Album Review 2/19

Harrison Lipton in sunglasses stands with a dog in front of a white and green RV. They're wearing a light outfit and brown boots. Calm setting.

Harrison Lipton - Between Us There Runs a Tether

Soft-rock artist Harrison Lipton is back with his sophomore record, Between Us There Runs a Tether, out May 7, 2025, via AMUSE.

Samuel Stevens

May 6

Surreal art: A child stands on a horse, hands reach for a floating baby. Orange and pink tones with abstract patterns and calm mood.

Shunkan - Kamikaze Girl

Shunkan has returned with, Kamikaze Girl, their first album in five years, set to be released on May 6, 2025, via Rite Field Records.

Samuel Stevens

May 5

Lights with white hair stands by a large billboard displaying "A6" and a face. The setting is an open field at night, with a moody tone.

Lights - A6

Lights is back with her sixth album, A6, out May 2, 2025, via Virgin Music.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 30

Demonic skull with cityscape and fiery tones, featuring a baby and text reading "Back From Hell." Dark, intense atmosphere.

Caliban - Back From Hell

Metalcore titans Caliban are back with their thirteenth album, Back From Hell, out April 25, 2025, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 24

Rusty horseshoes form a pile on a purple background. "Heart Attack Man" and "Joyride the Pale Horse" appear in orange graffiti-style text.

Heart Attack Man - Joyride The Pale Horse

Heart Attack Man are back with their fourth studio album, Joyride The Pale Horse, set for release on April 25, 2025, via Many Hats Distribution.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 24

Stephen Stanley stands in darkness, head wrapped in a cloth that is on fire, creating a mysterious and intense atmosphere.

Stephen Stanley - trustfall

Rising singer-songwriter Stephen Stanley is back with his second full-length album, trustfall, out April 25, 2025, via Capitol CMG.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 22

Abstract purple-toned art of a face surrounded by hands, suggesting distress. Text above reads "Face Yourself" and "Martyr." Dark, intense mood.

Face Yourself - Martyr EP

Transcontinental deathcore collective Face Yourself are back with their latest EP, Martyr, out April 18, 2025, via Sumerian Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 16

Sawyer Hill with long hair in shadowy lighting, wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt. Moody atmosphere with brown tints in the background.

Sawyer Hill - Heartbreak Hysteria EP

Sawyer Hill is back with his latest EP, Heartbreak Hysteria, via AWAL, out April 18, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 15

Comic-style cover art with fierce-looking characters in dynamic poses. Explosions in background, bold text "ANIMETAL" at the bottom. Energetic vibe.

Within Destruction - ANIMETAL

Within Destruction are back with their sixth studio album, ANIMETAL, out April 11, 2025, via Sumerian Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 10

Trousdale in vibrant outfits sit on a couch, appearing relaxed. Blurred foreground, windowed background. Text reads "TROUSDALE".

Trousdale - Growing Pains

Trousdale are back with their sophomore album, Growing Pains, out April 11, 2025, via Zula Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 10

A circular snake eating its tail on a dark background. Silver tones dominate. "Messa" and "The Spin" text is visible, creating a mysterious mood.

Messa - The Spin

Italy doom metal band Messa is back with their fourth album, The Spin, out April 11, 2024, via Metal Blade Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 9

Mark Morton - Without The Pain

Lamb of God's Mark Morton is back with his sophomore album, Without The Pain, out April 11, 2025, via Spinefarm Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 8

The five members of LUZER in a garden party setting, with a relaxed atmosphere. A banner reads "Luzer." Text at the bottom says "La insoportable ingrosidez del ser."

LUZER - La insoportable incrospidez del ser EP

Mexico City’s own LUZER are back with their latest EP, La insoportable incrospidez del ser, out April 11, 2025, via Hopeless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 8

Abstract blue and black image with a spiky shape, resembling a silhouette. The word "BODIES" appears in white text. Mysterious and moody atmosphere.

Thornhill - BODIES

Australia’s genre-blurring heavyweights Thornhill have returned with their third studio album, BODIES, out April 4, 2025, via UNFD.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 3

Allegaeon - The Ossuary Lens

Technical death metal band Allegaeon are back with their seventh album, The Ossuary Lens, out April 4, 2025, via Metal Blade Records.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 1

Surreal grayscale image of a woman with a mask showing an eye and tears. Text: "BRKN LOVE" and "The Program." Eerie, artistic mood.

BRKN LOVE - The Program

BRKN LOVE is back with their third album, The Program, out March 28, 2025, via Spinefarm Records.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 27

Grotesque figures in royal attire stand amidst swirling patterns; the text "Arch Enemy" and "Blood Dynasty" is displayed. Dark, eerie mood.

Arch Enemy - Blood Dynasty

Arch Enemy are back with their twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty, out March 28, 2025, via Century Media Records.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 25

Fiery eyes in a red swirling background emit beams at a raised figure. Stylized text reads "Molotov Solution" and "Void." Intense and dramatic scene.

Molotov Solution - Void EP

Molotov Solution has returned with their brand new self-released EP, Void, which is out now.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 22

Illustrated album cover with an armored elephant in front of a stylized monument, tanks below, and bold text "BLOODYWOOD" and "NU DELHI". Vibrant colors.

Bloodywood - Nu Delhi

Indian heavy metal band Bloodywood are back with their third album, Nu Delhi, out March 21, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 20

Skeleton in da Vinci's Vitruvian pose, holding a dagger and scales. Text reads "I'M STILL BREATHING" in red. Monochrome background.

Senses - i'm still breathing EP

Senses are back with their latest EP, i'm still breathing, out March 14, 2025, via Hopeless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 11

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