The Green Goblins – The Green Goblins (2026) – Review

The Green Goblins - Self-Titled - Album Cover

The Green Goblins. I daresay, the name has been passed around, and they’ve been popping up here and there on our mighty radar. But so far, liquor-crazed, fake pagan, and often medievally-tainted fun rockers have had a hard time here on the zine. They often get off to a good start, but then they sail right over the curvature of the beer barrel, and crash violently into the rushes to disappear in that particular meaningless mush. Put differently, after a while, the relentless retelling of the same corny dad jokes, leaky clichés of all flavors, and too much repetition … [...] Click to raid more!

Chalice of Suffering – The Raven Cries One Last Time (2026) – Review

Chalice of Suffering - The Raven Cries One Last Time - Album Cover

Metal newbies, speed metal adepts, and acolytes of thundering screamo fare, pay attention! This record ain’t for you. You’ll be faced with a cartload of Snailpace Metal that will be anathema to any metalhead worshipping at the altar of the metal equivalent of The Hulk.

That said, for all with a morose condition, do pause for an avalanche of felt eons of slow-marching beats. You will not be disappointed. Because of Chalice of Suffering‘s unwieldingly named The Raven Cries One Last Time, patience will be of the order. And a lot of that, too. So, either you take … [...] Click to raid more!

Green Carnation – A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex (2026) – Review

Let’s not even talk about the first part of A Dark Poem. That one already piqued our interest and delivered as intended. Instead, let’s jump right into the second installment. Yes, that one. Sanguis made quite a splash over here earlier this year. An absolute kicker in this powerful constellation made up of doom, goth, prog rock, and metal. Presented in so many ways – and with absolute gusto. It also featured one of the most frugal but also one of my most favored videos of 2026.

So much praise is a tough wall to run up against … [...] Click to raid more!

KingCrown – Moonfall (2026) – Review

KingCrown - Moonfall - Album Cover

Last time it was Atlantis with Poseidon and his mighty trident in a rare lather. Quite the Power Metal piece set in some ancient fairy land, and with benefits. But now, the universe has undergone a sea change or something. Because – suddenly – KingCrown boasts of Moonfall. A catastrophe in the making with our trusty companion on a direct collision course? Looks like it.

So, no starships and galactic battles. Instead, we get some rapture of sorts, Power Metal style. Well, why not. It’s seething hot right now, so we might as well add some moon mushrooms to … [...] Click to raid more!