The Monarch

 This (s)platter is anything but colorless or undecided, showing the impressive evolution of these executioners.

 Expurgation Euphoria enters by right among the band's most beautiful pieces, making groups like Brain Drill burst into tears.

The review praises Aborted's Global Flatline as a major step forward in brutal death metal, marking the band's evolution from death/grind clones to leaders of the 2000s metal scene. It highlights the album's diverse influences, including deathcore elements and notable guest appearances, while emphasizing powerful, varied compositions and skilled musicianship. Although some tracks are less impressive, standout songs like "Expurgation Euphoria" shine strongly. Overall, it's a compelling and intense release worth exploring. Dive into Aborted's Global Flatline and experience one of the most intense and evolved brutal death metal albums of the decade!

 The first half of the tracklist is the most significant because it is varied and engaging, the band is on fire.

 A second-tier purchase, certainly particular, but with ideas snatched from the big names in the scene.

Dark Fortress' Ylem is a dark, atmospheric black metal album that combines varied influences from Celtic Frost to modern thrash. The first half shines with dynamic guitar work and tension-building keys, but longer track lengths and repetitive passages detract from the overall experience. Vocals, especially clean ones, are criticized for lacking impact. Despite these flaws, the album offers a unique, albeit long, journey into less-extreme black metal blending. Dive into Dark Fortress' Ylem for a unique atmospheric black metal experience—discover the highs and lows of this intriguing 2012 release.

 "If you can endure this 'Different Suns,' you can continue listening to us fully to the end," the band seems to tell us.

 Having a creative drummer who you hear playing in one way at this moment and the next instant inserts some touch that escapes the songs from staticity is not for everyone.

Disease's 'The Stream Of Disillusion' is a nearly hour-long progressive metal journey filled with emotional instrumental variation and strong musicianship. The band's unique approach blends hypnotic drumming, anxious guitar riffs, and dynamic vocals navigating between harsh and clean styles. Standout tracks reveal jazz influences and original black metal elements, contributing to a focused and engaging album. The included Anathema cover adds a personal touch but is not essential. Overall, Disease shows great potential deserving wider recognition. Listen to Disease's 'The Stream Of Disillusion' and experience the rise of a truly creative progressive metal band!

 After the first track, I unknowingly exclaimed, "Christ, so something like this really exists!"

 It is an album TO HAVE by a more unique than rare group.

Anaal Nathrakh's album 'In The Constellation Of The Black Widow' is praised for its intense fusion of black metal, grindcore, and other extreme metal influences. The review highlights its modern production, diverse riffs, and contrasting vocal styles, marking it as a unique and essential extreme metal release. Despite minor personal reservations about some tracks, it is recognized as a masterpiece to own and explore. Dive into Anaal Nathrakh’s fierce fusion of black metal and grindcore—listen to 'In The Constellation Of The Black Widow' now!

 Four very varied tracks, however maintaining a very personal style that has no emulators in today’s metal.

 The guitar also tries to be innovative for the genre played: textbook is the wah-wah solo of the opener, which begins with choirs worthy of the best Virgin Steele.

Aeternal Seprium's EP 'The Divine Breath Of Our Land' impresses with four varied tracks that blend classic, epic, and thrash metal. The band's personal style shines through innovative guitar work and exceptional vocals. Guest instruments add rich layers, making it diverse yet cohesive. Signs of great future potential are reinforced by a new record deal for their forthcoming debut album. Listen to Aeternal Seprium’s epic metal EP and explore the powerful sounds that set them apart!

 "The new drummer is a monster capable of shaping the songs as he pleases, inserting technical, fast, and unusual parts."

 "When death metal is accompanied by testimonies of horror that are concrete and, above all, close to you... it takes on a whole different meaning."

EndlessPain's 'Chronicles Of Death' marks a clear shift towards pure death metal, showcasing intricate drums and varied guitar work. The album stands out for its brutal yet technical compositions and thoughtful lyrics inspired by true crimes in Italy. Vocal performances are expressive and dynamic, notably featuring Trevor from Sadist. This release is considered one of the year's highlight extreme metal albums. Listen to EndlessPain’s 'Chronicles Of Death' and experience a thrilling blend of brutal death metal with powerful storytelling.

 If you’re from the South, love metal and have never attended this event, you’re really missing out.

 Bulldozer fully justify their position in the festival and in metal in general. Very high.

The 2011 Agglutination Metal Festival in Southern Italy showcased a passionate metal community despite organizational challenges. Several bands delivered memorable performances, notably Bulldozer and Node. While some acts suffered from technical issues or controversial lineup choices, the festival’s spirit and dedication shone through. It remains a vital event for devoted metal fans in the region. Dive into the 2011 Agglutination Metal Festival highlights and experience the raw power of Southern Italy’s metal scene!

 The ukulele suddenly undergoes a transformation, it sounds like a devilish electric guitar.

 A demo that, as far as I'm concerned, is just shy of legendary, I look forward to a full-length album recorded properly.

Ethn'n'Roll delivers a distinctive blend of folk, punk, and metal with an electric ukulele at its core. The live performance and demo showcase fiery rhythms and intelligent songcraft rooted in Lucanian culture. The reviewer praises the band's originality, technical skill, and dynamic sound, eagerly anticipating a full-length album. The music is described as mystical and evocative, offering a fresh take on crossover genres. Discover Ethn'n'Roll's fiery folk-metal fusion—listen to their demo and experience a fresh sound from Lucania today!

 Some albums you wish would last all day.

 The screaming is very effective and piercing, the growling a bit less so, sometimes too human to impress someone in 2011.

Untory's album The Roots Of Pestilence is a concise but powerful metal release showcasing sharp guitar riffs and solid drumming, influenced by bands like Immolation and Morbid Angel. Despite its short length, the album features good production and effective screaming vocals, marking a strong restart for the Palermo-based band. The digipack packaging adds to the overall appeal of this promising album. Listen to Untory's The Roots Of Pestilence now and experience a sharp, intense Italian metal revival!

 "If they asked me how my ideal classic heavy album would sound, I would have no doubts: produced à la 'Devil Soldier'."

 "His performance in the concluding title track is tear-jerking, at the levels of Rhoads in 'Mr. Crowley'."

Loudness' second album 'Devil Soldier' surpasses typical sophomore challenges with smooth, powerful production and impressive musicianship. The band shows significant growth in songwriting and technical skill, blending energetic riffs with melodic choruses and emotional solos. Despite being a niche release limited to Japan, the album stands as a pure, uncommercialized heavy metal gem. Akira Takasaki's guitar work and the solid rhythm section elevate the overall experience. Listen to 'Devil Soldier' now and experience classic Japanese heavy metal at its finest!