Chris Forbes’s Metal Reviews #24
FORESHADOW/Here Down On Earth (Self-Released) Some decent, hard-hitting, speedy thrash with some good vocals that head off into the death m…
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Shadow of Intent – Imperium Delirium
Some albums come out, you listen to them for a few days, play them over and over, and then they slowly get buried under everything else you…
At The Gates – The Ghost of a Future Dead
Whenever you see the name At The Gates, expectations naturally go up. With The Ghost of a Future Dead, things feel a little different. Know…
Chris Forbes’s Metal Reviews #23
Wow, we are in the middle of 2026 already, and the releases keep coming and coming. I will tell you this: there are way more labels out the…
Chris Forbes’s Metal Reviews #22
"Well, here we are almost halfway through 2026, and plenty of bands are releasing new music, whether it is on Bandcamp, their own label, or…
Holotropic - Individual (Album Review)
Independent Album – 2026 – Slovakia To be honest, the genre of metal they perform is quite "challenging" for me. I wanted to start my words…
Grinder’s Skinwalker Ranch from Hell #3
Underground music and its traditions have shifted beyond recognition. What once demanded commitment, patience, and obsession is now filtere…
Smith’s Grove – Smith’s Grove Album Review
The self-titled debut album from South Jersey metallic hardcore/metalcore outfit Smith’s Grove stands out as one of the most energetic and …
AtteroTerra – Guillotine EP Review
Hailing from Las Vegas, AtteroTerra is a full-throttle thrash/death metal project driven entirely by multi-instrumentalist Travis Perry. As…
Chris Forbes’s Metal Reviews #21
Wow, we are in 2026 now. I have been reviewing and interviewing underground metal bands for 40 years now! It started in 1986 with the relea…
Blitz - Rock City Symphony (Album Review)
We're back with a brand new album, released in November. It wouldn't be wrong to describe Blitz as a band that emerged from the underground…
Morsrot - Morsrot (EP Review)
Malta / Germany- Independent Record - 2025 "Before I dive into my thoughts, let me share a brief introduction to the band. The band was for…