Glenn Van Bockstaele, Author at GRIMM Gent

Before The Dawn – Cold Flare Eternal

8

Before The Dawn returned this year with their new album 'Cold Flare Eternal'. The second full-length since the band's resurgence and a masterclass in how to write a massive melodic and melancholic death metal album, out with Reaper Entertainment!
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17/11/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Lorna Shore – I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me

10

From underdogs to deathcore giants, Lorna Shore have done it again. Their new album 'I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me' is an absolute monster, packed with filthy breakdowns, blackened atmospheres, and a bunch of epic, nearly 10-minute journeys that push the genre’s limits. We dove deep into this beast for our full review and for now, it’s already a strong contender for album of the year 2025, out with Century Media Records tomorrow September 12!
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11/09/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Heaven Shall Burn – Heimat

8

Heaven Shall Burn has succeeded again with their 10th album 'Heimat'. They have earned the title godfathers of metalcore and they show it yet again with this release. Out via Century Media Records.
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26/08/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Bury Tomorrow – Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience

7.2

Bury Tomorrow has released a solid seventh album that can connect with their other releases. 'Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience' can be added to the top of metalcore list. Out via Music For Nations.
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20/08/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Shadow Of Intent – Imperium Delirium

10

Shadow Of Intent is back with 'Imperium Delirium' and back to the deathcore side of the universe in its purest form, flavoured with symphonic compositions and some black and death influences, releasing their best work yet, completely independently.
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15/08/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Slaughter To Prevail – Grizzly

9.2

The third album is often seen as the most important album for a band, and Slaughter To Prevail absolutely nailed it with 'Grizzly', bringing the brutality they're known for while offering a healthy dose of different sounds and approaches. Out since last Friday via Sumerian Records.
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22/07/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Behemoth -The Shit Ov God

8.2

Behemoth returns with their killer 13th album 'The Shit Ov God', at times taking us back to top albums like 'Evangelion' or even 'The Satanist'. Let the satanic tunes free your mind. Out via Nuclear Blast!
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10/05/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Whitechapel – Hymns In Dissonance

9

Whitechapel is back and they brought chaos with them. Hail to the godfathers of deathcore that have brought the chaos back in our lives! Their latest album 'Hymns In Dissonance' is out via Metal Blade Records. We can't wait to see them rip up the stage at Tuska this summer!
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29/04/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Killswitch Engage – This Consequence

8

25 years and 8 albums later, Killswitch Engage delivers a full on metalcore album called 'This Consequence', out with Metal Blade Records. No surprises, just full on high-quality Killswitch Engage with their signature mix of emotion and brutality.
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20/03/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

Architects – The Sky, The Earth & All Between

10

Architects = brutality on this album. They are back with the blegh and brutal breakdowns just the way we like it, but without completely forgetting their more recent sound and sense of doing things differently. Out vvia Epitaph Records.
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07/03/2025 /0 Comments/by Glenn Van Bockstaele

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