Man that Saor single ‘amidst’ rips, it’s so epic. I believe you and Questy plugged me into Saor so thank you for the rec. I think BLACKBRAID is coming with a new one. Also looking forward to hear Grima’s new one in Feb. And im hoping Wiegedood pumps out more material for 2025. Happy new year and cheers 🍻
Man, Saor I'm really pumped for too! Also looking forward to the new Harakiri for the Sky (fellow countrymen of mine) and the new Sarcator, both to be released in January. And I'm hoping for new releases from Hyperion, Raunchy and Cân Bardd 🤞
Great stuff! Right now I have Century, Helms Deep, Running Wild, Ironsword, Visigoth, Stormruler, King Diamond, and Heavy Load albums as my most anticipated of 2025. Some of these have been mentioned by the bands but nothing from the labels yet so we shall see 🤘
Good pics. For me, I'm looking forward to King Diamond and Testament. This is a pretty cool idea for a series actually. Maybe you can do a follow-up video in a few months.
Just saw Season of Mist's list of new releases for next year on facebook and saw some great news already when it comes to black metal: Rotting Christ (but i think it's a live album), Gaahls Wyrd, Drudkh, Der weg einer Freiheit, Keep of Kalessin, Enthroned, And Oceans. On another note, but worth mentioning as well, they have Heilung and Cryptopsy as well. With that said, i wanted to say thank you for your content! As a fellow black metalhead for a long time now, i have been following you for like 1 year and a half, and have been finding a lot of new black metal and some other stuff from other genres to enjoy every month! So cheers from Portugal, hope you have a nice Christmas, and wishing you a happy new 2025! May some, or even all, of those uncertain albuns happen ahah. I'd be pretty stoked for Moonsorrow, Stormruler, Mare Cognitum and Summoning, even if they are just wishful thinking! 😅 The band i want the most to release another album at the moment is Stormkeep, I'd pay to get another opus from them. 🙏 PS: i noticed on your videos that you might not have checked this album that came out this year, but it's Autumnfall with The Archaic Shadows. Top 3 black metal albums of the year for me, a big gem. Melodic Black Metal from Finland to be precise, Finns never disappoint and those melodies are soaring!
Cheers dude! Appreciate that! Oh I would be so stoked for new Stormkeep too! And thanks for the recommendation of Autumnfall. Not familiar with them, but sounds like it would be something I will definitely enjoy!
Great topic mate. Personally, I also can't wait for the new Testament, "Titans of creation" is easily one of the finest thrash metal albums of the 21st century, I hope the follow up will be just as good. Furthermore, new Wucan album will give me much joy, their "Heretic tongues" is still my favorite 2022. album. At this point it has become a tradition that Black Sky Giant release new album every January 1st, so I'm hoping this time won't be an exception. Blood Ceremony and Green Lung released their last albums in 2023, so I kinda hope they will release new material in 2025. though haven't heard any information from either bands. Of course, King Diamond. Been waiting for the new album since "Give me your soul..." came out. After watching your video, I'm really hyped for Centurion and Ereb Altor, can't wait to hear them, and yes - Hooded Menace and Visigoth, would be great to get them too :) I don't know if Moonlight Sorcery is preparing anything new, that would also be awesome! If I'm not mistaken Cirith Ungol announced retirement, but I still hope that won't be the case and we get at least one more album. That about it from top of my head. Outside of the topic, one question for you - how find you this decade so far? How would you rate it against the beginning of the previous decade? Which year is your favorite so far? I'd say all of them were great, but my personal favorite is probably 2022 with 2021 being very close runner up. Looking forward to asking you this same question in 10 years! 😀 Cheers!
Cheers man! Oh that is a very difficult question! I think the first half of this decade has been very good for music. But comparing it to the early 2010s, might be tough. Would probably give the edge to 2010-2014 based on a few albums alone, but in time that could change. I was thinking about doing some sort of half a decade review of 2020-2024 next year. Maybe I will dive into this further and try to pick a favorite year as well, definitely need to give that more thought!
@@HammerheartMetalReviews Yeah, that sounds good, if you do that 2020-2024 recap, we'll have hell of a topic to debate and compare our impressions. I'd agree that 2010-2014 was a stronger era, some albums released during that period are already considered legendary. And of course, there is time distance involved, which I believe is really an important factor. We've had much more time to explore and digest those albums, and as a result, our bonds and memories with them have further evolved. Cheers! 🙂
Hi! I'm looking forward for the new Pestilence album, what they have teased on social media sounds great. Also King Diamond and Helloween; I think Anthrax could release something soon too. And regarding your last section, I would say Hate Forest; they released a great EP this year, so maybe they will launch a new album in 2025! Best regards!
Saw King Diamond live earlier this month and he was great so an album would be phenomenal. Love Havukruunu, Testament, and Stomrruler so 2025 could be killer. Wishing for new albums from In Mourning, Mors Principium Est, and Agalloch.
I'm hoping for a new one by EVIL INVADERS. Their '22 album, Shattering Reflections, was so damn good. Also, fingers crossed for the new ANTHRAX in '25.
Announced, but not given a date, though somewhat likely to arrive next year: * Diabolus, mecum semperterne! Every year their label, Terratur Possesions, put out a sampler of stuff they'll release sometime in the future, and in the 2024 sampler (from early in the year) a rough mix of a 11 minute song from this new mysterious band/project caught my attention immediately. The monk-ish chanting, the raw sounding guitars.. ah, thei just give me chills. I don't know who's in the band, but I saw a Facebook comment stating that the singer from Vemod/Mare/Djevel is in it, and it makes perfect sense when listening to (the quality of) the song. I can't fucking wait to hear more, and hopefully it'll be in 2025. * Lik (the Swedish death metal band) I believe they've been in the studio this year. They're my favorite current death metal band, and if this is as good as the first 3 records, then it'll be high on next years AOTY list. Watching them live for the first time in the autumn next year. Can't wait. * Keep of Kalessin Apparently they're releasing a new one this year. The last one was superb, so I'll gladly take another one. * Thorns It's really close to being finished. As far as I know, just a couple of vocal tracks are missing. It's taken 20 years though, so it wouldn't surprise me if we'll have to wait even longer. * Dimmu Borgir They've been working on a new album for quite a while, but knowing them I wouldn't be surprised if they'll make us wait for another full year. I don't really like their last two, so I won't get my hopes up. But another album from them is always exciting, if they can just recapture some former magic. * Drudkh Always excited to hear more from mr. Hate Forest. Confirmed 2025 release. * Grima New album will be released on february 28th according to metal encyclopedia. The last one was fantastic. Not announced, but I still think it might happen: * Enslaved They're usually quite productive, and since they haven't really been doing much this year (in public), I'd be borderline shocked if they haven't been working tirelessly on a new album. * Blind Guardian I know, slowest band on earth, but I hope their last masterpiece gave them wind in the sails and that it means we'll get a new album three years after the previous one, instead of seven years after.
* Vreid Like Enslaved, Vreid tend to be quite regular with their output. They haven't been doing much this year either, so I'm sure they're working on new material. * Rammstein They've been quite effective lately, with three years between their previous two albums. Next year there's been another three year, so let's hope. They still put out pure quality in my opinion. * Slagmaur Apparently they had two albums ready before covid, and they still haven't released more than two songs on streaming. * Pagan's Mind They've reunited, and it'd surprise me if they aren't working on something new. Watching them in february. Woho! Honestly, I was hoping to find more upcoming releases, when I started digging. I guess if this is it, then I'll have to start checking out new bands again hahah. I'm excited for some of your mentions as well, like Ereb Altor, Havukruunu, Testament, King Diamond. New stuff from Moonsorrow and Mare Cognitum would be incredible as well. Most of the other bands you mentioned I'll have to check out eventually. Edit: Oh, I believe Dark Sonority is somewhat close to releasing a new album as well. That I find very exciting indeed.
Would love if many of those happened next year! That first one definitely sounds interesting, have not heard of that project. I didnt even hear that Drudkh had a confirmed 2025 release, thats always great news!
Confirmed: Majestica, Saor (it should be one of the highlights of 2025), Vermilia (found her through a random YT suggestion, I'm super intrigued) Should: Ancient Bards (recording should be more or less done), Fairyland, Vintersorg Unlikely: Caladan Brood, Moonsorrow, Summoning
saor is an automatic buy ... a windhand cd be great , a howling void ( wheres all the good funeral doom gone) and yes summoning , falkenbach and agalloch if im dreaming lol
Lots to get excited about already. Have my fingers crossed for new Mare Cognitum 🤞 loved Solar Paroxysm
Man that Saor single ‘amidst’ rips, it’s so epic. I believe you and Questy plugged me into Saor so thank you for the rec. I think BLACKBRAID is coming with a new one. Also looking forward to hear Grima’s new one in Feb. And im hoping Wiegedood pumps out more material for 2025. Happy new year and cheers 🍻
Man, Saor I'm really pumped for too! Also looking forward to the new Harakiri for the Sky (fellow countrymen of mine) and the new Sarcator, both to be released in January.
And I'm hoping for new releases from Hyperion, Raunchy and Cân Bardd 🤞
I would love if there is new Can Bardd this year!
Alright, new stuff from Century! Didn't even know they had a second album coming out; I loved their last one.
Great stuff! Right now I have Century, Helms Deep, Running Wild, Ironsword, Visigoth, Stormruler, King Diamond, and Heavy Load albums as my most anticipated of 2025. Some of these have been mentioned by the bands but nothing from the labels yet so we shall see 🤘
Hope those all happen!
I'm looking forward to the new Dream Theater, Spiritbox, Killswitch Engage and Jinjer albums.
Looking forward to Havukruunu and I hope for a New summoning or Moonsoorow release so much too. Have a great start in the new year 🍻💪
Good pics. For me, I'm looking forward to King Diamond and Testament. This is a pretty cool idea for a series actually. Maybe you can do a follow-up video in a few months.
Definitely looking forward to the new Helloween. On the power metal front i'm also looking forward to new Labyrinth and Avantasia.
Just saw Season of Mist's list of new releases for next year on facebook and saw some great news already when it comes to black metal: Rotting Christ (but i think it's a live album), Gaahls Wyrd, Drudkh, Der weg einer Freiheit, Keep of Kalessin, Enthroned, And Oceans. On another note, but worth mentioning as well, they have Heilung and Cryptopsy as well.
With that said, i wanted to say thank you for your content! As a fellow black metalhead for a long time now, i have been following you for like 1 year and a half, and have been finding a lot of new black metal and some other stuff from other genres to enjoy every month! So cheers from Portugal, hope you have a nice Christmas, and wishing you a happy new 2025! May some, or even all, of those uncertain albuns happen ahah. I'd be pretty stoked for Moonsorrow, Stormruler, Mare Cognitum and Summoning, even if they are just wishful thinking! 😅 The band i want the most to release another album at the moment is Stormkeep, I'd pay to get another opus from them. 🙏
PS: i noticed on your videos that you might not have checked this album that came out this year, but it's Autumnfall with The Archaic Shadows. Top 3 black metal albums of the year for me, a big gem. Melodic Black Metal from Finland to be precise, Finns never disappoint and those melodies are soaring!
Cheers dude! Appreciate that! Oh I would be so stoked for new Stormkeep too! And thanks for the recommendation of Autumnfall. Not familiar with them, but sounds like it would be something I will definitely enjoy!
Great topic mate. Personally, I also can't wait for the new Testament, "Titans of creation" is easily one of the finest thrash metal albums of the 21st century, I hope the follow up will be just as good. Furthermore, new Wucan album will give me much joy, their "Heretic tongues" is still my favorite 2022. album. At this point it has become a tradition that Black Sky Giant release new album every January 1st, so I'm hoping this time won't be an exception. Blood Ceremony and Green Lung released their last albums in 2023, so I kinda hope they will release new material in 2025. though haven't heard any information from either bands. Of course, King Diamond. Been waiting for the new album since "Give me your soul..." came out. After watching your video, I'm really hyped for Centurion and Ereb Altor, can't wait to hear them, and yes - Hooded Menace and Visigoth, would be great to get them too :) I don't know if Moonlight Sorcery is preparing anything new, that would also be awesome! If I'm not mistaken Cirith Ungol announced retirement, but I still hope that won't be the case and we get at least one more album. That about it from top of my head.
Outside of the topic, one question for you - how find you this decade so far? How would you rate it against the beginning of the previous decade? Which year is your favorite so far? I'd say all of them were great, but my personal favorite is probably 2022 with 2021 being very close runner up.
Looking forward to asking you this same question in 10 years! 😀
Cheers!
Cheers man! Oh that is a very difficult question! I think the first half of this decade has been very good for music. But comparing it to the early 2010s, might be tough. Would probably give the edge to 2010-2014 based on a few albums alone, but in time that could change. I was thinking about doing some sort of half a decade review of 2020-2024 next year. Maybe I will dive into this further and try to pick a favorite year as well, definitely need to give that more thought!
@@HammerheartMetalReviews Yeah, that sounds good, if you do that 2020-2024 recap, we'll have hell of a topic to debate and compare our impressions. I'd agree that 2010-2014 was a stronger era, some albums released during that period are already considered legendary. And of course, there is time distance involved, which I believe is really an important factor. We've had much more time to explore and digest those albums, and as a result, our bonds and memories with them have further evolved. Cheers! 🙂
I'm really looking forward to Patriarkh and The Great Old Ones.
Hi!
I'm looking forward for the new Pestilence album, what they have teased on social media sounds great. Also King Diamond and Helloween; I think Anthrax could release something soon too. And regarding your last section, I would say Hate Forest; they released a great EP this year, so maybe they will launch a new album in 2025!
Best regards!
Cheers! would be nice if we get all of those!
Looking forward to the new Helheim album. That’s the only one I can think of right now for 2025
Saw King Diamond live earlier this month and he was great so an album would be phenomenal. Love Havukruunu, Testament, and Stomrruler so 2025 could be killer. Wishing for new albums from In Mourning, Mors Principium Est, and Agalloch.
I would kill for new Agalloch! haha
can't wait for new Mgla and Agalloch (although haven't heard anything by them announcing)
I've just seen a post on FB from Eternal Champion confirming they are in the studio, so hopefully we'll have a new album from them in 2025 too
Awesome news!
Can't wait for the new Defacing God album, loved the debut. Also hoping King Diamond finally releases
Denmark has great bands!
I hope NORTT releases something
I'm hoping for a new one by EVIL INVADERS. Their '22 album, Shattering Reflections, was so damn good.
Also, fingers crossed for the new ANTHRAX in '25.
Would love new Evil Invaders. I heard they might be touring North America next year so really hoping they come somewhere close to me
Good choices looking for moonsorrow and Testament
Aree man. I waiting the new moonsorrow ages now. I hope Symphony X as well will put out an album next year
Excited and/or hoping for:
Cradle of Filth
Symphony X
Khemmis
Fear Factory
Paradise Lost
Announced, but not given a date, though somewhat likely to arrive next year:
* Diabolus, mecum semperterne!
Every year their label, Terratur Possesions, put out a sampler of stuff they'll release sometime in the future, and in the 2024 sampler (from early in the year) a rough mix of a 11 minute song from this new mysterious band/project caught my attention immediately. The monk-ish chanting, the raw sounding guitars.. ah, thei just give me chills.
I don't know who's in the band, but I saw a Facebook comment stating that the singer from Vemod/Mare/Djevel is in it, and it makes perfect sense when listening to (the quality of) the song. I can't fucking wait to hear more, and hopefully it'll be in 2025.
* Lik (the Swedish death metal band)
I believe they've been in the studio this year. They're my favorite current death metal band, and if this is as good as the first 3 records, then it'll be high on next years AOTY list. Watching them live for the first time in the autumn next year. Can't wait.
* Keep of Kalessin
Apparently they're releasing a new one this year. The last one was superb, so I'll gladly take another one.
* Thorns
It's really close to being finished. As far as I know, just a couple of vocal tracks are missing. It's taken 20 years though, so it wouldn't surprise me if we'll have to wait even longer.
* Dimmu Borgir
They've been working on a new album for quite a while, but knowing them I wouldn't be surprised if they'll make us wait for another full year. I don't really like their last two, so I won't get my hopes up. But another album from them is always exciting, if they can just recapture some former magic.
* Drudkh
Always excited to hear more from mr. Hate Forest. Confirmed 2025 release.
* Grima
New album will be released on february 28th according to metal encyclopedia. The last one was fantastic.
Not announced, but I still think it might happen:
* Enslaved
They're usually quite productive, and since they haven't really been doing much this year (in public), I'd be borderline shocked if they haven't been working tirelessly on a new album.
* Blind Guardian
I know, slowest band on earth, but I hope their last masterpiece gave them wind in the sails and that it means we'll get a new album three years after the previous one, instead of seven years after.
* Vreid
Like Enslaved, Vreid tend to be quite regular with their output. They haven't been doing much this year either, so I'm sure they're working on new material.
* Rammstein
They've been quite effective lately, with three years between their previous two albums. Next year there's been another three year, so let's hope. They still put out pure quality in my opinion.
* Slagmaur
Apparently they had two albums ready before covid, and they still haven't released more than two songs on streaming.
* Pagan's Mind
They've reunited, and it'd surprise me if they aren't working on something new. Watching them in february. Woho!
Honestly, I was hoping to find more upcoming releases, when I started digging. I guess if this is it, then I'll have to start checking out new bands again hahah.
I'm excited for some of your mentions as well, like Ereb Altor, Havukruunu, Testament, King Diamond. New stuff from Moonsorrow and Mare Cognitum would be incredible as well. Most of the other bands you mentioned I'll have to check out eventually.
Edit: Oh, I believe Dark Sonority is somewhat close to releasing a new album as well. That I find very exciting indeed.
Would love if many of those happened next year! That first one definitely sounds interesting, have not heard of that project. I didnt even hear that Drudkh had a confirmed 2025 release, thats always great news!
@@HammerheartMetalReviews Drudkh was confirmed on the latest Season of Mist instagram post, together with a bunch of other bands!
I hope Enthroned has a new album next year!
new Mayhem confimed by bassist
Avulsed, Ex Deo, King Diamond, Mare Cognitum, Summoning :)
Mgła, Wardruna, Grima, Halo Effect, Jinjer. Mare Cognitum? yes, absolutely :)
Confirmed: Majestica, Saor (it should be one of the highlights of 2025), Vermilia (found her through a random YT suggestion, I'm super intrigued)
Should: Ancient Bards (recording should be more or less done), Fairyland, Vintersorg
Unlikely: Caladan Brood, Moonsorrow, Summoning
I forgot Vintersorg is most likely releasing new stuff next year. Can't wait!
I've not seen any official confirmation, but I'm really hoping and praying for a new album from Dead Congregation in 2025
saor is an automatic buy ... a windhand cd be great , a howling void ( wheres all the good funeral doom gone) and yes summoning , falkenbach and agalloch if im dreaming lol
ooohh new Falkenbach and Agalloch would pretty much make my year too haha! We can dream
Falkenbach for sure! Rivendell did return after nearly 20 years, so anything's possible
@@nightdrive89 yes i havent heard that yet , im not too sure where my original rivendell cd is now either lol
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Really hoping Atlantean Kodex will release a new album.
I hope!
The new Wardruna album in January!
(Not metal, Nordic Pagan Ambient)
I have really enjoyed the first few singles, definitely gonna be a great album! Looking forward to that one too