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.
2025 vinyl edition 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 y MASSACRED.
5ş álbum de 1982 de los británicos MOTÖRHEAD, una salvaje y adrenalínica descarga de Heavy Metal, Speed Metal y Rock’n’Roll sucio cargada de riffs incendiarios, velocidad descontrolada y la inconfundible actitud callejera de Lemmy y compańía. “Iron Fist” mantiene intacta toda la agresividad y energía cruda de la era clásica de la banda, sonando como una pelea de bar a toda velocidad envuelta en humo, gasolina y amplificadores ardiendo. Más áspero y directo que sus predecesores inmediatos, el álbum se convirtió en otra pieza fundamental para entender la influencia de MOTÖRHEAD sobre el Thrash, el Speed Metal y prácticamente todo el Metal extremo posterior. Esta edición incluye además 5 temas extra. Recomendado para fans de TANK, VENOM, RAVEN y EXCITER.
1st album from 2013 by the French NECROWRETCH, a bestial blast of primitive, dark and blasphemous Death/Black Metal with a raw and infernal approach. “Putrid Death Sorcery” brings back the most cavernous essence of old-school extreme metal, with sharp riffs, straightforward structures and a ritualistic, diseased atmosphere.
The album clearly draws from the most primitive and filthy side of Blackened Death Metal, with an aesthetic reminiscent of the genre’s first wave and its most underground expression, prioritizing rawness, speed and impact over any technical refinement.
Recommended for fans of GRAVE MIASMA, NECROVATION, MERCILESS, VON and early DISSECTION.
Blue vinyl edition with gatefold sleeve of the 1st album from 2013 by the French NECROWRETCH, a bestial blast of primitive, dark and blasphemous Death/ Black Metal with a raw and infernal approach. “Putrid Death Sorcery” brings back the most cavernous essence of old-school extreme metal, with sharp riffs, straightforward structures and a ritualistic, diseased atmosphere.
The album clearly draws from the most primitive and filthy side of Blackened Death Metal, with an aesthetic reminiscent of the genre’s first wave and its most underground expression, prioritizing rawness, speed and impact over any technical refinement.
Recommended for fans of GRAVE MIASMA, NECROVATION, MERCILESS, VON and early DISSECTION.
7th album from 2007, marking a crushing return to the band’s most primitive and rotten roots, recovering the raw and swampy essence of their debut. Pure OBITUARY in savage mode.
2nd album from 2007 by the Dutch ONHEIL, a furious blast of Blackened Thrash Metal and Death/Thrash packed with razor-sharp riffs, devastating speed and a dark, militaristic aggression. “Storm Is Coming” combines the violence of European Thrash with the coldness and ferocity of Black Metal, resulting in an intense, direct and crushing release overflowing with hatred, chaos and warlike energy from beginning to end. A savage and powerful record that strikes with the force of a storm made of steel and fire. Recommended for fans of AURA NOIR, DESTRUCTION, WITCHERY and NECROPHOBIC.
Classic and fiery 4th album from 1989 by the unstoppable OVERKILL, an uncompromising blast of razor-sharp, aggressive, and streetwise Speed/ Thrash Metal packed with killer riffs and overflowing attitude. Absolutely essential.
2-CD Compilation album from 2014 by the Swedish PAGANIZER, a monumental collection of Old School Swedish Death Metal celebrating two decades of sonic decay by gathering essential tracks, rarities, demos and hard-to-find material from the extensive career of Rogga Johansson’s band. “20 Years In A Terminal Grip” works as a true encyclopedia of the rawest and most cavernous Swedish Death Metal, overflowing with rotten riffs, crushing grooves and that unmistakable old-school Scandinavian smell of dampness, blood and gasoline. An essential release both for longtime followers of the band and for devotees of the dirtiest and most classic Swedish Death Metal sound. Recommended for fans of GRAVE, DISMEMBER, RIBSPREADER and DEMONICAL.
2nd album from 1984 by the legendary PANTERA, belonging to their early pre-Phil Anselmo era, when the band played an explosive form of Heavy Metal filled with speed, melody, and pure ’80s spirit.
6th album from 1997 by the legendary PARADISE LOST, a dark, melancholic, and atmospheric work where the British band continued expanding their sound into more gothic and emotional territories without losing their unmistakable gloomy essence.
5th album from 2021 by the Swedish PORTRAIT, a dark and elegant work of traditional Heavy Metal packed with occult atmospheres, razor-sharp riffs and a strong influence from the gloomier and more theatrical side of 80s Heavy Metal. “At One With None” finds the band refining its trademark sound even further, combining epicness, darkness and memorable melodies with flawless execution and a personality deeply rooted in the spirit of classic underground Metal. An intense, dramatic and tremendously inspired record that confirms PORTRAIT as one of the leading bands of contemporary traditional Heavy Metal. Recommended for fans of MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, SATAN and ATTIC.
Versión en vinilo con carpeta doble y póster del 5ş álbum de 2021 de los suecos PORTRAIT, una oscura y elegante obra de Heavy Metal tradicional cargada de atmósferas ocultistas, riffs afilados y una fuerte influencia del Heavy Metal más sombrío y teatral de los 80. “At One With None” muestra a la banda refinando todavía más su característico sonido, combinando épica, oscuridad y melodías memorables con una ejecución impecable y una personalidad profundamente ligada al espíritu clásico del Metal underground. Un disco intenso, dramático y tremendamente inspirado que confirma a PORTRAIT como una de las grandes bandas del Heavy Metal tradicional contemporáneo. Recomendado para fans de MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, SATAN y ATTIC.
