Metal 2017

[Krow]

Hey guys is the new Pillorian worth the $20 price tag? Been dragging my feet on it. I know it's not that expensive but still, fairly pricey for a new release.

I've got the new Dread Sovereign on the way finally along with some The Devils Blood digibooks.

Did the newest 40 Watt Sun ever see US distribution?

 

[CiG]

Thoughts on the Memoriam full length? Karl's voice had not aged well. It feels like a Bolt Thrower album in parts but falls short overall on first listen. I will spin it more.

Instrumentally I absolutely love it so far, but yes I definitely agree that Karl's vocals have not aged well. I appreciate that they're keeping him on as he's a legend, but I can't help but feel as if Karl has tarnished what would otherwise be a great record.

It has all the lurking, epic riffing of Bolt Thrower but I hear more modern death metal influences sneaking in too which is cool, rather than just recycling the mighty Bolt Thrower blueprint they're doing something different.

So, three new tracks are available to preview from Cloven Altar's new album. "Streets of Rage" is for me the pick of the litter so far. Sounding very promising.



These are barbaric.

 

[Dak]

Very disappointed with Memoriam. I echo Ozz's complaints.

 

[nizzon]

Very disappointed with Memoriam. I echo Ozz's complaints.

I felt the same, not on par with BT.

 

[Oblivious Maximus]

 

[Phylactery]

Fuck yes.

I'll have to wait for the full EP, but I don't like this nearly as much as Consecrate the Marrow after a couple of listens.

 

[CiG]

I felt the same, not on par with BT.

Very little is.

 

[nizzon]

Very little is.

True.

New Anathema-track! And the guitars are heavy again! This sounds very promising! Hyped!

!

 

[EspaDa]

This brand new Mastodon album isn't bad at all. It's the singles that are just offputing, Show Yourself is abominable but the rest of the album is pretty good. I'd say it's better than Once More 'Round the Sun. Clandestiny is a beautiful track, the closer, Jaguar God, is exceptional too. Worth giving a shot.

 

[CiG]

 

[The Ozzman]

New Mastodon is by the numbers. 6/10

Anyway, Narcotic Wasteland debut is getting reissued this year.

 

[CiG]

Japanese traditional metal.

 

[Master_Yoda77]

Holy fucking shit this is amazing.

 

[CiG]

 

[Krow]

Posted yet?

 

[CiG]

This is quite good.

 

[ProphetofHatred]

 

[CiG]

This finally comes out soon and man the advance track is so pummeling and ruthless.

 

[The Ozzman]

Suffocation's new album title is 'Of The Dark Light'

Hmmm

 

[EspaDa]

Dunno what people have against it. It's not the most innovative title around, but I guess it's going to be just another brutal album by these guys. Nothing new tho.