Un – Sentiment
the totality of Un’s music embodies the essence of dark emotion
Wrestling – Ride On Freaks
deftly blends ‘80s speed metal, hardcore punk, melodic riffs, and downright goofy lyrics and vocalizations
Aeolian – Silent Witness
production is lush and powerful, the playing flawless throughout, and the songs are as melodic and dynamic as they are fast and pummeling.
Satan – Cruel Magic
Not only does the quintet maintain their vintage tightly-picked, highly-harmonized riffing style, but they also subtly include elements of black metal (lots of octaves and rigorous tremolo picking), as well as the bluesy licks, retro tones, and standard tuning of late ‘70s Pentagram, Budgie, or Judas Priest.
Cultural Warfare – Warmageddon
a fantastic sense of melody, and a consistent infusion of that most precious and rarefied intangible — soul.
Cauldron – New Gods
lethargic tempos, chiming arpeggios, resonant power chords
Monte Pittman – Between the Space
Those who dig their metal straight-forward and groovy should find plenty to enjoy
