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By review rating
NOVA RIOT Midnight Coven Crush (Single)
NEW
“This is such an awesome debut, set to rock you” 98/100
Noir Addiction Money for the Honey (Single)
NEW
“This a definite modern classic that once heard will be played over and over.” 98/100
Lucid Dementia Witches Hat (Single)
▼ 2
“An awesome spooky metal track” 97/100
Kiberspassk Witches Don't Age! (Single)
NEW
“As always a grateful track with great vocals” 97/100
I Ya Toyah Apology (Single)
NEW
“Rated, but not reviewed” 96/100
Heavenly Trip To Hell Yo No Quiero... Ir Al Cielo (Single, Video)
NEW
“Powerhouse of a track” 91/100
Yearly chart · last reset 2026-07-11 · next reset 2027-07-11
By review rating
Sex Gang Children (SGC) Live At The Lyceum 1983 (Album)
“I recommend you play this loud—very, very loud” 99/100
Massive Ego Symphony Of Flies (Album)
NEW
“This is a great album for any music lover” 99/100
Numa Echos Descending Consciousness (Album)
▼ 1
“Block out the world and fully immerse yourself in this album” 98/100
Elektrikill Küntzpiracy (Album)
▼ 1
“Awesome music as expected from Steve” 97/100
fix8:SED8 Octagram (Album)
NEW
96/100
Yearly chart · last reset 2026-07-12 · next reset 2027-07-12
By review rating
Choke Chain Decomposition (EP)
“industrial fans will definitely not be disappointed” 98/100
Astari Nite Medications In Bloom (EP)
“An absolute gem of an EP” 96/100
Yearly chart · last reset 2026-07-12 · next reset 2027-07-12
By review rating
BELLHEAD Threats (If I Can't Break Your Heart) (Video)
“Video premiered on Darker Side Of Music” 98/100
Heavenly Trip To Hell Yo No Quiero... Ir Al Cielo (Single, Video)
NEW
“Powerhouse of a track” 90/100
Yearly chart · last reset 2026-07-12 · next reset 2027-07-12
