North East Wizard Tyrant (NEWT) The best Volcandra album to date, and one of the best extreme metal albums of 2026. It's incredibly impressive to hear what a gamut of styles within the extreme metal and progressive metal spectrums this album manages to cover while still sounding cohesive and invigorating. Every song has such a clear sonic identity, yet they all come together to form a beautiful "whole". Brilliant songwriting, performances, and production. Everything about this album absolutely crackles and shines vibrantly. Favorite track: The Bestial Oath.

Christoph Wagner Volcandra are back! Snarly melodic black/death with some thrash elements. This is just as good as The Way of Ancients was. Potential AotY lister!

StrengthWithin The intro to track one had me hitting buy quick as the roadrunner running from the coyote

musichog555 Volcandra have delivered a worthy follow up to their sophomore release, The Way of Ancients. The album begins with the title track, which pulls you in and takes you on quite a fun and punchy journey. Love the mix of black, death, thrash, and progressive elements that this band can seamlessly mend together without forcing either element to overtake the other. Lots of "bite" in their sound which is awesome! Favorite track: Venom Marsh Enchantress.

david0202 Brilliant album not a single bad song just put on a good set of headphones turn the lights off and enjoy Favorite track: Over Old Hills and Far Away.

Metalmanni WHAT an ALBUM! Bathory would be proud of you! For me, absolutely THE Black-Viking-Pagan album of the millennium!!! ABSOLUTE BUY RECOMMENDATION!!!

Abyssius Murkraken My body is ready!

Obsidian One Seeing the old logo again hit me harder than expected. Of course, nothing will ever top early Hecate Enthroned (Dark Requiems and The Slaughter of Innocence are untouchable), but it’s always an exciting time when a new Hecate album drops. Looking forward to this release in April.

H.L. HECATE ENTHRONED rank among the veterans of UK black metal, yet they have always remained in the shadow of Cradle of Filth. In particular, the rapid, shrieking vocal are quite similar. The music charges forward at a breakneck pace; serving as moments of respite, there are also majestic passages, symphonic elements and occasional growls. It is a highly dynamic and energetic album following their 90s roots but with a far more powerful sound. Favorite: "The Arcane Golem." Favorite track: A Gallery of Rotting Portraits.