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FIT FOR A KINGLonely God
A towering masterclass in modern metalcore that pushes the band's sonic architecture into something far more imposing and spiritual.
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ENSLAVEDHeimdal
Enslaved craft a towering masterpiece of progressive black metal, blending Norse mysticism with avant-garde sophistication.
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UNPEOPLEwe are unpeople
A masterclass in tension and textured metal, unpeople deliver a lean, punishingly effective debut.
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MAJOR MOMENTVictim
Major Moment forge a towering, visceral masterpiece of alternative metal, purging the weak bits to leave only raw, unapologetic grit.
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DREAM ON DREAMERHeavens
A masterclass in high-octane fusion, where ethereal textures collide with punishing metallic weight.
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WAGE WARLandfall
Wage War shed the excess of modern production to deliver a punishing, rhythm-focused slab of metalcore on 'Landfall'.
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BANKS ARCADESECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR
A high-octane masterclass in modern metalcore that prioritises visceral impact over gatekept tradition.
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XENTRIXSeven Words
Xentrix deliver a surgically precise, high-octane thrash metal record that prioritises structural integrity and technical mastery.
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ORDEN OGANFinal Days (Orden Ogan and Friends)
A towering, symphonic triumph where high-concept sci-fi meets blistering power metal execution.
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SALTATIO MORTISFinsterwacht
Saltatio Mortis deliver a towering achievement of folk metal, blending ancient atmosphere with modern heavy metal muscle.
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THERIONLeviathan II
Therion forge a towering, avant-garde masterwork that proves symphonic metal can still possess teeth.
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FROZEN CROWNThe Legend of the Six Kings
A masterclass in modern power metal where towering ambition meets surgical, high-octane precision.
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MISS MAY INo Place For Me
Miss May I navigate the desolate space between melodic metalcore and haunting atmosphere on 'No Place For Me'.
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COLDRAINOPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE
A masterclass in melodic metalcore, coldrain balance technical precision with raw emotionality in their most cohesive outing to date.
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RUNEMAGICKAfter Chaos: Nocturnal Vigil
Runemagick craft a haunting, textured tapestry of death-doom that finds power in the spaces between the notes.
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HELLRIPPERCoronach
A majestic, high-octane fusion of black metal and thrash that refuses to sacrifice melody for extremity.
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DRAGONLANDThe Power Of The Nightstar
Dragonland elevate the power metal archetype into a sprawling, cinematic odyssey of celestial proportions.
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WOLVES AT THE GATEWasteland
A staggering, atmospheric triumph that transmutes heavy metal into a visceral journey through spiritual and physical decay.
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DARK SARAHAttack Of Orym
A masterclass in cinematic weight, where gothic atmosphere meets punishing precision.
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FROZEN CROWNCall of the North
Frozen Crown deliver a towering achievement in power metal, blending soaring ambition with relentless, icy precision.