Essence of Datum - Radikal Rats
Random new release of the day
(for me, at least)
This was a lot of fun. Instrumental proggish metal from Belarus. I read their previous material is a little more extreme but I haven't heard any of that. This one is very melodic. Think Nuclear Power Trio, but with slightly less guitar pyrotechnics (although the playing is GREAT) and a healthy serving of synthwave influence (check out the opener Supersonic Soul Injector and Universe 25, for example!). The closer, Rodent Rebellion is so good too.
Nothing groundbreaking, but thoroughly enjoyable.