Carcinoma - Labascation
https://carcinoma-uk.bandcamp.com/

LOS MALES DEL MUNDO - Descent Towards Death



Out now on Northern Silence Productions. Every second of this album just absolutely destroys.

https://losmalesdelmundo-northernsilenc ... ards-death

This is maybe far too early to even worry about this, but does anyone have any albums from this year that they are almost certain will make their year-end top 10 list yet? I've heard 30-some new albums this year so far, and while I liked a solid chunk of them, not a single one would make my combined metal/non-metal top 40 from last year yet. I don't know if this experience is unique to me, either in general or in this year in particular. Usually I'm much less assiduous about checking brand new albums out, but the bonanza of treasures last year (particularly in the second half) has made me want to put more effort into it again this one, but so far the results have been rather disappointing.

Chainsword - Blightmarch. Out on February 27th on Godz ov War.


First album from this Polish band. Very solid death metal with a nice chunky groove with what sounds like a fair bit of Bolt Thrower influence.

The new Iotunn is sure to be a contender for me as well. Super catchy Progressive Power/Death Metal with Jón Aldará (Hamferð, Barren Earth) on vocals.

This is maybe far too early to even worry about this, but does anyone have any albums from this year that they are almost certain will make their year-end top 10 list yet? I've heard 30-some new albums this year so far, and while I liked a solid chunk of them, not a single one would make my combined metal/non-metal top 40 from last year yet. I don't know if this experience is unique to me, either in general or in this year in particular. Usually I'm much less assiduous about checking brand new albums out, but the bonanza of treasures last year (particularly in the second half) has made me want to put more effort into it again this one, but so far the results have been rather disappointing.

This is maybe far too early to even worry about this, but does anyone have any albums from this year that they are almost certain will make their year-end top 10 list yet? I've heard 30-some new albums this year so far, and while I liked a solid chunk of them, not a single one would make my combined metal/non-metal top 40 from last year yet. I don't know if this experience is unique to me, either in general or in this year in particular. Usually I'm much less assiduous about checking brand new albums out, but the bonanza of treasures last year (particularly in the second half) has made me want to put more effort into it again this one, but so far the results have been rather disappointing.

This is maybe far too early to even worry about this, but does anyone have any albums from this year that they are almost certain will make their year-end top 10 list yet? I've heard 30-some new albums this year so far, and while I liked a solid chunk of them, not a single one would make my combined metal/non-metal top 40 from last year yet. I don't know if this experience is unique to me, either in general or in this year in particular. Usually I'm much less assiduous about checking brand new albums out, but the bonanza of treasures last year (particularly in the second half) has made me want to put more effort into it again this one, but so far the results have been rather disappointing.

This is maybe far too early to even worry about this, but does anyone have any albums from this year that they are almost certain will make their year-end top 10 list yet? I've heard 30-some new albums this year so far, and while I liked a solid chunk of them, not a single one would make my combined metal/non-metal top 40 from last year yet. I don't know if this experience is unique to me, either in general or in this year in particular. Usually I'm much less assiduous about checking brand new albums out, but the bonanza of treasures last year (particularly in the second half) has made me want to put more effort into it again this one, but so far the results have been rather disappointing.

I'm really digging the new album from Cave of Swimmers that just released yesterday. The style is a cross between classic metal with heavy helpings of prog and psychedelic rock among other things. It's like if Hammers of Misfortune listened to more stoner rock.

https://caveofswimmers.bandcamp.com/album/aurora-2

Hænesy - Garabontzia
https://haenesy.bandcamp.com/album/garabontzia



Upon a 1st couple of listens I felt it falls a bit short of Katruzsa, which was an absolute monster of an album, but it's still very much a strong album to listen to.

I know lots of people don't seem to appreciate the blend of post-rock in their Black Metal but I'm a sucker for it. When well done it's such a pleasure to listen to.

This is maybe far too early to even worry about this, but does anyone have any albums from this year that they are almost certain will make their year-end top 10 list yet? I've heard 30-some new albums this year so far, and while I liked a solid chunk of them, not a single one would make my combined metal/non-metal top 40 from last year yet. I don't know if this experience is unique to me, either in general or in this year in particular. Usually I'm much less assiduous about checking brand new albums out, but the bonanza of treasures last year (particularly in the second half) has made me want to put more effort into it again this one, but so far the results have been rather disappointing.

Yeah, from my point the only two albums that would be contenders so far is Tribulation and TRoB. I also like some of the songs on the Bloody Hammesrs album.
Some good albums comming, that I know I'll like; The Crown, Horndal and Greenleaf.
But for sure, a very slow start for my music taste.

I'm doing the same & compiling my running order early - saves the last minute mad sort through iTunes & a pile of CDs looking for release dates

This is maybe far too early to even worry about this, but does anyone have any albums from this year that they are almost certain will make their year-end top 10 list yet? I've heard 30-some new albums this year so far, and while I liked a solid chunk of them, not a single one would make my combined metal/non-metal top 40 from last year yet. I don't know if this experience is unique to me, either in general or in this year in particular. Usually I'm much less assiduous about checking brand new albums out, but the bonanza of treasures last year (particularly in the second half) has made me want to put more effort into it again this one, but so far the results have been rather disappointing.

Labyrinth,

Labyrinth had me worried because the lead single kinda sucked and the album started with it. But then it picked up really fucking quick. And then it fell off super hard at the end.

Tracks 2 through 7 are incredible stuff. Everything else, not so much.

Ethereal folky raw black metal.



https://koldovstvo.bandcamp.com/releases

New Krallice dropped today. On first spin it's got a really interesting vibe going that I'm excited to put on repeat for a day or two and soak in. They've been one of my favorite bands over the years and I really struggled to enjoy Mass Cathexis, so this is a nice rebound to something I can get into.