Phendrana – Cathexis (2026) – Review

Phendrana - Cathexis - Album Cover

The mood must be right for certain albums. For example, doom pieces aren’t sitting well with the RMR crew in the midst of spring. That’s the time of year when even the Review Desk’s grouches feel the need to descend from their moldy abode and enjoy some chirpy fresh air in bright sunlight. Outside, of all things. Abject soulsearching may not be a prime occupation right then.

Doomy, heavy, avant-garde, and mostly non-metal fare fits better once summer has left the building. That’s when the cold ‘n’ grey seeps in and the mists take over. One could argue that February, … [...] Click to raid more!

Video: Red Method are Becoming The Sickness!

Red Method - Becoming The Sickness - Video Cover

Red Method have made quite a splash over at the RMR Review Desk with their new EP As in Life. Now, the raw power of their music is only one facet of their artistic being. And when you’re done being slapped around by them Brits, you should also tune into their moving pictures some. It is quite the experience, we can attest.

Enter Becoming the Sickness. This is probably one of the feistiest and most ominous tracks on this shorty of an album. It might also be the one with most of the EP essence contained within. It … [...] Click to raid more!

Black Sites – For Eternity (2026) – Review

Black Sites - For Eternity - Album Cover

There’s one thing Black Sites do expertly well. And that is producing easily accessible, somewhat traditional modern metal. Their offering is – of course – not all that simply explained, but you get my drift. We’ll be exploring what’s there and what isn’t a bit further down.

Already Untrue and The Promised Land? gave us a good taste of what the folks over at Black Sites dispensed of that very medicine. Now, here’s a new piece on the chopping block. Mark Sugar‘s gang of merry men have been at it again. So, let’s push the play button on our … [...] Click to raid more!

Element of Fate – Dreamfall (2026) – Review

Element of Fate - Dreamfall - Album Cover

Element of Fate‘s official website seems to be Instagram of all things. Yep, this social media channel. A spawn of the terrible Meta-verse that seems to be the only one garnished with the band’s moniker. This doesn’t or should not reflect negatively on the musical prowess of the band, of course, but it gives you an inkling of how well-versed an act actually is in digital marketing. And – it may well give you a pretty good idea of what to expect going forward, as often both go hand in hand.

The band resides – willingly or not – … [...] Click to raid more!