Iced Earth - Burnt Offerings (the title track)
The re-issue version of this is fucking pulverizing, especially the parts where Matt sings during the verses. Absolutely thunderous!
Nah, seriously... Opeth, Watershed at the moment! So many beautiful melodies and atmospheres... if the songs would be a little easier to distinguish like on the other albums I've heard so far it would be even better...
Currently listening to Linkin Park - Minutes to Midnight. I always loved this band, but on first listen I hated the direction of this album. After stepping back and giving it a few more listens without expecting an identical third album, there is a lot of good music on this record. Very emotional, pushing the boundaries of popular alternative rock/metal. Good stuff
Seriously gorgeous American Melodic Doom. One of the best of the genre right next to Katatonia and Slumber. A must listen for fans of the genre and a possible album that may turn haters.
For those who may have missed on this now defunct band...may be worth check'n these guys out. They were led by guitarist / songwriter Magnus Karlsson who in recent past took part in Allen / Lande (The Battle)...Starbreaker...The Codex...and now is in Primal Fear. IMO, Lasttribe is and was the best thing Magnus ever put out / took part in.
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