progdolphin Always straddling the line between a blackened snarl, a deathly pummel, and a hardcore shuffle, Immortal Bird’s patchwork attack hits as equal parts curious and aloof with Sin Querencia landing no differently. It’s not a labyrinthian instrumental construction that swerves the Bird about a progressive nature, but rather a keen sense of song structure and how to break it... with loads and loads of fat riffs! Favorite track: Ocean Endless.

fyeahmetal This was one of the best metal albums of 2024. It's tough, smart, dark, and catchy, with lots of details that reward repeated listens. Rae Amitay's vocals spread their wings past death growls with bits of clean and hardcore vocals, and I'm all for it. The drum work also shines, with punishing grooves that drop on your head out of nowhere. The whole record feels focused and intentional, and you'll want to keep returning to it. Favorite track: Ocean Endless.

Brett (Lascaille's Shroud / Soulmass) Almost certainly their best release to date. An incredible record from start to finish with stellar performances and immaculate production. Favorite track: Ocean Endless.

Darknight Amazing release from such an awesome band and these six tracks prove exactly how great this band are at writing and creating sludgy post metal of the highest order. heiress RULE🤘 Favorite track: The Wrong You Raised.

Urso X Hard-hitting, thoughtful metalcore. Takes a minute to catch, but when it does 🤯 And the last three tracks... Favorite track: Dweller On The Threshold.

Darknight The audio bludgeoning of a personalised sledgehammer is exactly what Domain have created here, stunning, crushing and absolutely brutal. Domain are the future of hardcore metal. Favorite track: Battle Cry.

Cyril GPMCS Besson Décidément le son ala KICKBACK n'a jamais été aussi à la mode. ( je parle même pas des clones français). La on tient un groupe floridien qui tabasse gentiment, un peu comme si le chanteur d'Hatebreed hurlait sur du Metalic'HxC des 90's , genre Merauder meets H8000 Vibe & almighty KckBck. Violent ! Favorite track: Persevere Through Suffering.