Throne Of Iron - Adventure Two

 

Genre: Heavy/Epic
Country: U.S.A.
Year: 2025

1. Denied
2. The Oath
3. Divine Smite
4. The First Loss
5. The Final Rage
6. Upon A Bloody Shore
7. Detect Evil
8. The City Of Brass
9. The Holy Fire Of St. Djezzagh
10. Altar Of Ukim's Conflagration
11. The Ninth Level

2nd album by Throne Of Iron, 5 years after their debut. It is more direct and focused, getting down to the business of sharp, heavy riffing, thumping bass and drums and fantastical lyrics. The compositions are simple but well-crafted, and what the band lacks in technical prowess, they more than make up for with passion.

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Candlemass - Black Star 'Ep

 

Genre: Doom/Epic/Heavy
Country: Sweden
Year: 2025

1. Black Star
2. Corridors Of Chaos
3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Black Sabbath cover)
4. Forever My Queen (Pentagram cover)

4-track 'Ep by Candlemass. Two new songs, two cover songs, and yet more great riffs from the tireless mind of Leif Edling, 'Black Star' may be a simple stopgap release, but it's a really good one.

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Achelous - Tower Of High Sorcery

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy/Power
Country: Greece
Year: 2024

1. Whispering Forest (Introduction)
2. Dragon Wings
3. Istar (Blood Red Sea)
4. The Oath
5. Tower Of High Sorcery
6. Fortress Of Sorrow
7. Into The Shadows
8. Pagan Fire
9. When The Angels Bleed

3rd album by Achelous. Picking up where the last album, 'The Icewind Chronicles', left off, Achelous gets right to it, doling out mighty riffs with an absolutely crushing guitar tone. Oriental touches mix with wonderful female vocals, folk passages that strongly strengthen the epic element, heavy metal at its best as we learned and love it.

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Ice War - Feel The Steel

 

Genre: Heavy/Epic
Country: Canada
Year: 2025

1. Feel The Steel
2. Venom
3. Red Fire
4. Memories
5. Choice Is Ours
6. Shine Bright
7. Life In Waste
8. Lost To The Void
9. Damnation

7th album by Ice War. You can hear some Maidenesque gallops, some hard rockish and even rock-style melodies that take you back a few decades, some '80s-style more commercial melodies can be found here as well, very catchy stuff. But there's an undeniable epic heavy metal feel throughout most of the album, and that will immediately remind you of a number of more modern epic heavy metal bands that have been gracing our ears in the past 15-20 years.

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Ereb Altor - Hälsingemörker

 

Genre: Epic/Black/Viking
Country: Sweden
Year: 2025

1. Valkyrian Fate
2. Hälsingemörker
3. Ättestupan
4. Vi är mörkret
5. Träldom
6. The Waves, The Sky And The Pyre
7. The Last Step

9th album by Ereb Altor. It is full of epic heavy metal with mainly clean singing supported by occasional harsh vocals. They work well together and there are huge, ferocious guitars and drums designed to lay waste to everything in their path.

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Grand Magus - Sunraven

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy
Country: Sweden
Year: 2024

1. Skybound
2. The Wheel Of Pain
3. Sunraven
4. Winter Storms
5. The Black Lake
6. Hour Of The Wolf
7. Grendel
8. To Heorot
9. The End Belongs To You

10th album by Grand Magus, 5 years after their last one. Clocking in at just 35 minutes, it delivers a tight and engaging experience, showcasing the band's revitalized energy and songwriting prowess. While some tracks may feel simplistic, the overall execution is undeniably effective, making it a worthy addition to their discography.

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Arysithian Blade - Iriath

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy
Country: Greece
Year: 2024

1. Iriath
2. Riders Of Nimir
3. Crescent Of The Two Moons
4. Dragonsword
5. Temples Of Obsidian Moonlight
6. Arysithian Blade
7. The Crystal Of Eaaren Zynn
8. In The Name Of Eseth

Debut album by Arysithian Blade. It is a captivating blend of melodic metal and intricate storytelling. The group showcases their musical prowess with soaring vocals and powerful guitar riffs that create an immersive listening experience. For fans of Warlord, Black Sword Thunder Attack, Fates Warning etc.

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War Dogs - Only The Stars Are Left

 

Genre: Heavy/Speed/Epic
Country: Spain
Year: 2024

1. The Hour Of Fate (intro)
2. The Prosecution
3. Riders Of The Storm
4. Heaven's Judgement
5. Astral Queen
6. Fallen Angel
7. Vendetta
8. Only The Stars Are Left
9. The Seventh Seal
10. The Vengeance Of Ryosuke Taiwara

2nd album by War Dogs. The group delivers a captivating blend of classic heavy metal with a modern twist. The album maintains a steady pace, with songs that rumble with intensity and power. Notable elements include engaging backing vocals and spoken word samples that enhance the listening experience. While it doesn't venture into experimental territory, the production captures an authentic old-school vibe reminiscent of '80s metal.

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Triumpher - Spirit Invictus

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy
Country: Greece
Year: 2024

1. Overture To Elysian
2. Arrival Of The Avenger
3. Athena (1st Chapter)
4. Spirit Invictus
5. Alexander
6. Shores Of Marathon
7. Triumpher
8. Hall Of A Thousand Storms

2nd album by Triumpher. Is a powerful follow-up that solidifies their place in the epic/heavy metal scene. With a runtime of just 40 minutes, it delivers a tight and engaging experience, though some songs slightly lag behind the standout material. The production is robust, capturing the band's energetic sound while allowing for intricate musicianship to shine through. 

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Scald - Ancient Doom Metal

 

Genre: Doom/Epic
Country: Russia
Year: 2024

1. Ancient Doom Metal
2. Young God Resurrected
3. Master Of the Lake
4. Far Northern Corner
5. ALU (My Protection)
6. The Liberating Spells Of Fire
7. The Enemy Among Us

2nd album by Scald, 27 years after their last one. It marks a triumphant return, with Felipe (Procession, Nifelheim, etc.) behind the mic, seamlessly blending epic doom with rich melodic elements that evoke a sense of ancient mysticism. Each song unfolds like an epic tale, featuring anthemic choruses and intricate arrangements that captivate and transport the listener.

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Ensiferum - Winter Storm

 

Genre: Folk/Epic
Country: Finland
Year: 2024

1. Aurora
2. Winter Storm Vigilantes
3. Long Cold Winter Of Sorrow And Strife
4. Fatherland
5. Scars In My Heart
6. Resistentia
7. The Howl
8. From Order To Chaos
9. Leniret Coram Tempestate
10. Victorious

9th album by Ensiferum. Ensiferum continue their folk-metal legacy with cinematic production and compelling storytelling. The album blends Viking chants, energetic riffs and soaring melodies, showcasing the band's epic soundscapes. Inspired by bassist Sami Hinkka's story, the album offers conceptual cohesion while staying fresh and engaging. It solidifies Ensiferum's relevance in the metal scene and delights folk-metal fans.

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Altar Of Oblivion - In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay

 

Genre: Doom/Heavy/Epic
Country: Denmark
Year: 2024

1. Nothing Grows From Hallowed Ground
2. The Fallacy
3. Ghosts In The Trenches
4. Mark Of The Dead
5. Altar Of Oblivion
6. The Night They Came
7. Silent Pain
8. Damnation
9. In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay
10. Wind Among Waves

4th album by Altar Of Oblivion, 5 years after their last one. It is an album that is as catchy as it is gripping. The band’s ability to combine doom and more traditional metal elements is impressive and engaging. Everything about this record feels on point as their riffs and vocals and conceptual tale matches the aesthetic of their soundscape.

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Thronehammer - Kingslayer

 

Genre: Doom/Epic
Country: England/Germany
Year: 2023

1. Reign Of Steel
2. Kingslayer
3. Sacrosanct Grounds
4. Echoes Of Forgotten Battles
5. Shieldbreaker
6. Mortal Spheres
7. Triumphant Emperor
8. Halcyon Days Of Yore
9. Ascension

3rd album by Thronehammer. It is a lengthy doom metal album with a high diversity of sound between songs, a predominance of mid-tempo, and what we could now call the trademark Thronehammer sound. Somewhere between epic and death doom, there is a clear influence of the British old-school.

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Cirith Ungol - Dark Parade

 

Genre: Heavy/Epic/Doom
Country: U.S.A.
Year: 2023

1. Velocity (S.E.P.)
2. Relentless
3. Sailor On The Seas Of Fate
4. Sacrifice
5. Looking Glass
6. Dark Parade
7. Distant Shadows
8. Down Below

6th album by Cirith Ungol. It captures Cirith Ungol’s weird and wonderful mix of traditional and doom metal as if it was still 1984. The production is modern, but everything else here is so authentically '80s. This journey is a great pleasure to embark on with the band whose discography remains consistent. 

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Receiver - Whispers Of Lore

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy
Country: Cyprus
Year:2023

1. Unite
2. Starchaser
3. Trespasser
4. Falling To Dust
5. Wilderness
6. Raiders Of The Night
7. Arrow
8. Whispers Of Lore

Debut album by Receiver. 'Whispers of Lore' comes with around 48 minutes of metal that screams traditional right from the first notes of the opening track. Think catchy riffs, big melodies and thrashy drums. It’s fun and energetic and the vocalist brings a little bit of snarl to her cleans. An amazing debut that can easily claim the top of 2023's best albums of the year. 

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Legendry - Time Immortal Wept

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy
Country: U.S.A.
Year: 2023

1. The Bard's Dream
2. Sigil Strider
3. The Prophecy
4. Warrior Of Space And Time
5. The Winds Between Worlds
6. Chariots Of Bedlam
7. The Bard's Reverie
8. Time Immortal Wept

4th album by Legendry. Everything continues to improve and the songwriting is the biggest leap made on this one. This is a concept album and the second in a planned trilogy. They aren’t trying to be anything but themselves, it’s a part of their voice, it’s a part of the magic and the sorcery.

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Smoulder - Violent Creed Of Vengeance

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy
Country: Canada/Finland
Year: 2023

1. Violent Creed Of Vengeance
2. The Talisman And The Blade
3. Midnight In The Mirror World
4. Path Of Witchery
5. Victims Of Fate
6. Spellforger
7. Dragonslayer's Doom

2nd album by Smoulder. We can witness the overall metamorphosis of Smoulder’s music that has been taken to the very next level: An extremely well performed mixture of epic metal that is now delivered under the formulas of technical US power metal riffing, combined with selected musical pieces that highlight the obscure heavy metal realm.

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Crom - The Era Of Darkness

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy/Power
Country: Germany
Year: 2023

1. Into The Glory Land
2. Heart Of The Lion
3. The Era Of Darkness
4. Higher Ground (Rasmussen cover)
5. Together We Ride
6. In Your Eyes
7. Riding Into The Sun
8. The Forsaken
9. When Will The Wounds Ever Heal
10. Bridge To Paradise
11. A New Star
12. The Last Unicorn

4th album by Crom. It finds that sweet spot between power and heavy metal while also having the occasional doom and folky tone. If you need a fix of epic viking powered heavy metal, this is where to look. Full of glorious hooks, crystal clear vocal harmonies and undeniably memorable songs.

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Gatekeeper - From Western Shores

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy
Country: Canada
Year: 2023

1. From Western Shores
2. Death On Black Wings
3. Shadow And Stone
4. Exiled King
5. Nomads
6. Twisted Towers
7. Desert Winds
8. Keepers Of The Gate

2nd album by Gatekeeper. It’s inspired, epic, with a couple of breath-taking moments and an on-going nostalgic epic atmosphere. Very well built riffng, shining solos and lead guitar parts and a new singer that drives the songs higher and higher. 

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Megaton Sword - Might & Power

 

Genre: Epic/Heavy
Country: Switzerland
Year: 2023 

1. The Raving Light Of Day
2. Iron Plains
3. Power
4. Cowards Remain
5. Raikaszi
6. All Wicked Schemes Unite
7. Might
8. Babe Eternal

2nd album by Megaton Sword. Loyal to the mystery of steel, the band follows the path of their previous work and calls us to join them on a pure epic heavy metal battlefield. Enduring themes of conquest and valor, triumph and tragedy, while stretching their sturdy sound in directions more dynamic and extreme.

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