Weekly Release Roundup: Monday 6th Jan 2025 – Friday 10th Jan 2025
From melodeath to symphonic death metal, to hardcore, experimental, sludgy doom, and metalcore, it’s a big week for releases and we’ve got a list for you to check out. All these releases are out this week!
The Halo Effect – March Of The Unheard (Nuclear Blast)
Setting the melodeath bar high for 2025, which won’t be too much of a surprise to those familiar with The Halo Effect or the member’s other bands/projects, March of the Unheard isn’t about changing the world, it’s simply all about showcasing the best aspects of the genre, adding some accessibility and ensuring that fans come away very happy.
Read our full review here.
Ex Deo – Year Of The Four Emperors (Reigning Phoenix Music)
Heartily bombastic, potently heavy, and dripping in historical worth, Ex Deo’s new EP is a wonderful four-track listen. One that is, as always, rich in storytelling and structure.
Read our full review here.
Stick To Your Guns – Keep Planting Flowers (SharpTone Records)
Ten tracks that come with a ton of vitriol, showcases anger and frustration at the way the world is, but demands that you stand tall and try to make the world a better place by not letting the struggle break you.
Read our full review here.
Hanry – Disruption (Pelagic Records)
Their reputation for creating atmospheric and elaborate prettiness is notable, but it’s the depth that Hanry can sink with their experimental instrumental music that truly makes them a band few will forget once heard. The proof? This wonderful EP and its bright and brilliant blend of melody, rock, and electronica.
Read our full review here.
Slaughtersun – Black Marrow (Self Released)
There’s a wildness to Slaughtersun, one rooted in death metal, but with a sharper and more technical edge.
Read our full review here.
Barshasketh – Antinomian Asceticism (W.T.C.Productions)
Grandiose black metal with a heretical feel, Barshasketh’s new album is one for the end times. Be it destruction and devastation that comes in the form of fire or ice. The end result is all the same, nothing is left, and this monstrosity is that soundtrack.
Read our full review here.
Waterlines – WDGAF Vol 1 (Self Released)
Chances are that you’ve heard most of what this EP has to offer as over the past few years Waterlines has drip-fed us music, building up their reputation both on record and in the live environment. Which does mean this debut EP doesn’t have the freshest of feels. However, if you’re a fan of this band (and you should be), it will still be a must-listen. Not just because it puts all their recent bangers together, but because it shows cohesion in their sound.
Read our full review here.
The Cimmerian – An Age Undreamed Of… (Hyborian Rage Records / Black Voodoo Records)
Across mostly gargantuan tracks, The Cimmerian deliver feral and furious force made up of sludge-soaked riffing, brawny percussion, and animalistic vocals. Moving smoothly between the smoothest of doom-focused sounds, experimental melody, and destructive viciousness, while constantly expanding and evolving across the album’s runtime.
Read our full review here.
Exiled Hope/Steel Forge – Realm of the Exiled (Self Released)
Realm of the Exiled is a really strong release showcasing two different sets of artists that have come together to create a unified body of work. An EP that delivers an immense amount of creativity and quality, delivering stunning melodies and atmosphere yet plenty of fire and fury too.
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Bergthron – Neu Asen Land (Trollzorn Records)
As mysterious as always, even though it has been a long wait (fifteen years), Bergthron continue to grab attention due to their unique approach and willingness to experiment within the confines of traditional metal.
Read our full review here.
