Weekly Metal Recommendations March 5-11
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I’m no longer using a rating system and will be doing a shorter list. This list now only includes the things going on my buy list or things I want to promote.
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March 8, 2022
Band: Mamorlis
Release: Sturdy as an Oak
Style: Epic, Traditional
This doesn’t have the most polished sound, but instead has an old school charm. It’s a warm sound that would have fit well in the mid to late 70’s even though I hear some influence that are early to mid 80’s.
Band: Véhémence
Release: Ordalies
Style: Epic Melodic Black
This one is for any French speakers out there. I probably wont be getting this one, but I’ll recommend it to anyone who speaks French or doesn’t care about the language. The overall quality reminds me of a lot of early melodic death metal, maybe something like Suidakra that had that black metal influence early on. It sounds written by black metal guys who love Iron Maiden.
March 10, 2022
Band: Veriteras
Release: Shadow of Death
Style: Melodic Death
Great melodic death, surprisingly from the US. The production needs some tweaks as it is a very cold sound and the vocals may be a bit to loud, but great songs and melody.
March 11, 2022
Band: In Aphelion
Release: Moribund
Style: Black
Eerie melodies and an often a speed metal feel, Great job from this newer black metal band.
Band: Kharon
Release: Shores of Acheron
Style: Black
Cool almost thrashy riffing subtle melodies and aggression, this is a solid black metal album worth checking out.
Band: Bastard
Release: Rotten Blood
Style: Blackened Speed, Blackened Thrash
Simple blackened attack that keeps your head banging.
Band: Cloven Hoof
Release: Time Assassin
Style: Heavy, Power
Despite the drums sounding like they are electronic or triggered the songs are good. Cloven Hoof has taken a leap into a more Iced Earth style sound and sound less traditional, however as a huge Iced Earth fan I’m not complaining in the slightest.
Band: New Horizon
Release: Gate of the Gods
Style: Synthonic Power
Fantastic! It sounds like these guys were tired of waiting for a new Lost Horizon album and decided to make their own. Although similar to the similarly named band they don’t sound like a copy but incorporated many of the things I love about LH including incredible soaring vocals.