It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time to shine a spotlight on our beloved followers and friends who send us their creations every week. We could be like any other site and toss these submissions in the trash, but we (perhaps naively) believe in your capacity to surprise us. These aren’t massive releases, but they often sound like they could be. Let’s dive in!
Voragoth – Renegades: I don’t know why, but this one-man project feels like Melodic Black Metal with a Power Metal spirit. It has that unmistakable Dissection influence but also manages to feel oddly playful. It’s like Power Metal that takes itself seriously. I was genuinely impressed by the variety of sections and ideas explored in just a few minutes. It’s a creative adventure, and now I definitely want to check out the full album because this story feels incomplete—I need to know how it ends! Click here!
The Host – Blasphemare: Dirty, unapologetic Black/Thrash Metal, executed with precision and great production. The groovy riffs remind me why these two styles should collide more often. While it’s not breaking new ground, The Host does its thing with solid intentions and an aggression level that will attract hardcore fans and newcomers alike. Click here!
Bleak Transcendence – Mortuanima: I really struggled typing that title. This track delivers crushing, painful Funeral Doom recorded with a raw, organic feel (read: delightfully rancid). It’s slow and inaccessible—definitely only for true fans of the genre. Despite Brazil’s sunny reputation, these guys sound like they hail from a cold, rainy wasteland. Click here!
Ice Chemicals – End This World: You know I usually steer clear of Nu-Metal and hand it off to someone else on the MER staff, but their email was polite, and I believe in giving chances to professionals. The single starts deep in that 2000s Nu-Metal vibe but slowly evolves into something more contemporary and interesting. It’s engaging, nostalgic, and manages to adapt well to current Metal trends. Plus, the vocals surprised me—they’re not what I typically expect from this niche. Maybe we’ll review the whole EP later on. Click here!
This week was all singles, meaning all these bands likely have much more in store. If you enjoyed any of these, why not follow them on social media and keep up with their journeys? Or keep stalking us—we’re probably going to revisit some of these artists in the near future. Stay tuned!
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