THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2024
Paralandra – The Body Electric Legend Recordings Rifforia – Axeorcism Metalville Records Nightmare – Encrypted AFM Records Cainites – Revenant Scarlet Records Vomit Forth – Terrified Of God Century Media Records VLTIMAS –…
OHHMS
SOURCE – This year, you released a single called Blood Feast. What was the inspiration behind it? Paul Waller (Vocals) – On the surface level you can assume that it’s just about the…
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Vorna – Aamunkoi
Vorna – AamunkoiLifeforce Records8,5/10,0 Brief: The music of VORNA from Tampere is as melancholic as sublimely gloomy. The sextet from Finland, active since 2008, enters with a majestic metal sound that also features…
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HateSphere
SOURCE – Several song titles would have made good album titles. What led you to pick Hatred Reborn? Peter Lyse Hansen (Guitars) – We think that it fits the band and the situation…
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Marianas Rest
SOURCE – It’s the 10th anniversary of the band forming. What do you feel when you reflect upon your longevity? What were your goals and ambitions starting out? Niko Lindman (Bass) – I…
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Leather
SOURCE – The latest album for Leather is We Are the Chosen, the third studio record for the band. How do you feel the songwriting and recording sessions went for this set of…
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All Out War
SOURCE – When All Out War reunited in 2006, did anything feel different within the chemistry between the members? Did the time away from each other, and all of your collective experience throughout…
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Hatesphere – Hatred Reborn
Hatesphere – Hatred RebornScarlet Records8,0/10,0 Brief: Formed in Aarhus, Denmark by guitarist Peter “Pepe” Hansen in 2000, HateSphere is one of a handful of bands reigniting the flame of ’80s Thrash metal by…
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Aphyxion
SOURCE – What should the fans expect of this new album Ad Astra and how would you describe it to the fans that have not listened to it yet? Michael Vahl (Vocals) –…
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Klone – Meanwhile
Klone – MeanwhileKscope Music8,5/10,0 Brief: KLONE present Meanwhile, the new album from the French alt-metal/art-rock collective. Emotive and conceptual, Klone have once again broken new sonic ground and built further on their signature…
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Aphyxion – Ad Astra
Aphyxion – Ad AstraCircular Wave Records8,5/10,0 Brief: Aphyxion is a metalcore band from Ribe – Denmark formed in 2007. The group has released four albums: Earth Entangled in 2014, Aftermath in 2016, Void…
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Frayle
SOURCE – How would you compare new album Skin & Sorrow to your previous full-length album and how do you feel you’ve progressed with your sound? Gwyn Strang (Vocals) – Skin & Sorrow…
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Mansion – Second Death
Mansion – Second Death Independent 9,5/10,0 Brief: Started out as a trio, Mansion is kartano in Finnish. Full band came together in 2012. The “Uncreation” EP was supposed to be their debut album,…
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Besvärjelsen
SOURCE – It seems a new band is presented to us every month that looks and sounds the same. What sets you apart and makes you different? Lea Amling Alazam (vocals) – I…
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All Out War – Celestial Rot
All Out War – Celestial RotTranslation Loss Records9,0/10,0 Brief: All Out War is an American metalcore band from Newburgh, New York, formed in 1991. The band played their first show together in Newburgh,…
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…And Oceans
SOURCE – As in Gardens, So in Tombs contains all of the band’s musical trademarks. However, did you want to try and experiment with anything different this time around? Timo (Guitars) – Well,…
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Enchantya
SOURCE – Nos últimos anos, Portugal tem mostrado ao cenário mundial nomes promissores. Podemos dizer atualmente que Portugal encontra-se no mesmo patamar dos grandes centros na produção de grandes bandas? Pedro Antunes (Keyboards)…
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Memoriam – Rise To Power
Memoriam – Rise To PowerReaper Entertainment8,5/10,0 Brief: MEMORIAM needs no introduction. Founded by former Bolt Thrower singer Karl Willetts and Benediction bassist Frank Healy — living legends of old-school death metal — MEMORIAM…
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Rotten Sound
SOURCE – What do you think will surprise Rotten Sound fans about Apocalypse? Keijo Niinimaa (Vocals) – We think it’s our most aggressive release to date and another thing people will be surprised…
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In Flames – Foregone
In Flames – ForegoneNuclear Blast Records8,5/10,0 Brief: In Flames represent the best of metal’s past, present, and future. New Wave Of Swedish Death Metal architects and innovative purveyors of groove, hard rock, and…
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Haken – Fauna
Haken – FaunaInside Out Music9,0/10,0 Brief: If you’re talking about modern progressive rock and don’t bring up Haken, you’re doing it wrong. Since the south English sextet started jamming together in 2004, they’ve…
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Lethvm
SOURCE – “Winterreise” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Tim De Gieter (Amenra, Brutus, The K.) at Much Luv Studio in Lembeke, Belgium, who has a great reputation in the industry. What were…
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Riverside – ID.Entity
Riverside – ID.EntityInside Out Music9,0/10,0 Brief: Riverside are a progressive rock band from Warsaw, Poland. They were founded in 2001 by friends Mariusz Duda, Piotr Grudzinski, Piotr Kozieradzki and Jacek Melnicki, who shared…
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Gaupa
SOURCE – The second album Myriad comes two years after your debut album Feberdröm. Tell us about the songwriting and recording sessions for the latest effort – where do you see the major…
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For I Am King – Crown
For I Am King – Crown Prime Collective 8,5/10,0 Brief:Dutch metal band FOR I AM KING are gearing up for the release of their brand new full-length studio album Crown – the band’s…
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