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METALITEDiscovery
A competent, if somewhat safe, foray into symphonic power metal where the hooks are sharp but the grandeur occasionally feels hollow.
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PEELINGFLESHThe G Code (Crunk Edition)
PeelingFlesh delivers a heavy, plodding slab of slam death metal that prioritises low-end weight over surgical precision.
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ARCHITECTSthe classic symptoms of a broken spirit
A haunting, textured exploration of modern malaise that swaps some jagged edges for atmospheric depth.
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THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOONMetamorphosis
A lavish, symphonic voyage through cinematic landscapes and familiar melodies, though it occasionally loses its way in its own grandeur.
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ARCHITECTSThe Sky, The Earth & All Between
Architects navigate a haunting, atmospheric landscape of introspection and heavy textures in their latest offering.
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ANTHRAXCursum Perficio
Anthrax deliver a polished, groove-heavy outing that leans into melodic hooks, though it occasionally trips over its own ambition.
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CRUACHANThe Living and The Dead
Cruachan navigate the murky waters of Celtic folk metal with a steady hand, delivering a competent, if somewhat safe, voyage.
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SCHANDMAULSternensegler
Schandmaul deliver a sweeping, atmospheric voyage through medieval-inspired folk rock that settles comfortably into their established niche.
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TEMPERANCEHermitage - Daruma's Eyes Pt. 2
Temperance delivers a polished, technically proficient sequel that balances heavy metal heft with soaring power metal and synth textures.
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DEFENCESShadowlight
Defences weave a dense tapestry of atmospheric metal where identity and turmoil collide in a somber, sonic arc.
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SUIDAKRADarkanakrad
A sprawling, atmospheric journey through folk-tinged melodic death metal that balances grand ambition with occasionally safe treading.
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ULVERLiminal Animals
A haunting, sprawling journey through atmospheric noir and industrial echoes.
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CORONATUSDreadful Waters
Coronatus deliver a seafaring symphonic odyssey that balances atmospheric folk textures with enough grit to survive the storm.
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VREDEHAMMERGod Slayer
Vredehammer deliver a technically proficient, if occasionally over-engineered, addition to the black/death canon.
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SAXONHell, Fire And Damnation
Saxon stick to the pedigree of traditional heavy metal with a steady, professional delivery.
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LAUREN BABICCovers, Vol. 4
Lauren Babic strips away the familiar to find the raw nerves underneath, delivering a visceral, heavy-hitting reimagining of modern classics.
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HOLYWATRred heifer
Holywatr deliver a visceral, politically charged metal odyssey that swaps polish for raw, honest conviction.
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ARCTISArctis
Arctis navigate a precarious tightrope between commercial sheen and heavy metal framework on their self-titled Napalm release.
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WE CAME AS ROMANSALL IS BEAUTIFUL… BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED
We Came As Romans lean heavily into the 'electronicore' playbook with a polished production that trades raw danger for glossy hooks.
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ASAVAMahjong
ASAVA balance heavy hooks and cinematic scale on 'Mahjong', carving a path through the metalcore landscape with unapologetic theatricality.