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 The lyrics have become more thoughtful compared to the past, with a careful use of socially themed messages.

 L'Alba Di Nuovo proves to be attentive to keeping alive the rules laid down by the genre’s sacred monsters years ago, making speed and grit its strength.

L'Alba Di Nuovo returns after five years with a self-titled EP showcasing natural artistic growth within melodic hardcore. The band sticks to their Italian roots, delivering thoughtful, socially conscious lyrics. The EP maintains a consistent brisk pace with energetic tracks and a concluding acoustic piece, appealing strongly to genre fans. The release honors the traditions of melodic hardcore while highlighting improved musicianship. Listen to L'Alba Di Nuovo's latest EP and experience authentic melodic hardcore with a modern twist!

 A phase 'under construction' that is strongly felt in the six songs offered here, strong with the usual aggressive hardcore spirit and at the same time heavy enough to slightly confuse us about their intentions.

 A mini EP that is therefore very enjoyable for anyone who doesn’t have too many concerns related to its style.

Fingers To The Bone's debut EP Burning It Down showcases their hardcore roots while experimenting with metal and crossover styles. The six-track release is energetic and promising, though still in a developmental phase with an uncertain musical direction. Production quality by Giuseppe Bassi and Eddy Cavazza enhances the work, featuring a guest vocal on the title track. The EP appeals to listeners open to diverse hardcore and metal influences and foreshadows strong live performances. Listen to Fingers To The Bone’s Burning It Down EP and discover an intense blend of hardcore and metal experimentation.

 This quartet knows exactly what it means to get straight to the point, skillfully navigating the more 'hard' side of the genre itself.

 Divide Decline finds its strength in the vocals and the various guests featured in each track, smoothly transitioning from furious screams to rapped parts and choruses.

Scarfold’s six-track mini-album Divide / Decline delivers a potent fusion of hardcore and metal with ruthless riffs and varied vocal styles. Originating from Montreal, the band blends furious screams, rap, and catchy breakdowns to create energetic music. Despite being active for less than two years, Scarfold shows strong skill and clear influences from bands like Biohazard. The review anticipates their debut album for a more complete assessment. Discover Scarfold’s powerful blend of hardcore and metal—listen to Divide / Decline and experience the raw energy today!

 The young band from Trento shows significant artistic freshness, which results in bold choices in terms of broad melodic structures.

 Mindtrip ... shows anyone who has never understood "this djent" that fundamentally, it’s a genre that is still quite open-minded.

Prologue Of A New Generation’s album Mindtrip presents a fresh and bold approach within the djent and alternative metal scene. The band skillfully blends modern sounds with prog, metal, and rock influences, avoiding typical technical excesses that often become tiresome. Tracks like "The Perfection Exists" and "Introspective" highlight the album’s artistic courage and broad melodic structures. Fans of bands like Northlane, Monuments, and Volumes will find Mindtrip an open-minded and promising listen. Listen to Mindtrip now and experience the fresh Italian take on djent and progressive metal!

 This new chapter sought to make the composition of the tracks more fluid, avoiding overly complex instrumental passages and thus approaching an average listener who appreciates a musician’s flair but primarily seeks energy.

 A mature album that manages to give its best after a few listens and highlights an inspired band ready to seize every opportunity.

Stage Of Reality returns with a mature and energetic self-titled album. The band broadens its musical horizons with more fluid compositions that appeal to both musicians and general listeners. Key tracks include 'Warlord' with Blaze Bayley and a unique cover of Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black' featuring Amanda Somerville. The album grows stronger with each listen, reflecting the band’s inspired and united approach. Listen to Stage Of Reality's latest album and experience the blend of powerful hard rock and mature songwriting today!

 "Silent is an album that lives and breathes chaos, but it certainly follows a studied logic."

 "The destructive fury that devours every track is the offspring of what The Dillinger Escape Plan have taught us humans over the years."

Infall's second album 'Silent' refines their debut's chaotic style into a cohesive, intense mathcore journey. The band improves on past rough edges, delivering rhythmic upheavals and acidic guitars inspired by notable hardcore bands. Tracks like 'The Random Butcher' and 'Palindrome' showcase the album's destructive fury balanced with studied logic. Alan Douches' mastering adds polish to this dynamic release. Dive into the chaotic yet structured world of Infall's 'Silent' and experience mathcore at its finest.

 The group has produced an excellent work, and if you’re a fan of these types of sounds, there are plenty of interesting elements within it.

 There’s perhaps too much on the plate, and now, dear The Morning Is For Sleeping, comes the hard part... Bringing it all together with your next work, aiming for an artistically personal proposal.

The Morning Is For Sleeping's album 'In Truth And Lies' delivers solid metalcore with well-placed synth elements and skilled guitar work. While somewhat familiar in style, it showcases good ideas and energy. Highlights include the singles 'Hollywood' and 'King Of Nothing.' The band is encouraged to refine their sound further for a more distinctive artistic identity. Discover 'In Truth And Lies' by The Morning Is For Sleeping—explore their gritty metalcore fusion and hear standout tracks now!

 The eleven tracks offered here are a very interesting calling card, where we can find references to Swedish death metal, mid-'70s Testament, hard'n'heavy, and even rock'n'roll.

 The vintage sound production adds value to the album, making it sound even more raw and rough than originally envisioned by the band.

Haniwa's debut album Helleven delivers a bold and raw thrash metal experience with influences from Swedish death metal and '70s hard rock. The vintage production adds a gritty edge, making riffs and rhythms stand out. Although one track struggles with structure, the overall album showcases the band's aggressive style and readiness to grow in the metal scene. Dive into Haniwa's fierce debut album Helleven and experience raw thrash metal at its finest!

 'Distance' is the space between aimless strain and rebirth.

 This is the kind of band that could intrigue anyone who loves Bannon's productions.

Bright End's 'Distance' is a powerful punk/hardcore album from Italy that captures raw emotion and discomfort with its abrasive sound. The seven-track album channels the spirit of early 2000s bands like Curl Up And Die and Planes Mistaken For Stars. Its apocalyptic vibe and intense energy make it a standout release influenced by the Deathwish scene. Overall, it's praised as one of Italy's best punk/hardcore efforts of 2017. Listen to Bright End's 'Distance' now and experience Italy's raw punk hardcore energy!

 The final impression one has after listening to "Deeper Than Hell" is of a well-conceived product, yet lacking the element that could make it more than just "pleasant."

 A real shame because this flaw brings the album a couple of points below the (high) rating it would have certainly deserved with much better accompanying sounds.

Plugs Of Apocalypse’s 2017 album Deeper Than Hell marks a bold shift from deathcore to a hybrid sound mixing electronic, gothic, and melodic rock elements. The songwriting and vocal performances are strong, highlighting beautiful melodic parts and complementary male/female voices. However, production issues, especially the subdued guitar presence and overpowering keyboards, hold the album back. Despite these flaws, the album’s elegance and mature musicality make it worthy of attention. Listen to Deeper Than Hell for a unique blend of gothic and melodic rock with atmospheric keys—discover Plugs Of Apocalypse’s evolution now!