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You know the deal with the shout-out section, so go for it!
Disruption – Kvarnsten
There aren’t too many thrash bands coming out of Sweden, but it seems that when they do show up, they come swinging with nasty, dirty punches like the ones in this track. There’s not much else to say—it’s just good old thrash to enjoy with the elders who are now a bit too old to mosh anymore. This one will definitely bring them back to the glory days.
Scaredgod – Oblivious Ascendency
I know the band’s name is nothing if not edgy, but there’s an intensity to the darkness here that usually doesn’t come with this level of technical prowess. If you’re looking for tech death that’s trying to be more “terrifying,” this is probably the way to go. And don’t worry—it still has its raw moments, so you’re not diving headfirst into overproduced sludge.
Wsemsz – Midnight Fire
We’re back with a project that clearly aims for more than just being an underground darling. This track is so accessible and easy to listen to that the purists will complain it’s not tvre enough. But this shout-out section is also here to satisfy your need for more touching, emotional, and almost dramatic music. Mostly, though, those vocals are my guilty pleasure, and sometimes I really need a break from all the raccoon noises you people keep putting me through.
Chig Biddy – Shadow Riser
We return once again to a peculiar name. However, this project mixes that core-style angsty energy with proper shredding, so I’m sure some of you will want to sink your teeth into something this eclectic. It also brings in electronic influences in a way that doesn’t immediately make me want to cringe to death. That’s not much, but it’s honest work—and that’s what we’re here for.
Apostata – Foul Purgatory
If everything so far has been too soft for you, let’s close things out with some horrific black metal from the depths of hell. As usual, I like to end these posts with something weird or brutally heavy, and Foul Purgatory is exactly the kind of thing that might even get Ixone’s approval. It’s not totally rancid in terms of production, but it’ll still blast your ears clean off.
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