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Weekly rundown July 01 – 2022

A rather meager week in terms of volume, but one that makes up for it with the weight of its heavy hitters. Better brace yourself – they’re pretty hostile.

Read More Weekly rundown July 01 – 2022

Weekly rundown June 24 – 2022

It’s time to throw caution to the wind. This weeks highlights might be a mixed goodie bag of different subgenres, but they demonstrate supreme confidence in their chosen lane and go all-out, be it the way of aggression, brutality or melodic madness.

Read More Weekly rundown June 24 – 2022

Weekly rundown June 17 – 2022

This is a week for surprises. Power metal is leaving a real mark, and even the dark stuff isn’t all that depressive. Well… with one or two important exceptions. Definitely stick with it till the end.

Read More Weekly rundown June 17 – 2022

Weekly rundown June 10 – 2022

Not the most bountiful week, but with some tasty highlights indeed, ranging from the atmospheric and dark to the all-out furious. Come sate your appetite.

Read More Weekly rundown June 10 – 2022

Weekly rundown June 03 – 2022

This turned out to be the week of metalcore – showing off its brutal, melodic, catchy and progressive sides across a slew of strong releases. There’s other stuff too, but let the young bloods enjoy the spotlight a little, eh?

Read More Weekly rundown June 03 – 2022

Weekly rundown May 27 – 2022

A truly strong week for death metal, with black metal coming in second. While none of the highlights are truly pure incarnations of their respective subgenres, that’s also a big part of their strength. Expect groove, melody and crushing aggression. Let’s dive in.

Read More Weekly rundown May 27 – 2022

Weekly rundown May 20 – 2022

Ready to get carried away? We’ve got a good dose of atmospheric and symphonic music this week to expand upon the heavy. Some of it superbly immersive, some not quite getting it right. Let’s see if we can sort them apart.

Read More Weekly rundown May 20 – 2022

Weekly rundown May 13 – 2022

A bit of a break from the doom and gloom this week, but still offering up plenty of aggression and a few quirky palate cleansers that stand testament to the creativity abound in heavy music today.

Read More Weekly rundown May 13 – 2022

Weekly rundown May 06 – 2022

A strong week for dark metal that strives to be a little different. Whether it’s doom, death or even metalcore, they’ve all embraced the shadows, then headed off in slightly unorthodox directions. Let’s see what they’ve come up with.

Read More Weekly rundown May 06 – 2022

Weekly rundown April 29 – 2022

We’re back with the heavy this week! Plenty of new black- and death metal to dig into, as well as a good batch of weird shit. Oh, and new Rammstein and Watain!

Read More Weekly rundown April 29 – 2022

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