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Too many bands as usual, so let’s go!
Transgalactica – Polonaise For The Middle Class & Where You Should Go: We’ve got more tracks from the nerdiest Prog Rock band in Poland. There’s not much to add aside from the fact that the music is digestible, well-produced, and clearly an homage to classic Prog Rock without indulging in overly complicated passages. As usual, what really stands out are the lyrics which, despite exploring a very particular set of ideas, are such a novelty in our niche music world that I can’t help but read them carefully, agreeing or disagreeing depending on the arguments that come next. It’s certainly a brainy exercise. Click here!
Salem – Countdown: A groovy and relaxing trip to the softer side of technical music. There are moments of heaviness here, but it’s mostly the smooth shredding that kept me engaged. It feels like music created by people with some degree of education, and that usually doesn’t go wrong. The track doesn’t sacrifice much in terms of its hook or technicality, so it lands in a curious Prog/Alternative Rock balance that genuinely surprised me. If you want a break from all the mayhem we usually recommend at MER, this is a good start. Click here!
Enemyside – Concrete Jungle: A nostalgic trip to the 80s that many of you are probably craving (I have no idea what that is since I’m not an 80s baby, just saying). It’s catchy, tight, and the production is better than most stuff we feature here. Be prepared to revisit some familiar corners of Heavy Metal history, since there aren’t too many surprises along the way. Still, the track is fun and delivers exactly what it promises—and honestly, I think it’s fine to just enjoy a bit of old school Metal once in a while. Nobody has died from that, right? Click here!
Erase The Day – Wounds: Now this is something I can get into! This is Core done well—great production, solid performances, and catchy writing. But it’s the vocals that truly steal the show with their range and diversity. This proves you can have light choruses in a Metal track that don’t immediately sound cheesy or cringy. Instead, they serve as smooth transitions that fit the mood of the song perfectly. I’m really curious about what Erase The Day will do next, and I hope they release a full album soon so we can review the whole thing. Click here!
Carbon Seed – Silent Collapse: Oppressive, dirty, and direct. I’d keep my eye on these guys, because they deliver Death Metal that stays violent and precise without losing its sense of purpose. I especially dig the nasty snare tone that reminds me of Cryptopsy, and that’s never a bad thing. This is rusty Death Metal that doesn’t feel like it belongs in the kvlt underground—it’s polished enough that it deserves a label and a promoter already. Click here!
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