New Release Radar

Check out our selection of the top brand new releases from Friday, June 28th below and let us know what you think of them.

Anvil - One and Only
Genre - Heavy Metal
FFO: Accept, Exciter, Saxon, Twisted Sister

Veterans of the heavy metal scene, Anvil have returned with their 20th studio album One and Only. The band have maintained their tried and tested formula of writing straight forward, classic heavy metal for their 20th album milestone. There is no complexity with this record and sometimes that's exactly what is needed; no nonsense heavy metal with enjoyable riffs and catchy melodies. Are the lyrics a bit cringe? Yes, absolutely but if you like your metal to be fuss-free, look no further.

Rating: 5/10

2. 200 Stab Wounds - Manual Manic Procedures
Genre - Death Metal
FFO - Sanguisugabogg, Skinless, Jungle Rot, Dying Fetus

200 Stab Wounds have evolved their slam/brutal death metal sound to develop deeper catchy hooks, mid-tempo stomps, roaring ferocity and break-neck speed all in equal measure whilst maintaining their brutal roots. Tastefully placed keys and harsh atmosphere add a whole new dimension to the frantic riffage, flying solos, devastating growls and thunderous, rampaging drums. A solid record for any Death Metal fan. Check out our in-depth review which breaks the record down in details, track by track HERE.

Rating: 10/10

3. Wraith - Fueled By Fear
Genre - Blackened Thrash Metal
FFO: Hellripper, Enforced, Devastator

Blending dark and brutal elements of black metal with the precise and quick paced ferocity of thrash metal on Sports Mode. Chugging, heavy basslines, flying solos, melodically rich yet incredibly heavy and frantic riffs combined with rasping, blackened vocals. A sharp and addictive attack on the senses. Check out our in-depth review which breaks the record down in details, track by track HERE.

Rating: 8/10

4. Illdisposed - In Chambers of Sonic Disgust
Genre - Melodic Death Metal
FFO: God Dethroned, Blood Red Throne, At The Gates

Groovy rhythms, crushing heaviness, melodic yet pummeling riffs and powerfully brutal vocals sprinkled with well placed keys and orchestration. An easy Melodic Death Metal record to listen to with enough multidimensional elements to keep things interesting. This record is incredibly catchy yet it bulldozes you in to submission at the same time.

Rating: 8/10