Weekly rundown July 29 – 2022
Hardcore, experimental, black and death metal. Yep, not a week for the faint of heart. Remember to warm up your neck.
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Weekly rundown July 22 – 2022
It’s been a week of ups and downs. Of fulfilled promises and letdowns. The results are a few surprise highlights, a few “almosts” and a couple of real opinion dividers.
Read More Weekly rundown July 22 – 2022Weekly rundown July 15 – 2022
Hail to the filth! This is a death and sludge week, bringing you dirty, crushing mounds of pure heaviness. There are exceptions though – dark ponds of cleansing cold – if you can make it all the way through.
Read More Weekly rundown July 15 – 2022Weekly rundown July 08 – 2022
This week feels important somehow. The extreme side of metal stirs as from each of its twisted corners emerge a beast championing the hallmarks of its realm. Let’s see who ends up the victor.
Read More Weekly rundown July 08 – 2022Weekly rundown July 01 – 2022
A rather meager week in terms of volume, but one that makes up for it with the weight of its heavy hitters. Better brace yourself – they’re pretty hostile.
Read More Weekly rundown July 01 – 2022Weekly rundown June 24 – 2022
It’s time to throw caution to the wind. This weeks highlights might be a mixed goodie bag of different subgenres, but they demonstrate supreme confidence in their chosen lane and go all-out, be it the way of aggression, brutality or melodic madness.
Read More Weekly rundown June 24 – 2022Weekly rundown June 17 – 2022
This is a week for surprises. Power metal is leaving a real mark, and even the dark stuff isn’t all that depressive. Well… with one or two important exceptions. Definitely stick with it till the end.
Read More Weekly rundown June 17 – 2022Weekly rundown June 10 – 2022
Not the most bountiful week, but with some tasty highlights indeed, ranging from the atmospheric and dark to the all-out furious. Come sate your appetite.
Read More Weekly rundown June 10 – 2022Weekly rundown June 03 – 2022
This turned out to be the week of metalcore – showing off its brutal, melodic, catchy and progressive sides across a slew of strong releases. There’s other stuff too, but let the young bloods enjoy the spotlight a little, eh?
Read More Weekly rundown June 03 – 2022Weekly rundown May 27 – 2022
A truly strong week for death metal, with black metal coming in second. While none of the highlights are truly pure incarnations of their respective subgenres, that’s also a big part of their strength. Expect groove, melody and crushing aggression. Let’s dive in.
Read More Weekly rundown May 27 – 2022
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