Since forming in 2007, Counterparts have gone from the Hamilton, Ontario, underground to touring the world as one of Canada's most important and impactful musical exports.
Sixteen years and five albums after the Pennsylvania band's formation, progressive death metal progenitors Rivers of Nihil are upping the ante with their 2025 self-titled album Rivers of Nihil.
One of the earliest death metal albums from one of the biggest death metal bands. While not as technical as future releases, this album showcased a lotta power and brutality.
Originally released in 2012, The Very Beast of Dio, Vol. 2 is the follow-up compilation to The Very Best of Dio released in 2000, which included tracks from Dio's first six albums and live EP.