT, ROT and PIG DESTROYER.
4th album from 2012 by the Swedish BULLET, an explosive blast of old-school Heavy Metal and Hard Rock packed with incendiary riffs, gigantic choruses and an attitude fully inherited from the great Metal anthems of the 80s. “Full Pull” overflows with energy, speed and pure Heavy Metal spirit, combining razor-sharp guitars, catchy melodies and a powerful production with a sound clearly influenced by the NWOBHM and classic European Heavy Metal. A direct, festive and incredibly addictive record that smells of leather, gasoline and smoking amplifiers. Recommended for fans of ACCEPT, JUDAS PRIEST, GRAVE DIGGER and ENFORCER.
14th album from 2017 by the American CANNIBAL CORPSE, a brutal and crushing work of Death Metal packed with killer riffs, devastating grooves and absolutely unstoppable sonic violence. “Red Before Black” finds the band sounding sharper and more compact than ever, combining the classic brutality of their most legendary era with a modern and devastating production that enhances every blast beat and monstrous riff. Dark, fierce and technically flawless, the album once again confirms CANNIBAL CORPSE as a true institution of worldwide Death Metal after more than three decades of sonic massacre. Recommended for fans of SUFFOCATION, DYING FETUS, MALEVOLENT CREATION and DEICIDE.
