ALBUM REVIEW: Sadistic Ritual – The Enigma, Boundless


There is plenty of heat coming out of Atlanta, Georgia and we aren’t just talking about their humid weather. Sadistic Ritual includes many prominent members of noteworthy Atlanta-based bands (such as Paladin and Vimir). Their 2019 debut, Visions of Death, was described by Decibel as, ”a fearsome thrash ripper”. Back with more blackened thrash tunes and a psychedelic atmosphere along with some slick ass production, the band is poised to reach a broader audience with The Enigma, Boundless, their sophomore album and their first to be released on their new label, Prosthetic Records.

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Paladin Shares Nevermore Tribute EP For the Anniversary of Warrel Dane’s Death


Trad Metallers Paladin released a three-track tribute to Nevermore today entitled Anamnesis which is streaming now via Spotify. The release coincides with the two-year anniversary of Warrel Dane’s death from a heart attack. Their recent debut album, Ascension, doesn’t hide the Atlanta-based band’s deep love of all things 1980’s thrash and 1990’s melodic death metal – with Nevermore at the forefront. Nevermore broke up in 2011, and hopes for a reunion ended when vocalist Warrel Dane died in 2017 while Dane was living in Brazil working on a solo album.Continue reading


Allegeaon Set To Kick off Headline Tour with Inferi And Paladin


Allegaeon is set to embark on a new headline tour, Apoptosis Pt. II US Headlining Tour with Inferi And Paladin this week. The band is supporting their amazing album Apoptosis (Metal Blade). The tour will make its way through seventeen cities, concluding November 5th in Kansas City, Missouri. Support will be provided by Inferi and Paladin. Tickets on sale now for all confirmed dates below.Continue reading