Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and the United States. With roots in blues rock and psychedelic rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness
Seattle metal obscurity TEACHER’S PETT finally gets dragged out of the demo-tape underground with “Tearing Up The Night”, a 12-track archival collection built from recordings made during the band’s late-’80s and early-’90s run. Raw, melodic and proudly old-school, this is US heavy metal before grunge slammed the door shut.
Spanish heavy metal veterans WARCRY return with “Entre La Niebla”, a compact nine-track album built on sharp riffs, soaring melodies and Víctor García’s unmistakable voice. Twenty-five years in, the band sound seasoned rather than softened — still heroic, still melodic, but with more shadow around the edges.
Spanish metallers CRÛMMY return with “Atlas”, a heavier and more mature second album where groove, thrash and progressive metal collide with darker melodies and a stronger sense of identity. The riffs hit harder this time, but the band leave enough space for atmosphere, clean vocals and real emotional weight.
Canadian metal maniacs POWERMÖNGER hit the underground with a debut EP that sounds like it was smuggled out of 1985 in a crate of leather jackets and overheated amplifiers. Fast, sharp and gloriously unrefined, this is heavy/speed metal with the safety catch removed.
Hammer King return to stormy seas with *Poseidon Will Carry Us Home*, revisiting their mighty 2018 nautical metal adventure. Thundering riffs, galloping rhythms and Titan Fox V’s commanding vocals steer this royal warship through crashing waves and battles of steel, where every chorus sounds like a victory cry from the deck of a Viking longship.
All hail the Hammer King! German heavy metal warriors Hammer King reopen the gates of their kingdom with a thunderous anniversary remaster of their 2015 debut, *Kingdom of the Hammer King*. Galloping riffs, towering choruses and Titan Fox V’s commanding vocals still carry the unmistakable spirit of true metal, now polished for a new generation of loyal subjects.
Hammer King’s royal banners are flying high once again! *King Is Rising* returns ten years after its original 2016 release, its thunderous riffs, battle-ready choruses and larger-than-life power metal anthems given a fresh coat of steel. Remastered by Alexander Ecker, this anniversary edition brings renewed fire to one of the German metal warriors’ defining records.
Brisbane’s System Trashed come roaring back with *P.G.S.M.*, keeping their self-styled Power Groove Speed Metal machine running at full throttle. Built on a collision of old-school heavy metal, thrash aggression and hard rock swagger, the Australian veterans have never been interested in playing it safe — or slowing things down.
Polish heavy metal warriors Młot na Czarownice return with *W Sidłach Złudzeń*, their long-awaited second album and a fierce successor to 2015’s *Popioły Wiar*. Classic steel meets sharp thrash-edged riffs, darker melodies and a new layer of atmospheric keyboards, giving their old-school fire a more sinister twist.
Finland’s Wolfshead emerge from the darkness with *Revelatio Obscurum*, a five-track EP steeped in sinister heavy metal and occult atmosphere. Gritty riffs, haunting melodies and an ominous sense of mystery give this release the feel of a midnight ritual, with the band keeping its underground spirit burning bright.