HamburgerBoy
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Just sounds like a total sloppy borderline-Metal Enterprises mess, but I haven't tried reevaluating it in a very long time.
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Haunt - Luminous Eyes
This is pretty solid for a one-man project. Haunt channels early NWOBHM and distills it into four songs that are suitably spaced out and dreamy. There are some great melodies on this EP and enough riffs to satisfy your inner @HamburgerBoy.
This was an honorable mention for me rather than an entry on my main list for this year but I agree that they stand above many similar bands. I look forward to more from them.View attachment 13399
Mausoleum Gate - Into a Dark Divinity
Finland's answer to Tarot and similar Hammond organ-wielding bands from Australia. I'd have to say that I prefer this album over any of the similar bands from recent years. The vocalist is also super charismatic. "Solomon's Key" is one of my favorite songs of 2017.
Definitely one of the best albums in their discography.