Every album has a narrative that allows listeners to interpret the essence of the music. Mental Cruelty, hailing from Germany, has undergone a remarkable transformation, transitioning from a brutal and slam-styled deathcore band to embracing a captivating blackened symphonic sound. In this review we explore the stunning evolution and direction pursued by Mental Cruelty, resulting … The post Mental Cruelty’s Zwielicht Album Review: A Blackened Symphonic Masterpiece first appeared on METAL PURGATORY MEDIA ..read more

  Corpse, a short history. Cannibal Corpse have been a staple in the death metal world since their inception in 1988. There is no argument there. Ever since they got their start, they’ve been a main driving force that has shaped and sculpted the entire scene. 2023 marks the bands 35th anniversary as well as … The post Cannibal Corpse – Chaos Horrific Review first appeared on METAL PURGATORY MEDIA ..read more

In the realm of metal, Cryptopsy’s comeback with “As Gomorrah Burns” is a seismic event that redefines brutality. After a decade-long hiatus, this Canadian extreme metal juggernaut returns with an album backed by Nuclear Blast Records, promising an auditory assault that leaves listeners craving more. Right from the outset, the album’s sheer ferocity becomes evident. … The post Cryptopsy’s ‘As Gomorrah Burns’ first appeared on METAL PURGATORY MEDIA ..read more

In the world of music, first label releases often set the stage for a band’s journey. More often than not, these initial offerings leave room for improvement, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next release. Unfortunately, some bands disband after their first album due to tour difficulties or internal conflicts. This can be likened to the … The post Outergods – A Kingdom Built Upon the Wreckage of Heaven first appeared on METAL PURGATORY MEDIA ..read more

The press kit for Echoes of Yore, the new album from Gothic Doom project Lord of Shadows, reads like a fever dream. A lyricist and conceptual artist referred to only as “Shadows” has assembled a supergroup of Gothic Doom royalty to produce one of the most hauntingly beautiful albums, a near-perfect death-doom opus. Perfectly encapsulating … The post Lord Of Shadows – Echoes Of Yore Album Review first appeared on METAL PURGATORY MEDIA ..read more

Photo by Frank Ralph In 2020, Godthrymm dropped their debut album Reflections, a massive slab of proper doom worthy of a spot among the genre’s giants. With the bar already set high, the band returns in 2023 with their second full-length, Distortions, the next album in their Visions trilogy. Steered by ex-My Dying Bride members … The post Godthrymm’s ‘Distortions’: Evocative British Doom Review first appeared on METAL PURGATORY MEDIA ..read more

Photo Credit: Andre Giovanni Signs Of The Swarm are probably one of the hardest working deathcore bands in the scene today. Forming in 2014 they stay quite busy with the rinse and repeat model you see any successful metal band doing today. Write an album, tour and promote, come home, write another album, tour and … The post Signs Of The Swarm – Amongst The Low & Empty Album Review first appeared on METAL PURGATORY MEDIA ..read more

Photo Credit: Rune Lamoy One of the best things about heavy metal is when you can’t exactly fit a band into a particular genre or sub-genre. In my experience, it’s that mark of a good band. With the expansion of metal over the years, it’s getting harder to put bands into these little boxes, which … The post Grant The Sun – Voyage Album Review first appeared on METAL PURGATORY MEDIA ..read more