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Brandon Corsair’s list is the only one that calls out the editors for not picking an album, but hey, maybe he has a point. Dive in for some killer heavy and death metal picks.

Addison Herron-Wheeler’s favorites of 2022 highlights multiple bands who just keep improving over time, with black metal, post-metal, and more making the ranks.

Here’s all the new metal that’s releasing between September 11th, 2022 and September 17th, 2022 — spin (or skip) new music from Sumerlands, Spiritus Mortis, Clutch, and more.

Despite undergoing constant change and no shortage of difficulties, the Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, etc.) remains a significant stronghold for American heavy metal—and especially death metal. This in-depth feature includes perspectives from key bands (Ripped to Shreds, Vastum) and labels (Sentient Ruin Laboratories, Carbonized Records).