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Shout-outs…that’s it.
The Violution – The Trooper: We usually never—and I mean never—give room to covers. But in true Apocalyptica fashion, this violin track makes an old classic sound fresh. It’s a lot of fun, and the interpretation is more than just respectful. It adds a new layer of complexity to something I didn’t think could be possible: making an Iron Maiden song not sound corny. There. I said it. Come at me, bro.
Segmentia – Before the Dawn: I’m such a sucker for this Finnish melancholic sound. It’s been done a million times, and yet it can still be impactful. That’s the case with this track. Sure, it has more Mesa energy than Amorphis, but it’s engaging for those who like their Heavy Metal darker, almost bordering on MeloDeath territory—though still more on the sad than the angry side. The atmosphere is thick, and the melodies linger long after the track ends.
Echo Cham3r – Cuts So Deep: It’s hard to describe this thing. Maybe it’s Nu-Metal, but where the guitar players actually try to shred decently and care less about sales. There are proper Death Metal moments in this track that remind me that our small music genre is a strange and fun place where you never know what you’re going to get next. It’s as heavy and as gentle as the short runtime allows it to be. A curious little grenade.
Krating – Release from Restraint: Alright, I know this section has had tons of instrumental shredding tracks before. However, this one is different. It has that ridiculous technical prowess, but also a more traditional touch that transports you to a weird place you’ve never been before. We don’t know much about Thai Metal, but if they have these chops, then I can’t wait to see what else the country offers us. So if you want your shred just as flashy, but more organic, then you should definitely try this one.
Primordial Black – Heterotopia: So, this is an album. It’s corrosive, chaotic, and overwhelming Black Metal. It has melodic touches here and there that make it feel more Folk than you’d expect, but it’s still mostly focused on making you feel an insane amount of emotional catharsis. The production is pretty solid too. Sure, it’s compressed, but when you have this much going on, you kind of need to be. It’s a dense, suffocating experience that rewards repeated listens. Not for the faint of heart, but definitely for the curious.
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