![]() ![]() If that ticks all the boxes for you, don’t miss End Reign’s debut The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay either helmed by former Pulling Teeth and Integrity guitarist (not to mention A389 Recordings mastermind) Dominic Romeo alongside Pig Destroyer drummer Adam Jarvis, All Out War vocalist Mike Score and Noisem guitarist Sebastian Phillips, it’s a ripping slice of holy terror style metallic hardcore with soaring, emotive guitar leads. Seeing Through Fire, their first for Nuclear Blast, is no exception after the stirring guitar harmonies that kick off the opening title track on a triumphant but oddly eerie note, the rest of the record goes for the jugular the entire time, with vocalist Human Furnace’s throat-shredding roar sounding gnarlier than ever over seethingly aggressive Slayer-ised riffing. ![]() Ringworm seem to be doing the polar opposite of “mellowing with age”, with each new record from the Cleveland metallic hardcore quintet more ferocious than the last. Tracks like ‘Eschilo’ utilise simultaneously mournful and notably creepy melodic licks that add a whole new dimension to their rabid sound, making this arguably their most robust and memorable outing to date. The quartet have become more intense with each release, and whilst that’s definitely still the case here, what really elevates this record to the next level is the added emphasis on atmosphere and texture. Nahab may lose some of the dream-like ambiguity of its predecessor, but it feels even more harrowing and abrasive as a result.Ĭalligram’s distinctive brand of chaotic blackened hardcore has really come into its own on their new album Position | Momentum too. The increased emphasis on vocals adds to this too whilst they were buried in the mix last time, here they’re right up in your face. The atmosphere is similar, but there’s more of a dissonant death metal flavour here, making the album’s nightmarish qualities feel even more visceral and tangible. The new Blut Aus Nord album Disharmonium – Nahab also caught me by surprise this month, but based on the first impression it’s a fine follow-up to last year’s Disharmonium – Undreamable Abysses. Farewell, you glorious drunkards, you will be sorely missed. If the rest of their discography feels like a wild, gin-fuelled bender, this is the crushing hangover you’d inevitably have to deal with the next morning. It’s a tough listen but also makes it a great album to end on. Whilst a lot of the band’s older material captures the earnest joys of inebriation and the feeling of unhinged power it brings, Untergang feels more like the depressed devil on its cover – or, more specifically, that feeling of hopelessness and rare lucidity after drowning your sorrows all night. ![]() The band’s distinctive sound is still fully intact, based around stomping, hypnotic rhythms, histrionic wails and eerie riffs, but the atmosphere here feels a little bleaker and more harrowing than usual. To sweeten the blow however, they’ve also graced us with one last album, which may rank up there with their best. Assault is currently preparing new music for a follow-up 2023 release.Just before submitting this column, Dutch duo Urfaust announced they were calling it a day after two full decades of creating some of the most unique, visionary and bizarre black metal of the 21st century. The band released their debut album, “A Blind Eye,” on July 15th, 2022 after four years of tribulations to rave reviews from their die-hard fanbase, followed by their festival debut at Full Terror Assault VII. Featuring Dylan Andras’s (Mutilation Barbecue, Olathia) abrasive vocals and devastating guitar work-matched only by the mind-bending chops of guitarist Dom Velioniskis-Dave McJunkins’ thunderous bass grooves and the explosive drumming of Owen Pooley (200 Stab Wounds), Assault has become a force to reckoned with in the metal community. Originally started in 2014, Assault had seen numerous lineup changes, demos, and even a second-place win at the Tri-C High School Rock Off before solidifying their current company of serious shredders. The band combines your favorite parts of old school metal with a fresh take complimented by crushing grooves, blistering guitar solos and infectious hooks. These young thrashers breathe new life into both the rising metal scene and mosh pit veterans alike. As their name suggests, Assault’s onslaught of rapid-fire riffs has captivated audiences in Cleveland and beyond in recent years through the electrifying energy of their live performances alone. ![]()
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