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Lord Of The Lost
A slick, safe collection of gothic tropes that swaps genuine danger for polished industrial sheen.
Powerwolf
A study in stylistic stagnation where theatrical grandeur fails to mask a lack of genuine musical evolution.
Ad Infinitum
A masterclass in symphonic weight, where cinematic grandeur meets punishing grit to forge a crowning achievement for the modern era.
Amaranthe
A bloated, directionless excursion that loses the spark of its metal roots in a sea of generic electronic wash.
Blackbriar
Blackbriar offers a somber, textured journey through gothic symphonics that ultimately feels slightly diluted by its own ambition.
Disfiguring The Goddess
A fractured, identity-less journey through the lowest common denominators of modern extreme metal.
HammerFall
HammerFall deliver a masterclass in power metal, blending galloping anthems with towering production to cement their status as heavy metal royalty.
Iron Savior
Iron Savior delivers a masterclass in power metal, weaving cosmic scale with high-octane energy and impeccably crafted anthems.
Nightwish
A sprawling, somber odyssey that prioritises atmospheric density over symphonic spectacle.
Within Temptation
Within Temptation navigate a polished, atmospheric landscape of symphonic metal on their latest offering.
Sonata Arctica
A polished but somewhat safe voyage through the familiar waters of Finnish power metal.
Korpiklaani
Korpiklaani deliver a riotous, folk-infused masterpiece that celebrates the spirit of the northern wilderness.