7th album from 2001 by these British Death Metal legends and the only BOLT THROWER studio album to feature Dave Ingram (BENEDICTION) on vocals. Released three years after "Mercenary", the album preserves the band's unmistakable identity, built around crushing riffs, martial rhythms and the war-themed lyrical approach that became their trademark.
"Honour Valour Pride" delivers powerful and epic Death Metal driven by strong songwriting, crushing mid-paced sections and a constant battlefield atmosphere. Rather than chasing trends, BOLT THROWER once again showcases its unique ability to blend heaviness, memorability and character, resulting in one of the defining releases of the band's later years.
Recommended for fans of: BENEDICTION, ASPHYX, MEMORIAM, HAIL OF BULLETS.
8th album from 2002 by this legendary American Death Metal band, released at a time when CANNIBAL CORPSE had already established itself as one of the genre's most important institutions. Building upon the foundation laid by "Bloodthirst", the band further refined its balance of brutality, technical precision and sheer heaviness, resulting in one of the strongest releases of the Corpsegrinder era.
Its sound combines crushing riffs, flawless musicianship and relentless intensity that rarely gives the listener a moment to breathe. Sharper and more aggressive than some of its predecessors, the album finds the band performing at a remarkably high level and further strengthens its reputation as one of the most consistent and dependable acts in Death Metal history.
Recommended for fans of: SUFFOCATION, MONSTROSITY, MALEVOLENT CREATION and DEICIDE.
The debut album from 1993 by this Swedish Death/ Thrash band, presented here in a comprehensive 2-CD reissue featuring the "Memento Mori" (1991) and "Domination" (1992) demos as bonus material. Although they never achieved the recognition of some of their Scandinavian peers, this release has gradually earned cult status among fans of technical and sophisticated Death/Thrash.
Their sound combines Thrash aggression with Death Metal heaviness, delivering complex riffing, frequent tempo changes and a strong technical approach that gives the album its own distinctive identity. An intense, dynamic and highly underrated release that showcases an ambitious and forward-thinking take on early 1990s European Death/ Thrash.
Recommended for fans of: DEATH, SEPULTURA, PESTILENCE and ENTOMBED.
2nd album from 1990 by this influential American band led by Glenn Danzig, firmly consolidating the musical direction established after the end of SAMHAIN and moving even further away from his Punk roots in favour of a darker, heavier and more distinctive sound. Widely regarded as one of the finest releases of his entire career, it represented a major step forward in songwriting, atmosphere and identity.
Its sound blends Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and Blues Rock with a dark and occult atmosphere that became the band's trademark. Heavy riffs, moody textures, memorable melodies and Glenn Danzig's charismatic vocal performance drive a record packed with classics such as "Her Black Wings", "I'm the One" and "Long Way Back From Hell". An essential album that helped define the DANZIG sound and stands as one of the highlights of American Heavy Metal in the 1990s.
Recommended for fans of: THE CULT, TYPE O NEGATIVE, ALICE IN CHAINS and SAMHAIN.
Re-issue with poster of the debut album from 1987 by this legendary German Thrash Metal band from Essen, regarded as one of the pioneering acts of the Teutonic Thrash explosion alongside bands such as KREATOR, SODOM and DESTRUCTION. After an intense period in the underground demo scene, the band delivered a full-length debut that perfectly captured the aggression and energy of the first generation of German Thrash Metal.
Its sound combines speed, rawness and a completely unhinged attitude through razor-sharp riffing, frantic rhythms and a rough production that perfectly suits the album's savage nature. Less technical than the band's later releases but overflowing with intensity and underground spirit, the album has become one of the cult classics of 1980s German Thrash Metal.
Recommended for fans of: DESTRUCTION, ASSASSIN, VECTOM and VIOLENT FORCE. [Slipcase]
Debut album from 1991 by this legendary Norwegian band, and the only release fully rooted in Death Metal before their historic transformation into one of the most influential Black Metal acts of all time. Although often overshadowed by the albums that followed, it has gradually earned recognition as a cornerstone of early Scandinavian Death Metal.
Far removed from the classic Swedish chainsaw sound of ENTOMBED or DISMEMBER, the album delivers technical, dark and atmospheric Death Metal filled with intricate riffing, tempo changes and a distinctive personality of its own. Recorded at the legendary Sunlight Studios with Tomas Skogsberg, it captures a band in transition while standing as one of the most unique and underrated Death Metal releases of its era.
Recommended for fans of: NIHILIST, AUTOPSY, MORBID ANGEL and NOCTURNUS.
2nd album from 2020 by this Swedish Heavy Metal band, built around bassist and songwriter Mattias Reinholdsson and featuring musicians associated with acts such as UNLEASHED, FIRESPAWN, NIFELHEIM, KATATONIA and GRAND MAGUS. Following a promising debut, this release firmly established the band's identity, blending tradition, darkness and a distinctive character within the classic Heavy Metal framework.
Their sound sits somewhere between epic, melancholic Heavy Metal and traditional Doom Metal, featuring strong melodies, excellent guitar harmonies and a solemn atmosphere reminiscent of some of the genre's finest bands from the 1980s. An elegant and highly inspired album that proves how musicians from extreme metal backgrounds can pay tribute to classic Heavy Metal with complete authenticity.
Recommended for fans of: CANDLEMASS, SORCERER, SOLITUDE AETURNUS and GRAND MAGUS. [Slipcase]
Debut album from 1998 by this Chicago-based American band and one of the hidden gems of late 1990s Brutal Death Metal. Formed in 1992, DEADEN built a reputation within the underground scene through a relentless and uncompromising approach to extreme music. "Hymns of the Sick" represents the culmination of the band's formative years, capturing the brutality and aggression they had refined through demos and live performances.
Musically, the album delivers a crushing brand of Brutal Death Metal built around devastating riffs, deep guttural vocals and precise musicianship that prioritizes impact and intensity over technical excess. Its sound bridges the gap between classic American Death Metal brutality and the sickening atmosphere of old-school underground extremity, making "Hymns of the Sick" a highly regarded release among devoted followers of the genre.
Recommended for fans of: INTERNAL BLEEDING, PYREXIA, DEEDS OF FLESH, DISGORGE.
The only album from 1990 by this French Thrash Metal band, one of the most overlooked and deserving hidden gems of the late '80s and early '90s European underground. Although the band's career was short-lived and never reached the visibility of some of their contemporaries, this release has gradually earned cult status among fans of dark and aggressive Thrash Metal.
Its sound combines the speed and aggression of classic Thrash Metal with dark atmospheres and an occult edge that gives the material its own identity. Sharp riffing, constant tempo changes and a thoroughly underground attitude result in an intense and highly underrated album that deserves a place among the finest European Thrash obscurities of its era.
Recommended for fans of: DESTRUCTION, PROTECTOR, ASSASSIN and SODOM.
11th album from 2015 by this legendary British Hard Rock band, released seven years after "Songs From the Sparkle Lounge", marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career at the time. Simply titled after the band itself, it was conceived as a statement of identity, bringing together every facet of the group's musical legacy into a single release.
Its sound blends melodic Hard Rock, AOR and Arena Rock with huge choruses, layered vocal harmonies and polished production. Balancing energetic tracks such as "Let's Go" and "Dangerous" with more melodic and adventurous moments, the album finds the band revitalized and fully aware of its strengths. Regarded by many fans as their finest studio effort in decades, it also marked a significant creative and commercial comeback.
Recommended for fans of: JOURNEY, FOREIGNER, BON JOVI and EUROPE.
2020 compilation album by this legendary American Thrash Metal band from Oakland, gathering for the first time their entire pre-album era in a comprehensive 2-CD edition. The release contains all official demos recorded between 1986 and 1994, the previously unreleased "Jackson Street Sessions", live recordings and additional bonus material, providing a complete overview of the evolution of one of the most respected acts from the second wave of Bay Area Thrash.
The material documents the band's progression from aggressive and straightforward Thrash Metal to the more technical and progressive approach that would define their classic studio albums. An essential release for understanding the band's history and discovering early versions, rare tracks and hidden gems that showcase the remarkable talent of a group often overshadowed by some of the bigger names of the California scene.
Recommended for fans of: TESTAMENT, FORBIDDEN, HEATHEN and VIO-LENCE.
Debut album from 2004 by this Swedish band formed by members of THERION and SOILWORK, who temporarily stepped away from their main projects to explore their more extreme musical influences. Led by brothers Kristian and Johan Niemann alongside vocalist Christofer Johnsson and drummer Richard Evensand, DEMONOID crafted a far more aggressive sound than that of their better-known bands, abandoning symphonic elements in favor of a raw and crushing approach.
"Riders of the Apocalypse" is a concept album based on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and successfully blends Death Metal, Thrash Metal and touches of Black Metal. Its relentless speed, razor-sharp riffing, outstanding guitar solos and powerful production make it a formidable display of old-school extreme Metal. Although DEMONOID originally began as a side project, this album has since earned cult status among fans of technically proficient and highly aggressive Death/ Thrash Metal.
Recommended for fans of: THE CROWN, DEFILED, DESTRUCTION, HYPOCRISY.
4th album from 2020 by this legendary Argentine band and one of the most ambitious works of its career. Inspired by the world of José Hernández's iconic poem, "Del Martín Fierro" finds DEVASTACIÓN expanding its musical scope while remaining firmly rooted in the Death/ Thrash Metal style that has defined the band since the late 1980s.
Throughout the album, the band combines aggression, melody and strong historical and social themes, incorporating instrumental passages and an atmosphere deeply connected to Argentine identity. The result is a mature and distinctive release that proves DEVASTACIÓN's ability to evolve while preserving its underground spirit after more than three decades of activity.
Recommended for fans of: POSSESSED, PESTILENCE, MORTEM, SADUS.
Debut album from 2013 by this international Death Metal/ Crust Punk project formed by vocalist Dave Ingram (BENEDICTION, BOLT THROWER) and prolific Swedish multi-instrumentalist Rogga Johansson. From its very first release, DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN made its intentions clear: to merge old-school Death Metal aggression with the savage energy of dark and uncompromising Crust Punk.
Its sound is an explosive blend of Death Metal and Crust Punk, built around crushing riffs, relentless D-beat rhythms and Dave Ingram's unmistakable vocal attack. Direct, filthy and uncompromising, the album delivers thirteen short and intense tracks that barely allow the listener a moment to breathe, capturing the spirit of the bands that blurred the line between Death Metal and extreme Hardcore. A violent old-school assault from start to finish.
Recommended for fans of: BOLT THROWER, BENEDICTION, DISCHARGE and DEVIATED INSTINCT.
Debut album from 2017 by this Canadian trio and one of the most interesting releases to emerge from the modern Technical/ Progressive Thrash Metal scene. Following the "Disconnected" EP, DROID took a major step forward with an ambitious work that blends aggression, technical skill and science-fiction-inspired themes, creating a distinctive identity of its own.
"Terrestrial Mutations" features complex song structures, intricate riffing, tempo changes and outstanding musicianship throughout. Rather than relying solely on technicality, the band places a strong emphasis on songwriting, achieving an effective balance between intensity, melody and progressive development. A strong debut that establishes DROID as a noteworthy name within contemporary technical Metal.
Recommended for fans of: VEKTOR, CORONER, VOIVOD, WATCHTOWER.
10th album from 2019 by this veteran Italian band and the first chapter of the ambitious "Reader of the Runes" conceptual trilogy. Following the success of "Secrets of the Magick Grimoire", ELVENKING further developed its trademark blend of Power Metal and Folk Metal, creating an expansive fantasy storyline that would continue across multiple releases.
"Reader of the Runes - Divination" combines epic choruses, folk melodies, prominent violin arrangements and a powerful production that enhances the album's narrative character. Darker and more sophisticated than some of its predecessors, it finds the band at a creative peak, balancing the energy of Power Metal with the atmosphere and grandeur of its pagan-inspired world.
Recommended for fans of: ENSIFERUM, TURISAS, SKYCLAD, WIND ROSE.
Debut album from 2009 by this American Death Metal band from Illinois. With strong satanic and anti-Christian themes, the group embraced a strictly old-school approach from the very beginning, avoiding modern trends in favour of the dark and blasphemous Death Metal tradition of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Their sound combines crushing riffs, dark atmospheres and relentless aggression rooted in the classic American school, while also incorporating touches of extreme Thrash Metal. A solid and powerful release that clearly reflects the band's devotion to old-school Death Metal, including a cover of SLAYER's "Necrophiliac" as a tribute to one of their key influences.
Recommended for fans of: DEICIDE, VITAL REMAINS, MORBID ANGEL and ANGELCORPSE.
2nd album from 2020 by this Greek band and another crushing display of extreme, filthy and devastating Slamming Brutal Death Metal. Following the impact of their debut "Gluttonous Mastication of Embryonic Remnants", EMBRYECTOMY returned with a release that fully embraces pulverizing riffs, brutal breakdowns and relentless sonic violence.
"Flamethrower Ecdysis" delivers a heavy and punishing sound built around cavernous slams, ultra-guttural vocals and a powerful production. While remaining faithful to the genre's core foundations, the band introduces subtle refinements and a more polished execution, further establishing itself as one of the strongest acts in the European Slam Death Metal scene.
Recommended for fans of: CEPHALOTRIPSY, EPICARDIECTOMY, CEREBRAL INCUBATION, KRAANIUM.
2nd album from 2020 by this Russian Brutal Death Metal band, continuing the extreme and devastating approach already showcased on their 2016 debut. Compact and utterly uncompromising, the album once again demonstrates the band's ability to combine brutality, technique and sheer heaviness within the classic boundaries of the genre.
Their sound is defined by crushing riffs, relentless drumming, deep guttural vocals and highly precise musicianship that keeps the intensity at maximum level throughout. A punishing release that successfully balances aggression and technicality without sacrificing impact, further establishing the band as one of the strongest acts in the contemporary Russian brutal death scene.
Recommended for fans of: DEEDS OF FLESH, SUFFOCATION, DISGORGE and PYREXIA.
Debut album from 2022 by this international Death/ Thrash outfit featuring musicians from France, Greece, Indonesia and Jordan. With members and guests linked to bands such as NILE, MERCYLESS and TROJAN, the group delivered a first full-length firmly rooted in the classic Death/ Thrash tradition of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Their sound blends Thrash Metal aggression with Death Metal power, driven by sharp riffing, frequent tempo changes and top-tier musicianship led by drummer George Kollias (NILE). An intense, technical and exceptionally well-produced album that bridges both the European and American schools while remaining faithful to the roots of classic Death/ Thrash.
Recommended for fans of: PESTILENCE, DEATH, DEMOLITION HAMMER and MERCYLESS.
