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Metal Genre Nb. Rated Avg. rating
1 Progressive Metal 68 4.19
2 Metal Related 24 4.63
3 Death Metal 21 4.12
4 Power Metal 20 4.15
5 Hard Rock 18 3.97
6 Symphonic Black Metal 17 4.03
7 Heavy Metal 15 3.60
8 Alternative Metal 14 4.14
9 Symphonic Metal 12 4.29
10 Non-Metal 12 4.29
11 Gothic Metal 10 4.35
12 Doom Metal 6 4.33
13 Melodic Death Metal 6 3.83
14 Technical Death Metal 6 4.00
15 Stoner Metal 5 4.00
16 Black Metal 4 4.00
17 Groove Metal 4 4.25
18 Grindcore 3 2.67
19 Folk Metal 3 4.67
20 Proto-Metal 3 4.00
21 Mathcore 3 4.00
22 Nu Metal 3 2.33
23 Metalcore 3 4.50
24 Traditional Doom Metal 3 4.00
25 US Power Metal 2 4.00
26 Thrash Metal 2 3.00
27 Industrial Metal 2 5.00
28 Melodic Black Metal 2 4.00
29 Melodic Metalcore 2 4.50
30 Deathcore 2 2.00
31 Atmospheric Sludge Metal 2 3.50
32 Avant-garde Metal 2 4.50
33 Goregrind 2 2.50
34 Heavy Psych 1 4.00
35 Hardcore Punk 1 4.00
36 Heavy Alternative Rock 1 3.00
37 Cybergrind 1 4.00
38 Death 'n' Roll 1 4.00
39 Depressive Black Metal 1 4.00
40 Funk Metal 1 4.00
41 Rap Metal 1 5.00
42 Sludge Metal 1 3.00
43 Technical Thrash Metal 1 4.00

Latest Albums Reviews

SLEEP TOKEN Even In Arcadia

Album · 2025 · Alternative Metal
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Even In Arcadia by Sleep Token is a great move into more mainstream territory for the mysterious project. The rollout of singles on this album and the campaigning was perfect, but when it comes to the finished project, it does start to verve into predictable song formats. But while the ending does show more experimenting promise, the real clincher of this album is the production, performances and lyrics. While not overall being a thrill ride, the quality of material is fantastic with great creative choices throughout with pristine glimmer. On this album Vessel is more comfortable with his own voice, possibly linking to the concepts and themes, overall creating a great almost cinematic narrative. Great mix of styles proving that these guys deserve the attention that they have been currently getting. Lyrically the album is perfect, with great use of language and imagery. While not as grabbing as their previous album, this is still a great follow up and by far no slouch. I'd give this a low to mid 8 out of 10.

GHOST Meliora

Album · 2015 · Heavy Metal
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When it comes to Ghost, there is a certain part of their sound where there is a perfect mix of dark and light that really makes them standout in the rock and metal world. This album is the perfect mix of that sound that I think is what really brought them to such successful heights. Tobias' vocals and performance on this album is a great mix of emotion and drama that really sells every song. Adding in elements of 90s alternative metal also gives the overall sound of the album a more contemporary feel. Containing their strongest songs and best riffs, it is one of the strongest rock and metal albums of the start of the century.

HAKEN Fauna

Album · 2023 · Progressive Metal
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The band's most recent album, it saw them take what they have previously achieved and take it to it's absolute zenith. Being their 7th album out of a mostly flawless discography, on this it is very much a diverse palette showing off everything that makes the band brilliant, with great detail to every aspect of their sound. While each song has its own unique characteristics, the album showcases the bands secret weapon, guitarist and songwriter Charlie Griffiths who contributed a large amount to this album, especially with the epic penultimate song Elephants Never Forget, which possibly may be the finest track they've ever produced. A real gem in the age of current progressive metal.

PERIPHERY Periphery IV: Hail Stan

Album · 2019 · Progressive Metal
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When it comes to each aspect of the band's style and sound, this album is the perfect example of a band taking each of their qualities and using each song to microscope in detail what it is they are good at. Material wise, this showcases their strongest batch of songs, each being a unique gem to showcase their abilities and approach to their wide sonic palette. Spencer Sotelo gives the performance of his career, while the band are at their zenith when it comes to technical ability. Very epic throughout, whether that be on scope, power or drama, it is one of the most underlooked and greatest modern metal albums, especially within their own niche genre.

MACHINE HEAD Unatøned

Album · 2025 · Groove Metal
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Unatøned by Machine Head is a mixed bag. For this album it saw them shorten their songs to make it more accessible creating one of the bands shortest albums and returning to their more basic alternative metal sound. While there are heavier moments that shine, the weakest moments are where they play it incredibly safe. Rob Flynn's vocals are weaker than they've ever been, with his shouts and growls being very weak but his cleans are still rather good. There is some great lead guitar work from new member Reece Scruggs. I'd give this a low 6 out of 10

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  • Posted more than 2 years ago in A Shower Of Bastards Problem Reaction Consequence
    Hey guys. Check out the new album from my grindcore band. Yes, this our second album this year. There might be another...who knowshttps://ashowerofbastards.bandcamp.com/Our album is on this site too if you want to review it. I hope you enjoy it :D
  • Posted more than 2 years ago in A Shower Of Bastards Malignant Normality (My band)
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  • Posted more than 2 years ago in A Shower Of Bastards Malignant Normality (My band)
    Hey guys. My band (well it's a one man project at the moment, currently looking for actual band members). The album is called Malignant Normality. Information about it is on this site. The link for my bandcamp is ashowerofbastards.bandcamp.com. Our debut ep is there as well, but it's a bit shite.We are a grindcore band with experimental rock and death metal flourishes. Lyrically and topically the album is a bit of a left wing political satire handled in a rather absurdist and mildy existentialist fashion. The album is free to download and it's only about half an hour of music. Perfect length xp

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