by Metal Insider | Dec 29, 2023 | Top 15
For the year 2023, we decided to implement an actual point system instead of the mathematical approach we experimented with in 2021 to compile a consolidated list of the best albums of the year. With a bit of assistance from AI, we’ve learned the...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 25, 2023 | Lists
Whether we are still witnessing the aftermath of the pandemic or entering a time when more doors are open for artists to release albums, 2023 has seen a significant number of releases. And may I say, they are really good ones too. From the major players to...
by Matt Brown | Dec 22, 2023 | Top 10
I’ve become quite the picky bastard nowadays. Ten years ago, I listened to multiple albums a day, back to back. Now, faced with an ever-growing list of music, I find myself turning albums off after two or three tracks if I’m not feeling it. On the one hand, I believe...
by Lisa Burke | Dec 20, 2023 | Top 10
10) Taake,Et Hav av Avstand (Dark Essence Records) While we may never see this band live in America again, they still can give us some great new black metal to devour. Their daunting Norwegian-style black metal tunes have always had a forceful impact on those who...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 28, 2023 | Festivals, News
Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Ne Obliviscaris, and many more have been confirmed for the 2024 edition of Hellfest, scheduled for June 27 to 30 in Clisson, France. Several more artists have been added to the lineup, including Fear Factory, Saxon, Mr. Bungle,...