Albums currently kicking your ass

[Talos of Atmora]

The intensity and idiosyncrasy literally bring tears to my eyes. He's like Gene Adams if Gene Adams was really, really good.

Yeah, I kind of agree. Especially since the vocal melodies are pretty well-written too. The only track where the vocals are ill fitting to me are in Sole Hero but pretty much everything else is good.

 

[AllShallFall]

 

[The Ozzman]

Every time I listen to this album, my enjoyment of it increases

 

[Omni]

Haunt - Burst Into Flame

Much like Luminous Eyes, this release makes some pretty convincing callbacks to early NWOBHM and it delivers catchy guitar work, laid back vocals and some really fantastic hooks. You can see that Trevor William Church is a fan of Angel Witch, and that's not a problem for me. I do wish that there was at least one more track that was as straightforward as the opener.

 

[Master_Yoda77]

Definitely need to get that Haunt album.

I swear, those first three songs are stoner doom masterpieces. The following two don't do much for me, but they get it going again with 13 Candles and Ritual Knife. Their other albums are solid too but they don't have the same punch as this one to me.

 

[Oblivious Maximus]

Every time I listen to this album, my enjoyment of it increases

The Longest Day is a masterpiece. That whole mid section with the leads and harmonies is goose bump inducing.

 

[Omni]

Panphage - Jord

While all of Panphage's output has been top-notch, I have to commend Fjällbrandt for sticking to his vision and ending the band after three albums due to his waning interest in playing black metal. This album is probably his best to date and, as expected from Panphage, he does justice to the great heritage of melodically intricate Swedish black metal bands.

 

[Omni]

Cerebus - Too Late to Pray

I always feel like this album isn't as discussed as it should be. It's pretty awesome and Scott Board gives a killer vocal performance.

 

[Anom@nder Rake]

 

[Master_Yoda77]

Ope. Excuse me. Chicago hipster coming through.

 

[I-TEND-TO-DIE]

 

[Talos of Atmora]

R.I.P. Brent Hoffman

Heart-breaking news.

 

[The Ozzman]

R.I.P. Brent Hoffman

Heart-breaking news.

I need a sad reacc instead of a like, but I agree. He was part of some of the best death metal ever created. I'll be spinning early MC today.

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

 

[Omni]

Mayhem - Life Eternal

I like these alternate takes a lot. You can also hear the bass at its original volume level, from before Hellhammer changed the mix to con Euronymous' mother into thinking that they recorded new bass parts to replace Varg's playing.

 

[I-TEND-TO-DIE]

I couldn't fucking believe it that he died. I just found it out just yesterday it's horrible news.



great obscure technical Thrash metal from Slovenia. For anyone who likes Coroner, Voivod and Vektor stuff
After listening to this magnificent EP I really hope they will release a whole album!

 

[Oblivious Maximus]

Modern doom classic. "Holiday in the Cemetery" is a masterpiece.

 

[Master_Yoda77]

That whole album just fucking rules.

 

[Sirjack]

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Entombed

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