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Sölicitör – Enemy in Mirrors

Vicky

I don’t really know what I’m doing writing about this album. As you know, I’ve done reviews on quite a few LPs, but never on something belonging to the Speed Metal genre, even though I sometimes (actually, rarely, to be more precise) listen to this type of music. I hadn’t heard about Sölicitör myself before getting this album, so I’m feeling a little superior at the moment and I want to share some wisdom. Long story short, Sölicitör released their debut album, the quite cool Spectral Devastation, back in 2020, and this new LP is more dynamic and overall better. I’m not saying that, the band members are. I can’t really afford to make any comments here since I’m not exactly your average 1980s type of music aficionado.

God Alone – The Beep Test

Metalcatto

With a name like that, you’d expect God Alone to be some kind of depressing post-metal act. The reality is much more complicated. The Beep Test is yet another step that proves the band’s refusal to be categorized. How else would you describe a group that mixes Math Rock, Pop, and Prog Metal all in one? You see? It’s not easy to define, but I can guarantee you this: it won’t leave anyone indifferent. So, join me today as we explore this strange world of euphoria and loneliness. Uplifting indeed!

Vile Apparition – Malignity

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We continue exploring the harmful side of Metal! It’s been a while without old school Death Metal, so let’s dive in! Vile Apparition might look at first like your consistent brutal band—nothing more and nothing less—but in Malignity the band tried to do more than just have fun and send us all to therapy. It attempts to leave a lasting impression, and there’s next to no other subgenre where this task is harder. Hence, I respect the impossible endeavor from the start. Enough drama now!

Violent Bursts: Short Works to Pummel Your Brain Out

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I was thinking two things. First it’s been a while since we reviewed something properly heavy and second, how about some quick EPs or mini-albums that embody the spirit of Grind and Brutal Death well. So, here we have two short works that will be out soon and I think are worth the few seconds they last. For real, I finally found something our distracted readers can stick to, if hopefully they can even manage to finish this article. So let’s start with the mayhem!

Stoned Jesus – Songs to Sun

Metalcatto

Stoned Jesus is probably one of the best band names I’ve heard in a while. You immediately know this is a Stoner/Sludge Metal band, right? True, but that’s the thing about Songs to Sun — it promises to be so much more than another album to roll joints to. There’s a moment of maturity many bands in this niche eventually reach, and I’m wondering if this is that album in its catalogue. The one where it convinces not just the diehards, but everyone else too, that you can be psychedelic and heartbreaking at the same time. Enough waiting, let’s dive in!

Liminal Erosion – In the Time Vulture’s Talons’

Metalcatto

I felt like reviewing something weird, but not too out of pocket. Liminal Erosion is a Funeral Doom band that has psychedelic and old-school influences. So not every day do I get an album that promises to make me depressed but also high as a kite. In the Time Vulture’s Talons needed some extra attention, which is why, despite its deep underground nature, I’m writing about it. Besides, look at that artwork—it really makes you think of the last time you had a fever dream you couldn’t even begin to explain. That’s optimistic enough, right?

Between the Buried And Me – The Blue Nowhere

Metalcatto

I’m more excited than a monkey with a rifle! It’s Between The Buried And Me, the band that got me into Prog Death back when I didn’t even have my own computer. I’ve been a fan since Alaska and was blown away by the timeless 5/5 classic Colors. The band has been delivering amazing and consistently interesting music ever since. Weird and quirky for sure, but always risky. If The Blue Nowhere is anything like its previous works, surprises are the only guarantee. Enough build-up, time to shred our way out of existence!

ODC – Twisted Love

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As you might know by now, my relationship with Nu-Metal is more complex and conflictive than the Indian-Pakistani border. That said, ODC is a band I basically discovered by accident while doing mercenary work and decided to dig deeper, because not only Black Metal from your mom’s basement deserves chances. So what does Twisted Love have for us? Is it going to be a guilty pleasure or a “Korn concert” pleasure? Which one is the good one is up to you! Let’s do this!

EP madness and more: deep underground edition

Metalcatto

We’ve got some cool EPs and short albums from you, the people, and no time to waste, so let’s go!

Burning Witches – Inquisition

Vicky

I might be subjective, but I love bands whose members are all women. This is why, when I first heard that the fierce ladies in Burning Witches have just released Inquisition, I really wanted to write about it. This Swiss/American/Dutch band plays Heavy and Power Metal and we have to give them credit. So far, they’ve done a fantastic job at it! But how about Inquisition? Let’s see!