3rd album from 1989 by the British CLOVEN HOOF, a monumental work of Heavy Metal and epic Power Metal combining galloping riffs, huge melodies and a cinematic, adventurous atmosphere deeply rooted in the classic British tradition. Considered by many as the band’s creative peak, A Sultan’s Ransom overflows with epicness, darkness and superb songwriting, featuring immortal anthems such as “Highlander”, “Astral Rider” and “Mistress of the Forest”. A true cult classic of the most epic and powerful side of the NWOBHM. Recommended for fans of IRON MAIDEN, OMEN, MANILLA ROAD and CIRITH UNGOL. [Slipcase]
2nd album from 2018 by the American CONSTRUCT OF LETHE, a complex and dark work of technical Blackened Death Metal that combines extreme brutality with progressive structures and a strong atmospheric layer. “Exiler” develops a dense, shifting and oppressive sound, where chaotic riffs, technical passages and moments of deep sonic introspection coexist.
The album stands out for its dynamic and narrative approach, alternating bursts of aggression with more ambient and abstract sections, creating an intense, unsettling and highly detailed experience within the most experimental side of modern Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of ULCERATE, GORGUTS, MORBID ANGEL and KRALLICE.
6th album from 2024 by the Italian CORPSEFUCKING ART, an explosive and sickening blast of Brutal Death Metal with strong Slam and Grind influences, packed with dense riffs, grotesque grooves and a dirty yet powerful production. “Tomatized” unfolds a delirious universe of horror, macabre humor and sci-fi gore, featuring the absurd and extremely exaggerated aesthetic that has become the band’s trademark.
The album alternates crushing brutality with moments of grind chaos and heavier, dragging sections, creating a viscous, violent and deliberately cartoonish sound within the most depraved side of Death Metal.
Recommended for fans of DEVOURMENT, MORTICIAN, CANNIBAL CORPSE and SUFFOCATION.
2nd album from 2020 by the Canadian CRACKWHORE, an aggressive blend of Death Metal with elements of Grindcore, Thrash, Black Metal and touches of technicality, built on tight riffs, sharp grooves and a polished yet powerful production. “Let This Be a Lesson…” delivers a versatile extreme Metal sound, alternating fast chaotic sections with denser and more structured passages.
The album stands out for its dynamic approach and stylistic variety, with compositions that avoid repetition and explore different shades of extreme Metal without losing cohesion, always maintaining an aggressive and direct energy.
Recommended for fans of CRYPTOPSY, DEEDS OF FLESH, CANNIBAL CORPSE and FLESHGRIND.
9th album from 2021 by the Chilean CRIMINAL, a crushing blast of modern Death Metal and Thrash Metal where the band fully re-records their legendary 1994 debut with a far heavier, more aggressive and more devastating sound. “Sacrificio” brings back all the rage and violence of CRIMINAL’s early years, combining crushing riffs, brutal grooves and a dark, streetwise intensity with an absolutely massive contemporary production. A fierce tribute to their roots that proves these songs still sound just as dangerous and destructive decades later. Recommended for fans of SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD, SLAYER and MALEVOLENT CREATION.
2nd album from 2009 by the Spanish DARKNESS BY OATH, an intense and melodic blast of Melodic Death Metal heavily influenced by the Swedish Göteborg scene. “Fear Yourself” combines razor-sharp riffs, fast twin guitar harmonies, dark atmospheres and strong emotional depth, balancing aggression and melody with remarkable skill. A powerful and dynamic release that shows the band at full compositional maturity, moving between melancholic epicness and the most furious side of European Melodic Death Metal. Recommended for fans of AT THE GATES, DARK TRANQUILLITY, INSOMNIUM and IN FLAMES.
3rd album from 2011 by the Swedish DEMONICAL, a crushing work of Swedish Old School Death Metal packed with rotten riffs, dark melodies and an absolutely devastating warlike and apocalyptic atmosphere. “Death Infernal” combines the rawness and groove of the classic Scandinavian school with a powerful modern production while fully preserving the spirit of the legendary Sunlight Studios sound. A fierce, direct and incredibly solid release that confirms DEMONICAL as one of the great heirs of the most authentic Swedish Death Metal tradition. Recommended for fans of DISMEMBER, GRAVE, ENTOMBED and CENTINEX.
10th album from 2025 by the German DESASTER, a savage and diabolical blast of Blackened Thrash Metal and Speed Metal packed with incendiary riffs, devastating speed and a dark, blasphemous atmosphere that is unmistakably the band’s trademark. “Kill All Idols” finds the band fully preserving its underground and warlike spirit, combining the rawness of Teutonic Thrash with the primitive aggression of old-school Black Metal in a whirlwind of violence, fire and infernal darkness. A fierce, direct and completely unleashed record that further confirms DESASTER as one of the most authentic and consistent bands in European extreme Metal. Recommended for fans of SODOM, DESTROYER 666, AURA NOIR and NIFELHEIM.
2nd album from 2008 by the American DIVINE PUSTULENCE, an extreme blast of Brutal Death Metal and Grindcore packed with chaotic riffs, out-of-control blast beats and a dirty, absolutely abrasive production. “Tortured, Raped and Sacrificed to Satan” delivers a series of violent, short and sickening tracks where extreme speed and raw brutality completely dominate the sonic approach.
The album moves between extreme gore and primitive grind chaos, with simple but highly aggressive structures, building a constant experience of sonic saturation that feels chaotic and deliberately disturbing.
Recommended for fans of ALIENATION MENTAL, SCREAMING AFTERBIRTH, DEVOURMENT, BRODEQUIN and FOETOPSY.
Official 2024 archival release by the Spanish DOLMEN, a compilation of demos and live recordings made between 1988 and 1990 documenting the band’s early phase within the Galician underground Heavy and Speed Metal scene. “Demos 1988-1990” gathers raw and direct material with a classic sound for the era, featuring fast riffs, simple structures and a rough yet authentic production.
The material clearly reflects the influence of 80s European Heavy/ Speed Metal, with an energetic, straightforward and no-frills approach that captures the essence of a band that was part of Spain’s late-80s underground scene.
Recommended for fans of MURO, BARÓN ROJO, JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN.
Debut album from 1987 by the American DREAM DEATH, an absolutely visionary cult masterpiece that merges Doom Metal, Thrash Metal and primitive Death Metal into a dark, psychedelic and sickening atmosphere. Journey Into Mystery was years ahead of its time with its combination of crushingly heavy riffs, devastating slow tempos, tortured vocals and a strange hallucinatory feeling that makes the album as oppressive as it is hypnotic. A fundamental release for understanding the evolution of the most twisted and experimental side of Doom/Death Metal. Recommended for fans of AUTOPSY, WINTER, CELTIC FROST and ASPHYX. [Slipcase]
7th album from 2005 by the Swedish DRILLER KILLER, a raw and abrasive blast of Crust Punk, Hardcore Punk and D-Beat strongly influenced by DISCHARGE and the Scandinavian hardcore scene. “The 4Q Mangrenade” combines extreme speed, simple yet crushing riffs and a completely anti-establishment attitude, fully preserving the band’s dirty, direct and political identity.
A short, violent and uncompromising record where the controlled chaos of crust merges with the rawness of extreme punk and the spirit of the most primitive hardcore, further cementing DRILLER KILLER as one of the key names in the Swedish underground.
Recommended for fans of DISCHARGE, DISFEAR, ANTI CIMEX and EXTREME NOISE TERROR.
7th album from 1997 by the Swedish EDGE OF SANITY, a dark and absorbing work of Progressive Death Metal and Melodic Death Metal where the band explores a more atmospheric, technical and experimental sound without losing its trademark heaviness. “Cryptic” combines melancholic riffs, complex song structures and an unsettling sense of introspective darkness, showcasing Dan Swanö and company during one of their most creative and ambitious periods. A dense and sophisticated release that moves between the aggression of Swedish Death Metal and progressive passages filled with emotion and depth. Recommended for fans of OPETH, AMORPHIS, DISSECTION and DARK TRANQUILLITY.
5th album from 1992 by the American EXODUS, a controversial yet highly interesting work of Thrash Metal and Groove Metal where the band partially slowed down their usual speed to explore a heavier, darker and more experimental sound. “Force Of Habit” retains the trademark aggression of EXODUS while incorporating crushing grooves, more elaborate song structures and a denser, more muscular approach that has divided opinions since its release. An underrated and far more solid record than many remember, showing the band expanding their sound without losing their violent, streetwise identity. Recommended for fans of PANTERA, TESTAMENT, MACHINE HEAD and OVERKILL.
2nd album from 2019 by the international FACELIFT DEFORMATION (Hong Kong / Taiwan), a crushing blast of Brutal Death Metal with strong Slam influences, where dense grooves, heavy riffs and a polished yet brutal production create a visceral and extremely powerful sound. “Cybernetic Organism Atrocities” refines the band’s approach, incorporating greater structural complexity without losing its direct and devastating impact.
The album combines hypnotic slam sections with bursts of technical brutality and more atmospheric passages, reinforced by sci-fi/horror-inspired intros and samples that enhance its conceptual identity, rooted in dark science fiction and body horror themes.
Recommended for fans of VULVODYNIA, INGESTED, ABOMINABLE PUTRIDITY and ANALEPSY.
8th album from 2017 by the Greek FIREWIND, led by guitarist Gus G. (OZZY OSBOURNE), a powerful work of modern melodic Heavy Metal of high calibre. “Immortals” combines sharp riffs, epic choruses and a polished yet forceful production, maintaining a balance between aggression and accessibility that is characteristic of the band.
The album reinforces their more epic and powerful side, with a strong melodic focus and a direct approach, where guitar virtuosity and anthem-like songwriting take center stage.
Recommended for fans of JUDAS PRIEST, EDGUY, MASTERPLAN and STRATOVARIUS.
2nd album from 2008 by the Finnish GLORIA MORTI, a dark and devastating work of Blackened Death Metal and technical Death Metal filled with oppressive atmospheres, labyrinthine riffs and a cold, merciless aggression. “Eryx” pushes the band’s sound into more complex and dissonant territories, combining brutality, technicality and an unsettling almost surreal dimension within a deeply sickening and absorbing release. An intense and challenging record that blends the violence of modern Death Metal with the darkness and majesty of the most sophisticated European Black Metal. Recommended for fans of BEHEMOTH, ZYKLON, VESANIA and IMMOLATION.
13th album from 2025 by the Polish HATE, a devastating work of Blackened Death Metal packed with dark atmospheres, crushing riffs and an epic, ceremonial aggression that feels absolutely overwhelming. “Bellvm Regiis” finds the band pushing their sound into even more monumental and oppressive territory, combining modern brutality, atmospheric depth and strong inspiration drawn from mythology and the struggle for power. Featuring a massive and gloomy production handled by David Castillo, the album further confirms HATE as one of the most consistent and sophisticated bands in contemporary European extreme Death Metal. Recommended for fans of BEHEMOTH, VADER, AZARATH and BELPHEGOR.
Debut EP from 2018 by the Polish HAUNTED CENOTAPH, a heavy and funerary blast of Death/ Doom Metal strongly influenced by early death-doom pioneers, where slow, dense and dragging riffs dominate alongside a dark and sepulchral atmosphere. “Nightmares from Beyond” builds a raw and primitive sound focused on heaviness and a constant sense of oppression.
The material moves within a classic Death/ Doom framework, with simple yet hypnotic structures, rough production and a clear inspiration drawn from the underground scene of the late 80s and early 90s.
Recommended for fans of DERKÉTA, COFFINS, AUTOPSY, WINTER and MYTHIC.
5th album from 2020 by the American HAVOK, an intense blast of modern Thrash Metal with a strong technical edge, aggression and speed. “V” shows the band in top form, combining sharp riffs, complex structures and a powerful, well-defined production.
The album preserves the spirit of classic Thrash, but with a more polished and contemporary approach, reinforcing its technical character without losing the energy and rawness that define the band.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, EXODUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE and DEATH ANGEL.
