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 Cosmic World Mother is a very welcome surprise, a grand comeback without too much fanfare.

 ...and Oceans deftly avoid the nostalgia trap with an album that marks the beginning of a new path.

The Finnish band ...and Oceans made a strong comeback in 2020 with Cosmic World Mother, returning to their symphonic black metal roots while incorporating electronic elements. After an 18-year discographic silence and a controversial shift towards industrial sounds in the early 2000s, this album impressively balances past and new influences. Praised for its energetic guitars, immersive keyboards, and varied tempos, the record avoids nostalgia and marks a new chapter for the band. Fans eagerly anticipate their next release scheduled for early 2023. Listen to Cosmic World Mother and experience the riveting comeback of ...and Oceans now!

 Queen of Time could be the album with which Amorphis can silence, once and for all, those who accused them of sonic stagnation.

 The songwriting appears more complex and articulated; the tracks alternate delicate and melodic moments with others more impetuous and aggressive.

Amorphis' 2018 album Queen of Time showcases their signature blend of progressive, death, and folk metal enriched by orchestral elements. The band demonstrates artistic growth with complex songwriting and new instrumental experiments. Tracks balance melodic and aggressive passages, keeping listeners engaged with unexpected shifts. Guest appearances enhance the album's texture. This release marks a refreshing evolution, silencing critics of stagnation after 30 years of activity. Explore Amorphis' Queen of Time now and experience their fresh, orchestral progressive metal evolution.

 If I had to use an adjective to describe this 'A Diabolic Thirst,' it would undoubtedly be annihilating.

 When you have good ideas and compositional vitality on your side, it takes little to create an album that lasts over time.

Spectral Wound's third album 'A Diabolic Thirst' delivers a powerful old-school black metal experience with inspired songwriting and sharp execution. The band refines their sound beyond previous releases, blending intense blast beats and doomy rhythms. While not reinventing the genre, the album stands out for its cohesion and authenticity, showcasing the vitality of the Canadian black metal scene. This work confirms the band's growing reputation among extreme metal enthusiasts. Dive into 'A Diabolic Thirst' and experience Spectral Wound's raw, intense black metal masterpiece today!

 "'A Sanity Deranged' is a decidedly valid product, perhaps one of the best extreme works released in recent years."

 "The opening track 'No Life Leaves Here' is a programmatic manifesto of the album: pure atmosphere followed by sulfurous and sinister guitar riffs."

Nightfell's 2019 album 'A Sanity Deranged' marks a dark, slow, and heavy shift from Todd Burdette's hardcore roots. Featuring dense death-doom atmospheres and strong production, it offers a concise yet intense listening experience. The album, praised for its emotional depth and heaviness, stands out in the extreme metal scene but remains somewhat underrated. Fans of death-doom and atmospheric metal will find it a compelling work. Dive into Nightfell's 'A Sanity Deranged' and experience a chilling journey through death-doom's darkest depths.

 The result? A death/grind album in full force, constructed according to the classic standards of the genre.

 If you want to spend a solid half-hour of ignorant and battle-ready grind/death, this album will be able to satisfy you.

Extreme Noise Terror’s 2001 album 'Being and Nothing' marks a shift from crust-punk to a more death metal-influenced grindcore sound. The album is fast, aggressive, and uncompromising with powerful guitars and guttural vocals. While the album lacks variety and may feel repetitive over time, it remains a solid choice for fans of extreme grind and death genres. Good production highlights the guitars and vocals, though drums sometimes get overshadowed. Recommended for listeners seeking relentless, battle-ready grindcore. Dive into Extreme Noise Terror's 'Being and Nothing' for a brutal death/grindcore experience that delivers pure intensity and raw energy.

 The album’s value remains virtually intact, given the group’s great ability to create majestic and extraordinary soundscapes capable of transporting the listener to another world.

 An unmissable album for those seeking atmospheric black metal, for meditation or total isolation, far from the usual clichè typical of the genre.

Blut aus Nord remains an enigmatic and pioneering black metal band known for blending symphonic, industrial, and electronic elements. 'Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue with the Stars' continues their conceptual saga with atmospheric, epic soundscapes that evoke cold nature and meditative isolation. Despite minor flaws like the drum machine's sometimes artificial sound, the album offers richly immersive compositions. It's perfect for listeners seeking a contemplative and unique black metal experience beyond typical genre clichés. Dive into Blut aus Nord's haunting world and experience 'Memoria Vetusta II'—a landmark in atmospheric black metal worth savoring.

 Svartidauði hit the target again, giving us three-quarters of an hour of textbook black metal.

 The album confirms the excellent health of the current extreme scene.

Svartidauði's 'Revelations of the Red Sword' delivers another compelling black metal experience rooted in Iceland's vibrant scene. The band evolves from their debut's hypnotic style to more melodic, dynamic tracks with excellent production. Highlights include varied tempo changes, powerful drumming, and memorable compositions. While not revolutionary, the album confirms the band's strong position in modern extreme metal. Discover how Svartidauði reinvents black metal—listen to Revelations of the Red Sword today!

 The soundscapes of the album have seeped under your skin, and now you see everything with very different eyes.

 Carpe Noctem overturns our concept not only of music but also of reality.

Carpe Noctem’s second album Vitrun offers a deeply complex and atmospheric journey into progressive and avant-garde black metal. Its abstract cover mirrors the unsettling and multi-layered music inside, blending dissonance, frenetic riffs, and dark psychological themes. The album demands open-mindedness and patience but rewards listeners with a unique, immersive experience. Vitrun defies conventional metal and challenges perception, marking a high point for Iceland’s metal scene. Dive into the dark, complex world of Carpe Noctem’s Vitrun and experience a groundbreaking black metal journey today.

 A sound of a loaded firearm welcomes us, hit square in the face by a torrent of distorted guitars supported by an unstoppable blastbeat.

 Kiss the Pig flows by quickly but without leaving a deep mark; still, the first four tracks are among the best extreme compositions of recent years.

Today Is the Day’s seventh album Kiss The Pig offers a rawer, more direct take on their extreme metal sound. Stripped of past complexities, it emphasizes thrash and grindcore influences in shorter, more concise tracks. While maintaining aggression and intensity, the album lacks some compositional depth found in earlier works. It’s a solid listen, ideal for newcomers, but not the band’s most memorable effort. Discover the raw power of Today Is the Day's Kiss The Pig—fast, fierce, and a great entry to extreme metal. Listen now!

 A good album, certainly not groundbreaking, but genuine and truly furious, the ideal outlet for negative and/or tense moments.

 The album boasts a vigor that very few bands in the genre can boast.

Nora's 2007 album 'Save Yourself' marks their stylistic maturity with a fierce mix of hardcore and metal. The album offers intense rhythms, abrasive vocals, and noise guitar elements reminiscent of bands like early Mastodon and Unsane. While some repetitiveness and production flaws exist, the album remains a genuine and furious expression, ideal for fans of aggressive metalcore. Overall, it's a recommended listen for metal enthusiasts seeking raw energy. Listen to Nora's 'Save Yourself' now and experience 36 minutes of pure metalcore fury.