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 A handful of musicians who grew up with Eyehategod and Crowbar on constant rotation and are undoubtedly skilled at conveying that hostile atmosphere in their compositions.

 Garden of Exile is a hostile piece to listen to, with its rough sound and no potential radio hits.

DI'AUL's Garden of Exile presents a raw southern sludge metal experience, heavily influenced by Eyehategod and Crowbar. With its hostile sound, dirty riffs, and rough vocals, the album targets a niche audience that appreciates authentic, unpolished metal. The Pavia band focuses on passion over commercial success, delivering an intense and dark listening experience. Production favors atmosphere over clarity, perfect for fans seeking a grim and heavy metal project. Dive into the raw world of DI'AUL's Garden of Exile and experience authentic southern sludge metal today!

 This mini lacks — as is often the case with metalcore — that personal input that gives hope.

 "Walls" is the example of a song to build on, the only one where A Hero Named Coward dared to approach new school hardcore more closely.

A Hero Named Coward's EP "Choices" delivers a competent metalcore experience with familiar elements from the new school wave. The production quality meets market standards, but the band shows limited individuality. Standout track "Walls" hints at potential growth. Overall, the EP feels safe and lacks a distinct personal style. Discover A Hero Named Coward's metalcore style—listen to Choices and see their potential evolve!

 Hot Sunday Blood succeeds in bringing the listener back to the time when plaid shirts, ripped jeans, and long hair were all the rage.

 The singer was able to give even more emotional weight to the whole, endowed with a very peculiar timbre in my opinion.

Hot Sunday Blood's album 'Someone Left Behind' brings listeners back to the 90s grunge era with dark, emotional guitar riffs and vocal delivery. The band blends alternative rock with occasional stoner and heavy influences. Despite a less conventional album artwork, the music reflects experience and a nostalgic spirit. The album features standout tracks like 'Running on my own' and 'Brain cage'. Overall, it shows promise for an emerging band still defining their artistic direction. Discover the nostalgic grunge sounds of Hot Sunday Blood's 'Someone Left Behind'—listen now and feel the 90s spirit!

 What stands out about this work is above all the intensity; each track seems to have been designed to achieve the best possible live performance.

 An overall very positive debut that would have been even more interesting if the 'hard' side of the vocals had managed to offer more solutions to its performance.

Entail’s debut album United States Of Mind presents a well-crafted and intense modern metal experience drawing on Scandinavian melodic death metal influences. The production quality by Tony Lindgren is notable, highlighting the virtuosity of the guitarists. The album’s sound is designed for impactful live performances, though the harsh vocal delivery could offer more variety. Overall, a positive and promising start for the band with standout tracks like "Think Before You Speak" and "All Ways." Listen to Entail’s debut album United States Of Mind to experience intense modern metal with striking guitar work and live-ready energy!

 Their love, on the other hand, is visceral for rock music, and it does not matter if luck will knock on their door or not.

 'Il click del Capodoglio' is a work that, if handled intelligently, could quickly bring these musicians to the forefront.

Tortuga’s debut full-length album 'Il click del Capodoglio' shows a strong rock passion with deep Sardinian roots. The album blends melancholy and love for the sea with fresh songwriting and a native language vocal approach. Standout tracks like 'Nuoto' highlight their dark and multifaceted sound. Though still finding full dynamism, the band is on a promising path in Italian rock. A solid start for a genre that’s often been fully explored. Listen to Tortuga’s heartfelt debut and dive deep into Sardinian-inspired Italian rock today!

 An album I personally define as the middle ground between a past devoid of significant signals and a future with good insights but hybrid in its structure.

 They know what they’re doing, and all in all, they manage to be engaging to listen to.

Krysantemia's 'Finis Dierum' presents a mix of death metal, thrash, and core elements with varied success. While the band's instrumental skill is strong, the album's hybrid style lacks a clear direction. It showcases maturity from their debut and hints at future potential, though the band must refine their sound. Discover the evolving sound of Krysantemia in Finis Dierum – listen now and witness their metal journey!

 Stereo Age finally have some cards to play.

 'Half of Us' is an enjoyable work, boasting a few potential singles that aren’t bad at all.

Stereo Age returns after a long silence with their album 'Half of Us,' showing significant growth since their debut. The album features catchy pop-punk rhythms and strong vocal performances. It avoids sounding like a mere imitation of genre legends, instead embracing its own energetic identity. The reviewer appreciates the band's eagerness and the well-crafted artwork. 'Half of Us' is a solid, enjoyable effort with potential singles. Discover Stereo Age's fresh pop-punk revival in 'Half of Us'—listen now and experience their energetic new sound!

 In less than twenty minutes, this quintet has proven themselves to be among the best out there today among the new wave made in the U.S.

 "Reckoning" is indeed a great mini, only a pity for its short duration.

Rotting Out's Reckoning EP delivers intense old-school hardcore punk rooted in classic influences like Suicidal Tendencies and Circle Jerks. This five-track mini-album captures raw energy, chaotic rhythms, and a fierce attitude. Produced by Taylor Young, it serves as a powerful teaser for their upcoming album. Though brief, Reckoning confirms Rotting Out’s position in today’s hardcore revival scene. Listen to Rotting Out's Reckoning EP now and experience the raw edge of old-school hardcore straight from LA!

 A band that can hold their own, skilled at producing potential hits like 'Witch Lady' and 'All This Time'.

 A major advantage of this band is the singer, truly very talented at varying across multiple tones and keeping the listener’s interest high in every track.

Lola Stonecracker's 'Doomsday Breakdown' delivers a compelling mix of hard rock and post-grunge with strong '80s/'90s rock influences. The album balances energetic guitar solos and catchy songs like 'Witch Lady' with heartfelt ballads. The singer's versatile and engaging vocal delivery is a major highlight. Despite some vagueness in the band's genre definition, the album stands as a solid hard rock release with memorable moments. Listen to Lola Stonecracker’s 'Doomsday Breakdown' for a powerful mix of classic rock energy and heartfelt ballads!

 Oceans Ate Alaska is a very young band with great fortune on its side, that of having excellent musicians within them.

 Their debut 'Lost Isles' is what we might call next-generation tech-metal, a mix between the technical prowess typical of Periphery, Animals As Leaders, and the destructive fervor of bands like Suicide Silence.

Oceans Ate Alaska’s debut album Lost Isles is a technically complex and brutal next-generation tech-metal release. The band shows strong musicianship combined with crystalline production typical of Fearless Records. Fans of modern metalcore and bands like Bring Me The Horizon will appreciate the album’s intensity. Despite some hyper-technicality, the album exudes raw aggression and energy. It represents a young band with potential and a dedicated young fanbase. Explore Oceans Ate Alaska’s Lost Isles and experience the future of tech-metal today!