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At this point in time, it feels as if all directions of metal have been exhausted. But fortunately, the envelope continues to be pushed...
"Ten fine features could have been traded for five amazing ones, that truly complemented the sounds and delivered extra layers."
"Udåd legitimizes the existence of lo-fi black metal even after the genre at large has evolved so much."
Mayhem's new live album is a triumphant celebration of the band's existence.
"If all forthcoming new material is this good, whatever crossover divide exists between old and new fans will definitely shrink."
"Put the two together and you have a wide-ranging Butcher Babies release with something for everyone."
"Third time is often the charm, and Enforced have built on the progress they made on Kill Grid and At The Walls."
"All Out War's brand of blackened-core shows that there are many iterations of this style that can succeed as more than a novelty."
"Homicidal Ecstasy should stand as an example for aspiring caveman slammers – you can bring the ultra-brutal goofery while writing memorable songs."
"With this latest album, Fallujah have proven that they can expand beyond their roots without losing their fire."
"Netherheaven finds Revocation doubling down on their most ferocious elements."
"Learning To Dissolve plays like a refined take on a pre-existing statement of intent."
"Born is a terrific slice of heavy psych/prog rock indulgence that’s made more impressive because it’s Birth’s first collection."
"Conjurer has deepened Mire’s frenetic violence with immersive menace."
"Tiktaalika flows like a single progressive metal odyssey that never stops blowing you away."
"This particular niche of metal may never have a champion of this caliber in this lifetime."
"The War To End All Wars is streamlined, while still being epic in scope and attitude. It covers a lot of ground in just...
On the The Long Road North, Sweden’s undisputed gods of post-metal, Cult of Luna, release a superb album that is more mature, nuanced and...
"TLTSOL is the sound of a band attempting to transcend the turning of tides within their scene."
"This is Obscura standing more unencumbered and iconoclastically as they push the quality of their own work."
"Employed to Serve sounds like they’re playing the music they’ve always wanted to write, and it’s hard not to love them for it."
"Don’t be surprised if the name starts cropping up in future conversations and on year-end lists."
