1st album from 2013 by the French NECROWRETCH, a bestial blast of primitive, dark and blasphemous Death/Black Metal with a raw and infernal approach. “Putrid Death Sorcery” brings back the most cavernous essence of old-school extreme metal, with sharp riffs, straightforward structures and a ritualistic, diseased atmosphere.
The album clearly draws from the most primitive and filthy side of Blackened Death Metal, with an aesthetic reminiscent of the genre’s first wave and its most underground expression, prioritizing rawness, speed and impact over any technical refinement.
Recommended for fans of GRAVE MIASMA, NECROVATION, MERCILESS, VON and early DISSECTION.
7th album from 2007, marking a crushing return to the band’s most primitive and rotten roots, recovering the raw and swampy essence of their debut. Pure OBITUARY in savage mode.
2nd album from 2007 by the Dutch ONHEIL, a furious blast of Blackened Thrash Metal and Death/Thrash packed with razor-sharp riffs, devastating speed and a dark, militaristic aggression. “Storm Is Coming” combines the violence of European Thrash with the coldness and ferocity of Black Metal, resulting in an intense, direct and crushing release overflowing with hatred, chaos and warlike energy from beginning to end. A savage and powerful record that strikes with the force of a storm made of steel and fire. Recommended for fans of AURA NOIR, DESTRUCTION, WITCHERY and NECROPHOBIC.
Classic and fiery 4th album from 1989 by the unstoppable OVERKILL, an uncompromising blast of razor-sharp, aggressive, and streetwise Speed/ Thrash Metal packed with killer riffs and overflowing attitude. Absolutely essential.
2-CD Compilation album from 2014 by the Swedish PAGANIZER, a monumental collection of Old School Swedish Death Metal celebrating two decades of sonic decay by gathering essential tracks, rarities, demos and hard-to-find material from the extensive career of Rogga Johansson’s band. “20 Years In A Terminal Grip” works as a true encyclopedia of the rawest and most cavernous Swedish Death Metal, overflowing with rotten riffs, crushing grooves and that unmistakable old-school Scandinavian smell of dampness, blood and gasoline. An essential release both for longtime followers of the band and for devotees of the dirtiest and most classic Swedish Death Metal sound. Recommended for fans of GRAVE, DISMEMBER, RIBSPREADER and DEMONICAL.
2nd album from 1984 by the legendary PANTERA, belonging to their early pre-Phil Anselmo era, when the band played an explosive form of Heavy Metal filled with speed, melody, and pure ’80s spirit.
6th album from 1997 by the legendary PARADISE LOST, a dark, melancholic, and atmospheric work where the British band continued expanding their sound into more gothic and emotional territories without losing their unmistakable gloomy essence.
5th album from 2021 by the Swedish PORTRAIT, a dark and elegant work of traditional Heavy Metal packed with occult atmospheres, razor-sharp riffs and a strong influence from the gloomier and more theatrical side of 80s Heavy Metal. “At One With None” finds the band refining its trademark sound even further, combining epicness, darkness and memorable melodies with flawless execution and a personality deeply rooted in the spirit of classic underground Metal. An intense, dramatic and tremendously inspired record that confirms PORTRAIT as one of the leading bands of contemporary traditional Heavy Metal. Recommended for fans of MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, SATAN and ATTIC.
2nd album from 1998 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the key bands in European Pagan Black Metal. “A Journey’s End” shows the band in an early but already well-defined stage, combining the rawness of Black Metal with a strong epic and atmospheric component.
The album develops a melancholic and combative sound, with extended structures, emotionally charged riffs and a very distinct identity, laying the foundations of the style the band would later fully establish in their following releases.
Recommended for fans of BATHORY, MOONSORROW, ENSLAVED and SAMAEL.
4th album from 2018 by the Mexican PROFANATOR, a fierce blast of extreme Thrash Metal with strong influences from primitive Black Metal and classic Speed Metal. “Fallen” delivers an aggressive, direct and uncompromising sound, dominated by sharp riffs, constant speed and a raw production that reinforces its underground character.
The album maintains a chaotic and abrasive approach, alternating simple structures with moments of greater darkness and dynamism, evoking the rawness of old-school Thrash mixed with a more extreme and unhinged attitude.
Recommended for fans of SLAYER, KREATOR, DARK ANGEL and MORBID SAINT.
4th album from 1979 by the legendary RAINBOW and the first featuring Graham Bonnet on vocals, showcasing a more direct and melodic approach while still retaining the class, virtuosity, and epic feel that turned Ritchie Blackmore’s band into a true institution of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.
Debut album from 2005 by the Swedish RAM, a ferocious blast of traditional Heavy Metal deeply rooted in the NWOBHM and the most classic and battle-hardened side of European Metal. Forced Entry overflows with razor-sharp riffs, epic choruses and absolutely incendiary energy, reviving the spirit of the great 80s records with total authenticity while adding a powerful and contemporary production. A fierce and passionate debut that established RAM as one of the leading forces of the classic Heavy Metal revival. Recommended for fans of JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT, MERCYFUL FATE and ENFORCER. [Slipcase]
1st album from 1988 by this underrated American Technical Thrash Metal band, combining speed, complexity, and melody with stunning instrumental performance. A true cult classic for fans of TOXIK, WATCHTOWER, FORCED ENTRY, FORBIDDEN, and the sharpest, most technical side of late ’80s Thrash Metal.
9th album from 2025 by the American REVOCATION, a devastating work of Technical Death Metal and progressive Thrash Metal packed with labyrinthine riffs, modern brutality and absolutely outstanding musicianship. “New Gods, New Masters” pushes the band’s signature blend of extreme technicality, aggression and compositional complexity even further, with a strong conceptual theme centered on technological dependence, artificial intelligence and the rise of new digital “gods.” Dark, sophisticated and fiercely dynamic, the album confirms REVOCATION once again as one of the most intelligent and consistent forces in contemporary extreme Metal. Recommended for fans of DEATH, ARSIS, VEKTOR, GOJIRA and RIVERS OF NIHIL.
2nd album from 2022 by the Brazilian REXOR, a powerful blast of classic Heavy Metal with strong influences from traditional Power Metal and melodic Hard Rock, featuring energetic riffs, catchy choruses and a modern production with an old-school spirit. “...for Glory and Freedom” delivers a direct and accessible sound with a clearly epic and uplifting approach within traditional Metal.
The album combines fast-paced tracks with melodic mid-tempos, maintaining a classic aesthetic that draws from both European Heavy Metal and South American Power Metal, with solid execution and a strong anthem-like character.
Recommended for fans of HELLOWEEN, STRATOVARIUS, EDGUY and ACCEPT.
2nd album from 2014 by the Chilean RITUAL OF FLESH, a savage blast of Grindcore and Death Metal with a strong goregrind focus, where extreme speed, chaotic riffs and a dirty production create a completely abrasive sound. “Splatter Grind Abortion” delivers a barrage of short, violent and deliberately extreme tracks, built on simple structures and an approach focused on immediate impact.
The album operates within the most primitive side of extreme gore, alternating grind chaos, crushing sections and a deliberately grotesque aesthetic, reinforcing its identity within the most depraved corners of the genre’s underground.
Recommended for fans of GUTALAX, JIG-AI, EXHUMED and LAST DAYS OF HUMANITY, ROMPEPROP...
3rd album from 1982 by the American THE RODS, a key release in early 80s classic Heavy Metal, where the band refines its approach to direct, energetic metal with strong hard rock roots. “Wild Dogs” combines powerful riffs, simple yet effective choruses and a production typical of the era, maintaining that streetwise and vibrant spirit of American Heavy Metal in the pre-golden era of Power/Speed Metal.
The album shows a solid and cohesive band with a melodic yet forceful approach, very close to the NWOBHM sound but with its own identity within the US scene. It features heavy mid-tempos alternating with faster and more energetic tracks, in a balance very characteristic of the early 80s.
Recommended for fans of ACCEPT, SAXON, SAMMY HAGAR and KROKUS. [Slipcase]
3rd album from 2002 by the Finnish ROTTEN SOUND, a devastating work of Grindcore and Deathgrind that pushes speed, aggression and sonic chaos to absolutely inhuman levels. “Murderworks” is a relentless bombardment of abrasive riffs, hyperfast drumming and extreme sonic violence, combining the ferocity of classic Grindcore with almost surgical precision and a crushing production handled by Mieszko Talarczyk. A short, savage and suffocating record that hits like an out-of-control industrial grinder. Recommended for fans of NASUM, NAPALM DEATH, PHOBIA and BRUTAL TRUTH.
2nd album from 1990 by the American SACRED REICH, an essential Bay Area Thrash Metal release packed with heavy riffs, political attitude and a direct, streetwise approach to the genre. “The American Way” combines speed, groove and social criticism with a clear and powerful production, cementing the band as one of the most intelligent voices in late 80s and early 90s Thrash Metal. Featuring standout tracks such as the title song and “Crimes Against Humanity,” the album balances aggression and message with great effectiveness while preserving the classic spirit of American Thrash Metal. Recommended for fans of SLAYER, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL and ANTHRAX.
Debut album from 2011 by the American SACRIFICIAL BLOOD, a blast of dirty and direct Thrash/Death Metal with a strong dose of classic aggression, sharp riffs and a raw, uncompromising attitude. “Unholy Fucking Hatred” combines the speed of primitive Thrash with the density of early Death Metal, maintaining a rough and completely underground sound.
The album moves without pause, with compositions focused on constant aggression, straightforward structures and a clear connection to old-school American extreme Metal, where rawness takes priority over technique.
Recommended for fans of SLAYER, KREATOR, EXODUS and POSSESSED.
