Album Review: Vicious Rain – The Anatomy Of Surviving (Arising Empire)
Swiss metalcore outfit Vicious Rain will release their sophomore album ‘Anatomy of Surviving’ on 13th March 2026 via Arising Empire.
Album/EP Reviews
Album Review: Wolfbastard – Satanic Scum Punks (Apocalyptic Witchcraft)
Manchester’s Wolfbastard have returned, armed with a brand-new album called ‘Satanic Scum Punks’. Now with the backing of Apocalyptic Witchcraft, it will be unleashed on March 13th and available on limited edition vinyl, digipak CD, Cassette and digital formats.
Album Review: Shadowvale – Shadowvale (Self Released)
Highly anticipated, the self-titled debut album of the genre-defying metal band, Shadowvale, will be released on March 13th, 2026. A semi-concept album about a nameless protagonist’s journey through an arcane portal and the personal truths they learn beyond.
EP Review: Serpent Icon – Tombstone Stories (Self Released)
German melodic death metal band, Serpent Icon, will release their debut EP, ‘Tombstone Stories’, on March 6th, 2026.
Album Review: Lost Society – Hell Is A State Of Mind (Nuclear Blast)
Finland’s forward-thinking metal trailblazers Lost Society return with their long-awaited new album ‘Hell Is a State of Mind’. Out on March 6th, 2026, via Nuclear Blast.
Album Review: Gravemass – This Is The Way (End Game Records)
Death metal behemoth, Gravemass, will release their debut album, ‘This is the Way’, on March 6th, 2026, via End Game Records.
EP Review: Black Stone Cherry – Celebrate (Mascot Records)
Black Stone Cherry, the iconic hard rock band with a heart, will release their brand-new EP, ‘Celebrate’ on March 6th, 2026, via Mascot Records.
Album Review: Turpentine Valley – Veuel (Dunk!Records / A Thousand Arms Records / Ripcord Records)
On March 6th, Belgian band Turpentine Valley will release their third album ‘Veuel’. The album will be released on vinyl via the Belgian label Dunk!Records. A Thousand Arms Records will handle the US release, while Scottish label Ripcord Records will release the album on CD.