Xandria

Neverworld’s End by Xandria (Napalm Records) It’s been a few years since we’ve heard from the likes of the mighty Xandria, and the band now returns in a grand and glorious way with an album destined to become a symphonic metal classic. Now on the Napalm Records roster of talent, Xandria is sure... more

Erra

Impulse by Erra (Tragic Hero Records) Tragic Hero Records has been signing a good number of promising bands lately, and with their past track record (Alesana, Motionless In White), many of these new entities are sure to hit the big leagues. Raging out of the gate is Erra from Birmingham, Alabama, whose... more

Chryst

PhantasmaChronica by Chryst (Omniversal Records) In an age where bands notoriously copy one another in their relentless pursuit of the mundane, Chryst will feel like the second coming of a brand new musical revolution. Once known as the mighty KorovaKill over a decade ago, the band has returned in the... more

3

The Ghost You Gave To Me by 3 (Metal Blade Records) 3 (aka Three) is a band originally from Woodstock, NY.  That part is simple enough, but the rest is more difficult to explain.  Their music is progressive, non-genre-specific yet containing many styles and glorious to behold.  Joey Eppard is the... more

Megadeth

Opening Th1rt3en is Sudden Death, part of a trilogy of Megadeth songs for level ten of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Singer/Guitarist Dave Mustaine has always challenged himself on the guitar and now he’s challenging rising guitar heroes with some of the most complex playing of his career.  Never... more

Ebonylake

In Swathes Of Brooding Light by Ebonylake (Ladlo Productions) Back in 1999, the enigmatic Ebonylake unleashed their first magnum opus on the legendary Cacophonous Records – a label who released earlier work from such notable acts such as Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Gehenna, and Primordial. It may... more

Immortal Souls

IV: The Requiem For The Art of Death by Immortal Souls (Facedown Records) Facedown Records has been a major supporter of the mighty Immortal Souls, releasing almost all of their albums here in the States since the beginning. Based out of Finland, Immortal Souls unleash a stunning brand of music they... more

Machine Head

Unto The Locust by Machine Head (Road Runner Records) It has been almost four years since the Oakland band released The Blackening, amazing fans the world over with their epic metal masterpieces.  Machine Head has evolved over the years from a downtuned Nu Metal band in the 90′s to speed/thrash... more

Opeth

Heritage by Opeth (Roadrunner Records) Opeth has gone completely prog rock on their 10th album.  Gone are Mikael Akerfeldt’s growls and gone are most of the death metal trappings the band have held onto since their inception.  You’ve always heard Akerfeldt and band’s jazz and less... more

She’s Buried Out Back

Welcome To Lovers Lake EP by She’s Buried Out Back (Self-released EP) If that name alone doesn’t grab your attention, then the super brutal metal/deathcore presented by She’s Buried Out Back is sure to grab you by the throat. Denver, Colorado has always been a hotbed for local talent destined for... more

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