itSELF – The Absence
The Absence promises to tickle the fancy of almost all death metal fans, having creative moments that transcend all fandoms in the genre with its engaging symphonic composition and delivery … MoreitSELF – The Absence
Vorder – False Haven
A complete miss for me … MoreVorder – False Haven
Ivy Gold – Broken Silence
Perfect for a warm summer evening … MoreIvy Gold – Broken Silence
Seven Impale – Summit
Heavily featuring a mixture of epic clean vocals, saxophone and organ leads, and chunky prog riffs, Summit is an overwhelming listen which ought to please fans of early prog metal, but is hard to enjoy, as it never settles into anything that excited me for more than a few seconds before totally changing up pace … MoreSeven Impale – Summit
Demented Heart – Frantic Epidemic
An homage to 2000s tech death
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JAAW – Supercluster
An interesting debut, deserving of a tour and 2nd album … MoreJAAW – Supercluster
Arrival of Autumn – Kingdom Undone
The Frozen north is warming up!
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Loose Sutures – Sado Sex for Dummies
Sado Sex For Dummies checks all the boxes for an enjoyable Stoner/Fuzz album that I feel could go in a working rotation for its atmosphere and multiple earworms … MoreLoose Sutures – Sado Sex for Dummies
Reasons Behind – Architecture Of An Ego
Worthy of a listen by anyone who loves all that modern metal has to offer … MoreReasons Behind – Architecture Of An Ego
Phlebotomized – Clouds of Confusion
Progressive death metal legends return … MorePhlebotomized – Clouds of Confusion