Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - Blood Runner
6/10 I typically like this general sound, but Uncle Acid never really grabbed my attention. Nothing bad, but doesn't stand out.
Miscreance - Alchemy
6/10 Interesting, yet annoying.
Yob - Ablaze
7/10 Good, but this record aint no Clearing The Path To Ascend.
Sacral Rage - Necropia
9/10 Fun song, vocals very much remind me of King Diamond.
Mooncitadel - Dance of a Dark Pagan Spell (The Dreaming Equinox)
7/10 Could be an 8 or 9 as I liked the melodies, but this is a touch lo-fi for my liking.
Chemicaust - Vanished
4/10 Color by numbers thrash w/ overly thin production. Riffs just weren't interesting either.
Sigh - Homo Monini Lupus
9/10 Love the overall vibe. Could be a 10 but the vocals sometimes clashed with what was happening instrumentally.
Beyond Creation - Surface's Echoes
10/10 Wankery, yes, but catchy AF. One of the few tech death bands I appreciate.
Teleport - Beholder of the Silent Sea
8/10 I like the overall direction, especially for a demo. Solid atmosphere makes up for the okay-ish riffage.
Communion - Secret Rites
2/10 Has all of the elements I don't like in BM.
Azusa - Interstellar Islands
5/10 Probably good for what it is, but way too vocally driven.
Blood Curse - Isabelle
8/10 Enjoyed it. Need to check out more here.
Madder Mortem - Stumble On
7/10 Really liked some parts, not so much others. Rather liked the drums here.
Manacle - Fight for Your Life
7/10 Solid.