Earth: Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II – review
The second album from Earth's Angels of Darkness sessions is a majestic, mournful set of instrumental rock, this time with an improvisational slant, writes Jamie Thomson
Mastodon – review
A marathon set from Atlanta's heavy metal heroes is pulverisingly intense, but with layers of melodic subtlety beneath, writes Dave Simpson
Pulled Apart By Horses: Tough Love – review
The Leeds-based hardcore loons make a more crafted stab at recreating their fear-of-God live sets, writes Dave Simpson
Lamb of God: Resolution – review
Heads will certainly be banged to Lamb of God's new album, but Jamie Thomson is left wanting something more
Enter Shikari – review
Even Lisa Simpson might sneer at their politics, but Enter Shikari have the common touch, writes Ian Gittins
Def Leppard/Mötley Crüe – review
Poor Def Leppard have to follow the brilliantly ludicrous Mötley Crüe every night – no wonder they sound dull, writes Dave Simpson
Deep Purple – review
The fusion of rock and classical music remains, but the current lineup of middle-aged men are not above sending themselves up, writes Dave Simpson
Megadeth: Th1rt3en – review
Dave Mustaine's back and this time he's … well, he's still angry. By Dom Lawson
Lou Reed & Metallica: Lulu – review
Lou Reed's collaboration with Metallica is almost without merit, says Phil Mongredien
Lou Reed and Metallica: Lulu – review
This unlikely collaboration may be a defiant gesture, but it makes for gruelling listening, writes Alexis Petridis
Machine Head: Unto the Locust – review
Dom Lawson hails the most significant metal album of 2011
Mastodon: The Hunter – review
Mastodon get spacey on their thrilling fifth album. By Michael Hann
My favourite album: Appetite for Destruction by Guns N’ Roses
Our writers are picking their favourite albums. Here, Dafydd Goff explains how a religious upbringing was no match for the seedy tales of Axl Rose
Opeth: Heritage – review
Even the prog-averse might be lured by Opeth's timeless take on the genre, suggests Dom Lawson
Rise to Remain: City of Vultures – review
Frontman Austin Dickinson may be Iron Maiden singer Bruce's son, but that hasn't stopped London metallers Rise to Remain from producing a full-length debut that stands up on its own, writes Phil Mongredien