Welcome back to Digging Through Past.

Metal never stops moving forward, but there are countless albums left behind that deserve another listen. That's exactly what this series is about—bringing forgotten classics, overlooked releases, and hidden gems back into the spotlight.

Every album has been revisited, updated, reviewed, and polished, with refreshed information and relevant links, making it easier than ever to discover—or rediscover—music that may have slipped through the cracks.

We hope this edition introduces you to a few new favorites and inspires you to dig a little deeper into metal's endless history. Be sure to explore the previous installments below, and if there are any bands, albums, or scenes you'd like to see featured in a future edition, drop us a line at tom@metalbite.com.

Thanks for reading, and happy digging.

Moondark - The Abysmal Womb (2024) - Label: Pulverised Records - Review by Norbert

Ultha - A Light So Dim (2023) - Label: Vendetta Records - Review by Dominik

Refore - Illusion Of Existence (2024) - Label: Smile Music - Review by Dominik

Árstíðir Lífsins - Hermalausaz (2023) - Label: Ván Records - Review by Dominik

Árstíðir Lífsins - Aldrlok (2024) - Label: Ván Records - Review by Dominik

Lacuna Coil - Karmacode (2006) - Label: Century Media Records - Review by HanSathanas

Lacuna Coil - In A Reverie (1999)- Label: Century Media Records - Review by HanSathanas

Lacuna Coil - Black Anima (2019) - Label: Century Media Records - Review by HanSathanas

Nuctemeron - Procreator Of Sin (2007) - Label: Sepulchral Music - Review by Carl

Iron Steel - Crystalized (2023) - Label: Witches Brew Records - Review by Carl

Fleshless - Grindgod (1999) - Label: Obscene Productions - Review by Carl

The Satan's Scourge - Threads Of Subconscious Torment (2017) - Label: Terror From Hell Records - Review by Carl

Game Over - Burst Into The Quiet (2014) - Label: Scarlet Records - Review by Felix

Benediction - Scriptures (2020) - Genre: Death Metal - Label: Nuclear Blast - Review by Felix

Necrohell - Possessed By Nocturnal Grimness (2013) - Label: Floga Records - Review by Felix

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