Upcoming Metal Releases: 12/22/2013 – 12/28/2013
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Despite quite a few subgenres owing their very genesis to blasphemy, metal sure cleared the decks for Christmas this year. If you were expecting a downpour of Deicide-y vile bile or Nordic nihilists blowing their Xmas bonus at the MAC counter, apologies are extended because it’s not happening. So, yeah, the new release flock isn’t as stocked as usual, though there’s still some swans swimming in these seven. For instance, the long-awaited DOOM disc is one gift capitalism-concerned crusties will unwrap without guilt. And, Augurs‘s sludge groove and amp-flogging feedback will lift the afternoon spirits of anyone who spent Christmas morning forcing a fake smile. (“Oh, a new work shirt! That’s snot yellow. Bought with my own money. Thanks, progeny! You’re welcome for existence!”) However, really, any of these choices will provide enough heft and volume to drown out a possible screening of Love Actually. That’s something.
With that, we wish you a merry whatever. Take care of yourself this week and, from experience, don’t mix psychedelics with egg nog. You’ll shoot your third eye out, kid.
See something we missed? Goofs? Let us know in the comments. Plus, as always, feel free to post your own shopping lists. Happy digging.
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New metal releases for the week of 12/22/2013 – 12/28/2013. Release dates are formatted according to proposed North American scheduling, if available. Expect to see the bulk of these records on shelves or distros on Tuesday unless otherwise noted. Blurbs and designations are based on available promotional material and perceived buzz.
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Anticipated Releases:
DOOM – Corrupt Fucking System | Black Cloud Records | Crust punk
For over 25 on-again-off-again years, these UK staples of the scene have anchored the center-patch-position of jackets for a reason. If the sample below is any indication, another record of thick and stout punk knockouts are coming. CDs will be available in January per the band. Also, here’s a brainteaser to twist your grey matter in knots for the remainder of the day: DOOM has a popular Facebook page.
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Of Note:
Augurs – Old Ways | Hash Crimes | Sludge, crust punk
Oakland big-riff presenters aim for the red with the help of producer Billy Anderson.
Dawning / – – – – – – – / Dawning | Preposterous Creations | Black metal
Two out-there entities trade licks on this strange split. Streamable in full here.
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– و ما خفي كان آعظم | Haarbn Productions | Blackened death metal
Bahraini bangers mix old Orphaned Land synth symphonies with death metal seasoned by Middle Eastern melodies.
Massemord – …a Journey Through Life and Death | Obscure Abhorrence Productions | Black metal
For those checking the Dvppler 666k for storms of second-wave frost, Massemord rings in their 20th year with another fast blast.
Shadow Host – Apocalyptic Symphony | Metalism Records | Power metal
Back again with an LP-sized cheese platter to offer, Russia’s powerful quintet stomp when other stylistic brethren would be compelled to plie. Noted Encyclopedia Metallum lyrical themes include, “Feelings, Fantasy, Magic,” which is the best possible Saturday night anyone could hope to roll for.
Verilun – Home for the Dead | Slip Trick Records | Blackened death metal
Hungary’s genre breeders marry trems to chunky strums.
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