Brandon The first track I ever heard from them. Favorite track: Homewrecker.

an it’s raw, it’s angry, it’s all in your face, and that’s what makes it so attractive. it’s not often that I come across an album that pulls me in this hard on the first track Favorite track: Concubine.

beckettfisher Pure fire and energy from start to finish. Frenetic and raw in the best way possible. Favorite track: Distance and Meaning.

justintylerhughes Modern masterpiece of powerful crushing heaviness and raw passion Favorite track: Bad Faith.

evan equal parts hard and vulnerable, absolutely one of the defining records for these guys. they're somehow putting out amazing records more than 30 years after the first one Favorite track: Make Me Forget You.

Alexander Pugachev Should I call this a comeback? Favorite track: We Were Never the Same.

Spinebrain This is one of the finest concurrent melodic black metal albums. Hoping there is a sequel to this. Favorite track: A Journey Through Storms.

Harold N’Hiver Absolutely incredible. This revives my belief in the power of the almighty RIFF to heal the world of the evil fucking sorcery so prevalent in all sectors of society. Favorite track: A Journey Through Storms.

Archmage Orladin What a find...What can I say...it's just FUN. This album is completely unpretentious fun. Fantastic. Reminds me of the one man band from Malta "Apotheosis". Hearkens back to the late 90's without being stale or derivative.

My ONLY criticism of this album is that I think the guitars are a tad too low/quiet in the mix. Some of the tremolo picking/riffs/leads sound a little too buried under the drums and keyboard...Phenomenal debut, otherwise. Favorite track: The Serpent's Stone.

wackabi This might be THE best voice in todays black metal. IMHO

RJ Blackbraid came storming onto scene seemingly out of nowhere in 2022 and since then have released 3 exceptional melodic black metal albums (as of 2025). A powerful performance with some of the best production you can ask for. Let’s hope this absurdly prolific and consistent project continues for a long time. 9/10 Favorite track: The Dying Breath of a Sacred Stag.

KAMINARIハウス This album is incredible in every way, so much so that I can't pick a favorite track yet. Indigenous Black Metal is something I didn't know existed, as well as something the BM scene desperately needs more of. Hails to Blackbraid\m/

Desolator Awesome album! Love it from start to finish. Favorite track: Your Pain Is Mine.

DeKremp This is my current favorite band (not just out a some flavor or another of metal, but out of ANY category of music, and I listen to almost all types of music. I can't stop listening to these guys. It doesn't even matter which album. Favorite track: Your Pain Is Mine.

Mark Arruda Heavy as F. Favorite track: The Sea of Tragic Beasts.