Upcoming Metal Releases: 8/24/2014 – 8/30/2014
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While this list isn’t much of a scroll, the cumulative amount of fans backing these outfits makes it one of our weightier slates. Opeth are the big swingers in that regard, crossing over to near-mainstream acclaim as one of the few groups your non-metalhead friends can probably name. But if we’re basing this strictly on ‘likes,’ Death Vomit aren’t far behind. Indeed, the Indonesian brutal borkers are also above one million Facebook clicks. Death Vomit. Metal, you’re the best sometimes. Keep naming your crews after post-Denny’s afflictions.
Among the other highlights are Bastard Sapling‘s big ol’ stack of riffs, Music Blues‘ soundtrack to sadness, Fördärv‘s bleak trvth, and Phobiatic grind n’ widdle. That said, any entry could be a winner this week. Again, you’ll get through this list in a jiffy, but at least it’s time well spent.
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 8/24/2014 – 8/30/2014. 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:
Bastard Sapling – Instinct Is Forever | Gilead Media / Forcefield Records | Black metal
Though topped to the brim with ruthless riffs, the Virginian batterers make room for plenty of contemplative moments. Related to Inter Arma. Windhand‘s Dorthia Cottrell guests.
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Music Blues – Things Haven’t Gone Well | Thrill Jockey Records | Drone, sludge
Stephen Tanner of Harvey Milk mourns a friend via emotionally and physically crushing music. Stream a track here.
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Opeth – Pale Communion | Roadrunner Records | Prog
The 11th album for one of metal’s most popular and divisive bands. Pale Communion continues down the road towards warm, ’70s-styled prog rock.
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Of Note:
Blackwolfgoat – Drone Maintenance | Small Stone Recordings | Drone
Darryl Shepard of Black Pyramid and Milligram presents his side-project of stretched out riffs.
Death Vomit – Forging a Legacy | Armstretch Records | Death metal
Brutal brees from Indonesia. Slam fans will smile. Related to Venomed.
Dungortheb – Extracting Souls | Great Dane Records | Death metal
Dextrous death metal from France with a bit of Death‘s progressive spirit.
EndName – Demetra | Slow Burn Records | Post-metal, sludge
Instrumental deep dives exploring the vastness of doom and sludge.
Ennoea – Proarkhe | Exalted Woe Records | Doom, stoner metal
Samantha Michelle Smith‘s solo venture through a filthy, druggy crawl.
Fördärv – Between the Eternities | Nigredo Records | Black metal
This frosty Swedish duo deliver a blizzard of old school trems.
Hadal Maw – Senium | Self-released | Death metal
Nimble tech death with an expanded melodic palette. Rob Brens of Alarum plays drums.
Phobiatic – Fragments of Flagrancy | Unundeux | Death metal
An intriguing cross between tech death and death/grind that doesn’t forget that riffs are the reason for being.
Polyptych – Illusorium | Self-released | Blackened death metal
Crosses the aisle between death and black metal with ease while showcasing a precise musicianship.
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Things We Missed:
• Black Metal
Downfall of nur – Umbras e Forestas (ARG, atmospheric black metal)
Nolti Nan Gana Nan Nolta – Death by the Venomhammer (GBR, black metal, blackened thrash)
Zwielicht – With Love From Sinister (GER, black metal)
• Core/Punk
Funeralbloom – Petals (USA, punk, post-black metal)
Moutheater – Passing Key (USA, noise rock, punk)
• Doom/Sludge
Aesop – Weltengänger (SUI, post-metal, sludge)
Mursa – MRSA (USA, stoner metal, sludge)
Orphans of Dusk – Revenant (ANZ, death/doom, gothic metal)
• Grind
Organ Dealer – Demo 2014 (USA, grind)
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