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Ethereal Darkness – Echoes Review

May 13, 2026May 10, 2026 Reviewed by Anti-Peat No comments

Spring has helped the Anti-Peat out of his reviewing slump, but don’t worry, he’s not here to talk about silly green shoots and sunny days. The only thing on his mind is melodic death and doom. What, is he from Sweden or something?

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Worm – Necropalace Review

May 4, 2026May 3, 2026 Reviewed by Scuttlegoat No comments

Ketchup, Cholula, or tartar sauce? This goat knows what he wants on his plate.

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Enshine – Elevation Review

April 27, 2026April 26, 2026 Reviewed by Anti-Peat No comments

Did Enshine manage to elevate this January? Join Anti-Peat as he mulls over the melo- part of melodeath.

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The Ruins of Beverast – Tempelschlaf Review

February 4, 2026February 3, 2026 Reviewed by Scuttlegoat No comments

Some bands are great enough to make Scuttlegoat rise through the January sludge of slam-diving. After all, why not take a break with some quality music when $lamuary fails to deliver? But sometimes shit hits the fan even after they escape the sewers.

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This Week In Metal, 2025 Week 41

October 12, 2025October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Cosmo No comments

Another week, another round of metal reviews in the bag. Words are tough, so we assembled the highlights. And if you want to read the latest reviews for the new offerings from Amorphis, Morke, and Paradise Lost, you can do that too! Pop open a fresh bottle of German bubbly water and enjoy.

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Paradise Lost – Ascension Review

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

This one doesn’t just sound like Paradise Lost. It is Paradise Lost! Almost as long as the novel too… does our Gator get caught up in the Ascension as any fan boy would? Well…

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Katatonia – Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State Review

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

Katatonia are no strangers to ups and downs. You could safely argue that it’s even what their music is about. But with one of the […]

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Act of Impalement – Profane Altar Review

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 Reviewed by Cosmo No comments

2025 has, to put it bluntly, fucking sucked for me and while I’m actively working towards improving my situation, I’ve searched for music to fill that anger. It’s been a very successful quest, and I keep finding new gems to become a vital part of my rotation as a result. Today’s act is one such example: Tennessee based death metal juggernaut Act of Impalement.

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Ritual Ascension – Profanation of the Adamic Covenant Review

April 24, 2025April 21, 2025 Reviewed by Cosmo No comments

Perched on a wobbly table, Cosmo clutches his peppermint mocha like a sacred relic. He lifts it skyward, eyes blazing with caffeinated conviction, and whispers with holy reverence, ‘Ritual Ascension… the bolo tie of Minnesota.’

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