Tag: Thrash Metal

Total Violation – Speed Dealers Review

[Cover artwork by Trash Bandicoot] Aotearoa New Zealand is often trumpeted as a clean, green utopia. However, the truth is, plenty of New Zealand is a rotting dungheap. In fact, here’s a recent story from

Best Of 2025: Blizzard Of Jozzsh – Your Anger Is A Gift

In these end-of-year recaps, I try to wrap up with an overarching takeaway that extends beyond just music. Last year, I parodied the idea of extraterrestrial life because it was dominating headlines. This year, I

Coffin Storm – Arcana Rising Review

Riffs. That is all. Call it. In all seriousness, I worship the almighty riff. So, my heavy metal friends, if you’re like me and if it’s riffs that you’re searching for, prepare to be swept

Sepulcrum – Lamentation Of Immolated Souls Review

[Cover art by Mörkt Artist – Francisco Ramirez] Did you know that Chile has become a rapidly growing haven for phenomenal metal, particularly of the thrash and death persuasions? Or is your head firmly planted

Tormentor Tyrant – Tormentor Tyrant Review

About 70% of the OSDM revival that has overtaken our beloved scene over the last few years falls into two main camps: Hideous thick riffage that often lurches as much as it pummels and gets

Stälker – Black Majik Terror Review

The world’s in flames. Capitalism and the environment are collapsing, cyberwars are rife, entire nations are reduced to battlefields, and I’m sure you’re aware there are political, social, and cultural clashes galore. To top it