Protest The Hero -Within

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It’s not that I’m a Protest The Hero expert, but I’ve been a fan since Kezia. That means I’m OG, and my opinion matters more than some noob’s, right? Anyway, I don’t think the band has an album below a 4.0 out of 5.0. Its blend of Prog, Mathcore, and Metalcore has made this project one of the most unique out there. Not to mention the almost optimistic feeling in each one of its releases, no matter how dark the subject actually is. So how do you top such an impeccable career? Let’s find out with Within.

Pupil Slicer – Fleshwork

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Pupil Slicer has probably the most agonizing name a band could have. There’s no way I read it without blinking just so I can protect my eyes from the images those words evoke. Blossom was a disruptive album that really challenged my definition of loudness and noise, but it left such a lasting impression that when I got the promo for Fleshwork, I knew this job had to be done immediately. I’m a sucker for any Metal that claims to deconstruct something and mix it with some good social commentary, so let’s dive in!