2023 - Voivod's pseudo-random safari
Well, it's that time of the year again folks :-). Rated or not, all albums listed are considered to be at least 3.4, meaning they're work checking out at least once, imho that is. Feel free to check anything out and drop a comment like whenever. List will progressively be filled with more noteworthy 2023 releases. Supplemental lists will follow, if need be. |
| 1 |  | Nattfly
Sånger För Den Kalla Modern
4.0 - black metal from Sweden.
Through the usage of classical chordal instruments instead of electric guitars, Swedes Nattfly narrate the Nordic/Central European folklore of "Cold Mother", and achieve multiple goals at once; they are a total black metal outfit as well as a total folk one, while maintaining ties to classical music every step of the way. The latter affiliation does not dilute the final outcome, as opposed to the work of most symphonic black metal outfits. Moreover, some of the rhymes heard, sound like latent loans from folk traditions, irrespective of country of origin. Stream: http://nattfly.bandcamp.com/album/s-nger-f-r-den-kalla-modern |
| 2 |  | Asinhell
Impii Hora
4.0 - death metal from Denmark.
If crossover death metal was a thing, it would sound like Impii Hora. Not only these guys are straddling both banks of the Atlantic, but they are hopping from one genre behemoth to the other in ways anything but anticipated. Killer sound work, excellent drumming, riffs for lethal moshing in venues, shredding but to-the-point lead guitar work, and vocals that sound as if they are expanding the legacy of Burton C. Bell, Chuck Schuldiner and others. Band and album add up to Denmark's pedigree in producing extreme metal that sets up a path of its own. Stream: http://asinhell.bandcamp.com/album/impii-hora |
| 3 |  | Sacro
The End
4.0 - heavy/power metal from Paraguay/South Korea.
US heavy/power metal from Paraguay/South Korea, that rips the ripping shit of every other US heavy/power metal album that rips. Stream: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOb33zIGbjYfsRZ-dVFBV8-jERbPgQL49 |
| 4 |  | Ho Megas
Κήρυξ Πῦρ
4.0 - raw/folk/black metal of unknown origin.
Ho Megas' debut is all but a singularity in terms of raw/folk/black metal, but the album closer is by far the most epic, mind/body ripping piece of dark music released this year. Favourite track: the album closer. Stream: http://athegreat.bandcamp.com/album/- |
| 5 |  | Svrm
...A Смерть Ввійшла У
4.0 - black metal from Ukraine.
Only two songs, but more substance than entire albums of the sort. Stream: http://svrm.bandcamp.com/album/--11 |
| 6 |  | Organ Dealer
The Weight Of Being
3.8 - grindcore from New Jersey.
Killer grindcore from the Garden State. Favourite track: Solitude is Death. Stream: http://organdealer.bandcamp.com/album/the-weight-of-being |
| 7 |  | Terrifier
Trample the Weak, Devour the Dead
3.8 - thrash metal from Canada.
Canadian tech thrashers Terrifier stand at the genre's Hot Gates, and do a whole lot more than keeping their increasingly arcane art alive and relevant. Favorite track: Bones of the Slain. Stream: http://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lKACqfLUm9iQrSI89XvWWbop9kVeAcY20 |
| 8 |  | Pest Control
Don't Test the Pest
3.8 - crossover thrash metal from Poland.
If the last few Municipal Waste albums appeared to be lukewarm affairs in hindsight, or if the untimely demise of Power Trip left crossover thrash fell in a moot point, or if the genre founders should still be up on their feet, releasing one killer album after another but they don't because time erodes everything in its path, all aforementioned hypotheses then Pest Control have everyone covered. Superb drive and technical chops through and through. Stream: http://pestcontroluk.bandcamp.com/album/dont-test-the-pest |
| 9 |  | Fortress Under Siege
Envy
3.6 - power/progressive metal from Hellas.
Fortress Under Siege essentially reiterate a good part of the ideas implemented in their previous album, only now there's a departure from power metal towards groove metal, in terms of arrangements and sound production. Everything, including the vocals, has been improved, facilitating repeated listens. Although there are no standout tracks, the first half of the album feels stronger. Stream: http://roar-fortressundersiege.bandcamp.com/album/envy |
| 10 |  | Hilary Woods
Acts of Light
3.5 - Ambient/folk/drone from Ireland.
First contact with this outfit, and I have to say that the dark ambient/folk/drone herein, is worth its while, especially since parts of it are reminiscent of past experiences with outfits such as Kreng and/or Black Swan. Favourite track: Vigil. Stream: http://hilarywoodsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/acts-of-light |
| 11 |  | John Mayall
Live in 1967 - Volume Three
3.5 - blues rock from the UK.
It's been a long time since I've listened to the blues... Stream: http://musicmp3.ru/artist_john-mayall-and-the-bluesbreakers__album_live-in-1967-volume-3.html |
| 12 |  | Suffering Quota
Collide
3.5 - grindcore from the Netherlands.
While Suffering Quota's third album lies well below the near-classic status of its immediate predecessor, however it manages to pack a good portion of the monumental punch Life in Disgust has been known for, since its release. Stream: http://lckr.bandcamp.com/album/suffering-quota-collide |
| 13 |  | Century (SWE)
The Conquest of Time
3.5 - heavy metal from Sweden.
The Conquest of Time is not going to reinvent classic heavy metal, but it has the necessary might and fervor that warrants back-to-back listens. Stream: http://centuryswe.bandcamp.com/album/the-conquest-of-time |
| 14 |  | Hanging Garden
The Garden
3.5 - gothic/doom metal from Finland.
The Garden stands some steps below its immediate predecessor, but these guys have a sound of their own that keeps things adequately interesting during each listen. Stream: http://agoniarecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-garden |
| 15 |  | Zorn (USA-PA)
Zorn
3.5 - punk/thrash/black metal from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Save for some recent Korgull the Exterminator albums, Zorn's debut is probably the closest a band has been to Voivod's Killing Technology. Stream: http://zornphilly.bandcamp.com/album/zorn-2 |
| 16 |  | Thy Darkened Shade
Liber Lvcifer II: Mahapralaya
3.5 - black metal from Hellas.
Few black metal bands, veteran or otherwise, can showcase the tech prowess of Thy Darkened Shade, also prevalent in this album. That much admitted though, the sound production is a bit too melodic and hifi (borderline "compressed") for the genre, detracting merit points. It's also clear that the Hellenes did not proofread their material enough, so as to
make it bloat-free and therefore memorable, even though there's not a single part in the album that?s not jaw dropping technically… Stream: http://thydarkenedshade.bandcamp.com/album/liber-lvcifer-ii-mahapralaya |
| 17 |  | Telomyras
Telomyras
3.4 - heavy metal from Seattle, Washington.
There must be something in the water of the Washington state that works as catalyst towards the emergence of superb metal outfits such as Heir Apparent, Fifth Angel, Sanctuary, Nevermore etc. Compatriot outfit Telomyras has a ton of work ahead in matching the aforementioned outfits, but the key ingredients to do so seem to be in place; proficient instrumentals that reek the special feeling US metal has been known for, and a great female singer who can only get better over time and more work. One piece of advice: next time, shed the growls completely! Stream: https://telomyras.bandcamp.com/album/telomyras-full-ep |
| 18 |  | Devouring Famine
Haunting Echoes
Black metal from California.
Stream: https://devouringfamine.bandcamp.com/album/haunting-echoes |
| 19 |  | Vanagandr
Storms of Empire
Black metal from Seattle, Washington.
Stream: https://vanagandrmusic.bandcamp.com/album/storms-of-empire |
| 20 |  | Abyssal Worm
Kingdom Of Decadence
Death metal from Germany.
Stream: https://abyssalworm.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-of-decadence |
| 21 |  | Tumulation
Savage Blood Domain (demo)
Death/doom metal from San Diego, California.
Stream: https://tumulation.bandcamp.com/album/savage-blood-domain |
| 22 |  | Scheissediebullen
Simulation Eines Guten Lebens
Punk rock from Germany.
Stream: https://scheissediebullen.bandcamp.com/album/simulation-eines-guten-lebens |
| 23 |  | Vampyric Winter
My Last Vampyric Winter Among These Ruins
Black metal from Spain.
Stream: https://vampyricwinter.bandcamp.com/album/my-last-vampyric-winter-among-these-ruins |
| 24 |  | Zustand Null
Beyond the Limit of Sanity
Black metal from Norway.
Stream: https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-limit-of-sanity |
| 25 |  | Arnaut Pavle
Transylvanian Glare
Black metal from Finland.
Stream: https://arnautpavle.bandcamp.com/album/transylvanian-glare |
| 26 |  | Mrakobes
Заклинания Против Расколдованного Мира
Black metal from Russia.
Stream: https://mrakobes.bandcamp.com/album/--2 |
| 27 |  | Primitive Rage
Enemies Left to Crush
Metallic hardcore from Springfield, Missouri.
Stream: https://primitiveragehc.bandcamp.com/album/enemies-left-to-crush |
| 28 |  | Freeroad
Do What You Feel!
Hard rock/heavy metal from Mexico.
Stream: https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/album/freeroad-do-what-you-feel |
| 29 |  | Love Gang
Meanstreak
Hard n' heavy rock from Denver, Colorado.
Stream: https://heavypsychsoundsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/love-gang-meanstreak |
| 30 |  | Oozing Wound
We Cater To Cowards
Sludge/noise rock/metal from Chicago, Illinois.
Stream: https://oozingwound.bandcamp.com/album/we-cater-to-cowards |
| 31 |  | Mirth
Mirth
Black metal from Pennsylvania.
Stream: https://mirthfulfate.bandcamp.com/album/mirth |
| 32 |  | Schavot
Kronieken Uit de Nevel
Black metal from the Netherlands.
Stream: https://voidwandererproductions.bandcamp.com/album/kronieken-uit-de-nevel |
| 33 |  | Bethexuhl Anxalthan
Bethexuhl Anxalthan
Black metal of international origin.
Stream: https://hiswounds.bandcamp.com/album/bethexuhl-anxalthan-bethexuhl-anxalthan |
| 34 |  | Nucleador
Dead Again
Crossover thrash metal from Brazil.
Stream: https://nucleador.bandcamp.com/album/dead-again |
| 35 |  | Yakima Jera
Capture
Darkwave/gothic/post punk from Germany.
Stream: https://yakimajera.bandcamp.com/album/capture |
| 36 |  | Sirrohga
Sirrohga
Black metal from Spokane, Washington.
Stream: https://sirrohga.bandcamp.com/album/sirrohga |
| 37 |  | Halott Kigyok
Halott Kígyók
Post punk from Hungary.
Stream: https://szegyenkazettak.bandcamp.com/album/s-t-4 |
| 38 |  | Drug Mother
Rise Witch
Heavy rock from Australia.
Stream: https://drugmotherband.bandcamp.com/album/rise-witch |
| 39 |  | Ildganger
Wanderer of Fiery Planes
Black metal from Denmark.
Stream: https://ildganger.bandcamp.com/album/wanderer-of-fiery-planes |
| 40 |  | Tramalizer
Fumes of Funeral Pyres
Death metal from Finland.
Stream: https://soulsellerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fumes-of-funeral-pyres |
| 41 |  | 66crusher
Limbo
Atmospheric/progressive/thrash metal from Norway.
Stream: https://66crusher.bandcamp.com/album/limbo |
| 42 |  | Hellripper
Warlocks Grim and Withered Hags
Black/thrash metal from the UK.
Stream: https://hellripper.bandcamp.com/album/warlocks-grim-withered-hags |
| 43 |  | Iron Curtain (ESP)
Metal Gladiator
Heavy metal from Spain.
Stream: https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/album/metal-gladiator-ep |
| 44 |  | Adversor
Portrait of a Wasteland
Thrash metal from Italy.
Stream: https://adversorthrash.bandcamp.com/album/portrait-of-a-wasteland |
| 45 |  | Jesum Christum
Svag Total
Black metal from Denmark.
Stream: https://dybdestegte.bandcamp.com/album/svag-total |
| 46 |  | Deathsbroom
Quietus
Black metal from the States.
Stream: https://deathsbroom.bandcamp.com/album/quietus |
| 47 |  | Narrow Head
Moments of Clarity
Alternative rock from Texas.
Stream: https://narrowheadtx.bandcamp.com/album/moments-of-clarity |
| 48 |  | Cachot d'Effroi
Demo
Black metal from France.
Stream: https://cachotdeffroi.bandcamp.com/album/demo |
| 49 |  | Exhibition
The Last Laugh
Punk/hardcore from Buffalo, New York.
Stream: https://bbbrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-laugh |
| 50 |  | Horrible Earth
Weakened by Civilization
Grindcore from Boston, Massachusetts.
Stream: https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/weakened-by-civilization |
| 51 |  | Flesia
Essenz I / II
Black metal from Germany.
Stream: https://flesia.bandcamp.com/album/essenz-i-ii |
| 52 |  | Nachtmaar
Sign Of The Antichrist
Black metal from Switzerland.
Stream: https://hexenkult.bandcamp.com/album/sign-of-the-antichrist |
| 53 |  | Leeches!
Periodical Fits
Punk/hardcore from Australia.
Stream: https://leechespunkrock.bandcamp.com/album/periodical-fits |
| 54 |  | The Daltonz
Hier, Demain, Maintenant
Punk rock band from France.
Stream: https://uneviepourrienvinyles.bandcamp.com/album/daltonz-hier-demain-maintenant-lp |
| 55 |  | Trespasser (SWE)
ἈΠΟΚΆΛΥΨΙΣ
Black metal from Sweden.
Stream: https://trespasserxvi.bandcamp.com/album/--2 |
| 56 |  | Bloody Keep
真の宗教の亡霊
Black metal from California.
Stream: https://grimestone.bandcamp.com/album/bloody-keep |
| 57 |  | Horda
Form
Death/black metal from Poland.
Stream: https://hordaofficial.bandcamp.com/album/form |
| 58 |  | TDK
Неместа
Experimental/jazz/metal/noise from Bulgaria.
Stream: https://turdomkean.bandcamp.com/album/nemesta |
| 59 |  | Afsky
Om Hundrede År
Black metal from Denmark.
Stream: https://afsky.bandcamp.com/album/om-hundrede-r |
| 60 |  | Bastard Sword
I
Doom metal from Athens, Hellas.
Stream: https://bastardswordgr.bandcamp.com/album/bastard-sword-i |
| 61 |  | The Funeral March
Persefone
Post punk/gothic rock from Rockford, Illinois.
Stream: https://thefuneralmarch.bandcamp.com/album/persephone |
| 62 |  | Ulfud
Of Existential Distortion
Death/black metal from Iceland.
Stream: https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/of-existential-distortion |
| 63 |  | Triumpher
Storming The Walls
Tech heavy/power/thrash metal from Athens, Hellas.
Stream: https://triumpher.bandcamp.com/album/storming-the-walls |
| 64 |  | Lankum
False Lankum
Experimental/folk/drone from Ireland.
Stream: https://musicmp3.ru/artist_lankum__album_false-lankum.html |
| 65 |  | JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown
Scaring the Hoes
Hip hop from Baltimore, Maryland.
Stream: https://jpegmafia.bandcamp.com/album/scaring-the-hoes |
| 66 |  | Gabestok
Med Freden Kommer Hadet
Black metal from Denmark.
Stream: https://strangeaeonsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/med-freden-kommer-hadet |
| 67 |  | Altin Gun
Aşk
Folk/psychedelic rock from Turkey.
Stream: https://altingun.bandcamp.com/album/a-k |
| 68 |  | Kommand (USA-CA)
Death Age
Death metal from California.
Stream: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/death-age |
| 69 |  | River
Regeneration
Folk from Portland, Oregon.
Stream: https://rivercascadia.bandcamp.com/album/regeneration |
| 70 |  | Rotten Sound
Apocalypse
Grindcore from Finland.
Stream: https://rottensound.bandcamp.com/album/apocalypse |
| 71 |  | Bloodicide
Onwards to the Revolution
Thrash metal from Philippines.
Stream: https://bloodicide.bandcamp.com/album/onwards-to-the-revolution-ep |
| 72 |  | Motstand
Motstand
Black metal from Norway.
Stream: https://duplicaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/motstand |
| 73 |  | Hello Mary
Hello Mary
Grunge/alternative/garage/indie rock from Brooklyn, New York.
Stream: https://hellomary.bandcamp.com/album/hello-mary |
| 74 |  | Ghostblade
Machine Made God
Metallic hardcore from Canada.
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| 75 |  | The Ragged Jubilee
Mulholland Overdrive
Psych/garage/rock n' roll from San Luis Obispo, California.
Stream: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_msYc8ClWp-auzaB8jk9B2lULmHoUJ8yD4 |
| 76 |  | GA-20
Live In Loveland
Blues rock from Boston, Massachusetts.
Stream: https://ga-20.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-loveland |
| 77 |  | David Tattersall
On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean
Folk from the UK.
Stream: https://wiaiwya.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-sunny-side-of-the-ocean |
| 78 |  | Hasslig
Deathlust
Blackened punk/hardcore from Spain.
Stream: https://hasslig.bandcamp.com/album/deathlust |
| 79 |  | Alcyone
Cult Of Kukulkan
Tech death metal from Providence, Rhode Island.
Stream: https://alcyonepvd.bandcamp.com/album/cult-of-kukulkan |
| 80 |  | Decipher
Arcane Paths of Resurrection
Black/death metal from Hellas.
Stream: https://decipherbm.bandcamp.com/album/arcane-paths-to-resurrection |
| 81 |  | Hyper Tensions
Sick Soother
Psychedelic/punk/garage rock from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Stream: https://hypertensions.bandcamp.com/album/sick-soother |
| 82 |  | Kavallerie
Legion of Honour
Black metal from Sweden.
Stream: https://kavallerie.bandcamp.com/album/legion-of-honour |
| 83 |  | Dommengang
Wished Eye
Psychedelic/blues/hard rock from Portland, Oregon.
Stream: https://dommengang.bandcamp.com/album/wished-eye |
| 84 |  | Killer Kin
Killer Kin
Hard rock from New Haven, Connecticut.
Stream: https://dommengang.bandcamp.com/album/wished-eye |
| 85 |  | Wynter Myst
Bitter Hymns
Black metal from Darlington, UK.
Stream: https://wyntermyst.bandcamp.com/album/bitter-hymns |
| 86 |  | Legs On Wheels
Legroom
Progressive rock from the UK.
Stream: https://legsonwheels.bandcamp.com/album/l-e-g-r-o-o-m |
| 87 |  | Sunfruits
One Degree
Psychedelic/garage pop from Australia.
Stream: https://sunfruits.bandcamp.com/album/one-degree |
| 88 |  | Smoulder
Violent Creed of Vengeance
Heavy metal from Helsinki, Finland.
Stream: https://smoulder.bandcamp.com/album/violent-creed-of-vengeance |
| 89 |  | Mortal Embodiment
Unbounded Emptiness
Death/doom metal from Brazil.
Stream: https://mortalembodiment.bandcamp.com/album/unbounded-emptiness |
| 90 |  | Deathgrave
It's Only Midnight
Grindcore from San Jose, California.
Stream: https://deathgrave.bandcamp.com/album/its-only-midnight |
| 91 |  | Penny Coffin
Conscripted Morality
Death metal from the UK.
Stream: https://pennycoffindeath.bandcamp.com/album/conscripted-morality |
| 92 |  | Unholy Craft (NO)
A Blaze Of Tridents
Black metal from Norway.
Stream: https://1unholycraft.bandcamp.com/album/a-blaze-of-tridents |
| 93 |  | Flesh Megalith
Beneath The Rot
Ambient/death/doom metal from Australia.
Stream: https://fleshmegalith.bandcamp.com/album/beneath-the-rot |
| 94 |  | Chthon
Eremite
Death/black metal from Athens, Hellas.
Stream: https://chthonband.bandcamp.com/album/eremite |
| 95 |  | Burgonet
Demo One
Black metal from Finland.
Stream: https://burgonet.bandcamp.com/album/demo-one |
| 96 |  | Mahpiya Luta
Wowahwala
Black metal from the States.
Stream: https://mahpiyaluta.bandcamp.com/album/wowahwala |
| 97 |  | Spirit Award
The Fear
Lofi/psychedelic pop from Seattle, Washington.
Stream: https://spiritaward.bandcamp.com/album/the-fear |
| 98 |  | Noldr
Dynasty ov the Darkened Evocations
Black metal from Brazil.
Stream: https://noldrofficial.bandcamp.com/album/dynasty-ov-the-darkened-evocations-ep |
| 99 |  | Last Quokka
Red Dirt
Garage/punk rock from Australia.
Stream: https://lastquokka.bandcamp.com/album/red-dirt |
| 100 |  | Mahtie Bush and Mon$rock
FOH
Hip hop from Sacramento, California.
Stream: https://coldtwelvers.bandcamp.com/album/foh-2 |
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