Sunday is here! Which means it’s time for another 400-500 words to make the Metal world a bit fairer. We’re shining a light on releases that you’ve personally sent us or that deserve some love in this cold, heartless world. This week won’t be as rancid and tvre as usual, since we’re focusing on bands building their hype, but who don’t necessarily sound like they’re gargling hot sauce in a tunnel. For once, we’re expecting a certain level of production quality, but don’t get too used to it—it won’t become a trend.
Torrefy – Necronomisongs: It’s hard to pin down Torrefy’s style here, but I’d call it Death/Thrash, the kind we don’t often get these days. It has a deep Skeletonwitch vibe, especially in the vocals. You get all the aggression you want from Death Metal, but with a Thrash groove mixed in. I ended up liking this gritty release more than I expected. The production is loud, but that suits what the band is going for. If you’re looking for an album that cracks skulls, feels adventurous, and wastes no time on sentimentality, this is the one for you. Click here!
Neocracy – Who to Blame?: Time for something different—raw and unpolished. Neocracy (does that mean “New Rule”? Someone Greek help me out) is another hard album to categorize, blending Gothic, Death, and even Post-Metal elements. What’s clear is that Neocracy is comfortable where many bands might feel uneasy. It’s not afraid to experiment and change things up. While at times it might feel a bit too accessible for my taste, I appreciate a band with a fresh take on what extreme Metal can be. There’s no taboo here about mixing easy-going riffs with harsh vocals, or flipping that formula around. You never quite know what to expect, and that’s great! Click here!
Shadows Decay – Falling of Mind: We wrap things up with a short single from the depths of the underground—Mariana Trench deep. Not much to say here: imagine mixing Lamb of God with one of those Teutonic Thrash bands (preferably Sodom) and you’ll get an idea of what Shadows Decay sounds like. It’s reliable Thrash. It may be a bit safe, but some people need a little safety in their lives, and this delivers. Either way, it’s kind of fun! Click here!
That’s a wrap! We’ve all got things to do and places to be, and maybe these bands can be the soundtrack to that journey—preferably not on a platform that rips them off worse than you tried to rip off your younger cousin while trading Pokémon cards (you know what I’m talking about, don’t pretend you’re innocent now). Next week, we’ll bring you more bands from the depths of hell in a pointless attempt to get them enough clout to at least promote them to purgatory. See you then!
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