Finnish metal powerhouse Thoumas Saukkonen is at it again. Easily one of the most hard working musicians in the industry, he has released a staggering nine full length albums across numerous projects, in addition countless demos, EPs, and live performances since early 2000. With so much going on at any given time, it is a wonder that the material he releases is of consistently high quality.

As many might know, Danish metallers Mnemic have been in the scene for a while now, and in their latest effort Sons of the System, they have made their presence known. Since the band's last effort, 2007's Passenger, Mnemic has been hard at work writing new material, promising loyal fans a great album. They succeeded.

The German metal band Dark Fortress have returned with their sixth full length album Ylem displaying a drastic shift in the traditional mid to blast tempo melodic black style they have come to be known for over the years. Opting for a more diverse blackened death metal approach, the band has crafted an interesting, above average release in a all but stagnant genre.

In the Night marks Dream Evil's first full length album in nearly four years. Born of the mind of famed Swedish producer Fredrik Nordström, Dream Evil was bound to succeed, originally with the talent of Nordström's superb production and then young guitar whiz kid Gus G. While the group has had a series of lineup changes over the years, including the eventual replacement of Gus G, Nordström has managed to keep the band alive and thriving. Their most recent release is no exception.