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 Draculea might be the perfect imperfect copy of the evil and historic South Of Heaven by Slayer.

 This album seems more like a transition work than a definitive maturation of the new Necrodeath.

Necrodeath's Draculea marks a significant stylistic shift from their earlier thrash/death metal sound, embracing heavier atmosphere and slower passages. The concept album focuses on Vlad Tepes, combining dark melodies and Romanian language inserts. While innovative, some songs suffer from excessive length and repetitive riffs. The album feels like a transitional effort rather than a full maturation, receiving a mixed but thoughtful reception. Dive into Necrodeath's Draculea to experience a daring thrash metal evolution and explore the dark legend of Vlad Tepes!

 Blooddrunk feels much like a downfall, one of those dry, heavy, redundant ones destined to hurt a lot.

 The latest work has... demonstrated a definite step back for the entire band that has somehow lost all that compositional freshness and all that essential energy.

Blooddrunk, the latest album from Children of Bodom, demonstrates strong technical performance but suffers from a lack of compositional creativity and energy. While the album contains some high-value tracks and showcases the band's precise musicianship, it signals a noticeable decline compared to their earlier groundbreaking works. Fans and critics alike are left puzzled by the apparent apathy and stripped-down sound. Despite mixed reactions, the band continues to receive strong fan support. Listen to Blooddrunk and decide if Children of Bodom's new direction resonates with you—explore the mix of fury and fading melody.

 If I had to define the new work of Tiamat with a single adjective, I would simply say that it is an extremely romantic work.

 Johan Edlund’s new voice ... makes it clear that the years ... have not led to a gradual degradation but to a new and stratospheric originality.

Tiamat's album Amanethes marks a return to their signature dark-metal style with romantic, melancholic, and dreamy atmospheres. The album refines past flaws with catchy, soothing tracks showcasing a blend of oriental melodies and gothic rock influences. Johan Edlund's impressive vocal evolution adds originality. Overall, it delivers a rich, hypnotic gothic metal experience with emotional depth and compositional strength. Listen to Amanethes and dive into Tiamat’s hypnotic blend of gothic romance and dark metal mastery.