Author: WeMetalheads

• Country: USA
• Style: Symphonic deathcore
• Relase date: 27 June 2025
  

Imperium Delirium captures Shadow of Intent at a peak—refined, aggressive, and fully in command of their symphonic deathcore identity. From the warlike opening of “Prepare to Die” to the closing grandeur of “Imperium Delirium”, the album is a cinematic, high-impact statement. It’s drenched in orchestration, technical complexity, and gut-punch breakdowns, anchored by guest vocal gravitas and layered songwriting.

While some critics note a reliance on formulas, others celebrate the album as their most compelling and polished work yet. Whether viewed as dependable symphonic deathcore or a bold genre milestone, Imperium Delirium leaves little doubt that Shadow of Intent remain a dominant force in modern extreme metal.

• Country: USA
• Style: Progressive death metal
• Relase date: 13 June 2025
  

Xenotaph marks a significant evolution for Fallujah—melding technical death metal ferocity with richly textured atmospheres, compelling sci-fi storytelling, and enhanced melodic sensibility. It refines their identity, tightening song structure and dynamics while preserving the adventurous spirit that defines them.

Critically acclaimed across platforms, Xenotaph stands as Fallujah’s most ambitious and cohesive offering yet—commanding both old fans and new converts with its depth, vision, and supernatural execution.

• Country: Germany
• Style: Trash metal
• Relase date: 27 June 2025
  

The Arsonist stands as a fierce, no-frills reaffirmation of Sodom’s status in the thrash world. With analog drum tracking and collaborative songwriting, the album combines the ferocity of early-era thrash with improved clarity and structure. Tracks like “Battle of Harvest Moon” and “Witchhunter” deliver emotional weight and raw power, while the album overall stays tight—no filler, no gimmicks.

Critics broadly agree this album ranks among Sodom’s best in years, calling it focused, brutal, and unmistakably authentic. Chart success across multiple regions reinforces its impact—The Arsonist is both a respectful nod to their legacy and a trail of fire toward a reinvigorated present.

• Country: Canada
• Style: Technical death metal
• Relase date: 20 June 2025
  

An Insatiable Violence arrives as a sharpened strike from Cryptopsy—compact, dynamic, and unrelenting. It expands their brutal legacy with post-pandemic focus, streamlined compositions, and mind-blowing performances. From the blistering opener “The Nimis Adoration” to the climactic “Malicious Needs”, the album balances pulverizing tech-death with hooks and breathing space.

While critics debate whether it stands above classics like None So Vile, consensus is clear: Cryptopsy remains at the top of their game, pushing the boundaries of extreme death metal with clarity and power, even after three decades.

• Country: Estonia
• Style: Death metal
• Relase date: 4 June 2025
  

Juxtaposition announces Intrepid’s arrival with authority. Emerging from Tallinn’s metal underground, this album fuses the groove-laden pulse of old-school Florida death metal with modern technical sharpness and atmospheric undertones. With expert mixing by Mark Lewis, the band crafts a powerful, textured journey—from the eastern scales of “Blood Means Nothing” to the oppressive groove of “Ciphered” and the haunting ambience of “Nocturnal Tones of Grey.”

Bright moments like “Opiated Consumption” reflect darker thematic depth, while strategic interludes such as the title track enhance pacing and mood. Critics acclaim the record for its tight execution, live potential, and songwriting smarts, even as a few yearn for that one defining standout.

Overall, Juxtaposition is a highly promising album that positions Intrepid as a formidable force in modern death metal—combining brutality, nuance, and craft with compelling clarity.

• Country: Finland
• Style: Symphonic black metal
• Relase date: 23 May 2025
  

…And Oceans’ most ambitious and cinematic album to date—an expansive odyssey blending symphonic black metal intensity with industrial experimentation and avantgarde daring. Overflowing with punchy riffing, atmospheric synths, and unpredictable structure, the album transports listeners across rugged sonic landscapes, from frenetic aggression to plaintive atmospheres.

It achieves a rare feat: honoring their evolutionary past—from the operatic symphonies of their origins to industrial edge—while forging an immersive modern identity. Despite occasional pacing dips, it’s widely regarded as a career apex and reinvention.

• Country: Poland
• Style: Death metal
• Relase date: 2 May 2025
  

Bellum Regiis marks a calculated refinement of Hate’s approach: sharply focused, thematically coherent, and musically rich. The album harnesses their raw aggression while layering atmospheric touches—female vocals, synths, and acoustic moments—that elevate the emotional and narrative weight of the metal onslaught. It’s both ritualistic and cinematic, offering a powerful exploration of power, sacrifice, and destiny.

Critics largely regard the album as a high point in Hate’s discography, praising its balance of brutality and breadth. Though a few flagged issues with pacing, this release stands as a reinvigorated vision for the band—one that melds dark introspection with unrelenting force.

• Country: USA
• Style: Technical death metal
• Relase date: 30 May 2025
  

Rivers of Nihil stands as a bold self-assertion from a band at a crossroads, reconciling past ambitions with renewed clarity. Stripping away excessive prog structures, the album leans into song-focused writing, while introducing new vocal textures and melodic depth, particularly through Andy Thomas’ clean vocals. The music blends the band’s dark, technical vitality with hooks and harmonies that feel more immediate and emotionally resonant.

Critics and fans alike widely recognize the album as both a return to form and an evolutionary leap—some calling it career-defining—though not without lingering concerns about consistency across its runtime. Still, its chart success and positive reception affirm that Rivers of Nihil have confidently reshaped their identity, leading with precision and purpose.

• Country: Estonia
• Style: Progressive metalcore
• Relase date: 16 May 2025
  

Venetian Dark is an impressive album, channeling Estonia’s rising metalcore scene into a vivid, cinematic modern metal narrative. Pridian’s sound balances crushing rhythmic aggression with ambient and electronic layers, creating music that resonates both with emotional weight and driving force.

With a clear emphasis on songcraft over showmanship—”abandoning the ego” in favor of meaningful structure—the album stands out across the genres of metalcore, djent, nu-metal, and progressive metal. Its production is sleek without masking the complexity, and the band’s ability to shift from brutality to melody feels intentional and compelling.

The record has impressed critics with its energy, technical precision, and atmospheric depth. While some argue it doesn’t immediately stick, most highlight its strong composition and cinematic scope as highly promising for a debut.

• Country: Poland
• Style: Blackened death metal
• Relase date: 9 May 2025
  

The Shit Ov God stands as a potent, refined distillation of Behemoth’s identity—lean, confrontational, and uncompromising. Crafted with precision and intention, it forgoes excess to deliver eight tracks of raw, blackened death metal force.

Critics largely hail it as a revitalized peak in the band’s later career—highlighting its sonic clarity, thematic boldness, and cohesive execution. While some argue it treads too familiar ground, others see it as a return to form, matching or surpassing their modern classics.