Helzgloriam – Decapitated Mystics Of The Serpent
They have created symphonic metal which is subdued enough to accent the essential darkness of their sound, instead of overwhelming it.
Edoma – Immemorial Existence
It races forward like a thoroughbred on the hunt, but has so many interesting and unique flourishes, time changes, and unexpected twists that it is clear the band are thoughtful composers.
Call Me A Cab – Color of Law
…it’s low-fi powerviolence in the style of California bands like Despise You but done up Detroit style, with all the added filth, fury, and weirdo tech-y sounds that the Dirty D would bring to such a table.
Terminal Nation – Holocene Extinction
While the band is musically ugly, confrontational, and catastrophic, it is ultimately just the Mad Max vehicle for their message.
Gravecoven – Coughing Blood
The whole album is bleak and hopeless, yet incredibly, viscerally powerful.
Adzes – No One Wants To Speak About It
Listening might be something akin to swimming in the icy waters off the coast of Seattle, home of the artist.
Forêt Endormie – Une voile déchirée
On Une voile déchirée, this collective of talented artists find a different path to heavy.
Ôros Kaù – Imperii Templum Aries
…swirling and hypnotic, a psychedelic blend of avantgarde black metal chaos worship.
Eremit – Desert of Ghouls
Monolithic, yet with catchy riffs and foot tapping rhythms, the band treads a fine line on the release, pulling off masterfully what sounds like it could have been a yawner on paper.
Xythlia – Immortality Through Quantum Suicide
It’s ludicrous, anxious fervor that is performed with an unparalleled intensity and crafted proficiency.