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Godflesh
Godflesh return with a grinding, industrial sludge that feels more like a weary sigh than a revolutionary roar.
Falling In Reverse
Ronnie Radke weaves a volatile tapestry of melodic metalcore and pop-punk defiance in a daring, high-octane sonic overhaul.
Hellripper
A majestic, high-octane fusion of black metal and thrash that refuses to sacrifice melody for extremity.
Metalite
A competent, if somewhat safe, foray into symphonic power metal where the hooks are sharp but the grandeur occasionally feels hollow.
PeelingFlesh
PeelingFlesh delivers a heavy, plodding slab of slam death metal that prioritises low-end weight over surgical precision.
Xandria
Xandria swap safe bets for cinematic grandeur, delivering a lush, symphonic odyssey that manages to dodge the 'tiring' trap.
Wings of Steel
A glossy, hollow trek through the tropes of traditional metal that fails to find a single spark of genuine danger.
Temple of Void
A sluggish, suffocating slog through the mud of death-doom that sacrifices intensity for atmosphere.
Architects
A haunting, textured exploration of modern malaise that swaps some jagged edges for atmospheric depth.
Manntra
Manntra forge a brutal, industrial-tinged folk metal hybrid that prioritises rhythmic weight over empty atmosphere.
Doro
A somewhat diluted voyage where the classic spirit of the Queen of Metal meets a diluted, live-hybrid production.
Gloryhammer
Gloryhammer turn absurdity into majesty on a cosmic power-metal masterpiece: huge hooks, wild invention and a finale worthy of myth.