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Elder – Through Zero

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Elder is one of the best acts out there. Doubts are next to none. Ever since Reflections of a Floating World, the band has released Album of the Year contender after another. So my real question was: will Through Zero reach those heights, or sink into absolute misery and disappointment? For once, my expectations landed somewhere in the middle of the scale. Ready to be happy or bored, but not furious. Snob note: how do you go through zero? It’s literally the absence of anything. But maybe these guys are in the “zero is a number” camp. Let’s see.

Sallow Moth – Hydrophilous Brood

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I was under the assumption that Sallow Moth was a Prog-Death band, so when I dove into Hydrophilous Brood, I paid no attention to that album title. That clearly says this thing eats children for breakfast and puppies for lunch. However, it wasn’t exactly easy to categorize. That doesn’t mean we’re not going to try today. I’ll say one thing: you can feel the ambition this band has even before you click play. But enough talking. Let’s start.

Loneshore – Nothing Left to Deconstruct

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Brazil is known for its Death and Power Metal, but how much for its Post-Metal? Granted, this is more of a Prog and Post mix, but Loneshore is only two albums into its career and already getting signed by big labels. That’s why Nothing Left to Deconstruct inspires a certain confidence in me. It feels as if all the parts here are too big to fail, but I’ve also seen bands with as much potential crash and burn faster than a kite in a rainstorm. Optimism has never been my strong suit.

Trve kvlt #13

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I’m travelling today, so let’s move!

Teramaze – The Silent Architect

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It can happen, once in a full moon, that this reviewer feels like looking for something less intense. At least in the noise department, my ears need a break from the constant bashing. Teramaze is an old school Progressive Metal band—the kind that dives more into Dream Theater or Karnivool vibes than Opeth. Now that you know what to expect, let’s dive into The Silent Architect.

The Silver – Looking Glass Hymnal Blue

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Two things seem evident to me now. One: that you’re all hyped up about Looking Glass Hymnal Blue. Two: that The Silver really likes the color blue. This eclectic project likes to defy labels, which always sits well with me. However, that doesn’t mean we automatically roll out the red carpet at MER. You could get a boot in the face any day. Just know that before you send us your stuff. Now that this information is clear, let’s start.

Green Carnation – A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis

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We’re back with Green Carnation. It feels like yesterday when Part I came out, and now we’re ready for A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis. I’d like to say this is the longest part of the album, but no. The music, the promo, the emotions—everything is going to be long. But fear not, because I’m going to review this in the same heretical length you’ve grown used to.

Myrath – Wilderness of Mirrors

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There’s next to no Power or Folk Metal that can get past me without making me roll my eyes. The whole niche is so overdone, bland, and safe at this point—a dinosaur that refuses to evolve. But if there’s one band that can save the day, it’s Myrath. The band has been putting bangers out back to back for years now. Wilderness of Mirrors has some big shoes to fill, but if there’s one band that can restore my faith in this rotten subgenre, it’s this one. Let’s go.

Trve Kvlt #6

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What? Another again? Well, you’re sending too much stuff. I’m trying to keep up!

Trve Kvlt #4

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Shout-out time!