Weekly rundown February 06 – 2026
We’ve another week that’s on the verge of being overrun with violence and misery, but a few rays of riffy mood-boosters manage to balance it out.
Read More Weekly rundown February 06 – 2026Author: Thomas S. J.
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Weekly rundown January 30 – 2026
Black, death and doom metal deliver the goods this week, taking various forms to welcome in a wide range of preferences.
Read More Weekly rundown January 30 – 2026Weekly rundown January 23 – 2026
A week dominated by thrash and metalcore, where we say goodbye to one of the titans of the metal world and are reassured by the talent of the still up-and-coming.
Read More Weekly rundown January 23 – 2026Weekly rundown January 16 – 2026
This week’s releases don’t hold back in the slightest, pouring on aggression, bombast or atmospheric mood, leaving no question about their intended style.
Read More Weekly rundown January 16 – 2026Weekly rundown January 09 – 2026
The metal world is slowly awakening from its year-transitioning slumber, stretching some melodic muscles as well as coughing up some morbid phlegm.
Read More Weekly rundown January 09 – 2026Weekly rundown January 02 – 2026
We made it into the new year, and the first wave of new metal music lands harder than you might expect.
Read More Weekly rundown January 02 – 2026Weekly rundown December 26 – 2025
A late one just to wrap up 2025 and enter the new year wrapped up in a small bundle of gloom. Happy new year everyone!
Read More Weekly rundown December 26 – 2025The Metal Dispatch’s Top Albums of 2025
A list of my favorite 100 metal albums released in 2025
Read More The Metal Dispatch’s Top Albums of 2025Weekly rundown December 19 – 2025
For the last weekly rundown I expect you’ll be paying half attention to this year, we’ve got a meagre handful of true gems that deserves to be played on repeat into the new year.
Read More Weekly rundown December 19 – 2025Weekly rundown December 12 – 2025
The darkest month of the year receives a suitable injection of black and gothic metal, with an aftertaste of harsh, modern chugging to go with it.
Read More Weekly rundown December 12 – 2025
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