The Unsung and Unstoppable: 2024’s Metal Revelations

It’s time to talk about those bands and albums that ended up in my inbox, coming from the depths of the internet. These are bands that, with talent, sweat, and humility, have worked hard to surprise listeners this year. I truly hope they keep growing to gather the cult following they deserve. Some of these bands are just debuting or don’t even have a promoter—an injustice that needs to change as soon as possible. So here they are, in no specific order because they all deserve your attention: the revelations of the year.

Blighted Eye – Agony’s Bespoke

You know my running joke: I judge albums by their cover. When I received Blighted EyeAgony’s Bespoke, I had two thoughts: this is either going to be AOTY material or a typical 2.5/5.0. There’s no middle ground. When a band takes itself this seriously, things can either fly or crash and burn. Especially when there’s a plot in the album that’s heavily inspired by an extremely raw and depressing film (The Nightingale). Hence, I approached this release with incoherent expectations. Anyway, let’s see if Blighted Eye can pull it off.