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Title: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on November 11, 2018, 10:01:41 AM
I thought to start this thread last Friday. For some reason it slipped my mind.
Anyways, I will try to post the albums that released on Friday. (At least those on my radar) feel free to contribute to the thread as well.

Released last Friday:


Voices from the fuselage - Odyssey: Founder of dreams.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/43FKHRkNZufTQhruwb1Whh?si=soiizg_XRDuDjk5xlYWuQg

Rikard Sjöblom’s Gungfly - Friendship
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1kFGKVY5sAQGaH8QORdt3e?si=rQwkV3AsTjKIOUDIoPgLsA

The Algorithm - Compiler optimization techniques
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1ayCLVhBNn15dW5jSUHRUC?si=t4kesBavQA2AtMAaUTfbOw

Carptree - Subimago
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3xtbgIxphR1s7AJrPQP4jv?si=cyThsmToQQm54AGvN3u0-g

August Burns Red - Winter Wilderness
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1iNaHBJANUPl2U84kSjogc?si=Dh6-CBC9QUy0oSMOegQSGg

Thomas Giles - Don’t touch the outside
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6ilY3ehwbHoFIERHiDtK5B?si=z8tja9rbR6O9mFMnpFOycw

Lost in Thought - Renascence
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1AdnR1mQw6ovwbLFfwx4ES?si=iQkVdTp0S-KloG3jGi0hTA

 :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 11, 2018, 10:09:09 AM
surprised nobody ever thought to make this thread before, tbh

this week:

Cold Night For Alligators – Fervor
https://open.spotify.com/album/6DxVfEMuCfhZDjn3sR9m4G
Djent-y prog metal, the like, very first minute isn't very good but I was more into this than I expected besides that

Fractal Cypher – Prelude to an Impending Outcome
https://open.spotify.com/album/4bXekRxKHK3tC4QWEghwQO
Solid prog metal stuff, at the very least worth a revisit
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 11, 2018, 10:16:53 AM
there's other message boards I'm on that sort of do this, but not 1-topic, but a topic every week (52 every year approx).

The Calendar topic is good, but maybe it's best for anticipation as opposed Now Available/Released.

Maybe it should also be a stickie?

also there are some releases (including singles) that do not get released on Fridays still (I'm thinking of Bandcamp releases and Album Release Shows from local artists namely).  In other words, it's fine to mention something that is released THAT WEEK for example.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 11, 2018, 10:20:04 AM
Wow, didn't know there was a new Lost In Thought. Ordering that today! :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Postwhore on November 11, 2018, 11:00:49 AM
Wow, didn't know there was a new Lost In Thought. Ordering that today! :metal

And this thread wins already


Thanks!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Train of Naught on November 11, 2018, 11:05:27 AM
No link atm because I'm on my phone but this week I know of 2:

Architects. Kind of boring, they moved into a sound almost completely reliant on breakdowns in every song.

New Thomas Giles album (singer of BTBAM), pretty awesome. Probably his best. Features Einar Solberg of Leprous and Kristoffer Rygg of Ulver among others.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: lonestar on November 11, 2018, 02:00:05 PM
Next week we got Shattered Skies- Muted Neon being released. Here's a single off it for those curious...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zcg0hvLkig (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zcg0hvLkig)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on November 11, 2018, 03:25:07 PM
Next week we got Shattered Skies- Muted Neon being released. Here's a single off it for those curious...


Giggity.

Glad to see/hear that the Lost In Thought is finally streaming - it's been out for a month from their Pledge campaign.  Will be listening tonight!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: YtseJamittaja on November 12, 2018, 01:19:48 AM
Wow, didn't know there was a new Lost In Thought. Ordering that today! :metal

Had to listen to this. So funny that the album opens right like Haken's Vector, so similar than Clear, those Nomac sounds are quite usual nowadays :D
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 12, 2018, 06:00:27 AM
Ours - Part 2: New Age Heroine

 :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart

will post a link when it's available ("Coming This Week" which may or may not mean Friday).

likely here https://www.spectacularsight.net/ (1st Remix Track from Part 1, Ballet the Boxer is there already).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 16, 2018, 06:21:24 PM
Sunless Dawn - Timeweaver
https://open.spotify.com/album/1gJn6DiE9qOokpXNXzIBXy
Some mmmm good proggy death metal. Was only half listening to it while working and it caught my attention quite a few times, dug it a lot. Definitely one to revisit.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2018, 06:23:47 PM
Sunless Dawn - Timeweaver
https://open.spotify.com/album/1gJn6DiE9qOokpXNXzIBXy
Some mmmm good proggy death metal. Was only half listening to it while working and it caught my attention quite a few times, dug it a lot. Definitely one to revisit.

Musically that really good. As always, it will be about tolerating the vocals.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on November 16, 2018, 06:53:23 PM
Shattered Skies / Muted Neon

https://open.spotify.com/album/1KVux96syxD2POAKTYehH5?si=PO4IhP7MSdKcOuOGSW4Gxw

nice djenty/crunchy guitars that they've delivered a few times now.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2018, 06:55:19 PM
I was pretty lukewarm on the Shattered Skies. I listened to a little of it this afternoon.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on November 16, 2018, 08:33:48 PM
Anneke Van Giersbergen - Symphonized
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1bMZgNbzKoQoVfPTqVgxp8?si=qXEQrZZtRvq3fJG24CcGbQ

The Tangent - Proxy
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6i32P2f9opwjt7fo4hTbRg?si=Y6xGqqXBRPCF6uB-VXCpUQ

Architects - Holy Hell
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3gh9LlHXtUEPkqsWj60Qy7?si=lTRzdW6hSRWOadyC4u9EEA

Born of Osiris:
The accursed - single
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2StkXzPwzAKavLijMSWIZ9?si=OcELmjC9T4SpQ0qcDcWIZQ
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 16, 2018, 08:39:42 PM
Checked out the Born Of Osiris earlier. Nope. Not for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 17, 2018, 09:29:07 AM
Fjokra - Sugarface
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG2RKXVG5Yw
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on November 17, 2018, 09:30:07 AM
Rush - Hemispheres 40th anniversary version

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5G0G9TLLWr8n1abpY4ihmy?si=5JD_UUcXQpazmnnZnfhePw

Tidal:
https://tidal.com/album/98493000
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Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on November 17, 2018, 10:24:35 AM
Nordic Union / Second Coming.
https://open.spotify.com/album/1v4ArpLIjd7AZM9roeYJDJ?si=08NV5Q46SQq2qfi4DyLPtg

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on November 17, 2018, 11:15:43 AM
Nita Strauss - Controlled Chaos (11/16)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7UNEZwJcJE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNyQpe80TRA
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on November 17, 2018, 11:19:34 AM
Nita Strauss - Controlled Chaos (11/16)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7UNEZwJcJE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNyQpe80TRA

Thank you for this. Didn’t know she had the album out
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 21, 2018, 05:46:13 AM
Ours - New Age Heroine II

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-age-heroine-ii/1443906061

 :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup :tup

Loving the fuck out of much of this album!!!!!!!!!!!1 (https://allmediareviews.blogspot.com/2018/11/ours-new-age-heroine-ii-2018-2019.html)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on November 23, 2018, 10:01:19 AM
Sinbreed / IV - https://open.spotify.com/album/4tc04V7tkr7BC5we0FeeuL
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on November 23, 2018, 01:42:29 PM
Sinbreed / IV - https://open.spotify.com/album/4tc04V7tkr7BC5we0FeeuL

Ohhh thanks!!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on November 23, 2018, 01:44:51 PM
Conception - My Dark Symphony

https://app.adjust.com/abuwqb?deep_link=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5hZ7BqEXKqhOOSX5rH7T9N%3Fcontext%3D%26utm_campaign%3D%26utm_source%3D%26utm_medium%3D%26si%3DEPMIo3GNS9ekPVVwDEA9uw&campaign=&adgroup=&creative=&label=sp_cid%3A23b02615dd33c7e3d40ad1bdd541b74d&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F5hZ7BqEXKqhOOSX5rH7T9N%3Fsi%3DEPMIo3GNS9ekPVVwDEA9uw%26nd%3D1
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 23, 2018, 03:30:09 PM
22 - You Are Creating: Limb2
https://22band.bandcamp.com/album/you-are-creating-limb2
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 24, 2018, 06:48:06 AM
New album by In The Woods... - Cease the Day

Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/album/38E3uOaajjZtbNAHh6bp2q?si=Jz_o2_iARzeeOsr1_rEcBw)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on December 01, 2018, 12:48:33 PM
Riah – Autumnalia: https://open.spotify.com/album/460uREV5X2tZGZyytewLrv
some solid instrumental prog/post-metal. kinda cool
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on December 07, 2018, 08:11:37 PM
Even the Trees – If Only Every Day Could Be Like This: https://open.spotify.com/album/2GrQ710eJwu58vtsdPfYkh
mmmm some tasty progressive post-hardcore. some post-rock elements in there too for sure. i'm diggin' it

Oakhaart - Parallel To An Endless Dream: https://open.spotify.com/album/5DUewV3TRiMIx8TFa7CIrT
some pretty solid old-school death metal by way of dream theater
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on December 11, 2018, 07:38:27 PM
This was release yesterday:

https://dewabudjana-moonjunerecords.bandcamp.com/album/mahandini-hd?fbclid=IwAR2W7vZlYVRh3QX-t5Lyyg2ZaOOrAm36RnegZEv0bKAXIU0OXScH3_BzqUU

Featuring:  Marco Minnemann, Jordan Rudess, Mohini dey, Mike Stern and John Frusciante  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on January 11, 2019, 11:20:39 AM
Besides DT this was release today

Spotify:

Soilwork - Verkligheten

https://open.spotify.com/album/1bKXTR40NIO0RrsIlFQyTr?si=dSoroQ6fSHmS47EiyMlZPw

Born of Osiris - The Simulation:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1MI4MDPfyFPOFCEF7ykJWW?si=IQkQsOGuRW-C9NxRcouptA

Jinjer - Micro [EP]

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Bo3VJEsBZlPLqQqhmxIWF?si=liD4HSLIQNOP1OcKKoFsAQ
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 18, 2019, 05:21:54 PM
Released today:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51K7-ugC9mL._SS500.jpg)

https://open.spotify.com/album/0IhQm5Cw9sg3pFykPU2unm?si=yEyvi5MmRICVJDfQWTm8tA

 :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 18, 2019, 05:40:39 PM
released 1/18/19

(https://lastfm-img2.akamaized.net/i/u/174s/7191ff21e904a42ae1f72d4b355559cc.jpg)

(https://lastfm-img2.akamaized.net/i/u/174s/2527bd2010a4b362673259b2f61d7c66.jpg)

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 18, 2019, 05:43:43 PM
released 1/18/19

(https://lastfm-img2.akamaized.net/i/u/174s/7191ff21e904a42ae1f72d4b355559cc.jpg)

A little help, bro.

WTF? Three Headed DogSheep-Dig A Hole?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 18, 2019, 08:42:16 PM
released 1/18/19

(https://lastfm-img2.akamaized.net/i/u/174s/7191ff21e904a42ae1f72d4b355559cc.jpg)

A little help, bro.

WTF? Three Headed DogSheep-Dig A Hole?

Buke and Gase - Scholars.

checked it out today, after 6 years, not dramatically different than their others, but yet it somehow sounds fresh.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 25, 2019, 06:10:43 PM
I have a TAComendation.
Released today..

Anabasis-Of Conviction

(https://c1.iggcdn.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_240,w_320/v1543781129/pme9dexi0r0ydh6sooij.jpg)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2kNYmcxrpGTG6VsYyMz7aV?si=1X0zlorWTG2TnQSEXUunqA


Pretty good prog metal.

Beware the pussies, there are growls on this but it is 75-80% clean.


Disclaimer: This is not Barry's band.


mp3 album on $5.94 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Conviction-Anabasis/dp/B07MJJDHNR/ref=sr_1_1_twi_mus_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548465368&sr=8-1&keywords=anabasis+of+conviction
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on January 25, 2019, 06:44:46 PM
Ohhh  :hefdaddy thanks for this buddy
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on January 27, 2019, 05:53:56 PM
The Drowned God - I'll Always Be the Same: https://open.spotify.com/album/3FEo4kjSuuFikarwoH2RTZ
Post-hardcore with some atmospheric elements, makes me think of Devil Sold His Soul to an extent

Dødsfall - Doden Skal Ikke Vente: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u_VhHe6V1I
Straight up black-metal, notable mostly for how dynamic and diverse all the tunes are, dug it more than I was expecting

Ars Magna Umbrae - Lunar Ascension: https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/lunar-ascension
I, Voidhanger black metal, yep. Kind of dissonant but also solidly atmospheric, not quite sure how I feel about it yet but it's interesting
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on February 01, 2019, 10:19:11 AM
Soen - Lotus

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/16v3Ule2sTTWT37VKUsH6F?si=eEYStb26R4edPdcyHOkWdg

Within Temptation- Resist

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1SL2IdaCrXDtv695Px6AXR?si=CqeFWwcFQgKsrDYSlipRYw

Astronoid - Astronoid

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/22clRi7CDOBHwwuvZAzBKd?si=CZqV_gpNTEe03BLnLeOlKw

Children of Bodom - This Road (single)

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6XbdqHH8eMtizLN2Jv7gKn?si=pwRgt8irQAyantd4W858Hg
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on February 01, 2019, 03:47:37 PM
My 3rd 2019 purchase:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0015218135_10.jpg)


Not Otherwise Specified-Deadweight

https://open.spotify.com/album/3OV6fNP9pD1eQ9K05m2tQj?si=oi0n1TRQQICQ8DtR-nNIUw



For the progheads!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on February 02, 2019, 12:15:36 AM
aside from stuff already mentioned:

Der Rote Milan - Moritat - https://open.spotify.com/album/1sDmTRmLa9HTD9ozSbb1tg
pretty solid german black metal. no dwef i don't think but i liked it

Somn - The All-Devouring - https://open.spotify.com/album/0pB64pLkt3pThr1EeJtqIB
honestly pretty great black metal, it's russian so evermind should listen to it even though he'd hate it
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on February 08, 2019, 12:29:06 PM
Folie - A Novelist: https://anovelist.bandcamp.com/album/folie
Progressive ??? Metal, cool stuff, pretty diverse & I'm digging it a lot
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on February 17, 2019, 12:50:34 PM
Kaleikr - Heart of Lead: https://open.spotify.com/album/2bnJuGHoO5bAd6EpDmeOwv
Kind of tech-y black metal, dug it a fair bit.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on February 22, 2019, 06:55:32 AM
Dream Theater - Distance Over Time
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1sRDi0MSGOy91fHhcpXIu4?si=CcydLKG4SMGL_FhvmGo2iA&fbclid=IwAR2DyMZW8Iwx2dc2vk-hx_TPCniSuqyzNXzn5hfCz1zZsSk6fosbEhQ4bWs

Devin Townsend - Genesis (Empath - sencillo)
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4KlHOmskM3Yswo9zfmGKzC?si=v6wZG8XDS0yvOe3QLyMztA&fbclid=IwAR2cWEekfEjL-keKj6u8TW7h6_5zOGZ0DlWu4ngJuWgiBPvF0t1PgJ52lh0

O.R.K. - Ramagehead
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7FgVn9zvqXBLorqffo9573?si=DDDo_dD4Sji6tktEXNvOGw&fbclid=IwAR30Boed11fNpJbS7AK5eEJNZ4OZjYHPOreASWs8tXPFMiHWoxLeKH6YuJY

Overkill - The Wings of War
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3Y23gRD8LTYK4i8x1vLQEm?si=_TTwaEohRXGXMFwblPwO3g&fbclid=IwAR0P6tx05z3q31DkhIOselNE2B54hBZ4DDeeDDtHIhxIMbDQaJyr8sUuvN0

Marco Sfogli - Homeland
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3qpPGP9Zmkab4GEMSLyWLl?si=oK-ZVbSFT4WtvLTQgrlnxQ&fbclid=IwAR1IaVrM5LjgL1xShemGJZ9j0cAQItPKqnLowZnuMGeLketCBTnMiC2Bp78
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Luoto on February 22, 2019, 07:00:06 AM
Wheel - Moving Backwards
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRms1hJGhGNkX_hwgHpunGhf525QYZ5Z
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on February 22, 2019, 08:06:19 AM
Wheel - Moving Backwards
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRms1hJGhGNkX_hwgHpunGhf525QYZ5Z

This album is amazing.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Samsara on February 22, 2019, 08:56:23 AM
Big day:

Dream Theater (which I was fortunate enough to have a little early)
Spirits of Fire
Last in Line
Tora Tora
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 08, 2019, 05:56:38 AM
Foals - Everything Saved Will Be Lost Part 1
Amanda Palmer - There Will Be No Intermission
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on March 08, 2019, 08:43:44 AM
Equipoise - Demiurgus: https://open.spotify.com/album/608PdH40eYk8RqQYAbs3uw
melodic tech death, flamenco guitar, juicy fretless bass, full metal alchemist, what the heck's not to love here

Bergraven - Det Framlidna Minnet: https://open.spotify.com/album/1ud7VcORgg51ElADiDkY7p
Weooohh jazzy German black metal, this is so damn cool and unique as hell GOD
@Puppies check this out I'd expect this to be right up your alley
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on March 08, 2019, 12:42:47 PM
For the first time ever, John Floreani's (Trophy Eyes) EP ‘Terrace’ is now available on all your favourite streaming platforms!
Originally released in 2014 under the artist name Little Brother, today marks its worldwide digital debut. Listen now:
Terrace on Spotify: smarturl.it/TerraceSPO
Terrace on Apple Music: smarturl.it/TerraceAM 
Terrace on iTunes: smarturl.it/TerraceIT
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 08, 2019, 08:27:23 PM
Equipoise - Demiurgus: https://open.spotify.com/album/608PdH40eYk8RqQYAbs3uw
melodic tech death, flamenco guitar, juicy fretless bass, full metal alchemist, what the heck's not to love here

Bergraven - Det Framlidna Minnet: https://open.spotify.com/album/1ud7VcORgg51ElADiDkY7p
Weooohh jazzy German black metal, this is so damn cool and unique as hell GOD
@Puppies check this out I'd expect this to be right up your alley
On it!  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on March 09, 2019, 11:21:25 AM
I realize this was released last year via a Kickstarter campaign initially, but this just got a new physical release via a record company yesterday.

Ghost Ship Octavius - Delirium

This band should be much bigger than they are. Their 2 albums are just stellar.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on March 15, 2019, 12:34:26 PM
 Fallujah: https://open.spotify.com/album/4FDSws85mDG4kXFqOkcAi0?si=tMKLQxBAQ9WnCO9Qd0v_Rw&fbclid=IwAR2gnBPdQ-oX-cHFPNLIyYWFcR_rPLQHh_u4gWCwTOlR0Bzz1x_yyqBb678

Snarky Puppy: https://open.spotify.com/album/6a1HtLhd3zNccXRNUZ23ge?si=okS1RzkEQRG3BtVCWE4zZQ&fbclid=IwAR2zLFdQp03OY-4KDV7XYsWOySx6XL8uft1CMJSI7QAYp8qdAb_6GZIMQqY
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on March 29, 2019, 08:10:46 AM
Devin Towndsend - Empath https://open.spotify.com/album/7MPJRyMFbWbgezRP2Pj4TZ?si=HesqF1hSQvadIvG0zm9mxQ

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN - Blue Lightining https://open.spotify.com/album/2rpIuM599YNVjjV54Hvj65

Thunderclap - Inebriocean https://open.spotify.com/album/4g3BxWG5EGh6pzD4GbSEmp

Anthem - Nucleus https://open.spotify.com/album/54W25lnGQQgDQdg6Bd87zL

Arrival of Autumn - Harbinger https://open.spotify.com/album/11KNTC9eCKHlot7EOaZJIt

LA Guns - The Devil You Know https://open.spotify.com/album/6KprKLPhDO0EsbBIhgyoup

Lance King - ReProgram https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZCv3m4GbLer5blcAUdT2j

Magic Circle - Departed Souls https://open.spotify.com/album/0PATrzxrwebaipqUSrUQev

Musket Hawk - Upside of Sick https://open.spotify.com/album/2PzgnjtiE2BtrzXXf68m0c

Shallow Side - Saints and Sinners https://open.spotify.com/album/2EvOP2oMPApoWEqLcRoOo9

Suzi Quatro - No Control https://open.spotify.com/album/2cPZaMeHFet4bopQ6GXc5U

Whitechapel - The Valley https://open.spotify.com/album/3CuUGJ6cFro2LQIiWlXOue

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on March 29, 2019, 09:12:47 AM
East of the Wall - NP-Complete: https://open.spotify.com/album/1r8lNw25lEH4sfzyrNf1sk
prog of the metal, my dudes. like a handful of growly moments but it's mostly melodic, technical, and good as heck

Billie Eilish - When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
pop, kind of, it's a bit all over the place really. a few tracks i really dug, a few that kinda sucked, it's interesting at the very least

more to come probably
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 29, 2019, 09:14:30 AM
Cool... I almost forgot about that Lance King.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 29, 2019, 10:50:37 AM
East of the Wall - NP-Complete: https://open.spotify.com/album/1r8lNw25lEH4sfzyrNf1sk
prog of the metal, my dudes. like a handful of growly moments but it's mostly melodic, technical, and good as heck

 :tup

more folks should think about this if they have not yet (or even heard any of EOTW's music).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on March 29, 2019, 11:01:10 AM
East of the Wall - NP-Complete: https://open.spotify.com/album/1r8lNw25lEH4sfzyrNf1sk
prog of the metal, my dudes. like a handful of growly moments but it's mostly melodic, technical, and good as heck

 :tup

more folks should think about this if they have not yet (or even heard any of EOTW's music).

Just gave them a listen. Impressive.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on April 06, 2019, 12:09:02 AM
Waste of Space Orchestra - Syntheosis: https://open.spotify.com/album/2si5wwVFSdYlHGyNx7Qdt5
they're like oranssi pazuzu, but

Laster - Het Wassen Oog: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Y8zIglrI0qTou9gPYTT8A
puppies posted this in the albums thread and oohh this is the kind of vaguely-weird-but-still-intense black metal i dig

Obzerv - Acherontia Atropos: https://obzerv.bandcamp.com/album/acherontia-atropos
vaguely djent-y but mostly pretty solid prog metal, wasn't crazy over it but it was decent

Town Portal - Of Violence: https://open.spotify.com/album/4sQG25DnEZVXCfNlAzqQSq
instrumental prog/math rock/metal, kinda reminds me of early east of the wall tbh, also not crazy over it but it's neat
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 07, 2019, 04:52:13 PM
Lion Shepherd - III

https://open.spotify.com/album/0wLQPJ3I9K6nGn4X3JekMl?si=wT9rBSrXRymHjMEeJib5hQ

https://youtu.be/9OvinOAC7Ro

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 07, 2019, 05:11:45 PM
The Mercury Tree - Spidermilk

https://themercurytree.bandcamp.com/album/spidermilk
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on April 07, 2019, 05:21:50 PM
Waste of Space Orchestra - Syntheosis: https://open.spotify.com/album/2si5wwVFSdYlHGyNx7Qdt5
they're like oranssi pazuzu, but

Probably my metal AOTY.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on April 07, 2019, 05:27:20 PM
Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising: https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/weyes-blood/titanic-rising/ (https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/weyes-blood/titanic-rising/)

Some songs:

Andromeda: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=StSEXZcwOB4 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=StSEXZcwOB4)

Movies: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RFtRq6t3jOo (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RFtRq6t3jOo)

Everyday: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ-BFlTo5ag (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ-BFlTo5ag)

This is my AOTY. Pretty much just as good as the best pop rock albums from the 70s. Can’t stop listening to it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 27, 2019, 09:50:48 AM
A.C.T. - Rebirth
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/27ZGEGMNttaM8V6knWVQ3a?si=-19BODASSuSbRh3M2GLXuQ&fbclid=IwAR1Ly9_glDsUAznunFVBbtu1cJSciKNTDwQQTL8fsn63xirkIuvT3dgqiX0

Lonely Robot - Under Stars
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Yi2unJLbR3BsKKFXg68pN?si=VRpqvWACQ1uyLN1yDZj6Wg&fbclid=IwAR1HArisuQmHQY_PjFU9FNlARWWEFVlun4Vqxq942vAqGmI6jfZbULektO8
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on April 27, 2019, 03:13:59 PM
stuff from the last three weeks of releases because i forgot about this thread

Belzebubs - Pantheon of the Nightside Gods: https://open.spotify.com/album/0TAQARpkOylXFwDT81Hdvi
a "virtual band" who plays actually pretty legit black metal. the back half was stronger than the front half, which i found a bit dull

De Lirium's Order - Singularity: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Iskt6PW9Owwxxi3tgSNGW
weird and varied melodic tech death, a bit on the short side but i dug it

Hath - Of Rot and Ruin: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ppnj41kkv3IVQ5gtAU5OL
proggy death metal, maybe a bit end on the chuggy side at times but it makes up for it with a lot of cool stuff throughout

Illyria - The Carpathian Summit: https://open.spotify.com/album/1lHWtlZfolidwqgWKHvmqi
way up the folky/progressive side of black metal, kinda makes me think of fen but not as heavy

Indepth - The Endless Pursuit: https://indepthmx.bandcamp.com/album/the-endless-pursuit
solid enough proggy death metal, it kept me interested but it wasn't stupendous

L'Acéphale - L'Acéphale: https://open.spotify.com/album/579ZkM09IZbe3CjbuYKS3k
actually relistening to this one right now which is what inspired me to update my posts here. this is uhh. some seriously good black metal w/ folk elements, a 75ish minute album that i enjoy pretty much front-to-back

Numenorean - Adore: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Yf0HZRHPCZvRteeDMLcul
it's like if black metal married djent and they had a weird, kinda interesting and cool baby

Tanagra - Meridiem: https://open.spotify.com/album/1xyoyOnY9y31z3JjrccbdG
for something labelled as "prog/power" this was actually pretty legit, a lot heavier and more interesting than i had expected

Tripsitter - The Other Side Of Sadness: https://open.spotify.com/album/7u5AO6HhwNFYFz6i7GTvlt
i don't remember this one but i called it pretty solid post-hardcore and put it on my relisten list so it's probably pretty alright

Valence - Cognitive Dissidents: https://open.spotify.com/album/1IHHEzkfPkjwiLHn2GoBav
pretty dang solid instrumental prog metal, I feel it doesn't get too wanky but still impresses both technically and musically
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 03, 2019, 01:45:55 AM
New Bad Religion:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1GNAN3xxTAYedMvS9CEOdz?si=KmJoOTGZQ6GGTYykSv0jQw (https://open.spotify.com/album/1GNAN3xxTAYedMvS9CEOdz?si=KmJoOTGZQ6GGTYykSv0jQw)

And new The Wildhearts:

https://open.spotify.com/album/7lTltbxLhDQTlhIRtS4nsf?si=KVYwDc7zSIGjM9pCVNaOtQ (https://open.spotify.com/album/7lTltbxLhDQTlhIRtS4nsf?si=KVYwDc7zSIGjM9pCVNaOtQ)

Released today  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on May 03, 2019, 12:11:01 PM
Bjorn Riis - A Storm Is Coming (For fans of Porcupine Tree and Pink Floyd)

https://bjornriis.bandcamp.com/album/a-storm-is-comin

https://open.spotify.com/album/5VMZ2vhj9aXimZkjis3E5B?si=AyjxYVNjRPO9LHbKlqk0wA
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 03, 2019, 03:00:30 PM
Bjorn Riis - A Storm Is Coming (For fans of Porcupine Tree and Pink Floyd)

https://bjornriis.bandcamp.com/album/a-storm-is-comin

https://open.spotify.com/album/5VMZ2vhj9aXimZkjis3E5B?si=AyjxYVNjRPO9LHbKlqk0wA

Love it.  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on May 03, 2019, 03:56:30 PM
New Bad Religion:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1GNAN3xxTAYedMvS9CEOdz?si=KmJoOTGZQ6GGTYykSv0jQw (https://open.spotify.com/album/1GNAN3xxTAYedMvS9CEOdz?si=KmJoOTGZQ6GGTYykSv0jQw)

And new The Wildhearts:

https://open.spotify.com/album/7lTltbxLhDQTlhIRtS4nsf?si=KVYwDc7zSIGjM9pCVNaOtQ (https://open.spotify.com/album/7lTltbxLhDQTlhIRtS4nsf?si=KVYwDc7zSIGjM9pCVNaOtQ)

Released today  :metal

I'm hearing the new Wildhearts is really good. Will definitely pick that one up.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 03, 2019, 05:26:54 PM
New Bad Religion:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1GNAN3xxTAYedMvS9CEOdz?si=KmJoOTGZQ6GGTYykSv0jQw (https://open.spotify.com/album/1GNAN3xxTAYedMvS9CEOdz?si=KmJoOTGZQ6GGTYykSv0jQw)

And new The Wildhearts:

https://open.spotify.com/album/7lTltbxLhDQTlhIRtS4nsf?si=KVYwDc7zSIGjM9pCVNaOtQ (https://open.spotify.com/album/7lTltbxLhDQTlhIRtS4nsf?si=KVYwDc7zSIGjM9pCVNaOtQ)

Released today  :metal

I'm hearing the new Wildhearts is really good. Will definitely pick that one up.

I was really pleasantly surprised, it was way better than I expected
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 10, 2019, 07:39:53 AM
Arch/Matheos - Winter Ethereal - https://open.spotify.com/album/744fJG2zZzS38VmeH8y6SV

BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO - Transiberiana - https://open.spotify.com/album/3nkLkuSpD5bMzG1ibkJw5N
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on May 10, 2019, 06:38:04 PM
Warforged - I: Voice: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kS9bkcY4yORQ9IVN5N4Y2
Progressive death metal, really damn cool also. On first listen this strikes me as a potential AOTY candidate.

Dreadnought - Emergence: https://dreadnoughtdenver.bandcamp.com/album/emergence
More jazzy, experimental metal from these guys. Nothing too fresh for them but I dig it all the same

We Never Learned To Live - The Sleepwalk Transmissions: https://open.spotify.com/album/0LOuFauCKuireSkXxx4Ert
Listened to a lot of post-hardcore releases this year, this is one of the best I've heard in the genre so far

Inanimate Existence - Clockwork: https://open.spotify.com/album/2pSjswovkQY2HWISQji1Tc
Good but probably not necessary tech death release, still enjoyed it a fair bit

Spirit Adrift - Divided by Darkness: https://open.spotify.com/album/1Rhb00yOhwoDA4e5ozkn02
More doom/heavy metal from this band, felt a bit more upbeat and varied than their last record tbh, liked it more than I expected

Defeater - Defeater: https://open.spotify.com/album/1zu0hVMxzCynLQg4wOIjAr
More pretty solid post-hardcore, though I didn't like this one quite as much as the other one I called out

Nyss - Dépayser: https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/album/d-payser
Kinda cool blackened death metal (?) type release with some nice strings and general prog feel

was a pretty solid week for new releases
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 10, 2019, 06:46:11 PM
Warforged - I: Voice: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kS9bkcY4yORQ9IVN5N4Y2
Progressive death metal, really damn cool also. On first listen this strikes me as a potential AOTY candidate.

There were some interesting musical parts. but goddamn those vocals  :|
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 10, 2019, 06:51:17 PM
Aeon Zen-Inveritas
https://open.spotify.com/album/1qJWE1ixpW8z8lcnVzCjWS?si=XJDkP8XvRwyTfk6WXD-foA

Damn nice prog metal. Clean vocals.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on May 10, 2019, 06:54:30 PM
oh yeah i listened to that one too. it's like djenty prog power stuff? it wasn't bad

also yes i know you wouldn't like warforged, i posted in the what are you listening thread that like two people on DTF were likely to enjoy that one lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on May 10, 2019, 07:09:43 PM
also yes i know you wouldn't like warforged, i posted in the what are you listening thread that like two people on DTF were likely to enjoy that one lol
I listened to the first track last night. Seems like it could be a great album. Gonna dig in to it more next week.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 10, 2019, 07:12:24 PM
also yes i know you wouldn't like warforged, i posted in the what are you listening thread that like two people on DTF were likely to enjoy that one lol
I listened to the first track last night. Seems like it could be a great album. Gonna dig in to it more next week.

You should've sent it to Evermind.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on May 10, 2019, 07:16:44 PM
also yes i know you wouldn't like warforged, i posted in the what are you listening thread that like two people on DTF were likely to enjoy that one lol
I listened to the first track last night. Seems like it could be a great album. Gonna dig in to it more next week.

the first track wasn't even one of my faves iirc
especially liked Cellar and Old Friend but honestly like the entire album i enjoyed a hell of a lot more than I would've expected

also i'm gonna listen to that karmakon album sometime once i'm done with the remaining roulette albums tbh  :corn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 10, 2019, 08:00:21 PM
Aeon Zen-Inveritas
https://open.spotify.com/album/1qJWE1ixpW8z8lcnVzCjWS?si=XJDkP8XvRwyTfk6WXD-foA

Damn nice prog metal. Clean vocals.

Love it
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on May 10, 2019, 08:26:04 PM
also yes i know you wouldn't like warforged, i posted in the what are you listening thread that like two people on DTF were likely to enjoy that one lol
I listened to the first track last night. Seems like it could be a great album. Gonna dig in to it more next week.

You should've sent it to Evermind.
I actually thought about sending him the new Arch/Matheos album since he doesn't have them on the banned list, but I couldn't remember if he liked John Arch era Fates Warning or not.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 17, 2019, 02:28:22 PM
Paul Gilbert - https://open.spotify.com/album/0hAq2Cqzq3LhHlYvaxEFAg?si=5BGovtAjTjKZWfapUfPn8w&fbclid=IwAR3vS5ewYrjARdGuDLtrPcWGxN-3oN7h-kLAhczYjsl_9nEuyemt4ntJgmU

BBT - https://open.spotify.com/album/18PbCZGHCGHGOpJoxlsfj4?si=9H90mQ51SOugqZ_hcjDe2Q&fbclid=IwAR0h3Iio96slTRBGuIfYKbDY86ND-358S8mGsszIytaRytGrD5--mghsd0s
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on May 17, 2019, 06:53:42 PM
Glassing - Spotted Horse: https://open.spotify.com/album/6695jAOjDSi7SzAjMY50T1
blackened post-hardcore, pretty cool sound throughout, feel like the front half is stronger than the back half but i dug it

like the only thing that dropped this week i was really into tho
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: dparrott on May 18, 2019, 12:02:27 AM
A week late with this one:
Boogarins - Sombrou Duvida
Brazilian Psych Rock.  Lots of trippy and weird sounds.
https://boogarins.bandcamp.com/album/sombrou-d-vida
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 18, 2019, 09:32:06 AM
A week late with this one:
Boogarins - Sombrou Duvida
Brazilian Psych Rock.  Lots of trippy and weird sounds.
https://boogarins.bandcamp.com/album/sombrou-d-vida

 :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on May 19, 2019, 08:36:04 PM
May 17th:
Biffy Clyro - Balance, Not Symmetry (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 24, 2019, 11:39:36 AM
Rendezvous Point - Universal Chaos
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Y0ePzJHJBkqbepJUqGHA3?si=y0aEWk85SVm4fFGgCIX7dQ&fbclid=IwAR3uUN4gDQ-p45Szgn63eftvJ8Zaw2qA68JkEJUY3E6D8xjBVop5evzKDuM

Fleshgod Apocalypse - Veleno
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Dc4LZne6VU3aHPWF9gl5X?si=9NkEK-K8T--MpiRHjmuU4g&fbclid=IwAR0KUn7MoQ0f7wA0UBVX5zcqwQaxch8XPKOpBPF6AgdyJfPGEux8HMUnRoE

SOTO - Origami
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/36IVs4Bv8D6k8Vq5HYdgEw?si=AF-VAqUhQJSz-hYR2KsNdA&fbclid=IwAR36nJmMGvCDcv4dogzYAdFPyimtNPD3r-jxbBg44I4XbuLuP7nkwNHgeJQ
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on May 24, 2019, 07:45:42 PM
Epectase - Astres: https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/astres
progressive black metal, some long and pretty adventurous tracks, diverse and intense where it needs to be, dug this a lot

Destrage - The Chosen One: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ZnVNr9q2jL5x1tPV6Osnl
not really reminiscent of their earlier stuff but it's kinda protest the hero-y, almost. melodic and technical metalcore, basically

Atlases - HAAR: https://open.spotify.com/album/3YXgVERAsQ1OfTcFbdm4Gv
hard to really classify this one, it's caught between more atmospheric moments, some more bombastic stuff, kinda dark & heavy vibes throughout. neat stuff tho
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 24, 2019, 07:48:47 PM
Epectase - Astres: https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/astres
progressive black metal, some long and pretty adventurous tracks, diverse and intense where it needs to be, dug this a lot

Cool. Thank you for the link. I was looking for this on Spotify and they didn't have it.


I don't think this is for me. The music is not really good enough to put up with those vocals. I like some of the middle parts. They are pretty groovy, but the songs really go on and on.

So wait...one guy does harsh and operatic vocals, and the other guy does the clean and guttural vocals?
Wut? :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on May 24, 2019, 08:23:54 PM
i mean i figured that kinda thing wouldn't be your thing but some of the stuff you sent me in my last roulette was also stuff i wouldn't think was your thing so what do i know  :P
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 24, 2019, 08:35:19 PM
In the roulettes I've been in over the last year with you guys, I've discovered more music in figuring what to send. A lot of it was new to me. But I never sent something that I didn't personally like. I figure, it has to be good enough to put my name on it.

That said, while I am open now to harsh vocals, all harsh vocals are not created equally. Plus, the music really has to hold it up and make it worth it for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on May 31, 2019, 07:34:46 AM
Daniel Tompkins (Tesseract singer) - Castles
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on May 31, 2019, 10:32:56 AM
Black Mountain - Destroyer (released last Friday)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on May 31, 2019, 11:07:53 AM
Masvidal - Mythical
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on May 31, 2019, 01:20:42 PM
IHLO - UNION  (FFO Haken, Leprous and TesseracT)
 
https://ihlo.bandcamp.com/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Samsara on May 31, 2019, 01:32:54 PM
DEATH ANGEL - Humanicide   :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on May 31, 2019, 01:34:42 PM
Adrift - Pure: https://open.spotify.com/album/6yR7azUUuDTyIogAchRrDk
not 100% sure how to describe this... vaguely as "oranssi pazuzu but less mystical & more groovy"? i dig it tho
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 31, 2019, 06:04:14 PM
Masvidal - Mythical

Here's the Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3dYUQJNcsglvSwh0P2wA2T?si=3yJoGRWkTimr14j99vhJew&fbclid=IwAR1qnoPz1WF9XnaOjK1KW95vkuV-W0DwPft_Qoi3RLhZvn7koqSY7bfqc0A
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 31, 2019, 06:04:46 PM
Daniel Tompkins (Tesseract singer) - Castles

Here's the Spotify link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/4kQdSsDqECSWM1gGGBRphc?si=ct2WPEv0RLWMQwFDGmZNAA&fbclid=IwAR13p_8u495umWJciYY_UMBHZLTyXT0Dh0AMtWqjoekUUoPYq3et8Ny512c
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on June 21, 2019, 11:17:24 AM
What's new today? I am out of the loop
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on June 21, 2019, 11:38:37 AM
What's new today? I am out of the loop

Teramaze / Are We Soldiers  That's all I had on my radar.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 21, 2019, 03:08:29 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2099309597_10.jpg)

Howling Sycamore-Seven Pathways To Annihilation

https://open.spotify.com/album/5EFvMsD2JAZI4GbpNNeLe1?si=oduEVsjaTQ-zCM4AY-7OJA


Half way through this and holy shit this is awesome! It reminds me a lot of Witherfall.


I think Sorcerer is instantly a Top 5 Track of the year.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on June 21, 2019, 03:10:57 PM
i listened to some of their last album and i listened to some of this one and i just cannot stomach those vocals, oh well  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 21, 2019, 03:39:36 PM
i listened to some of their last album and i listened to some of this one and i just cannot stomach those vocals, oh well  :lol

They're a little unique. They sound like a less talented James Michael.  I like it though! :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 26, 2019, 08:36:08 AM
bumping this per Dirt Poor Robins new EP "Dead Horse, Alaska (RED)" is released today 6/26/19, instead of on Friday.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0430506006_16.jpg)

Bandcamp
https://dirtpoorrobins.bandcamp.com/album/dead-horse-alaska-red

It's on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/1Mm06qokPQsWaXJxJv9pdH
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Train of Naught on July 05, 2019, 07:43:56 AM
Slightly related:

The prog metal sub of Reddit (reddit.com/r/progmetal) has a weekly listening event (kinda like we do sometimes with plug.dj) where they play 4-5 new releases every week and invite band members where possible to join in and chat with people there about their new releases. It's a cool way to find out about new stuff, and they always post a schedule of which albums will be played. https://discordapp.com/invite/JemGSYk
They also keep track of a document with a bunch of upcoming albums: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fQFg52uaojpRCz29EzSHVpsX5SYVJ2VN8IuKs9XA5W8/edit#gid=100769618
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2019, 02:00:25 PM
last week:

An Isolated Mind - I'm Losing Myself: https://open.spotify.com/album/1YBB2xdarfCkomnEKADtWa
Front half is some nice, spacey black metal, back half is some ambient/drone. I like both halves but I kinda wish the ambient was... not as long

Joliette - Luz Devora: https://open.spotify.com/album/7Ejwp1ylb3pG9v1bK47Zrn
some kind of hybrid of post-hardcore and post-metal, it's a bit less colorful than i tend to prefer but on first listen i dug this a fair bit regardless

this week:

WAIT - We Are In Transit: https://open.spotify.com/album/2gTfcR2AXyicQftP6kaJO1
pretty solid proggy death metal EP. unfortunately only an EP, i'd love to hear more of this, but i might keep spinning it anyways, dunno. it's neat.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 12, 2019, 10:27:53 PM
False - Portent

Atmospheric Black Metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2019, 11:35:39 PM
^ i listened to that one too and found it perfectly fine but not especially compelling
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on July 18, 2019, 11:41:14 AM
Thenighttimeproject - Pale Season  (FFO of Katatonia)

https://open.spotify.com/album/0DA0QSW99WUs4gn8IJAjsS?si=GFNaQDgkSYm-iX4xoz5Kfw

https://youtu.be/jTGFK-aOsvk
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on July 19, 2019, 12:59:51 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0016347175_10.jpg)

https://linguaignota.bandcamp.com/album/caligula (https://linguaignota.bandcamp.com/album/caligula)

This came out today. One of the best albums of the year imo. Super dark with incredible vocals.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 19, 2019, 02:07:02 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0940752620_16.jpg)


Falls Of Rauros-Patterns In Mythology (https://open.spotify.com/album/0MvxMFo64c8qAaMemUW45U?si=b7EJCpTwRMyWT6iYVwLypQ)

 :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2019, 02:17:19 PM
i've listened to both of the above already amusingly  :lol
falls of rauros was alright. didn't really like lingua outside of some of the more intense moments, it's a bit too slow-paced and i'm not keen on her cleans. i don't have anything to add to the list at this time
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 19, 2019, 02:28:00 PM
i've listened to both of the above already amusingly  :lol

Are you able to listen to music at work?

It is a little slow. I actually just finished the whole thing. I like it. It's pretty chill.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2019, 02:38:10 PM
yeah i listen to music at work but i usually work from home fridays too, so :P
i've heard another falls of rauros album before bcuz i got it in a roulette, i consistently find them okay enough but just not really my thing, i guess
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 19, 2019, 04:37:57 PM
Tuxedo - Tuxedo III
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 02, 2019, 06:43:48 AM
Not sure if these are new today, but they showed up in my New Release Radar:

Alter Bridge / Pay No Mind (https://open.spotify.com/track/04AtXO5mKt2i8Tbgz3u2xN?si=AZTQMHIxT5CBlviT6jnmHQ) (song)

SinHeresY / Out of Connection (https://open.spotify.com/album/6273idakjKQ1hiiVzAEVUD?si=iBwMvkopQdeV7mziy535Sw) (album)

Lord / Fallen Idols (https://open.spotify.com/album/6SL93nsa9rkJWziGidvohU?si=-S1QZV5DTV6WuihlHwGyTg) (album)

Northtale / Welcome to Paradise (https://open.spotify.com/album/7IsGN0jF9nlkDwL4HXlf46?si=F4hUaRFsT0eg7KqIiVlkpQ) (album)

Plus a handful of other sweet lookin tunes in my feed:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on August 02, 2019, 08:26:41 AM
These ALL were released today on Spotify and all major digital outlets:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yEwvVSSSUkcLeSTNyHKh8
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on August 02, 2019, 09:06:34 AM
These ALL were released today on Spotify and all major digital outlets:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yEwvVSSSUkcLeSTNyHKh8
wow, after 13 years can't believe they released 5 albums in the same day :neverusethis:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: The Walrus on August 02, 2019, 09:09:37 AM
Not sure if these are new today, but they showed up in my New Release Radar:

Alter Bridge / Pay No Mind (https://open.spotify.com/track/04AtXO5mKt2i8Tbgz3u2xN?si=AZTQMHIxT5CBlviT6jnmHQ) (song)

SinHeresY / Out of Connection (https://open.spotify.com/album/6273idakjKQ1hiiVzAEVUD?si=iBwMvkopQdeV7mziy535Sw) (album)

Lord / Fallen Idols (https://open.spotify.com/album/6SL93nsa9rkJWziGidvohU?si=-S1QZV5DTV6WuihlHwGyTg) (album)

Northtale / Welcome to Paradise (https://open.spotify.com/album/7IsGN0jF9nlkDwL4HXlf46?si=F4hUaRFsT0eg7KqIiVlkpQ) (album)

Plus a handful of other sweet lookin tunes in my feed:

Gonna check out Lord this weekend, but that NorthTale record is dope. No frills melodic power metal, right in the pocket of 150-170 BPM, 1998-2003 era power metal, exactly like Bill Hudson described. Glad it met my expectations. No corny gimmicks or one-note lyrical themes either.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on August 02, 2019, 10:41:25 AM
These ALL were released today on Spotify and all major digital outlets:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yEwvVSSSUkcLeSTNyHKh8
wow, after 13 years can't believe they released 5 albums in the same day :neverusethis:

 :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 02, 2019, 10:46:53 AM
The Bird & the  Bee - Interpreting the Masters Volume 2: A Tribute to Van Halen
iamthemorning - The Bell
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Grappler on August 02, 2019, 12:23:10 PM
New Volbeat is out today, not that it's very good.   
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on August 30, 2019, 06:55:19 AM


Tool - Fear Inoculum:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7acEciVtnuTzmwKptkjth5?si=xmOXAuLER0GpZb9xrtZH-g

Dance Gavin Dance - Acceptance Speech 2.0
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5ZTEOJ5byvRWOwFpn5SqXU?si=PrimFOY1QzaTnho4S2b-mA

Leprous - Below (single)
Spotify/
https://open.spotify.com/album/7jCNrwvnWDNEUhrsdfgjxE?si=7CvQqy_nQPChuTfbtBlPgQ

Voyager - Colours (single)
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1EBPNfgBB7eIj688x8HULF?si=ZctH2wFoRcWwXaFSQSY33g

Vanden Plas - The Ghost Xperiment (single)
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/49ItMBhB4bQGwVKy1a8VkR?si=gc0YB9iuSOqUJuz-DDwnEQ
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: RoeDent on August 30, 2019, 08:40:55 AM
Magic Pie's 5th album Fragments of the 5th Element is out today too.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 30, 2019, 10:46:15 AM
Big Wreck - But for the Sun
https://www.youtube.com/user/bigwreckmusic/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0

Black Belt Eagle Scout - At the Party With My Brown Friends
https://open.spotify.com/album/0N14D9LoMALrUCfyFgkMtb
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on August 30, 2019, 10:48:24 AM
Hope Drone - Void Lustre: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Y8VUZl8JlFy7lBcDdsFXs
y'all like post-black metal?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 30, 2019, 03:26:55 PM
Magic Pie's 5th album Fragments of the 5th Element is out today too.


Ooohhhh!  Thanks for pointing that out.  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on September 13, 2019, 07:38:13 PM
Sedna - The Man Behind the Sun: https://open.spotify.com/album/2btesj4RLYJUzhWLQYeWVS
y'all want a 34 minute atmospheric black metal piece? it's surprisingly diverse tbh i enjoyed this a lot

Husbandry - A Port in a Storm: https://open.spotify.com/album/71ifeZjevqXJsHP3iUtJoj
post-hardcore leaning a bit more on the technical side, basically right up my alley
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 13, 2019, 07:56:50 PM
Nothing jumped out at me today.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 13, 2019, 08:33:45 PM
Hope Drone - Void Lustre: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Y8VUZl8JlFy7lBcDdsFXs
y'all like post-black metal?
Finally getting around to this. Sounds good so far.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on September 14, 2019, 04:50:47 AM
New Korn out yesterday.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on September 14, 2019, 11:52:57 AM
Gavin Castleton - Weak Intl. (September 10th)

Peter Gabriel - Flotsam and Jetsam [compilation]

The Monkees - Christmas Party (Vinyl)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Train of Naught on September 20, 2019, 05:49:44 AM
New releases today:

Cult of Luna - A Dawn to Fear (Album)
It's better than I remember, but still very safe for CoL standards.. the last 2 tracks are completely killer, so are The Silent Man and Nightcrawler. So even though it's middle of the road for them, still a great album!

White Ward - Love Exchange Failure (Album)
Already listened to the Bandcamp stream earlier this week, it's ok, but the first and last song are by far the best things on here.

Black Crown Initiate - Years in Frigid Light (Single)
Nothing special, but still really good. Strong cleans as always, and cool proggy ending. Seeing them tonight with Rivers of Nihil, Møl and Orbit Culture, hope they play it! :metal

Orbit Culture - Nensha (Single)
Also seeing tonight :metal this single is way better than what I've heard from them before, but still not a huge fan of this band.

Leprous - Alleviate (Single)
This is already widely known of course. Great single, duh, it's Leprous :corn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on September 20, 2019, 06:54:52 PM
Erthlings - Indigo
https://open.spotify.com/album/4EGEvPEXUTrCQaIaBjOwJs

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on October 04, 2019, 04:57:56 PM
Flying colors - Third degree:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2QXOXUqfh8iWRYohIoqtZx?si=SXo7xiFYQtG2jOd8tI0wyA

Insomnium - Heart Like a Grave
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Z7jp3MKzJhzwHCvEauLPl?si=MMgjMhA0TMa5SwQ_cNZ7VQ

Jakub Zytecki - Nothing Lasts
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3PhPBXHydvZGpmUpFec4Ps?si=CSP4ITz2QHWfd1qRn2Oimg

District 97 - Sreens
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4YlFSz3fgJM6kthPxvA9W4?si=xTq94g1OTDuJLb0vf1B7bA
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on October 04, 2019, 04:59:51 PM
In Mourning - Garden of Storms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRmHQFGiwco
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 04, 2019, 05:50:38 PM
Dan Moxon - Lounge Singer
https://ffm.to/danmoxon-loungesinger

Wilco - Ode to Joy
https://www.spin.com/2019/10/wilco-ode-to-joy-stream/

Flying Colors - Third Degree
https://flyingcolors.bandcamp.com/album/third-degree
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 08, 2019, 10:36:35 AM
Ukrainian musician VONAVI released his long awaited debut "Reflection" today.

Some very cool Cinematic music going on, on this, which features the vocals from Run Rivers aka Chris James from STATELESS on a bunch of tracks.

https://open.spotify.com/album/020oqvZOaJhVLHJhTQIOhB?fbclid=IwAR1zdw5MJdaQMzEox3H2q1C1w02ICz5WfHsNHXxkQV-U8q9-tXArzGqg3tI
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lW6CMg0PowRf4qjhMpPepP8-11fM7fIFM&fbclid=IwAR23NRqjhdBze492vGtWBjV-pYYXV3u1MsM5rtWWpuIrHVkKgnZrgfpgxPQ
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 08, 2019, 10:19:14 PM
Zeta - Mochima: https://open.spotify.com/album/4lzqx77Oh1QhFTuZe4qiz3
The bandcamp tags:
(https://i.imgur.com/wpQ9GAS.png)
The only thing this doesn't tell you about the album is that it's one of those everything-flows-together type of albums I love.
But uhh. This is super cool.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on November 08, 2019, 11:11:33 PM
Zeta - Mochima: https://open.spotify.com/album/4lzqx77Oh1QhFTuZe4qiz3
The bandcamp tags:
(https://i.imgur.com/wpQ9GAS.png)
The only thing this doesn't tell you about the album is that it's one of those everything-flows-together type of albums I love.
But uhh. This is super cool.
This is the best At the Drive In album since Relationship of Command!

In all seriousness, this is fire!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 08, 2019, 11:12:23 PM
well i've never been that into ATDI unfortunately :P
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on November 08, 2019, 11:19:19 PM
I take it back, this is like all the best parts of ATDI, Mars Volta, Sparta, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Fall of Troy all condensed down. The production is a little on the harsh side and the vocals aren't the greatest, but musically this is pretty awesome.


Edit - Good god, I don't know how you found this band, but only halfway in to the album and I've gone ahead and bought it, plus En Medio De La Tormenta and Explosión Del Cosmos Del Alma from their bandcamp page...




....and some Sikth
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: dparrott on November 08, 2019, 11:40:52 PM
Erthlings - Indigo
https://open.spotify.com/album/4EGEvPEXUTrCQaIaBjOwJs

I love this band so far, been following them on facebook for a year or more.  Like a teenage Warpaint.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 08, 2019, 11:43:14 PM
Edit - Good god, I don't know how you found this band, but only halfway in to the album and I've gone ahead and bought it, plus En Medio De La Tormenta and Explosión Del Cosmos Del Alma from their bandcamp page...
heavyblogisheavy new releases list today  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Train of Naught on November 09, 2019, 06:11:37 AM
New Poly-Math (single track EP) is great, possibly topping Melencolia
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on November 09, 2019, 09:49:47 AM
Anyone listened to the new Esoteric?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on November 09, 2019, 11:11:36 AM
Anyone listened to the new Esoteric?
It's on my to listen list. Have a number of albums ahead of it still though. I've liked all their previous albums.

Have you checked out Greg Chandler's other band Lychgate? Their last album was just ok, but their first 2 are great!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on November 09, 2019, 11:21:28 AM
Anyone listened to the new Esoteric?
It's on my to listen list. Have a number of albums ahead of it still though. I've liked all their previous albums.

Have you checked out Greg Chandler's other band Lychgate? Their last album was just ok, but their first 2 are great!

I haven’t but I’m interested. Could you link me to a song you like?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on November 09, 2019, 11:50:12 AM
Anyone listened to the new Esoteric?
It's on my to listen list. Have a number of albums ahead of it still though. I've liked all their previous albums.

Have you checked out Greg Chandler's other band Lychgate? Their last album was just ok, but their first 2 are great!

I haven’t but I’m interested. Could you link me to a song you like?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG6gJBXECIA
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 09, 2019, 01:01:28 PM
Iapetus - The Body Cosmic: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Dn3YaUOL3XnBZvbNWWXR9
proggy & melodic death metal, it's uhh, basically four long songs with a bunch of interlude tracks tbh but it's all good stuff
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on November 10, 2019, 06:31:35 PM
Anyone listened to the new Esoteric?
It's on my to listen list. Have a number of albums ahead of it still though. I've liked all their previous albums.

Have you checked out Greg Chandler's other band Lychgate? Their last album was just ok, but their first 2 are great!

I haven’t but I’m interested. Could you link me to a song you like?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG6gJBXECIA

I really enjoyed that. Definitely checking out the album it’s from. Thank you.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on November 12, 2019, 09:09:29 PM
So Liturgy's new album HAQQ just released today. I'm not sure what to think about it. It's sort of like Devin Townsend mixed with Krallice, but with the strangeness cranked up to 11.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 12, 2019, 11:03:05 PM
Erthlings - Indigo
https://open.spotify.com/album/4EGEvPEXUTrCQaIaBjOwJs

I love this band so far, been following them on facebook for a year or more.  Like a teenage Warpaint.

the last 2 tracks are my favorites. "Go Ahead" I have had on repeat.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on November 14, 2019, 09:04:12 PM
New Abigail Williams releases tomorrow. Listened to the youtube stream of the album and this is definitely their best album so far. :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 14, 2019, 09:04:59 PM
El Drugstore - The Golden Age of Bad Ideas: https://metalinjection.net/av/full-album-stream/el-drugstore-offer-instru-metal-bliss-with-the-golden-age-of-bad-ideas
it's instrumental prog metal. i'll be the one person on DTF who likes it
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Train of Naught on November 22, 2019, 01:17:25 AM
Hypno5e - A Distant (Dark) Source
Sleep Token - Sundowning

Two AOTY contenders in one day, what the hell. Super surprised by how good the Sleep Token album is, the way they were leading up to the release was kind of lame but now that it's all out there I'm pretty hyped
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 22, 2019, 01:20:09 AM
yup, both of those are on my list for tomorrow
we'll see what else drops
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Train of Naught on November 22, 2019, 02:03:59 AM
There's another great new release, but I'm thinking about sending it next round sooo :corn

1 strawberry
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 22, 2019, 05:57:15 AM
Ours - Wounds of Love (single)  :tup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4d9WWxQElQ
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on January 17, 2020, 10:24:38 AM
Sorry I don’t have links now

Friday's New Releases:

17.01   Sons Of Apollo - MMXX (Prog Metal)

17.01   Victorius - Space Ninjas From Hell (Power Metal)

17.01   Veritates - Killing Time (Metal)

17.01   Catalepsia - Inheritance (Gothic Doom Metal)

17.01   Bonded - Rest In Violence (Thrash)

17.01 Darktribe - Voici L'Homme (Power Metal)

17.01   British Lion (Steve Harris) - The Burning (Metal)

17.01   ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - X: The Godless Void and Other Stories (Alt Rock)

17.01 Mark Morton - Ether EP (Metal)

17.01 Waiting for Monday - ST (Rock)

17.01   Magnum - The Serpent Rings (Prog Rock)

17.01   Rat King - Vicious Inhumanity (Stoner/Sludge Metal)

17.01   L'Homme Absurde - Belong (Post/Black Metal)

17.01 Steve Moore - Bliss (Soundtrack)

17.01   Markus Reuter featuring Fabio Trentini and Asaf Sirkis "Truce" (Instrumental Fusion)

17.01   Different Light "Binary suns (part 1 - Operant condition)" (Progressive Rock)

17.01 Ravenia - Predator (Metal)

15.01   Marco Bernard & Kimmo Pörsti "Gulliver" (Progressive Rock)

13.01   M-Opus "Origins" (Progressive Rock)

13.01   Moon Halo "Chroma" (Progressive Rock)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: The Walrus on January 17, 2020, 10:27:22 AM
Also adding these to the Friday releases for 1/17/2020:

Halsey - Manic
Eminem - Music To Be Murdered By
of Montreal - UR FUN
Louise - Heavy Love
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 17, 2020, 11:05:30 AM
1/13/20 Team Me - Into the Wild

 :tup

Anathema-like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr2qJVjecYw
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on January 28, 2020, 11:42:20 AM
The new Thy Catafalque album is very good!

https://thycatafalqueuk.bandcamp.com/album/naiv
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 24, 2020, 11:32:41 AM
Katatonia - City Burials
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1DX36PVNNEo2o9RAZN6OYJ?si=5RSfIxgcRkOhPNpwgxPKZA
Dance Gavin Dance - Afterburner
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7MfryRchXoNRwG5YbbDL1S?si=3BwykSgURI2iz0ZAqDhQ9Q
Trivium 1 what the dead men say
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/0aXIJYbWk4u41iJmoJmp8y?si=-W6u0akZT8yw4DVAS2aDxg
Elder - Omens
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5bsWvIa3jrWZtWtcn58UBl?si=exCfwjZ5TnuPtZ6KC_vYNw
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 24, 2020, 11:34:45 AM
Cirith Ungol:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6LWe99YCHTA8gdbMImi8Yz?si=7opi3Ma8SM2CYZsudbu13g

Isahn "Telemark":
https://play.google.com/music/m/Bjc4l7cavd46crvx7bf4wjv7v6q?t=Telemark_-_Ihsahn

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 24, 2020, 11:47:17 AM
April 24th:
Other Lives - For Their Love
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 01, 2020, 10:12:38 AM
It's a prog-rock extravaganza kind of day! Here's what you shouldn’t be missing out on:

We Came From Space new EP "Reasons In The Rhyme" - Order here: https://buff.ly/3bSPvsc

Nick D'Virgilio new album "Invisible" - Preorder here: https://buff.ly/3bW25aa

McStine & Minnemann debut album - Pre-order here: https://buff.ly/3aYAkfv

The Prog Report's "Prog from Home" concert: https://buff.ly/2VRSo6X

P.S: Remember today Bandcamp is waiving all their fees, so all the proceeds from everything you buy go straight to the artists!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: lonestar on May 01, 2020, 10:17:02 AM
Oh fuck, was McStine and Minneman released today? The samples of that were off the charts, hell yeah!!!


Edit- Just checked, July 3rd, what a fucking tease that was.  :'(
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on May 01, 2020, 09:14:59 PM
Oh fuck, was McStine and Minneman released today? The samples of that were off the charts, hell yeah!!!


Edit- Just checked, July 3rd, what a fucking tease that was.  :'(

HAHA... Ministro listing off singles!

Daydream XI just released a new single - The Death of Art (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUc9xCPPGEo)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on May 01, 2020, 09:20:37 PM
Oh fuck, was McStine and Minneman released today? The samples of that were off the charts, hell yeah!!!


Edit- Just checked, July 3rd, what a fucking tease that was.  :'(

HAHA... Ministro listing off singles!

Daydream XI just released a new single - The Death of Art (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUc9xCPPGEo)

 ;D
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 02, 2020, 06:19:31 AM
I had trouble really liking anything from yesterday.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 27, 2020, 10:57:49 PM
Giving the new Pain of Salvation a listen. They sure went in a different direction than I was expecting. I like it!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 28, 2020, 05:13:59 AM
Giving the new Pain of Salvation a listen. They sure went in a different direction than I was expecting. I like it!

Ima spinning the new Vanishing Point at the moment.   :metal  :hefdaddy  After the first minute, I'm loving it more than I remember any of their previous releases. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 28, 2020, 10:24:25 AM
Giving the new Pain of Salvation a listen. They sure went in a different direction than I was expecting. I like it!

Ima spinning the new Vanishing Point at the moment.   :metal  :hefdaddy  After the first minute, I'm loving it more than I remember any of their previous releases.
That's another new album I picked up and am looking forward to. I mean this is an incredible release day. New albums from Pain of Salvation, Vanishing Point, Ulver, Archive, Manticora, Exist, Luna's Call, and Motorpsycho!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: The Walrus on August 28, 2020, 10:24:55 AM
Giving the new Pain of Salvation a listen. They sure went in a different direction than I was expecting. I like it!

Ima spinning the new Vanishing Point at the moment.   :metal  :hefdaddy  After the first minute, I'm loving it more than I remember any of their previous releases.
That's another new album I picked up and am looking forward to. I mean this is an incredible release day. New albums from Pain of Salvation, Vanishing Point, Ulver, Archive, Manticora, Exist, Luna's Call, and Motorpsycho!

Ulver, too? Daaaamn... Are you not checking out the new JP album, Pup?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 28, 2020, 10:25:14 AM
Oh, and can't forget the new John Petrucci album  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: The Walrus on August 28, 2020, 10:25:31 AM
:neverusethis:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on August 28, 2020, 10:38:32 AM
New Tigran Hamasyan as well.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on August 28, 2020, 10:40:45 AM
new Katy Perry as well :2metal:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on October 23, 2020, 08:49:11 AM
DEVIN TOWNSEND – Order of Magnitude – Empath Live Volume 1’ out today!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MirrorMask on October 23, 2020, 08:50:20 AM
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - Letter to You as well!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: The Walrus on October 23, 2020, 08:59:25 AM
new Katy Perry as well :2metal:

This was fun at first but unfortunately compared to other pop albums this year it has already not aged well for me and I really like Katy :(
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 23, 2020, 09:42:27 AM
Also two great new EPs:
 
Honorary Astronaut (Casey Crescenzo) - EP. 001
Zeal and Ardor - Wake of a Nation
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on October 23, 2020, 02:56:39 PM
New Gorillaz album!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on October 23, 2020, 03:15:14 PM
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - Letter to You as well!

I’m not a Springsteen fan but I listened to it and I quite liked it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 24, 2020, 05:17:36 AM
Black Fate / Ithaca
and
Defecto / Duality

Both most excellent.  Any fans of Khan-era Kamelot will love Black Fate.  Vocalist Vasilis Georgiou is a dead ringer for Khan.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on October 24, 2020, 08:23:46 AM
I need to check out the new Jakko Jakszyk album that was released yesterday. First song he released from it wounded pretty good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on October 24, 2020, 02:42:28 PM
Black Fate / Ithaca
and
Defecto / Duality

Both most excellent.  Any fans of Khan-era Kamelot will love Black Fate.  Vocalist Vasilis Georgiou is a dead ringer for Khan.

I randomly listened to a Black Fate song on Spotify yesterday, and do plan to check out more from them.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on November 27, 2020, 06:39:32 AM
What did we get today?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on November 27, 2020, 07:35:53 AM
Our favorite releases of TODAY:

https://lotsofmuzik.com/lots-of-muzik-favorite-friday-releases-november-27th-2020/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: kirksnosehair on December 01, 2020, 12:57:38 PM
Black Fate / Ithaca
and
Defecto / Duality

Both most excellent.  Any fans of Khan-era Kamelot will love Black Fate.  Vocalist Vasilis Georgiou is a dead ringer for Khan.


Damn, I thought I had actually found a new secret band that Khan was doing vocals for  :facepalm: 


 :rollin


Seriously, I had to look it up because I could have sworn it was Khan


(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/DisfiguredInfantileHapuku-max-1mb.gif)



Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Evermind on December 01, 2020, 01:07:01 PM
Black Fate / Ithaca
and
Defecto / Duality

Both most excellent.  Any fans of Khan-era Kamelot will love Black Fate.  Vocalist Vasilis Georgiou is a dead ringer for Khan.

Damn, I thought I had actually found a new secret band that Khan was doing vocals for  :facepalm: 


 :rollin


Seriously, I had to look it up because I could have sworn it was Khan


(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/DisfiguredInfantileHapuku-max-1mb.gif)

This guy is also in Sunburst and The Chronicles Project (I think?). Remedy of My Heart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loJ-7sxEy10) by Sunburst is very much like Memento Mori by Kamelot.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on December 01, 2020, 02:00:15 PM
This guy is also in Sunburst and The Chronicles Project (I think?). Remedy of My Heart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loJ-7sxEy10) by Sunburst is very much like Memento Mori by Kamelot.

And a band called Innosense (album is Outcast).  In one of my roulette's, I got Chronicles Project, and Black Fate in the same round ... and couldn't believe how similar the two (err... one) vocalist sounded to Khan.  :lolpalm:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on December 04, 2020, 07:12:19 AM
Our favorite releases of TODAY (Includes SPOTIFY links to each album)

https://lotsofmuzik.com/lots-of-muzik-favorite-friday-releases-december-4th-2020/

 :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on December 11, 2020, 08:03:53 AM
Anything noteworthy released today?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on December 11, 2020, 09:45:35 AM
Anything noteworthy released today?

Silent Skies - Satellites
Cyrax - Experiences
Taylor Swift : Evermore

Those 3 were the ones I was most looking fwd
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on December 11, 2020, 09:58:17 AM
Fantasic single by Damian Wilson

https://damianwilson.bandcamp.com/album/hard-to-keep-faith

Also available in all streaming outlets.

This is my first time I listen to DW outside the piano stuff with Adam Wakeman, Threshold, and Headspace. If this is how his solo albums are like, I'm in for a treat.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on December 11, 2020, 10:01:14 AM
New Soen single...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTjMgv9aQC8&feature=share
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on December 11, 2020, 10:03:03 AM
New Therion single:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESR1Fe5XfpU&feature=emb_logo
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Ben_Jamin on December 11, 2020, 10:49:54 AM
Umm...This is good.  :metal Baywatch worthy.

https://youtu.be/FggsEkPQEbc

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on December 11, 2020, 12:52:31 PM
Fantasic single by Damian Wilson

https://damianwilson.bandcamp.com/album/hard-to-keep-faith

Also available in all streaming outlets.

This is my first time I listen to DW outside the piano stuff with Adam Wakeman, Threshold, and Headspace. If this is how his solo albums are like, I'm in for a treat.

Don't hold your breath.  A lot of his (older) solo is poppy/jazzy.  Entertaining stuff, but not quite the same as this.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on December 11, 2020, 01:06:41 PM
Todd La Torre's new single - Darkened Majesty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6BU39L2N9I
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on December 12, 2020, 06:34:39 PM
Fantasic single by Damian Wilson

https://damianwilson.bandcamp.com/album/hard-to-keep-faith

Also available in all streaming outlets.

This is my first time I listen to DW outside the piano stuff with Adam Wakeman, Threshold, and Headspace. If this is how his solo albums are like, I'm in for a treat.

Funny, I just looked on Wikiipedia this morning as I was wondering if Damian had released anything recently. Of course it was not up to date so no mention of this release. Nice song.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 08, 2021, 04:12:19 AM
What we got the ladies and gents? Anything of note dropping today?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SwedishGoose on January 08, 2021, 04:42:18 AM
The Lickerish Quartet  - Threesome vol 2

https://thelickerishquartet.com
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 08, 2021, 06:25:57 AM
The Lickerish Quartet  - Threesome vol 2

https://thelickerishquartet.com

Cheers, I'll give it a shot.

Just realised that the new album, Fuck Art, by The Dirty Nil came out so far this year:

https://open.spotify.com/album/4JbNX3CUHNkE2jvKA6u7bH?si=LHYS1eSJTPqYOWb3xqdMDw (https://open.spotify.com/album/4JbNX3CUHNkE2jvKA6u7bH?si=LHYS1eSJTPqYOWb3xqdMDw)

Don't think it'll get much traction here, being a punk/alt rock album, but it's good!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Lowdz on January 08, 2021, 06:44:45 AM
Fantasic single by Damian Wilson

https://damianwilson.bandcamp.com/album/hard-to-keep-faith

Also available in all streaming outlets.

This is my first time I listen to DW outside the piano stuff with Adam Wakeman, Threshold, and Headspace. If this is how his solo albums are like, I'm in for a treat.

Don't hold your breath.  A lot of his (older) solo is poppy/jazzy.  Entertaining stuff, but not quite the same as this.

I've always struggled with Damian and I'm not sure why. He's learly a talented singer but I just don't like his voice. I think watching him on the Star One dvd did it, his mannerisms and pose - wher ehe looks like the guy in the pub who wants to show off his triceps. Anyway, I liked that song.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MirrorMask on January 22, 2021, 02:26:22 AM
THERION - Leviathan
WARDRUNA - Kvitrafn

I wonder why hardly anyone talks about Therion on this forum, they're not prog metal of course but the brilliant variety of styles album after album with nobody really the same as the previous should appeal to many progheads, especially those who don't mind the symphonic approach.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 22, 2021, 06:41:31 AM
Typhoon - Sympathetic Magic
https://open.spotify.com/album/2clTWvniv0qalyfCtNrHam
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on January 22, 2021, 07:06:45 AM
JASON BIELER AND THE BARON VON BIELSKI ORCHESTRA - Songs For The Apocalypse
PHANTOM ELITE - Titanium
W.E.T. - Retransmission
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: gazinwales on January 23, 2021, 01:43:41 AM
THERION - Leviathan
WARDRUNA - Kvitrafn

I wonder why hardly anyone talks about Therion on this forum, they're not prog metal of course but the brilliant variety of styles album after album with nobody really the same as the previous should appeal to many progheads, especially those who don't mind the symphonic approach.

I've wondered the same thing myself.
Probably as they are not known at all in the USA and more in Europe.
Been into them for 20 years saw them live in 2005 and were amazing.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on February 05, 2021, 08:50:49 AM
New single from Kauan, pretty good stuff. After their last album which was super mellow and dreamy they're going back to a more heavy sound, and there's some really nice lead guitar here.

https://open.spotify.com/track/6oKIEZ2nuaN86pYVKiZH9h?si=aev2w4q5T4WhVR35hhdE5Q

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3788232899_16.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on February 12, 2021, 04:13:30 PM
Aborym - Hostile
Durbin - The Beast Awakens - Same Durbin from American Idol
Arc Of Life (Supergroup) - Arc of Life - Featuring YES members
Simulacrum - Genesis
Joel Hoekstra's 13 - Running Games    
Love And Death - Perfectly Preserved
Inglorious - We Will Ride
Ablaze My Sorrow - Among Ashes and Monoliths
Sirenia - Riddles, Ruins & Revelations
God Is an Astronaut - Ghost Tapes #10
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 12, 2021, 11:51:46 PM
Timmy Sean - A Tale from the Other Side
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on February 13, 2021, 01:21:14 AM
The new God is an Astronaut is the only new album I checked out yesterday. It was alright I guess. I thought there was supposed to be a new Mogwai album as well  ??? 

Has that been pushed back?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on February 13, 2021, 05:59:56 AM
My Spotify Release Radar playlist yesterday was crap - virtually nothing was NEW
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 13, 2021, 06:13:14 AM
The new God is an Astronaut is the only new album I checked out yesterday. It was alright I guess. I thought there was supposed to be a new Mogwai album as well  ??? 

Has that been pushed back?

2/19/21
https://mogwai.bandcamp.com/album/as-the-love-continues
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: devieira73 on February 13, 2021, 11:14:04 AM
Joel Hoekstra's 13 - Running Games    
Totally loving this one!  Joel is such a great hard rock songwriter!  All the band is killing it, even Vinnie Appice is showing more diversity in his playing. Also I think Russel as the only lead vocalist this time was a better option.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on February 13, 2021, 04:13:21 PM
My Spotify Release Radar playlist yesterday was crap - virtually nothing was NEW

THIS!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on February 26, 2021, 12:00:54 PM
1.   16 / Grime - Doom Sessions Vol. 3 [Split] [EP] (Sludge/Doom Metal)
2.   A.C.T. - Heatwave EP (Prog Rock)
3.   Abyssian - Godly (Gothic Doom Metal)
4.   Aeonblack - The Time Will Come (Power Metal)
5.   Alice Cooper - Detroit Stories (Hard Rock)
6.   Altın Gün - Yol (Anatolin Rock)
7.   Angel Martyr - Nothing Louder Than Silence (Heavy/Speed Metal)
8.   Anneke Van Giersbergen - The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest (Atmospheric rock) 
9.   Arania - Mental State (Melodic Symphonic Metal)
10.   Arcana - XXII A Return to the Darkland / The Untold (Heavy Metal)
11.   Architects - For Those That Wish To Exist (Hardcore/Metalcore)
12.   Attika - Metal Lands (US Power Metal)
13.   Autum's Child - Angel's Gate (Rock/AOR)
14.   Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker (Expanded 30th anniversary reissue)
15.   Black Sheep Wall - Songs for The Enamel Queen (Post Sludge Metal)
16.   Blanck Mass - In Fernaux (Electronic)
17.   Bonfire - Roots (Heavy Metal)
18.   Bonfire - Roots [Compilation] (Hard Rock/Metal)
19.   Bonnie Tyler The Best Is Yet to Come (Pop)
20.   Caligonaut - Magnified As Giants (Prog Rock)
21.   Cave of Swimmers - Aurora (Hard Rock/Doom Metal)
22.   Don Airey - Live in Hamburg (Hard Rock)
23.   Earthshine - My Bones Shall Rest Upon The Mountain (Atmospheric Doom Metal)
24.   Eden Echo - Hourglass (Melodic Heavy Metal)
25.   Einherjer - North Star (Viking folk metal)
26.   Electric Century Electric Century (Rock/Metal)
27.   Empyrium - Über Den Sternen (Blackened Folk Metal)
28.   Epica - Omega (Symphonic Metal)
29.   Evergrey - Escape of The Phoenix (Prog/Power Metal)
30.   Five the Hierophant - Through Aureate Void (Post/Black/Avantgarde Metal)
31.   Flying Circus - Flying Circus (Prog rock)
32.   Furia - W Śnialni (Experimental black metal)
33.   Heavy Moon - Heavy Moon 20 (Instrumental Psychedelic, Space Rock)
34.   Helstar - Clad in Black [Compilation] (US Power Metal)
35.   InHuman - InHuman (Symphonic Prog Metal)
36.   InnerSphere - Omfalos (Melodic Death Metal)
37.   Iotunn - Access All Worlds (Prog Power Metal)
38.   James Johnston and Steve Gullick - We Travel Time (Noise Folk Classical)
39.   James Newton Howard - Raya and the Last Dragon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
40.   Joanna Connor - 4801 South Indiana Avenue (Chicago Blues)
41.   Joe Chambers - Samba de Maracatu (Jazz)
42.   Joseph Williams (of Toto) - Denizen Tenant (CClassic Rock / Pop Rock)
43.   Josh Groban – Harmony Deluxe
44.   Julien Baker - Little Oblivions (Singer/Songwriter)
45.   Katana Cartel - The Sacred Oath (Heavy Metal/ Hard Rock)
46.   Kaupe - Cognitive Dissonance (Prog Metal)
47.   King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - L.W. (Psych Rock)
48.   Konom - Konom (Progressive Metal)
49.   Kreator - Under the Guillotine: The Noise Records Anthology (Metal)
50.   Landmvrks - Lost in The Waves (Melodic Metalcore)
51.   Lydia Luce - Dark River (Singer/Songwriter)
52.   Maxïmo Park N- ature Always Wins (Alt Rock)
53.   Melvins - Working with God (Sludge Metal)
54.   Menahan Street Band - The Exciting Sounds of Menahan Street Band (Instrumental Funk Soul)
55.   Mistweaver - Swansong (Extreme Power Metal)
56.   Moonspell - Hermitage (Gothic Metal)
57.   Necronomidol - Vämjelseriter (Heavy Metal from Japan)
58.   Neil Young and Crazy Horses - Way Down in the Rust Bucket (Live)
59.   Nick Cave & Warren Ellis - Carnage
60.   NOFX - Single Album (Punk)
61.   Of Mice & Men - Timeless [EP] (Melodic Metalcore)
62.   Old Sorcery - Druadan Forest / Old Sorcery [Split] [EP] (Black metal, Dungeon Synth)
63.   Ominous Ruin - Amidst Voices That Echo In Stone (Tech Death Metal)
64.   Paranorm - Empyrean (Prog Thrash Metal)
65.   Redd Barron - Sands of Time (Melodic Heavy Metal)
66.   Richard Barbieri - Under a Spell (Prog Rock)
67.   Sandstorm - Desert Warrior (Heavy Metal)
68.   Scald - There Flies Our Wail! [EP] (Epic Doom Metal)
69.   Shadows - Shadows [EP] (Avantgarde metal)
70.   Sister - Vengeance Ignited (Glam Metal)
71.   Skywings - How Beautiful (Symphonic power metal)
72.   Smerz - Believer (Electronic)
73.   Spelljammer - Abyssal Trip (Stoner/Doom Metal)
74.   Stam1na - Novus Ordo Mundi (Prog Metal)
75.   Steve Lukather - I Found the Sun Again (Classic Rock)
76.   Strawbs - Settlement (Progressive Rock)
77.   Sunnata - Burning In Heaven, Melting On Earth (Stoner/Sludge Metal)
78.   The SLoT - Инстинкт Выживания (Alt/Nu Metal)
79.   Thunder Axe - Roads of Thunder (Heavy Metal)
80.   Tony Cantisano - Eliven (Instrumental Progressive Rock)
81.   Varang Nord - Pārķiuņa Uomurs (Folk Metal)
82.   Vektor / Cryptosis - Transmissions Of Chaos [Split] [EP] (Progressive Thrash Metal)
83.   Walk The Walk - Walk The Walk (Hard Rock)
84.   Willie Nelson - That's Life (Frank Sinatra covers)
85.   Witch Throne - Morning Star (Doom metal, Psychedelic rock)
86.   XenoVenous - Exterminatus (Heavy/Speed Metal)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on February 26, 2021, 12:07:05 PM
Thanks for the list.

Need to check out the Steve Lukather release.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 19, 2021, 10:22:39 PM
Well, today is basically Atmospheric Black Metal Friday!

You have new albums from Fuath, Midnight Odyssey, and Mare Cognitum  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 20, 2021, 06:38:48 AM
Well, today is basically Atmospheric Black Metal Friday!

You have new albums from Fuath, Midnight Odyssey, and Mare Cognitum  :metal

(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Freplygif.net%2Fi%2F975.gif&hash=ec2c7c980658f45ded18461a83198df535e32edb)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 26, 2021, 03:11:30 AM
Today's new releases I will be rocking are:

The Hirsch Effekt - GREGÆR (an EP with 4 songs with orchestral accompaniment. 2 songs from Kollaps, one from Eskapist and one new song)

Wheel - Resident Human

Black Spiders - Black Spiders
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 26, 2021, 05:08:43 AM
When the fuck is Spotify going to get it thru their goddamn algorithms that I don't like rap?  No matter how much I select "I don't like <artist> / this song"  I get at least 8-10 songs in my Release Radar every week that are rap songs/artists, somehow tagged with an additional artist that would normally be something I like.  Eg, A song showed up today by "Riddles, Mercenary", and another by "King Tipps, Eclipse".  13 of the 29 songs were like this.  And another 12 songs that aren't exactly "new" (they're at least 3-4 weeks old, eg... Epica), there were only 5 songs of any interest, and one album - Primitai / Violence of the Skies.

Spotify needs some new programmers, and/or better AI tools.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on March 26, 2021, 11:51:05 PM
Evanescence - The Bitter Truth

My Deluxe box arrived Thursday. They surprised us with a cover of Across the Universe at the end of the bonus disc. Amy's voice is awesome.

Still waiting on a shipping notice for my Smith/Kotzen album. Amazon is really dropping the ball lately.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 27, 2021, 04:26:48 AM
Still waiting on a shipping notice for my Smith/Kotzen album. Amazon is really dropping the ball lately.

Maybe it's stuck in the Suez!   :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on March 27, 2021, 03:04:46 PM
Still waiting on a shipping notice for my Smith/Kotzen album. Amazon is really dropping the ball lately.

Maybe it's stuck in the Suez!   :lol

That or their employees are taking bathroom breaks instead of peeing into bottles.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on March 29, 2021, 01:11:44 PM
Fuck. This Wheel - Resident Human album is kicking my nuts. This is what Soen should have sounded like. Holy smokes! For fans of Tool, Soen, Vola. Strong contender for AOTY.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: The Realm on March 30, 2021, 12:44:19 AM
Fuck. This Wheel - Resident Human album is kicking my nuts. This is what Soen should have sounded like. Holy smokes! For fans of Tool, Soen, Vola. Strong contender for AOTY.

Thanks goo-goo. I gave this a couple of spins today based on your recommendation and agree this is great. Will give it a few more listens. As much as I can see the Tool, Soen, Vola references, this album also reminds me quite a bit of Karnivool in parts as well.

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on March 30, 2021, 08:32:49 AM
Fuck. This Wheel - Resident Human album is kicking my nuts. This is what Soen should have sounded like. Holy smokes! For fans of Tool, Soen, Vola. Strong contender for AOTY.

Thanks goo-goo. I gave this a couple of spins today based on your recommendation and agree this is great. Will give it a few more listens. As much as I can see the Tool, Soen, Vola references, this album also reminds me quite a bit of Karnivool in parts as well.

Yeah, thanks to that post I have both of their albums on order. I promised myself that I wouldn't spend as much on music as I did last year. Not following that so far.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 30, 2021, 02:03:48 PM
Fuck. This Wheel - Resident Human album is kicking my nuts. This is what Soen should have sounded like. Holy smokes! For fans of Tool, Soen, Vola. Strong contender for AOTY.

Thanks goo-goo. I gave this a couple of spins today based on your recommendation and agree this is great. Will give it a few more listens. As much as I can see the Tool, Soen, Vola references, this album also reminds me quite a bit of Karnivool in parts as well.

Yeah, thanks to that post I have both of their albums on order. I promised myself that I wouldn't spend as much on music as I did last year. Not following that so far.
I always say that, but then it never works out that way  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on March 30, 2021, 02:11:18 PM
Fuck. This Wheel - Resident Human album is kicking my nuts. This is what Soen should have sounded like. Holy smokes! For fans of Tool, Soen, Vola. Strong contender for AOTY.

Thanks goo-goo. I gave this a couple of spins today based on your recommendation and agree this is great. Will give it a few more listens. As much as I can see the Tool, Soen, Vola references, this album also reminds me quite a bit of Karnivool in parts as well.

Yeah, thanks to that post I have both of their albums on order. I promised myself that I wouldn't spend as much on music as I did last year. Not following that so far.
I always say that, but then it never works out that way  :lol

Tell me about it. It's my only vice, but last year was insane with how much I spent and bought. Was insanely higher than any prior year. I'll just keep blaming covid.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on April 04, 2021, 09:14:12 PM
Evanescence - The Bitter Truth

Do you like it?

Blind-bought it and think it’s just ok but I’ve never been a fan of the band.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 09, 2021, 04:55:54 AM
The new Kauan is out today

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/579080-scaled.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 09, 2021, 06:40:58 AM
The new Kauan is out today

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/579080-scaled.jpg)

That's the only release on my radar today. Anything else of note?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 09, 2021, 09:50:01 AM
The new Kauan is out today

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/579080-scaled.jpg)

That's the only release on my radar today. Anything else of note?

Here you go: https://theprogspace.com/album_releases/week-14-2021/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 09, 2021, 10:01:24 AM
The Stranger also released their debut today, I think it's a great album
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Post by: jingle.boy on April 09, 2021, 10:34:51 AM
Arion / Vultures Die Alone... closer to what their debut sounded like (which is a fantastic power metal album) vs their last release (which was rather mediocre, imo).  Primal Fear put out an EP, which contained a re-recording of a track from their last album with Tarja.  Not sure if the other 4 tracks are new or not.  Still need to tee up Sweet Oblivion / Relentless.

Not much else stood out in my Release Radar (since most of it has already been released).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on April 09, 2021, 11:26:19 AM
The Stranger also released their debut today, I think it's a great album

It is actually their second. The first one is a blast! Just starting digesting the new one.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on April 09, 2021, 02:14:34 PM
Evanescence - The Bitter Truth

Do you like it?

Blind-bought it and think it’s just ok but I’ve never been a fan of the band.

I do like it. Amy has a solid group behind her for these last 2 albums. I'm especially a big fan of their drummer, Will Hunt.

She struggled, in my opinion, on their first album without Ben but has really made some good music with the self-titled and this new one.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 09, 2021, 03:50:41 PM
The Stranger also released their debut today, I think it's a great album

It is actually their second. The first one is a blast! Just starting digesting the new one.

You are right
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 09, 2021, 03:58:37 PM
The new Kauan is out today

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/579080-scaled.jpg)

That's the only release on my radar today. Anything else of note?

Depends on what you like. But all these came out today:

Primal Fear EP feat Tarja
Cheap Trick
FM
Goath 3
Krave
Motorjesus
The Treatment
The Stranger
Wheel
Sweet Oblivion
Nad Sylvan
Blaze Bayley
Johan Kihlberg's Impera
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 16, 2021, 02:01:50 AM
Four new releases I'll be working my way through today:

Liquid Tension Experiment 3 (obvs)
Black Peaks - Live at The Brighton Centre
The Vintage Caravan - Monuments
Crown - The End of All Things

Might give the new Offspring a spin as well, and try to go in with an open mind!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 16, 2021, 05:43:37 AM
(https://i1.wp.com/tuonelamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-the-vintage-caravan-monuments-album-cover-artwork-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 16, 2021, 05:44:42 AM
https://theprogspace.com/album_releases/week-15-2021/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 16, 2021, 05:47:12 AM
Four new releases I'll be working my way through today:

Liquid Tension Experiment 3 (obvs)
Black Peaks - Live at The Brighton Centre
The Vintage Caravan - Monuments
Crown - The End of All Things

Might give the new Offspring a spin as well, and try to go in with an open mind!

Some other releases for today:

Greta Van Fleet - The Battle at Garden’s Gate
Marty Friedman - Tokyo Jukebox 3
Bewitcher - Cursed Be Thy Kingdom
While She Sleeps - Sleeps Society
Cannibal Corpse - Violence Unimagined
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 17, 2021, 07:28:37 AM
(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Motorpsycho-Kingdom-of-Oblivion.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 17, 2021, 08:49:57 AM
Kevin Gilbert - Call Me Kai
(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fkevingilbert.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F04%2Fkai_top-scaled.jpg&hash=f2dc872431cd59091c755507cae537f619b2f9d7)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zydar on April 23, 2021, 07:21:00 AM
Today sees the releases of two re-issues with lots of bonus stuff and new mixes.

The Who - Sell Out (my favourite Who album)
John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Plastic Ono Band
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on April 23, 2021, 08:33:19 AM
Field Music’s new album Flat White Moon is out today. I pre-ordered it, but I think I picked no-rush delivery so won’t get it until next week probably (haven’t gotten a shipping notice yet at any rate).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 23, 2021, 09:47:19 AM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2269604353_2.jpg)

https://mariuszduda.bandcamp.com/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: faizoff on April 23, 2021, 02:17:51 PM
Today sees the releases of two re-issues with lots of bonus stuff and new mixes.

The Who - Sell Out (my favourite Who album)
John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Plastic Ono Band


Mike Portnoy had the same idea

https://twitter.com/MikePortnoy/status/1385675044718850048 (https://twitter.com/MikePortnoy/status/1385675044718850048)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 23, 2021, 02:26:03 PM
(https://www.decibelmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BRUIT-cover-web-820x820.jpg)

https://bruitofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-machine-is-burning-and-now-everyone-knows-it-could-happen-again
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on April 23, 2021, 03:40:22 PM
Today sees the releases of two re-issues with lots of bonus stuff and new mixes.

The Who - Sell Out (my favourite Who album)
John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Plastic Ono Band


Mike Portnoy had the same idea

https://twitter.com/MikePortnoy/status/1385675044718850048 (https://twitter.com/MikePortnoy/status/1385675044718850048)

Zydar IS Mike Portnoy.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on May 21, 2021, 05:02:12 AM
(https://i1.wp.com/tuonelamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/VOLA_Witness-2021.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 04, 2021, 07:54:02 AM
For anyone who's interested, (I'm pretty sure) all released today:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1387732624_10.jpg) (https://www.normanrecords.com/artwork/large/20/186520-red-fang-arrows.jpg)
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3486184267_10.jpg) (https://www.decibelmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BK_FTST_FRONT-COVER-copy-820x817.jpg)
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3549957364_10.jpg) (https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1808146686_10.jpg)

King Buffalo - The Burden of Restlessness
Red Fang - Arrows
Rise Against - Nowhere Generation
Boss Keloid - Family the Smiling Thrush
Esoctrilihum - Dy'th Requiem for the Serpent Telepath
Somnuri - Nefarious Wave
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on June 04, 2021, 11:58:26 AM
I guess the new Paul Gilbert album came out today. I pre-ordered it weeks ago and Amazon has no idea when they are going to ship it. It showed up in my Autorip library today.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on June 04, 2021, 12:24:37 PM
Esoctrilihum has definitely been out for a few weeks but the others i think are all new today yeah
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 11, 2021, 04:23:26 AM
Only thing of note for me this week is King Gizzard and the Lizzard Wizard - Butterfly 3000.

Anything else worth checking out this week?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on June 11, 2021, 05:01:06 AM
Anything else worth checking out this week?
Danny Elfman's new prog rock/metal album is bonkers and quite enjoyable.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 11, 2021, 11:14:14 AM
Anything else worth checking out this week?
Danny Elfman's new prog rock/metal album is bonkers and quite enjoyable.

Sounds interesting! What album is that...?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on June 11, 2021, 12:03:50 PM
Anything else worth checking out this week?
Danny Elfman's new prog rock/metal album is bonkers and quite enjoyable.

Sounds interesting! What album is that...?
It's called Big Mess, it's available on Spotify and I assume other places.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 11, 2021, 12:11:37 PM
It's called Big Mess, it's available on Spotify and I assume other places.

Thank you, I'll check it out!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 11, 2021, 12:14:43 PM

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1387732624_10.jpg)

King Buffalo - The Burden of Restlessness


I gave this a listen - call me intrigued  ;D Very interesting sound. Anyone else getting a Kevin Moore-vibe in the vocals? Especially in the closer, "Loam"
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on June 11, 2021, 01:51:04 PM
New album from Garbage, No Gods No Masters, is getting great reviews.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 11, 2021, 02:02:13 PM
Anything else worth checking out this week?
Danny Elfman's new prog rock/metal album is bonkers and quite enjoyable.

Spinning this now
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 18, 2021, 01:48:10 AM
There doesn't seem to be much that I'm interested in this week. All I've added to my 2021 playlist is the new Bossk and Galneryus. Oh, and an album that I missed last week, Go Ahead and Die, a new band featuring Max Cavelera.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on June 18, 2021, 05:32:35 AM
A few of interest for me today - new Pendulum EP, new 20th anniversary remix of Muse's Origin of Symmetry, and new Helloween.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zydar on June 18, 2021, 05:39:26 AM
I'll be checking out the new Helloween album tonight. It's been many years since I listened to them though.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on June 18, 2021, 12:03:10 PM
There's a few that dropped today that I'd had on my radar:

Neonfly / The Future, Tonight
Tolkki's Avalon / The Enigma Birth
Chalice of Sin / s/t
Crowne / King In The North
Styx / Crash of the Crown

I've made my way thru the first two.  Good stuff.  JLB on Avalon was an unexpected surprise.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 24, 2021, 08:57:24 AM
Couple of releases I'm looking forward to this week (tomorrow):

Pharaoh - The Powers That Be
Thy Catafalque - Vadak
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 24, 2021, 09:36:26 AM
Thy Catafalque - Vadak

Oh shit, forgot about this. Definitely spinning this tomorrow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on June 24, 2021, 09:59:49 AM
Thy Catafalque - Vadak

Oh shit, forgot about this. Definitely spinning this tomorrow.

It's already up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6D4pAukKys&t=1s
I plan on listening to it this afternoon. I wasn't impressed by any of the singles but we'll see how it is.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on June 26, 2021, 05:41:34 AM
Not sure if any of these were actually released yesterday, but a couple of singles that caught my eye over the past couple months had albums drop recently:

Silver Talon / Decadence and Decay
Sonic Haven / Vagabond
Molybaron / The Mutiny

Will fire these up today / tomorrow
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2021, 06:37:53 AM
The Silver Talon has been out for a couple of weeks. I checked it and didn't end up saving it. I'll give it another go.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 26, 2021, 07:44:56 AM
Silver Talon didn't hit me right away, but for some reason I kept going back to it. I like it a ton now. Sure, there's a lot of Nevermore in there, especially with the vocals, but I think there's more of an old-school feel (in the best possible meaning of the word) that works great.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 26, 2021, 12:12:53 PM
Incidentally,  Silver Talon is an offshoot of Spellcaster (RIP - check out their last album Night Hides the World, pretty cool), which also spawned Unto Others (aka Idle Hands)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 26, 2021, 02:27:14 PM
Incidentally,  Silver Talon is an offshoot of Spellcaster (RIP - check out their last album Night Hides the World, pretty cool), which also spawned Unto Others (aka Idle Hands)

Right. Brent had a Spellcaster track on an old podcast.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 02, 2021, 02:11:04 AM
All I've got for today -

At the Gates - The Nightmare of Being
Year of No Light - Consolamentum
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on July 02, 2021, 06:50:36 AM
All I've got for today -

At the Gates - The Nightmare of Being
Year of No Light - Consolamentum

At the Gates is in my "queue"...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 02, 2021, 06:58:11 AM
All I've got for today -

At the Gates - The Nightmare of Being
Year of No Light - Consolamentum

At the Gates is in my "queue"...

Also added Born of Osiris - Angel or Alien
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on July 02, 2021, 07:05:42 AM
One of the Devin Townsends live stream shows was also released.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on July 02, 2021, 09:44:29 AM
So, one listen in for At the Gates...couldn't pay too too close attention, but it definitely feels a little more adventurous than the two comeback albums preceding it. Some interesting arrangements and song structures, less reliance on the riffs alone. Some stuff tends to blend a bit but, again, I wasn't really giving it full attention. I did leave me wanting to go back to it, so that's a good sign. "Cosmic Pessimism" seems like a pretty cool song, reminds me of recent Enslaved...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 02, 2021, 04:05:10 PM
Enshine released a new EP, it's pretty great as to be expected, more of the same really.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 02, 2021, 08:07:14 PM
Enshine released a new EP, it's pretty great as to be expected, more of the same really.

Yes, I saw it on one of the new album trackers I use. It's a very tasty listen.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 02, 2021, 08:44:10 PM
Justice Cow (Jessica Kion, the bassist for Bent Knee) - Underglam

https://open.spotify.com/album/4shkpSLJGsrHEKH9stem6x
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 03, 2021, 09:30:27 AM
Enshine released a new EP, it's pretty great as to be expected, more of the same really.

Yes, I saw it on one of the new album trackers I use. It's a very tasty listen.
Thanks again for introducing me to to them, Tim - they've become a firm favourite!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 03, 2021, 11:14:46 AM
Enshine released a new EP, it's pretty great as to be expected, more of the same really.

Yes, I saw it on one of the new album trackers I use. It's a very tasty listen.
Thanks again for introducing me to to them, Tim - they've become a firm favourite!
Yep, another band I have to thank Tim for. You know, for a fogey, he sure has some great taste in music  :biggrin:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 03, 2021, 12:40:01 PM
(https://i.cbc.ca/1.5513847.1585431685!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/reuben-huva.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 09, 2021, 12:41:08 AM
I have absolutely nothing on my radar this week. Anything of note coming out today?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 09, 2021, 02:19:52 AM
Nothing on my list for another 2 or 3 weeks.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on July 09, 2021, 02:28:47 AM
yeah this month's dry as hell for me. june was pretty bad too. feels like everyone's pandemic album is already out and they don't have anything new to show for the moment
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 09, 2021, 04:33:50 PM
Hybrid - Black Halo

Vonavi posted about this on Instagram earlier. I'm really enjoying this and this artist has a number of records in his catalog I may be checking out as well soon for a fix on Ambient, Cinematic electronic muisc, which I'm sure has served as a big inspiration for Vonavi.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 10, 2021, 10:42:43 AM
Hybrid - Black Halo

Vonavi posted about this on Instagram earlier. I'm really enjoying this and this artist has a number of records in his catalog I may be checking out as well soon for a fix on Ambient, Cinematic electronic muisc, which I'm sure has served as a big inspiration for Vonavi.
I'm a big fan of Hybrid's earlier albums. I have this on my radar, but it's the only album from this week that of interest to me. Very dry week.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on July 16, 2021, 06:07:12 AM
Dear Mother - Bulletproof (Mayan, Delain members)
Bulb - Moderately Fast, Adequately Furious (Misha solo album from Periphery)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on July 16, 2021, 08:43:06 AM
Really intrigued by this artist from New Zealand, Anthonie Tonnon, who's second album, Leave Love Out, is out today. Kind of a blend of Bowie, Byrnes, and Bono as a singer.

Bandcamp page:

https://anthonietonnon.bandcamp.com/album/leave-love-out-of-this
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Melphina on July 16, 2021, 08:52:22 AM
Chris Bowes's latest venture Wizardthrone dropped their debut Hypercube Necrodimensions today.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on July 16, 2021, 08:53:36 AM
John Mayer - Sob Rock
Michal Lapaj (Riverside keyboardist) - Are You There

Have to check both of those HOF and Melphina.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on July 16, 2021, 08:58:36 AM
John Mayer - Sob Rock
Michal Lapaj (Riverside keyboardist) - Are You There

Have to check both of those HOF and Melphina.

 :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 22, 2021, 10:21:11 PM
All I've got for today is 9th & Walnut by punk rockers the Descendents. Anything else worth checking?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 22, 2021, 10:28:05 PM
All I've got for today is 9th & Walnut by punk rockers the Descendents. Anything else worth checking?
I've got nothing. This has been an extremely dry and disappointing month.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 23, 2021, 12:07:45 AM
All I've got for today is 9th & Walnut by punk rockers the Descendents. Anything else worth checking?
I've got nothing. This has been an extremely dry and disappointing month.

But August is looking really good  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 23, 2021, 07:45:13 AM
A Formal Horse - Meat Mallet  :tup

https://aformalhorse.bandcamp.com/album/meat-mallet
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Sir GuitarCozmo on August 02, 2021, 09:17:28 PM
All I've got for today is 9th & Walnut by punk rockers the Descendents. Anything else worth checking?

I finally got to give this a listen today and it's so fucking good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 06, 2021, 12:54:31 AM
I've got nothing today at all. A couple of new singles (Sleep Token and Enslaved) but that's it. What we got people?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: JLa on August 06, 2021, 03:03:26 AM
UK proggers "Big Big Train" released "Common Ground" last week. Man, these guys keep pushing out albums, I don't think I've gotten around to give the previous 2 or 3 a good listen and now there's another one!

It's usually really good music, tho. Recommended for those into the prog 'rock' and not so much in the 'metal'.

Latest release: https://open.spotify.com/album/7hoFLrTBtEyDQq19jwA8iq?si=XVCAGY1lSwypzNp-kqLXLg&dl_branch=1


edit: lol, just realised they have their own thread on here, 15 pages. OK, so you know about this then!  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 13, 2021, 10:05:20 AM
Vank Whalen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ6bli9Xir4
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: fivestring on August 13, 2021, 10:45:33 AM
New Quicksand - "Distant Populations"

https://quicksandnyc.bandcamp.com/ (https://quicksandnyc.bandcamp.com/)

 :metal


New single from YYNOT - "Burning Bridge"

https://yynot.bandcamp.com/track/burning-bridge (https://yynot.bandcamp.com/track/burning-bridge)

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 13, 2021, 01:05:13 PM
Vank Whalen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ6bli9Xir4

Brilliant!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on August 13, 2021, 01:14:43 PM
New Sepultura, with a heck of featuring artists:

https://open.spotify.com/album/3CHPbw2nb4hA0RKIszhvMb
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: romdrums on August 13, 2021, 01:33:01 PM
(https://i.cbc.ca/1.5513847.1585431685!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/reuben-huva.jpg)

 :rollin

Scrolling through this thread while calling a customer, and I'm glad the call went to voicemail when I came across this!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 13, 2021, 03:35:07 PM
It's how I spend my Friday afternoons! ;D
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 13, 2021, 04:15:44 PM
It's how I spend my Friday afternoons! ;D
You look good for 107. Can you tell me what it was like living through the great depression? :corn :biggrin:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 13, 2021, 04:25:42 PM
It's how I spend my Friday afternoons! ;D
You look good for 107. Can you tell me what it was like living through the great depression? :corn :biggrin:

The best part was meeting Stadler and Kingshmegland in the soup line. The soup of course was being scooped by Lonestar.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 27, 2021, 02:41:42 AM
A great day for new releases today. We have the obvious, and a few others:

Leprous - Aphelion
Jinjer - Wallflowers
The Bronx - Bronx VI
Ex Deo - The Thirteen Years of Nero
Spirit Adrift - Forge Your Future (EP)
Hooded Menace - The Tritonus Bell
Turnstile - GLOW ON

Gonna be a good day

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on August 27, 2021, 05:59:40 AM
Tesseract - Portals was also released today.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on August 27, 2021, 07:36:27 AM
A great day for new releases today. We have the obvious, and a few others:

Leprous - Aphelion
Jinjer - Wallflowers
The Bronx - Bronx VI
Ex Deo - The Thirteen Years of Nero
Spirit Adrift - Forge Your Future (EP)
Hooded Menace - The Tritonus Bell
Turnstile - GLOW ON

Gonna be a good day


Also Wormwood - Arkivet
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on August 27, 2021, 11:19:50 AM
Graveland -  Hour of Ragnarok
Ex Deo - The Thirteen Years of Nero
Dirkschneider & The Old Gang & U.D.O. - Arising (EP)
Obscurity - Skogarmaors
Nocturnal - Serpent Death
Danko Jones - Power Trio
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 28, 2021, 01:01:56 AM
https://open.spotify.com/album/5urb1N2bMEgPVL8njLKZaH

Sculptured - The Liminal Phase

fucking finally!  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 28, 2021, 05:00:17 AM
Nahtram - Forest of Eternal Dawn.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5h9NtRPXwmeEgcQ27iwA2e?si=u6PgJ8lCQOyUIZS8sQp3Aw&dl_branch=1

 :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on September 10, 2021, 11:02:52 AM
Tony MacAlpine had an EP - Equilibrium - drop today.  Listened to the title track, and was most pleased.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: DoctorAction on September 10, 2021, 12:16:49 PM
Manic Street Preachers - The Ultra Vivid Lament
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 16, 2021, 06:17:23 AM
Tomorrow is looking like such a good day!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: mike099 on September 21, 2021, 07:44:55 PM
The Work by Rivers of Nihil will be released this Friday.  I listened to a video review and both reviewers loved the album.  I have not listened to any of the singles.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on September 21, 2021, 09:06:10 PM
Really excited for the Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine collaboration album and the new Poppy album coming out this Friday.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on September 22, 2021, 07:33:32 AM
Anybody listened to the Spiritbox album? Loving it so far.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 24, 2021, 12:45:54 AM
I've just got the new Sleep Token and Rivers of Nihil to check out today. Anything else?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Anguyen92 on September 24, 2021, 12:51:59 AM
NEW TREMONTI ALBUM!  MARCHING IN TIME!

I enjoyed it and I didn't really have much expectations from it.  I might enjoyed it better than Myles Kennedy's Ides of March (which I still like) and that I had slightly higher expectations for.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on September 24, 2021, 05:56:19 AM
What showed up in my Spotify Release Radar playlist today ....

Teramaze / And the Beauty The Perceive - I'd seen this a couple days ago on YT.  Very much looking forward to the release in a few weeks.
Aeon Zen / Twilight - very nice.  I've been a mild fan of these guys for a while.  I'd forgotten the whole album dropped today. :giggity:
JSS & Dino Jelusick - Don't Let It End.  nice duet... didn't realize JSS was releasing an album of re-recorded songs with a duet partner for each.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: darkshade on September 24, 2021, 06:11:31 AM
New Miles Davis album, "The Lost Concert" released today, the 30th anniversary of his death, is a rare performance of Miles playing newer and older tunes, featuring Kenny Garrett, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Dave Holland, John Scofield, Joe Zawinul, and more.

https://www.mnprmagazine.com/news/miles-davis-the-lost-concert-double-cd-30th-anniversary-edition-completes-lost-trilogy/ (https://www.mnprmagazine.com/news/miles-davis-the-lost-concert-double-cd-30th-anniversary-edition-completes-lost-trilogy/)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on September 24, 2021, 06:41:28 AM
One album coming out today that I'm excited to check out:

Unto Others - "Strength"

The band was formerly know as Idle Hands, and their album "Mana" was one of my favorites from 2019, a great mix of goth and classic metal. The singles sounded promising, more or less in the same vein as the full-length debut. Will give it a listen today...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on September 24, 2021, 06:56:20 AM
Cyan - ‘For King and Country’
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Lonk on September 24, 2021, 07:01:10 AM
Anybody listened to the Spiritbox album? Loving it so far.

Didn't know about this band until recently. Their music keeps playing on Liquid Metal. Not bad, enjoyable songs so far.

Listening to Rivers of Nihil right now  :metal

EDIT: I will need to listen to Rivers of Nihil again. There are some good moments, but not a lot of memorable parts. However, there was nothing I disliked on first listen. We will see.

The Void from Which no Sound Escapes, MORE? stood out the most on first listen  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on September 24, 2021, 01:19:02 PM
I've just got the new Sleep Token and Rivers of Nihil to check out today. Anything else?
Only listened to the Sleep Token once so far but it sounded awesome.

For me it's:
 - Sleep Token
 - Tremonti
 - Public Service Broadcasting
 - Clarence Clarity EP
 - Mad Lollypop EP
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on September 24, 2021, 01:25:47 PM
i think i liked the sleep token more than i otherwise would've because it immediately followed rivers of nihil, which has such crap drum mixing it's nigh unlistenable for me lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 24, 2021, 01:29:18 PM
What showed up in my Spotify Release Radar playlist today ....

Teramaze / And the Beauty The Perceive - I'd seen this a couple days ago on YT.  Very much looking forward to the release in a few weeks.
Aeon Zen / Twilight - very nice.  I've been a mild fan of these guys for a while.  I'd forgotten the whole album dropped today. :giggity:
JSS & Dino Jelusick - Don't Let It End.  nice duet... didn't realize JSS was releasing an album of re-recorded songs with a duet partner for each.
Aeon Zen- Transversal is great, sadly its their last release according to Rich Hinks.
New Teramaze is outstanding as well! If you like Sorella Minore you'll love this one as well.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on September 24, 2021, 01:34:01 PM
What showed up in my Spotify Release Radar playlist today ....

Teramaze / And the Beauty The Perceive - I'd seen this a couple days ago on YT.  Very much looking forward to the release in a few weeks.
Aeon Zen / Twilight - very nice.  I've been a mild fan of these guys for a while.  I'd forgotten the whole album dropped today. :giggity:
JSS & Dino Jelusick - Don't Let It End.  nice duet... didn't realize JSS was releasing an album of re-recorded songs with a duet partner for each.
Aeon Zen- Transversal is great, sadly its their last release according to Rich Hinks.
New Teramaze is outstanding as well! If you like Sorella Minore you'll love this one as well.

I did, I just didn't like that it was only an EP!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 24, 2021, 03:03:26 PM
What showed up in my Spotify Release Radar playlist today ....

Teramaze / And the Beauty The Perceive - I'd seen this a couple days ago on YT.  Very much looking forward to the release in a few weeks.
Aeon Zen / Twilight - very nice.  I've been a mild fan of these guys for a while.  I'd forgotten the whole album dropped today. :giggity:
JSS & Dino Jelusick - Don't Let It End.  nice duet... didn't realize JSS was releasing an album of re-recorded songs with a duet partner for each.
Aeon Zen- Transversal is great, sadly its their last release according to Rich Hinks.
New Teramaze is outstanding as well! If you like Sorella Minore you'll love this one as well.

I did, I just didn't like that it was only an EP!

Well the new album will be the bands 3rd release in under a year. Sorella Minore, the song, is Her Halo pt. 2. At 26 minutes long so 4 songs in total at about 45 minutes qualifies as a full album but I get what you're saying.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on September 24, 2021, 03:20:05 PM
Completely fair point!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: DTwwbwMP on September 24, 2021, 03:31:55 PM
Tremonti' "Marching In Time" out today and it is El Fuego! :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on September 24, 2021, 04:08:42 PM
Shelter Red - Beast of the Field
https://shelterred.bandcamp.com/album/beast-of-the-field
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on September 24, 2021, 06:54:04 PM
Tremonti' "Marching In Time" out today and it is El Fuego! :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal

One listen in - I think it's very good, as usual.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 24, 2021, 07:01:07 PM
i think i liked the sleep token more than i otherwise would've because it immediately followed rivers of nihil, which has such crap drum mixing it's nigh unlistenable for me lol
This doesn't bode well...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: mike099 on September 24, 2021, 07:36:50 PM
Just listened to the work by Rivers of Nihil.  This one will take multiple listens.  So many layers to work thru.  I have not listened to between the buried and me, but some of the reviewers are saying it sounds like 
BTBAM when their style changed.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 24, 2021, 09:05:41 PM
I don't see any mentions of Mostly Autumn.  I'm halfway through it and loving it so far.  I still miss Heather Findlay, but they remain masters of that folky Floyd vibe. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on September 24, 2021, 10:18:06 PM
i think i liked the sleep token more than i otherwise would've because it immediately followed rivers of nihil, which has such crap drum mixing it's nigh unlistenable for me lol
This doesn't bode well...
it was already a problem on the last album but it's an absolute disaster on this one
there's moments of the album i liked but they were almost exclusively not metal moments because the drums just CRUSH the guitars during any loud moments
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 25, 2021, 12:19:32 PM
Really excited for...the new Poppy album coming out this Friday.

I didn't really care for her last album, other than "Don't Go Outside" which was an amazing song and eerily prescient given when it came out.  But I just listened to the new one and it quite impressed me, it seems like she's found her stride. 

i think i liked the sleep token more than i otherwise would've because it immediately followed rivers of nihil, which has such crap drum mixing it's nigh unlistenable for me lol
This doesn't bode well...
it was already a problem on the last album but it's an absolute disaster on this one
there's moments of the album i liked but they were almost exclusively not metal moments because the drums just CRUSH the guitars during any loud moments

I'm about halfway through the album now and I don't really see the issue.  The drums are loud, but I can still hear the guitars fine.  Some albums just have really in your face drum mixing.  Vader's Litany has relentless jackhammer kicks for example.  A mixing disaster is something like St. Anger or the original Enemies of Reality, not this. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on September 30, 2021, 11:31:12 PM
After a lot of music the past two Fridays, just two EPs for me today - Novena and Enslaved.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 01, 2021, 12:50:56 AM
After a lot of music the past two Fridays, just two EPs for me today - Novena and Enslaved.

Yep they were the only releases on my hit list too. Some great singles released as well this week though.

Edit: also going to check out the new Minstry and Explosions in the Sky
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 01, 2021, 03:48:46 AM
Vetrar Draugurinn's The Night Sky just came out and it's probably my favorite album of the year so far.  It's atmospheric, melodic, gothic doom metal, with one of my favorite vocalists, who guested with Ayreon, and one of Stream of Passion's former guitarists. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7bRG_OFIyM&list=OLAK5uy_mFKLfqC3PyRuY5Ia_RpOKgMQ3c3GtARL4&index=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7bRG_OFIyM&list=OLAK5uy_mFKLfqC3PyRuY5Ia_RpOKgMQ3c3GtARL4&index=1)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 01, 2021, 04:42:45 AM
Vetrar Draugurinn's The Night Sky just came out and it's probably my favorite album of the year so far.  It's atmospheric, melodic, gothic doom metal, with one of my favorite vocalists, who guested with Ayreon, and one of Stream of Passion's former guitarists. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7bRG_OFIyM&list=OLAK5uy_mFKLfqC3PyRuY5Ia_RpOKgMQ3c3GtARL4&index=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7bRG_OFIyM&list=OLAK5uy_mFKLfqC3PyRuY5Ia_RpOKgMQ3c3GtARL4&index=1)
Thanks for the recommendation, sounds interesting - I'll add it to my list to check out.

Also, it's been good to see you posting again recently!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 01, 2021, 02:11:20 PM
Rachel Flowers - Bigger on the Inside
https://shop.rachelflowersmusic.com/album/bigger-on-the-inside
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 01, 2021, 06:24:10 PM
Also, it's been good to see you posting again recently!

Yeah, I wish I'd thought about it a bit earlier, I'm sure I've missed out on a lot.  I've sporadically had more time here and there due to fallout from the last 1.5 years.  I still post occasionally at the other place as well. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 08, 2021, 09:42:02 AM
new Vonavi tune "Still With Me (ft Run Rivers)"  :tup

Sounds like a continuation of his last record, Reflection, from 2019.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PONCkG798G8
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 09, 2021, 05:17:05 AM
I just had the new Trivium and BADBADNOTGOOD yesterday.

I also got around to checking out the new Four Stroke Baron, that came out last week. It's a really good album and serious contender. I'll definitely be revisiting.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 15, 2021, 02:10:15 AM
Quite a few on my hit list today.

Twelve Foot Ninja - Vengeance

This was fine but I wasn't particularly impressed. I'd checked out the singles on the run up to this but none were that memorable. They've added in some electronic/video game sounds this time around. I think the album has been released to coincide with a video game created by someone in the band?

I absolutely love One Handed Killing by this band, but I haven't found one single song that has ever hit me in the same way.

Hippotraktor - Meridian

Never heard of this band before but it's a Pelagic Records release and something about it caught my eye/ear. It was pretty good and I'll give it a relisten. Don't know how to describe it but it sounds like a Pelagic release.

A. A. Williams - Arco (EP)

This was hauntingly beautiful, and I also realised that she released a cover album this year so I'll give that a listen today as well.

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes - Sticky

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes are OK, but I know I check out each release as I feel I owe it to him. I fucking LOVED all the Gallows releases when he was in the band, but none of his Rattlesnakes releases do much for me.

Star Wars Visions - OSTs

I loved the new Star Wars Visions shorts that were out last month. The soundtracks to all 9 shorts have been released today. I remember some being better than others but I'll pick out the highlights.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on October 15, 2021, 10:21:44 AM
Just saw that Dug Pinnick has a new solo album out today. Randy McStine does some guitar and other stuff on it. Will have to check out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 17, 2021, 09:04:18 PM
Anybody listened to the Spiritbox album? Loving it so far.

Didn't know about this band until recently. Their music keeps playing on Liquid Metal. Not bad, enjoyable songs so far.

I've been hearing their name quite a lot in the last few months, but I kept putting them off until now.  I was worried it would be another Jinjer situation, where they just don't work for me (yet anyway).  I was quite blown away, honestly.  More melodic than Jinjer, Courtney has a really great clean voice.  The chorus on "Hurt You" I think is going to be stuck in my head for the next few days.  Loved about half the album right away, and the other half could easily grow on me.  This little musical niche is starting to fill out interestingly now.  Red Handed Denial is similar, but more technical, proggier and a bit more -core influenced.  Sordid Pink/Destiny Potato is even more proggier and experimental and even more melodic.  There are a bunch of others, most of which haven't caught my ear long enough to become very familiar with them. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: WebRaider on October 18, 2021, 08:41:43 PM
Anybody listened to the Spiritbox album? Loving it so far.

Didn't know about this band until recently. Their music keeps playing on Liquid Metal. Not bad, enjoyable songs so far.

I've been hearing their name quite a lot in the last few months, but I kept putting them off until now.  I was worried it would be another Jinjer situation, where they just don't work for me (yet anyway).  I was quite blown away, honestly.  More melodic than Jinjer, Courtney has a really great clean voice.  The chorus on "Hurt You" I think is going to be stuck in my head for the next few days.  Loved about half the album right away, and the other half could easily grow on me.  This little musical niche is starting to fill out interestingly now.  Red Handed Denial is similar, but more technical, proggier and a bit more -core influenced.  Sordid Pink/Destiny Potato is even more proggier and experimental and even more melodic.  There are a bunch of others, most of which haven't caught my ear long enough to become very familiar with them.

Really enjoy what I've heard from Spiritbox. Is it just me or does Courtney's voice in the chorus of "Hurt You" sound a little similar to Ashe O'Hara (former Tesseract, Voices from the Fuselage)? Maybe its just the vocal technique either way I like it :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 18, 2021, 10:36:17 PM
Huh, that didn't come to mind at all, but now that you point it out, that is interesting.  Listening back and forth a bit, I hear them as fairly distinct, but since Courtney is basically an alto, and Ashe is a soft and high tenor, their range and style is much more similar than it would normally be.  I really like that soothing, relaxing style they have though, it's refreshing, and contrasts nicely with the music (and in Courtney's case, her harsh vocals). 

And my prediction is coming true, I've listened quite a lot to the album since my last post, although "The Summit" is probably my second favorite song.  The album itself is probably in my top 5 for the year at the moment. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 18, 2021, 11:30:05 PM
Anybody listened to the Spiritbox album? Loving it so far.

Didn't know about this band until recently. Their music keeps playing on Liquid Metal. Not bad, enjoyable songs so far.

I've been hearing their name quite a lot in the last few months, but I kept putting them off until now.  I was worried it would be another Jinjer situation, where they just don't work for me (yet anyway).  I was quite blown away, honestly.  More melodic than Jinjer, Courtney has a really great clean voice.  The chorus on "Hurt You" I think is going to be stuck in my head for the next few days.  Loved about half the album right away, and the other half could easily grow on me.  This little musical niche is starting to fill out interestingly now.  Red Handed Denial is similar, but more technical, proggier and a bit more -core influenced.  Sordid Pink/Destiny Potato is even more proggier and experimental and even more melodic.  There are a bunch of others, most of which haven't caught my ear long enough to become very familiar with them. 
Pretty much agreed. Their earlier singles/EP didn't do much for me, similar to Jinjer - loved the voice but the music wasn't that interesting. But Spiritbox seem to have got on top of their songwriting and their debut LP is excellent.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 20, 2021, 06:47:40 AM
I would at least give a listen to this one, it's as good as anything on the latest album to me. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIrfG_TBtUo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIrfG_TBtUo)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 22, 2021, 04:46:57 AM
Pepe Deluxe - The Phantom Cabinet Vol. 1
https://pepedeluxe.bandcamp.com/album/phantom-cabinet-vol-1

The Dear Hunter - The Indigo Child OST
https://open.spotify.com/album/1QHYMqemImGWdzAQtNgzI0

Biffy Clyro - The Myth of the Happily Ever After
https://open.spotify.com/album/79TV8acvMeGKGbsBUKvwCI
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 26, 2021, 07:47:43 AM
I'm a little terrified of this Friday.  A short list of things I'm aware of coming out that I have some level of interest in - Ad Infinitum, Archspire, Be'lakor, First Fragment, Grand Cadaver, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Bonamassa, Kayo Dot, Lucifer, Marissa Nadler, Mastodon, Mon Laferte, Running Wild, They Might Be Giants, Tori Amos, The War On Drugs, Whitechapel.  I think it might be the busiest release day of the year.  I'm going to have some serious analysis paralysis trying to decide which to check out first, and might wind up just listening to older stuff until I start hearing some buzz. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Nekov on October 26, 2021, 07:55:34 AM
The War on Drugs are releasing a new album? That was not on my radar but is very much welcome.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zydar on October 26, 2021, 08:03:37 AM
Mastodon this Friday, then. I really enjoyed the previous album and the latest singles so I am excited.

Then it looks like it's only the new ABBA album left that I'm looking forward to for the rest of the year. What a strange sentence to write btw - "the new ABBA album".
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 26, 2021, 10:35:41 AM
I just listen to too much music.  Lots of other intriguing releases in the couple months after that too, Emma Ruth Rundle, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Unleashed, Dave Gahan, Hypocrisy, Lock Up, We Are The Catalyst, The Tea Party, Cynic, Swallow The Sun, Obscura, Omnium Gatherum, Mo, Eucharist, Chelsea Wolfe/Converge, The Lurking Fear, and probably others I forgot to write down. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on October 26, 2021, 01:17:05 PM
The new Green Lung is very good

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Green-Lung-Black-Harvest-01.jpg)

https://www.angrymetalguy.com/green-lung-black-harvest-review/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 30, 2021, 12:53:13 PM
I've kind of run out of steam for '21 albums for a bit, so here's some quick thoughts on the ones I listened to of this week's batch. 

Ad Infinitum - pretty great, one of the most exciting newer bands, symphonic metal done unusually well, "Unstoppable" is one of my favorite songs this year

Archspire - a bit too techy for me, and not enough memorability, a step down from their last one

Be'lakor - I just can't get into this sort of melodeath as much as many others seem to, but it's quite well-done and will please their fans

First Fragment - much better for tech death, many more standout parts than Archspire, but just as crazy instrumentally, with spellbinding fretless bass playing, riveting lead work and some cool flamenco flourishes

Grand Cadaver - Mikael Stanne is quite a beast, it's impressive how good he sounds at his age, and Liljekvist is playing with more fire than Katatonia would typically sustain

Joe Bonamassa - very competent, hits everything you want from modern hard blues rock, but nothing particularly outstanding if that isn't your sort of thing

Kayo Dot - surprisingly great, I haven't listened to them in many years, but this is very dreamy stuff

Lucifer - probably the best of the throwback bands of their kind, some really great tunes here, someone described them as Heart meets Black Sabbath, and that's pretty accurate, Nicke even has a few riffs which if you ran them into an HM-2 pedal would have worked for Entombed

Marissa Nadler - probably my favorite on the list, she's heading into more ethereal waters than before, quite exquisite songcraft and vocals here

Mastodon - I haven't been that crazy about most of their prior work, but this is the best I've heard them, quite a serendipitous listen with a lot of variety, Dailor to me is the star of the band still, quite impressive drumming and probably my favorite vocalist of them

Tori Amos - really good stuff, she's always been an artist I don't listen to as much as I'd like to, and maybe this will change that
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Post by: twosuitsluke on October 30, 2021, 01:11:26 PM
Cheers, I didn't realise the First Fragment album was out yet  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 30, 2021, 01:32:31 PM
new tune from Team Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19xq47SVrnw
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 30, 2021, 02:58:09 PM
I've kind of run out of steam for '21 albums for a bit, so here's some quick thoughts on the ones I listened to of this week's batch. 

Ad Infinitum - pretty great, one of the most exciting newer bands, symphonic metal done unusually well, "Unstoppable" is one of my favorite songs this year

Archspire - a bit too techy for me, and not enough memorability, a step down from their last one

Be'lakor - I just can't get into this sort of melodeath as much as many others seem to, but it's quite well-done and will please their fans

First Fragment - much better for tech death, many more standout parts than Archspire, but just as crazy instrumentally, with spellbinding fretless bass playing, riveting lead work and some cool flamenco flourishes

Grand Cadaver - Mikael Stanne is quite a beast, it's impressive how good he sounds at his age, and Liljekvist is playing with more fire than Katatonia would typically sustain

Joe Bonamassa - very competent, hits everything you want from modern hard blues rock, but nothing particularly outstanding if that isn't your sort of thing

Kayo Dot - surprisingly great, I haven't listened to them in many years, but this is very dreamy stuff

Lucifer - probably the best of the throwback bands of their kind, some really great tunes here, someone described them as Heart meets Black Sabbath, and that's pretty accurate, Nicke even has a few riffs which if you ran them into an HM-2 pedal would have worked for Entombed

Marissa Nadler - probably my favorite on the list, she's heading into more ethereal waters than before, quite exquisite songcraft and vocals here

Mastodon - I haven't been that crazy about most of their prior work, but this is the best I've heard them, quite a serendipitous listen with a lot of variety, Dailor to me is the star of the band still, quite impressive drumming and probably my favorite vocalist of them

Tori Amos - really good stuff, she's always been an artist I don't listen to as much as I'd like to, and maybe this will change that

Cool recap  :tup I have some catching up to do with this week's releases...Mastodon first and foremost...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 30, 2021, 03:12:54 PM
I haven't cared about Mastodon in 10 years or more, but I forgot David Botrill worked with them on this album, so I may have to check it out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 30, 2021, 03:28:12 PM
I haven't cared about Mastodon in 10 years or more, but I forgot David Botrill worked with them on this album, so I may have to check it out.

I have liked, but not loved Once More 'Round the Sun and Emperor of the Sand...curious to hear what they came up with on this one.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 31, 2021, 04:45:35 AM
Oooh... I didn't realize Ad Infinitum had the full album released.  Same with Joe B.  Neither artists showed up in my Spotify Release Radar - though there were a shit ton of Live songs - Springsteen, Vandenberg, Chicago, Armored Saint, and Priest.  None of which were terribly interesting tbh.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 31, 2021, 02:59:18 PM
The new Ad Infinitum is excellent again, lots of really strong tunes and Melissa Bonny is just amazing.

The other one I had that doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet is the new Moron Police EP. It's very short, and it took a couple of listens but I think it's great. They write such brilliant songs.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: JLa on November 01, 2021, 03:36:24 AM
The new Be'lakor is really something else. It needs to be played loud on a good pair of headphones, holy cow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR3a9Ul9alM
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 12, 2021, 12:16:01 AM
All I've got today is the soundtrack to the new Wheel of Time series, absolutely nothing else of note.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 12, 2021, 11:10:06 AM
The new Damian Wilson album is out today

https://damianwilson.bandcamp.com/album/limehouse-to-lechlade

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0534722122_16.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: JediKnight1969 on November 12, 2021, 11:23:00 AM
(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmule.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F09%2FMulePre-order.png&hash=0b4db83052b4de38b37d105064f76a2a379ebd0b)

LOVE this band.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 12, 2021, 11:26:54 AM
(https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmule.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F09%2FMulePre-order.png&hash=0b4db83052b4de38b37d105064f76a2a379ebd0b)

LOVE this band.
Me too.  I will try to listen to that over the weekend at some point.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 12, 2021, 11:58:06 AM
Oh wow, that Damian Wilson one wasn't even on my radar, that'll be a treat.  Supposedly the new Arena album with him should be out in the near future as well, definitely looking forward to that. 

There's other interesting stuff released today like Dawn of Solace, Dave Gahan, Robin Guthrie, Idles, Susanna Hoffs, L.A. Guns, They Might Be Giants, Tower, and Unleashed.  I've already heard Unleashed (decent, but they've done better) and Tower (pretty good throwback heavy metal/hard rock, somewhat in the Doro vein). 

Next week might be the second biggest week of the year though.  Adele, Aephanemer, BT, Converge/Chelsea Wolfe, The Darkness, Eldritch, Exodus, Ross Jennings, Khemmis, Alison Krauss/Robert Plant, The Lurking Fear, Me and That Man, Obscura, Sting, Swallow The Sun, Temperance, Volumes, and Paul Wardingham. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 12, 2021, 07:37:48 PM
Silk Sonic - An Evening With Silk Sonic

my wife is kind of obsessed with this tonight. I'm honestly finding it rather samey.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on November 12, 2021, 07:59:06 PM
Silk Sonic - An Evening With Silk Sonic

my wife is kind of obsessed with this tonight. I'm honestly finding it rather samey.

Bought that today. It has a really high rating on Rate Your Music. Looking forward to listening to it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on November 13, 2021, 11:58:29 AM
it definitely is bruno mars and anderson .paak making an album of 70's soul, funk, and disco pastiches alright
i liked it, like every song is a 7 or 7.5 out of 10 but man is it wholly unspecial  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: hefdaddy42 on November 15, 2021, 10:13:51 AM
I thought it was fantastic.  Much better than most of what passes for "pop" these days.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on November 15, 2021, 03:39:55 PM
I thought it was fantastic.  Much better than most of what passes for "pop" these days.

Agreed.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Nekov on November 16, 2021, 05:48:55 AM
Oh wow, that Damian Wilson one wasn't even on my radar, that'll be a treat.  Supposedly the new Arena album with him should be out in the near future as well, definitely looking forward to that. 

Finally they are getting a decent singer again. I have a hard time revisiting the last couple of albums since I can't stand the vocals, but Wilson should change that.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 25, 2021, 02:09:13 PM
Tonight/tomorrow looks to be the last bigger release day of the year.  Cynic, Hypocrisy, Lock Up, Paul Gilbert, We Are the Catalyst, The Tea Party, Rhapsody of Fire, In Mourning, Black Label Society, Deep Purple, Eternity's End, Negura Bunget, Kotzen/Smith EP, TEETH.  A few scattered interesting releases throughout December, but not as much, which is good because I have a mountain of releases to give another (or a first) listen to for end-year lists. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on January 07, 2022, 09:01:56 AM
Out today:

Infected Rain - Ecdysis (January 7th, 2022) -- Progressive Modern Metal
https://open.spotify.com/album/0sFJx8Ef3rYURwU2B4jjHU

Nocturnal Graves - An Outlaw's Stand (January 7th, 2022) -- Black Metal https://open.spotify.com/album/5omilY88HDwjBuGX0evf4T

Wilderun - Epigone (January 7th, 2022) --  Progressive Metal
https://open.spotify.com/album/1fvGhdUzdva8Y7vHD8RtNV

 :metal

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 07, 2022, 01:33:50 PM
1/7/22

The Weeknd - Dawn FM
https://open.spotify.com/album/2nLOHgzXzwFEpl62zAgCEC
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 20, 2022, 04:00:17 PM
I've been really trying to cut back on new music this year so far, but I think this weekend is going to drag me back into it.  I'm particularly curious about Ashes of Ares, Kate Havnevik, Hanging Garden, Giant, 40 Watt Sun, Battle Beast, AURORA, and Aoife O'Donovan. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 20, 2022, 08:10:29 PM
Last week:
Oldster - The Sun Destroyers [EP]
Elvis Costello & the Imposters - The Boy Named If

This week 1/21
Owel - The Salt Water Well
https://owel.bandcamp.com/album/the-salt-water-well

the 1st 4 singles are up..a couple of them  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on January 21, 2022, 10:34:03 AM
Retreat From Moscow - The World as We Knew It

https://retreatfrommoscow.bandcamp.com/releases

Been looking forward to checking out this release by a "new" but actually old neo-progressive band who have just now released their first album 40 years after they broke up.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on January 27, 2022, 02:08:51 PM
The new Dawn of Solace ("Flames of Perdition") is coming out tomorrow. Their previous record was one of my favorites (if not THE favorite) in 2020, so I'm looking forward to this.

Anyone else excited? TAC?  ;D
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2022, 02:37:56 PM
The new Dawn of Solace ("Flames of Perdition") is coming out tomorrow. Their previous record was one of my favorites (if not THE favorite) in 2020, so I'm looking forward to this.

Anyone else excited? TAC?  ;D


Hell YES!! Going buy the download as soon as I get home from work tomorrow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on January 27, 2022, 02:42:48 PM
The new Dawn of Solace ("Flames of Perdition") is coming out tomorrow. Their previous record was one of my favorites (if not THE favorite) in 2020, so I'm looking forward to this.

Anyone else excited? TAC?  ;D

I didn't like this bands sound at first but they grew on me immensely.  The first album was really great so this should be no different.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2022, 02:44:09 PM
The new Dawn of Solace ("Flames of Perdition") is coming out tomorrow. Their previous record was one of my favorites (if not THE favorite) in 2020, so I'm looking forward to this.

Anyone else excited? TAC?  ;D

I didn't like this bands sound at first but they grew on me immensely.  The first album was really great so this should be no different.

They've pre-released three songs off the new album so far. One of those videos was really fucking dark.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on January 27, 2022, 02:45:44 PM
The new Dawn of Solace ("Flames of Perdition") is coming out tomorrow. Their previous record was one of my favorites (if not THE favorite) in 2020, so I'm looking forward to this.

Anyone else excited? TAC?  ;D

I didn't like this bands sound at first but they grew on me immensely.  The first album was really great so this should be no different.

They've pre-released three songs off the new album so far. One of those videos was really fucking dark.

Yeah I saw it.  Pretty fucked up.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2022, 02:55:03 PM
The other album that I'm looking forward to tomorrow is Scream Maker's Bloodking.

This dude has some pipes. Hopefully this won't be my favorite song, but it sure makes me hopeful for a decent metal album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnHX023CMD8



EDIT: This was actually released today. The Amazon download is $7.99. Done!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on January 27, 2022, 05:30:22 PM
That was a pretty damn cool song.  As you say, if its the best song I'd probably pass but if not, good shit.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on January 27, 2022, 06:23:56 PM
The new Dawn of Solace ("Flames of Perdition") is coming out tomorrow. Their previous record was one of my favorites (if not THE favorite) in 2020, so I'm looking forward to this.

Anyone else excited? TAC?  ;D

I didn't like this bands sound at first but they grew on me immensely.  The first album was really great so this should be no different.

I am actually a big sucker for that kind of sound, so I'm an easy target anyway... ;D But, yes, "Waves" is fantastic. They have another album from all the way back in 2006 which is pretty good too (that one has a good amount of harsh vocals)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2022, 06:28:31 PM
The new Dawn of Solace ("Flames of Perdition") is coming out tomorrow. Their previous record was one of my favorites (if not THE favorite) in 2020, so I'm looking forward to this.

Anyone else excited? TAC?  ;D

I didn't like this bands sound at first but they grew on me immensely.  The first album was really great so this should be no different.

I am actually a big sucker for that kind of sound, so I'm an easy target anyway... ;D But, yes, "Waves" is fantastic. They have another album from all the way back in 2006 which is pretty good too (that one has a good amount of harsh vocals)

Nick, you might like this..Voodoma's Hellbound
https://open.spotify.com/album/1C20cPZyFp8Qmcm62IvyQL?si=T0G5C74SSqC0CFRkKo1GVQ

It's kind of a cross between Dawn Of Solace and Unto Others. I haven't pulled the trigger on a purchase yet, but it's a pretty cool album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 27, 2022, 06:41:21 PM
That was a pretty damn cool song.  As you say, if its the best song I'd probably pass but if not, good shit.

Kade, the solo on this song fucking shreds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFK3ShfF5RU

So my first listen verdict is this. It's 15 tracks, but would make a much stronger and tighter 10 track album. It does seem to lose a bit of steam about 2/3rds in. Still I think there's a lot here you'd like. They're German, so the Schenker influence is real. Reminds me a bit of Save Yourself. Mirror Mirror is easily the most rifftastic of the bunch. A lot of these songs have an 80's arena style metal feel, which ain't a bad thing and I think you'd dig some of it.

It's definitely worth a listen.





Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on January 27, 2022, 07:26:09 PM
I'll check it out mate.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 27, 2022, 10:11:57 PM
Mirror, Mirror is really tight.  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on January 28, 2022, 05:57:11 AM

Nick, you might like this..Voodoma's Hellbound
https://open.spotify.com/album/1C20cPZyFp8Qmcm62IvyQL?si=T0G5C74SSqC0CFRkKo1GVQ

It's kind of a cross between Dawn Of Solace and Unto Others. I haven't pulled the trigger on a purchase yet, but it's a pretty cool album.

This is a good slab of German gothic metal  :) Very catchy. Vocals and drums are very "forward" in the production. Salems Hell has some cool Lake of Tears vibes too...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on January 29, 2022, 08:47:07 AM
The new Paul Draper album is phenomenal. Anyone else checked it out?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on February 04, 2022, 10:10:44 AM
https://theprogspace.com/album_releases/week-5-2022/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 04, 2022, 10:24:05 AM
new releases on my playlist:

Black Country, New Road - Ants from Up There
Nordic Giants - Symbiosis
Persefone - Metanoia
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on February 04, 2022, 03:30:39 PM
I'm blown away by the new Persefone album \m/

(https://theprogspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Persefone_Metanoia.jpeg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on February 10, 2022, 09:51:44 PM
Wow  :hefdaddy

(https://metaladdicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cover-Amorphis-Halo-1024x1024.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on February 18, 2022, 08:39:16 AM
Yaatri - Lucid

https://yaatri.bandcamp.com/album/lucid

First full-length release from this UK jazz/art rock (prog?) outfit, with an Asian/Indian flavor. Really enjoyed their 2020 EP Reach. So far this one sounds a bit more jazzy than the EP, but still quite interesting.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on February 25, 2022, 01:19:51 PM
New Iotunn acoustic EP

https://youtu.be/z8YPAniLLdk

(https://www.metalblade.com/us/covers/IOTUNN-AccessAllWorlds-AnAcousticVoyage.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 25, 2022, 02:24:31 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2628/0766/products/tsott_LP_set_standard_01_lo_370x.jpg?v=1645390143)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ae/Tears_for_Fears_-_The_Tipping_Point_Album_Cover.jpg/220px-Tears_for_Fears_-_The_Tipping_Point_Album_Cover.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on February 28, 2022, 04:39:56 PM
February 22nd, was released EpiClassica:

https://vivaldimetalproject.bandcamp.com/album/epiclassica

 :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 28, 2022, 04:45:18 PM
Cloud Cult's new album "Metamorphosis" is officially released on Friday March 4th, however along with a digital preorder, they have it all up to stream
https://cloudcult.com/albums

good record :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on March 04, 2022, 02:11:26 PM
https://sylvainemusic.bandcamp.com/album/nova

(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Nova-Sylvaine.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on March 11, 2022, 05:52:01 AM
   
Gazpacho - Fireworking at St.Croix
https://music.apple.com/pe/album/fireworking-at-st-croix/1597975774
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 11, 2022, 06:49:16 AM
Team Me - Something in the Making

https://open.spotify.com/album/2JrIn12KLfJkIKl56lgHQa

@Mew Fans

Major Parkinson - A Night at the Library (live)
https://majorparkinson.bandcamp.com/album/a-night-at-the-library?from=fanpub_nfb_pr
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on March 11, 2022, 11:20:36 AM
This came out last Friday, but I was too distracted by the new Marillion and forgot it was coming out.

Kite Parade - The Way Home

https://kiteparade.bandcamp.com/album/the-way-home

Debut album (essentially a solo project) from multi-instrumentalist Andy Foster, but features Nick D'Virgilio on drums and was produced by Rob Aubrey (who works with Big Big Train). Very synthy prog pop from the sound of the two songs on the Bandcamp page. Just ordered the CD from Laser CD, so I'll have to report back once I get it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on March 11, 2022, 11:59:47 AM
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b33e385cc8fed3ca693d8e1/6d10b72b-f462-49fc-802d-ac665f7f6e51/cover-final-web.jpg?format=1000w)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on March 11, 2022, 12:49:27 PM
How is the Haunted Shores release? I've been on a Toto kick since yesterday and haven't listened to anything else lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on March 18, 2022, 09:35:23 AM
The new Karcius album is out today

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0380706054_16.jpg)

https://karcius.bandcamp.com/album/grey-white-silver-yellow-and-gold
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 18, 2022, 10:19:17 AM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1854755984_16.jpg)

https://midlakeband.bandcamp.com/album/for-the-sake-of-bethel-woods

(https://www.ghostcultmag.com/wp-content/uploads/VHB-Red-Alert-album-art.png)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5VbUia8LpeD0U3kayUNBT4
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 18, 2022, 10:26:27 AM
(https://www.ghostcultmag.com/wp-content/uploads/VHB-Red-Alert-album-art.png)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5VbUia8LpeD0U3kayUNBT4

Didn't know they had a new album out! Curious to hear it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 18, 2022, 10:54:11 AM
All I've checked out today has been the new Hot Water Music album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 15, 2022, 05:42:09 AM
Today I've got

Cancer Bats - Psychic Jailbreak
The Slackers - Don't Let the Sunlight Fool Ya
Greyhaven - This Bright and Beautiful World
Monuments - In Stasis

Anything else worth checking out today?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on April 15, 2022, 05:51:58 AM
Literally nothing for me. Weird.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on April 15, 2022, 08:48:49 AM
The Rush Moving Pictures 40th anniversary. The live show is pretty good.

I'm liking the new Monuments as well but just discovered Astronoid so I'm a bit hooked with them.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 15, 2022, 09:27:58 AM
Typhoon
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3433678502_16.jpg)

https://wearetyphoon.bandcamp.com/album/underground-complex-no-1

already liking this more than their last record "Sympathetic Magic" from 2021. The horns and strings seem to be back!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 15, 2022, 09:59:08 AM
Darkher - The Buried Storm

https://darkher-uk.bandcamp.com/album/the-buried-storm

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Darkher-The-Buried-Storm-01.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 15, 2022, 10:55:53 AM
I'm liking the new Monuments as well but just discovered Astronoid so I'm a bit hooked with them.

Fuck yea! Astronoid are awesome. They also have a new album out in a few months. Air is them at their best for me  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 15, 2022, 11:14:12 AM
Imminent Sonic Destruction - The Sun Will Always Set

https://imminentsonicdestruction.bandcamp.com/album/the-sun-will-always-set

(https://wonderboxmetal.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/imminent-sonic-destruction-the-sun-will-always-set.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on April 15, 2022, 12:08:40 PM
I'm liking the new Monuments as well but just discovered Astronoid so I'm a bit hooked with them.

Fuck yea! Astronoid are awesome. They also have a new album out in a few months. Air is them at their best for me  :metal

I'm stuck with their S/T album...Downloading Air right now then!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on April 15, 2022, 01:17:07 PM
Darkher - The Buried Storm

https://darkher-uk.bandcamp.com/album/the-buried-storm

Yeah, this one is great, easily going to contend for upper spots on my end of the year rankings. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 15, 2022, 02:40:19 PM
Soledad - XIII

https://youtu.be/vRmN-zOP9GU

(https://manofmuchmetal.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/277587021_1009788569651478_7706969978795442802_n.jpg)

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 22, 2022, 01:33:30 AM
Today I've got

King Gizzard and the Lizzard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Night Gnomes
Somali Yacht Club - The Space
Bob Vylan - Bob Vylan Presents The Price of Life

Also tomorrow, Kirk Hammett - Portals
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on April 22, 2022, 06:33:58 AM
Excited for this one today:

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Audrey-Horne_Devils-Bell-01.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on April 22, 2022, 08:11:08 AM
Fernando Perdomo - Out to Sea 4

https://fernandoperdomo.bandcamp.com/album/out-to-sea-4?from=fanpub_fb
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 22, 2022, 09:54:54 AM
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum
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Post by: TAC on April 22, 2022, 05:40:56 PM
Excited for this one today:

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Audrey-Horne_Devils-Bell-01.jpg)

Damn, this is pretty solid! I'm digging it.
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Post by: nick_z on April 22, 2022, 06:15:19 PM
Excited for this one today:

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Audrey-Horne_Devils-Bell-01.jpg)

Damn, this is pretty solid! I'm digging it.

Indeed it is. A little "darker" than the last few, relatively speaking. Have you heard any other album of theirs?
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Post by: TAC on April 22, 2022, 07:24:07 PM
Not one! Never heard of them before your post.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on April 23, 2022, 01:40:29 AM
Soledad - XIII

https://youtu.be/vRmN-zOP9GU

(https://manofmuchmetal.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/277587021_1009788569651478_7706969978795442802_n.jpg)

Just finished up listening to this, it was really good. Cheers for the recommendation.

Excited for this one today:

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Audrey-Horne_Devils-Bell-01.jpg)

I know I listened to their album Blackout a few years ago. Can't remember a great deal about it though, I'll give this a shot.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on April 23, 2022, 08:53:49 AM
My review...

(https://i.imgflip.com/6dkuz0.jpg)
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Post by: nick_z on April 23, 2022, 09:01:53 AM
Not one! Never heard of them before your post.

Oh, you should definitely explore some more, I think there's plenty to enjoy for you...

They've been around since the mid-2000s...one of their guitar players' main band is Enslaved, but clearly the sound is different here. Their debut ("No Hay Banda") is ok, but things get seriously good after that. "Le Fol" sounds like a mix of Faith No More, some alternative rock and prog(-ish) 70s hard rock. It actually works and it's a really cool album. "Audrey Horne" continues on that path, maybe a little more direct, and has a warm, inviting sound (check out Charon, Blaze of Ashes, Bridges and Anchors for more straight rockers, and Pitch Black Mourning for something a little more elaborate).

Then, with the next album "Youngblood", they ditch most of the weirdness and embrace classic hard-rock/metal influences, somewhere around the end of the 70s and the beginning of the 80s. This might well be my favorite of theirs. The first three songs (Redemption Blues, Straight Into Your Grave and Youngblood) are gold but the whole thing is great, really. The playing is so good and there's so many catchy melodies and choruses. There's a couple of moodier rockers too that fit just right (The Open Sea, probably my favorite, and The King is Dead).

Follow-up "Pure Heavy" dials up the 70s influence a bit and is fantastic too. Out of the City is basically a Thin Lizzy tribute. The NWOBHM influences pop up in High and Dry, which is another great tune.

Lastly (before the one that just came out), there's "Blackout", which Luke mentions above - this one's a little more laid back and slicker (maybe more 80s than 70s). I don't like it quite as much, but it's still a collection of very good songs.

Anyway, give Youngblood and Pure Heavy a try...and then maybe go back to the older stuff too. These guys are pretty good.
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Post by: nick_z on April 23, 2022, 09:06:46 AM
My review...

(https://i.imgflip.com/6dkuz0.jpg)

 :lol

I'd say the song Break Out is obviously inspired by that...I can hear a Bark at the Moon feel in the main riff for that one, no doubt.

But in general the album is more heavily influenced by NWOBHM than their most recent ones...I mean, the influence was always there for some songs, but the scale is definitely tipped that way for this record.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on April 23, 2022, 09:30:32 AM
Yea totally, I made the meme whilst listening to Break Out  :lol

I liked the album though. And you mentioning a member of Enslaved being in the band reminded me why I was aware of them.
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Post by: Zoom E on April 23, 2022, 11:29:15 AM
Not one! Never heard of them before your post.

Oh, you should definitely explore some more, I think there's plenty to enjoy for you...

They've been around since the mid-2000s...one of their guitar players' main band is Enslaved, but clearly the sound is different here. Their debut ("No Hay Banda") is ok, but things get seriously good after that. "Le Fol" sounds like a mix of Faith No More, some alternative rock and prog(-ish) 70s hard rock. It actually works and it's a really cool album. "Audrey Horne" continues on that path, maybe a little more direct, and has a warm, inviting sound (check out Charon, Blaze of Ashes, Bridges and Anchors for more straight rockers, and Pitch Black Mourning for something a little more elaborate).

Then, with the next album "Youngblood", they ditch most of the weirdness and embrace classic hard-rock/metal influences, somewhere around the end of the 70s and the beginning of the 80s. This might well be my favorite of theirs. The first three songs (Redemption Blues, Straight Into Your Grave and Youngblood) are gold but the whole thing is great, really. The playing is so good and there's so many catchy melodies and choruses. There's a couple of moodier rockers too that fit just right (The Open Sea, probably my favorite, and The King is Dead).

Follow-up "Pure Heavy" dials up the 70s influence a bit and is fantastic too. Out of the City is basically a Thin Lizzy tribute. The NWOBHM influences pop up in High and Dry, which is another great tune.

Lastly (before the one that just came out), there's "Blackout", which Luke mentions above - this one's a little more laid back and slicker (maybe more 80s than 70s). I don't like it quite as much, but it's still a collection of very good songs.

Anyway, give Youngblood and Pure Heavy a try...and then maybe go back to the older stuff too. These guys are pretty good.

I have the self-titled Audrey Horne album but have never listened to anything else by them. I’ll check out the new one.
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 29, 2022, 02:27:42 PM
Archive - Call to Arms & Angels - long..103 minutes, although I like what I have heard

Bloc Party - Alpha Games haven't heard yet. is Justin Harris on this?

The Gathering - Beautiful Distortion - good overall.
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Post by: romdrums on April 29, 2022, 02:33:39 PM
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum

Would be awesome to see Omnium Gatherum come out with an album called King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard later this year.   ;D
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 29, 2022, 03:07:37 PM
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum

Would be awesome to see Omnium Gatherum come out with an album called King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard later this year.   ;D

can't deny when I read the album title I always think of the band, lol.

Doubt King Gizzard knows them, but who knows.
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Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on April 29, 2022, 08:19:50 PM
Is that even possible anymore?  If you Google the term half the links are still about the band. 

Two quality releases that just came out and I didn't see threads for are Tigran Hamasyan with StandArt, which is eclectic jazz, and Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway with Crooked Tree, which is progressive bluegrass and has a lot of cool guest appearances from that field. 
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Post by: ariich on April 30, 2022, 03:20:25 PM
I love Tigran, but StandArt isn't quite doing it for me. It's nice and the playing is superb of course, just not a style I find hugely exciting.
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Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on April 30, 2022, 03:52:01 PM
I'd have to hear it again, but I think it probably has fewer prog influences than his earlier albums, so that might explain it. 
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Post by: ariich on April 30, 2022, 04:27:17 PM
It's not the prog so much as the jazz-fusion and influences of his Armenian background that make his usual stuff so rich. Whereas the latest is his take on American jazz standards which is fine, but less my thing.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 06, 2022, 01:47:11 AM
So I've got the following for today  :corn

Mikael Åkerfeldt - Clark (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series), this actually came out yesterday and a lot of it could fit straight on an Opeth album.

Ibaraki - Rashomon (Black metal side project of Trivium's Matt Heafy, featuring Ihsahn and Gerrard Way)

Kikagaku Moyo - Kumoyo Island

Ufomammut - Fenice

Anything else of note today?
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Post by: ariich on May 06, 2022, 03:30:59 AM
Pure Reason Revolution - Above Cirrus
One listen and it's brilliant. Doesn't rehash The Dark Third but definitely closest in style and quality to that album out of anything else they've done, some amazing stuff on here.

Halestorm - Back From the Dead
A lot of fun. Very simplistic - every song is 3-4 minutes and identical in structure (verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge/solo, quiet bit, final chorus). But it's rocking and has a ton of great hooks.
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Post by: jingle.boy on May 06, 2022, 04:39:50 AM
Pure Reason Revolution - Above Cirrus
One listen and it's brilliant. Doesn't rehash The Dark Third but definitely closest in style and quality to that album out of anything else they've done, some amazing stuff on here.

Halestorm - Back From the Dead
A lot of fun. Very simplistic - every song is 3-4 minutes and identical in structure (verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge/solo, quiet bit, final chorus). But it's rocking and has a ton of great hooks.

Cool.  Will check out both.  Halestorm usually doesn't do much for me, but if there's a lot of catchy hooks, I'll listen with an open mind.
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on May 06, 2022, 06:01:17 AM
Massive week! (and the 1st of many this month for me)

Pure Reason Revolution - Above Cirrus
https://open.spotify.com/album/18QmmOwcTZugATzOCDCmv8

Warpaint - Radiate Like This
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AmgGrYHXqgbmZ2yKoIVzO/discography/all?pageUri=spotify:album:480jVncbNknTjPUAvxp8or

Grimus - Abandonic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/18rDbW9ZbZpHpIDoJPTore/discography/all?pageUri=spotify:album:5oVvJFHZheUiUsbct9v5PO

The Dear Hunter - Ring 7 - Industry
https://open.spotify.com/album/1G3ia0Fk470MQRFHZcYkEz

It's also BANDCAMP Friday.
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on May 13, 2022, 12:20:39 PM
Gospel - The Loser  . 1st new album in 17 years. Fantastic Comeback album from the Prog-Screamo Masters!
https://gospel.bandcamp.com/album/the-loser

Zero Hour - Agenda 21 1st new album in 14 years, and 1st with original vocalist Erik Rosvold in 21 years.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4DWMN4KvuapVw7fdBCeFmG

Tachys - Tachys new Dream/Synth Pop Project from Jonas from MEW and Tobias Wilner from the Blue Foundation
https://open.spotify.com/album/1woZ9GIPciU2BZGWtrFMGy

Church of the Cosmic Skull - There is No Time
https://open.spotify.com/album/591Uoo7zsUUfecxVO8EE2V
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Post by: goo-goo on May 13, 2022, 03:24:11 PM
Cage Fight - Side project from one of Tesseract's guitarist (James). Heavy AF with some growls/screamo vocals. The guitar tone and riffs are insane. A bit turned off by the vocal though.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on June 03, 2022, 02:35:49 AM
What we got today? I'll be checking out the following:

Astronoid - Radiant Bloom
Kreator - Hate Über Alles (although it's not on Spotify, even though it should be released today)
GWAR - The New Dark Ages

Anything else?
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 03, 2022, 12:20:08 PM
What we got today? I'll be checking out the following:

Astronoid - Radiant Bloom
Kreator - Hate Über Alles (although it's not on Spotify, even though it should be released today)
GWAR - The New Dark Ages

Anything else?
New Kreator was pushed to next Friday.
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Post by: chknptpie on June 03, 2022, 12:29:19 PM
The Venomous Pinks - Vita Mors
Check it out for some throwback 90s pop punk, all female band.
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Post by: NoseofNicko on June 03, 2022, 12:33:22 PM
The only album released today I’m interested in is Angel Olsen’s Big Time.
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Post by: Nel on June 03, 2022, 01:03:58 PM
The Fixx's first album in 10 years comes out today, I think.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uJkxmmOlL._SX466_.jpg)
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 03, 2022, 07:31:20 PM
Frou Frou - Off Cuts [EP]
https://open.spotify.com/album/40GhVTFmwALOmlnK8M2XEA
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Post by: goo-goo on June 04, 2022, 12:00:48 PM
The new Astronoid is kicking all sorts of ass!
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Post by: twosuitsluke on June 04, 2022, 12:22:26 PM
The new Astronoid is kicking all sorts of ass!

Yea it's definitely hitting the spot more than the last. Not sure if it'll top Air for me though, that album is something else.
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Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 04, 2022, 12:24:17 PM
I've been too busy with some other listening projects to get to much of anything new in the last few weeks, but I'm definitely curious about Frou Frou, Angel Olsen, and Astronoid.  There's also Red Handed Denial, Origin, Tedeschi Trucks, Battlelore, Andrew Bird, Artificial Brain, Purity Ring, Tremonti, I Built the Sky, The Algorithm, and Temple of Void, so it's one of the bigger weeks so far this year. 

Edit:  the new Red Handed Denial is pretty awesome.  They really oughta be huge.  They're not too far from Periphery in their overall sound, but less wanky, catchier, and much more palatable vocally, at least for me.  Lauren's harsh vocals seem to have even gone up a level on this one.  Here's a sample.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZQ2VbC3Glg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZQ2VbC3Glg)
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 05, 2022, 02:15:24 PM
I've been too busy with some other listening projects to get to much of anything new in the last few weeks, but I'm definitely curious about Frou Frou, Angel Olsen, and Astronoid.  There's also Red Handed Denial, Origin, Tedeschi Trucks, Battlelore, Andrew Bird, Artificial Brain, Purity Ring, Tremonti, I Built the Sky, The Algorithm, and Temple of Void, so it's one of the bigger weeks so far this year. 

Edit:  the new Red Handed Denial is pretty awesome.  They really oughta be huge.  They're not too far from Periphery in their overall sound, but less wanky, catchier, and much more palatable vocally, at least for me.  Lauren's harsh vocals seem to have even gone up a level on this one.  Here's a sample.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZQ2VbC3Glg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZQ2VbC3Glg)
The new Origin and Artificial Brain are both really good.
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Post by: goo-goo on June 05, 2022, 07:07:38 PM
The new Astronoid is kicking all sorts of ass!

Yea it's definitely hitting the spot more than the last. Not sure if it'll top Air for me though, that album is something else.

Might need to spin Air again because both of the last albums have been nothing sort of masterpieces. I just couldn't get  into Air.
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Post by: TAC on June 05, 2022, 07:25:39 PM
I tried the Artificial Brain. Not for me.
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 05, 2022, 08:41:00 PM
I tried the Artificial Brain. Not for me.
This reminds me, I need to resurrect my Weekly Black Metal thread again...  :P
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 06, 2022, 03:22:08 PM
I tried the Artificial Brain. Not for me.
This reminds me, I need to resurrect my Weekly Black Metal thread again...  :P

 :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on June 06, 2022, 04:48:56 PM
I tried the Artificial Brain. Not for me.

Are you out of Ovaltine again?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 06, 2022, 04:59:06 PM
I tried the Artificial Brain. Not for me.

Are you out of Ovaltine again?

I must be.  ;D
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 06, 2022, 05:56:24 PM
I tried the Artificial Brain. Not for me.

Are you out of Ovaltine again?

I must be.  ;D
:lol
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Post by: pfillion on June 07, 2022, 06:34:44 AM
The new Venus Principle album will probably be in my top 10 at the end of the year.  (FKA Crippled Black Phoenix)

https://youtu.be/d4qIEEQXDiw

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0087082386_10.jpg)

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Post by: twosuitsluke on June 07, 2022, 06:51:42 AM
The new Venus Principle album will probably be in my top 10 at the end of the year.  (FKA Crippled Black Phoenix)

https://youtu.be/d4qIEEQXDiw

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0087082386_10.jpg)

I really like CBP, so will definitely check this out.
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 07, 2022, 08:54:23 AM
The new Venus Principle album will probably be in my top 10 at the end of the year.  (FKA Crippled Black Phoenix)

https://youtu.be/d4qIEEQXDiw

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0087082386_10.jpg)

I really like CBP, so will definitely check this out.

same here.

It adds to what insanely deep month May was.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on June 07, 2022, 09:52:27 AM
The new Venus Principle album will probably be in my top 10 at the end of the year.  (FKA Crippled Black Phoenix)

https://youtu.be/d4qIEEQXDiw

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0087082386_10.jpg)

I really like CBP, so will definitely check this out.

same here.

It add to what insanely deep month May was.

You're in for a treat ;)
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Post by: The Letter M on June 10, 2022, 07:56:28 AM
The new album by The Tangent, titled Songs From The Hard Shoulder, has released today! I haven't listened to it yet, but I've also avoided all pre-release singles and material, so I'm going in fresh!

-Marc.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 10, 2022, 09:13:17 AM
Some releases that I'll be checking out:

Deathwhite - Grey Everlasting (excited about this one, given how much I enjoyed their previous records. So far, it sounds ok, but it's not grabbing me as much as I'd like. Might be a grower)

Kardashev - Liminal Rite
Billy Howerdel - What Normal Was
Kreator - Hate Uber Alles
Seventh Wonder - The Testament
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Post by: twosuitsluke on June 10, 2022, 10:51:10 AM
Some releases that I'll be checking out:

Deathwhite - Grey Everlasting (excited about this one, given how much I enjoyed their previous records. So far, it sounds ok, but it's not grabbing me as much as I'd like. Might be a grower)

Kardashev - Liminal Rite
Billy Howerdel - What Normal Was
Kreator - Hate Uber Alles
Seventh Wonder - The Testament

Haven't checked out Deathwhite, but I was never overly impressed with their other albums.

Just finished up listening to new Kardashev. I know I've checked out this band before but this was heavier than what I was expecting. It was really good on first impressions. Onto Kreator now...it's fucking KREATOR!
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Post by: Glasser on June 10, 2022, 11:09:36 AM
I'm digging the new Seventh Wonder today!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on June 10, 2022, 11:18:53 AM
I'm digging the new Seventh Wonder today!

It's definitely a Seventh Wonder album.
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Post by: Glasser on June 10, 2022, 02:40:38 PM
I'm digging the new Seventh Wonder today!

It's definitely a Seventh Wonder album.

No new ground broken on it but well done nonetheless.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2022, 02:41:50 PM
I'm digging the new Seventh Wonder today!

It's definitely a Seventh Wonder album.

No new ground broken on it but well done nonetheless.

Spun it at work today...

(https://c.tenor.com/8wYOMX4HRdEAAAAM/tired-yawn.gif)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on June 10, 2022, 02:44:08 PM
I'm digging the new Seventh Wonder today!

It's definitely a Seventh Wonder album.

No new ground broken on it but well done nonetheless.

Spun it at work today...

(https://c.tenor.com/8wYOMX4HRdEAAAAM/tired-yawn.gif)

I hear you but if Tommy K sang an Applebees menu it would be great.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2022, 02:48:36 PM
He's part of the problem. He just doesn't stick out to me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 10, 2022, 02:53:26 PM
Yeah...I haven't spun the last one yet, but that's how I generally feel about Seventh Wonder too...I was reading this one is a little more "concise" in terms of songwriting, so I wanted to give it a shot.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 10, 2022, 05:38:26 PM
Some releases that I'll be checking out:

Deathwhite - Grey Everlasting (excited about this one, given how much I enjoyed their previous records. So far, it sounds ok, but it's not grabbing me as much as I'd like. Might be a grower)

Kardashev - Liminal Rite
Billy Howerdel - What Normal Was
Kreator - Hate Uber Alles
Seventh Wonder - The Testament

Just finished up listening to new Kardashev. I know I've checked out this band before but this was heavier than what I was expecting. It was really good on first impressions.
Kardashev has always been really heavy :dunno:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2022, 05:41:21 PM
So...I got a Kardashev song in a roulette of mine and I don't remember the song or who sent it, but I remember liking it...I think. I saw they had a new album out today, so I pulled it up on Spotify at work, and the vocals were fucking harsh.

I'm going to try and give it another listen at home with my headphones.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 10, 2022, 05:46:34 PM
So...I got a Kardashev song in a roulette of mine and I don't remember the song or who sent it, but I remember liking it...I think. I saw they had a new album out today, so I pulled it up on Spotify at work, and the vocals were fucking harsh.

I'm going to try and give it another listen at home with my headphones.
It was either me or Firewings/Kattelox/Walrus/etc etc etc...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2022, 05:53:23 PM
It definitely wasn't him. I'll have to look it up.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 10, 2022, 06:08:21 PM
I also got sent them in a roulette I think, either by Tomislav or Elite? I may be confusing them with another band though as the heaviness of this new release threw me (in a good way obvs).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 10, 2022, 06:16:00 PM
Pup, it was you who sent me Kardashev- Beyond Sun And Moon.

It actually didn't do great.  ;D 8th out of 12 songs.

This is what I said..

4. Kardashev - Beyond Sun And Moon

"Holy motherfucker! What in the fuck? I like it!"

Oh Boy..The first half of this song is like a two minute car accident. I liked it on first listen, but with each subsequent listen, I couldn't wait to get to the second half of the song, which was quite enjoyable.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 10, 2022, 07:10:46 PM
Pup, it was you who sent me Kardashev- Beyond Sun And Moon.

It actually didn't do great.  ;D 8th out of 12 songs.

This is what I said..

4. Kardashev - Beyond Sun And Moon

"Holy motherfucker! What in the fuck? I like it!"

Oh Boy..The first half of this song is like a two minute car accident. I liked it on first listen, but with each subsequent listen, I couldn't wait to get to the second half of the song, which was quite enjoyable.
That sounds about right  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 10, 2022, 07:29:52 PM
Here are the new releases I picked up today...

Keldian - The Bloodwater Rebellion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uutMMSDCUpI)

Dol Theeta - Monad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L597Xb0T7yE)

Kardashev - Liminal Rites (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=App_5521ynA)

Soreption - Jord (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CS_TDabluo)

Inanimate Existence - The Masquerade (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnBSOHa7rn8)

Seventh Wonder - The Testament (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmCFMSReKEc)

The Tangent - Songs From the Hard Shoulder (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW_8m64cGOI)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 10, 2022, 07:31:24 PM
Gave the Kardashev album a listen too...phew! That was quite intense. Lots to chew on, but plenty of beautiful and brutal music...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 11, 2022, 10:32:29 AM
new Kula Shaker
https://open.spotify.com/album/5529UlgQxgJGMifcqZlV8T
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 30, 2022, 01:13:16 AM
So far tomorrow I'm looking forward to -

The Dear Hunter - Antimai
Municipal Waste - Electrified Brain
Greg Puciato - Mirrorcell
Conjurer - Páthos
Satyr - Totem

Looking like a pretty good release day  :metal

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 30, 2022, 08:08:22 AM
I'm way behind on new releases.  I'll have to see if motivation strikes to catch up next month.  Tomorrow also has Frayle, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Derek Sherinian, Massacre, and In Slumber.  I'll definitely check out the first three at some point. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 30, 2022, 06:30:15 PM
The new Conjurer album Pathos blew me away on first listen.  :metal

Much better than their first album, which was still pretty good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 30, 2022, 10:01:05 PM
The Dear Hunter and Umphrey's McGee tomorrow.

still absorbing the massive list from last week (The Warning, Coheed, PT and Bubblemath), while trying to compile a midseason list.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 01, 2022, 01:07:10 AM
The new Conjurer album Pathos blew me away on first listen.  :metal

Much better than their first album, which was still pretty good.

I'll look forward to that later then. I thought the singles were ok
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 01, 2022, 03:41:16 PM
I'm a little late getting to this one, but White Ward's False Light is amazing so far. Going through my first listen and it's just  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 01, 2022, 04:47:55 PM
I'm a little late getting to this one, but White Ward's False Light is amazing so far. Going through my first listen and it's just  :metal

Yea it really is great. Not sure where it'll end on my overall rankings for the year but it'll be fairly high.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 07, 2022, 03:04:34 PM
Looking pretty thin on the ground tomorrow. Might check out the new Wormrot, that's it!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 07, 2022, 03:42:31 PM
Looking pretty thin on the ground tomorrow. Might check out the new Wormrot, that's it!
But the new Journey album is out tomorrow  ;)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 07, 2022, 03:43:03 PM
Looking pretty thin on the ground tomorrow. Might check out the new Wormrot, that's it!

This is something a bird might say.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 15, 2022, 12:27:46 AM
Another quiet week for me. I've got Nameless Dreamers by Equip, and that's literally it.

Anyone?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on July 15, 2022, 12:49:36 AM
Mirage- The Sequel. Old school traditional heavy metal. :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on July 15, 2022, 08:34:06 AM
Couple showed up in my new release Spotify list, but I don't know if they were actually released today:

Chaos Magic / Emerge
Eye of Melian / Legends of Light - I don't know a thing about this outfit, but a single that was released earlier in the year tickled my earbuds enough that I had this on my radar.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 15, 2022, 09:29:25 AM
-Gospel - The Magic Volume of Dark Matter: The Absurd Challenge [Single/EP] which was released on Monday July 11th.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4256822995_16.jpg)

-Black Midi - Hellfire
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1041686626_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Skeever on July 15, 2022, 12:34:51 PM
-Gospel - The Magic Volume of Dark Matter: The Absurd Challenge [Single/EP[ which was released on Monday July 11th.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4256822995_16.jpg)

-Black Midi - Hellfire
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1041686626_10.jpg)

Black Midi is GREAT.
I listened to once on Tidal and didn't love it. Then got the Vinyl because I knew I hadn't given it a proper change yet, and it blew me away.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 15, 2022, 02:32:47 PM
-Gospel - The Magic Volume of Dark Matter: The Absurd Challenge [Single/EP] which was released on Monday July 11th.
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4256822995_16.jpg)

Just listened to this. A lot going on but I liked it  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on July 21, 2022, 08:49:51 AM
Tomorrow:

Oceans Of Slumber : Starlight And Ash  :metal - ALBUM OF THE YEAR - EASILY!
Moonshade : Epitaph
Witchery : Nightside
Wake : Thought Form Descent
Palisades : Reaching Hypercritical
Jack White : Entering Heaven Alive
Fame On Fire : Welcome To The Chaos
Panzerfaust : The Suns Of Perdition
The Villa : Savior Self
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 04, 2022, 06:30:01 PM
Today's definitely a good one. I've got the following on my list to check out...

The Interrupters - In the Wild
The Flatliners - New Ruin
Soulfly - Totem
Amon Amarth - The Great Heathen Army
Dub War - Westgate Under Fire

We got anything else?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 04, 2022, 06:35:42 PM
Today's definitely a good one. I've got the following on my list to check out...

The Interrupters - In the Wild
The Flatliners - New Ruin
Soulfly - Totem
Amon Amarth - The Great Heathen Army
Dub War - Westgate Under Fire

We got anything else?
I've got

Dave Kerzner - The Traveler
Speaking to Stones - (In)Human Error

And that's it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Postwhore on August 04, 2022, 06:39:25 PM
I saw The Interrupters with 311 a few years ago. They were so good live.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 04, 2022, 06:39:59 PM
Definitely looking forward to the Speaking To Stones, but I have no idea what to expect. Is it even the same band members/vocalist?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 04, 2022, 07:15:24 PM
Pretty sure it’s a new vocalist.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on August 04, 2022, 08:50:17 PM
Toxik- Dis Morta. Third studio album. These guys are back in a big way!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 05, 2022, 04:00:08 AM
STS not on Spotify.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 05, 2022, 05:05:45 AM
STS not on Spotify.

Just came in here to post that   >:(

But I did see that David Readman / Medusa finally dropped today.  Been waiting for that for about a year+ since it was first announced, and the PR said sometime in 2021.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 05, 2022, 05:14:47 AM
STS not on Spotify.

Just came in here to post that   >:(

But I did see that David Readman / Medusa finally dropped today.  Been waiting for that for about a year+ since it was first announced, and the PR said sometime in 2021.
Is that something I should check out?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 05, 2022, 05:22:58 AM
STS not on Spotify.

Just came in here to post that   >:(

But I did see that David Readman / Medusa finally dropped today.  Been waiting for that for about a year+ since it was first announced, and the PR said sometime in 2021.
Is that something I should check out?

I dunno if it's up your alley.  I'm a big fan of his voice.  He's best known for Pink Cream 69 and Voodoo Circle.  Melodic Rock stuff.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 05, 2022, 05:52:44 AM
I’m at my work station so I’ll dial it up.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 05, 2022, 09:45:36 AM
Upon first listen, it was …. Solid.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 05, 2022, 01:03:55 PM
Upon first listen, it was …. Solid.

Barely solid, but it was indeed quite easy on the ears. I think the only song I thought that blew was Mary Jane.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 12, 2022, 04:31:55 AM
New Arch Enemy and Thee Oh Sees for me today, think that's it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on August 12, 2022, 04:47:03 AM
I've got Unprocessed - Gold, and will probably check out Norma Jean - Deathrattle Sing for Me although I only really like one of their previous albums much.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on August 12, 2022, 06:10:41 AM
A couple of releases I'm curious to hear today:

A-Z - A-Z
The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on August 12, 2022, 07:05:20 AM
A couple of releases I'm curious to hear today:

A-Z - A-Z


If it weren't for Oceans of Slumber new album I would say this is AOTY, but Starlight and Ash is just so perfect! But A-Z is a strong contender.

 :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on August 12, 2022, 10:04:24 AM
The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost

The new Halo Effect album is really good \m/

https://youtu.be/XeQbC8OYDQA
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on August 12, 2022, 10:57:43 AM
A couple of releases I'm curious to hear today:

A-Z - A-Z


If it weren't for Oceans of Slumber new album I would say this is AOTY, but Starlight and Ash is just so perfect! But A-Z is a strong contender.

 :metal

One listen in, and the A-Z album is indeed very tasty!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on August 12, 2022, 11:21:57 AM

If it weren't for Oceans of Slumber new album I would say this is AOTY, but Starlight and Ash is just so perfect!

I was underwhelmed by it, but it seems like it has the potential to grow on later listens.  Their s/t in '20 was so good it's just hard to compete. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on August 12, 2022, 12:03:59 PM
The Halo Effect - Days of the Lost

The new Halo Effect album is really good \m/

https://youtu.be/XeQbC8OYDQA

Ok, that opening riff...holy balls! :metal

Heavier version of Dark Tranquility but I'm enjoying this album more than DT. Seems like the vocals work way better with DotL than with DT.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 12, 2022, 12:13:27 PM
Oh nice, I forgot about the Halo Effect, I'll certainly be checking that out. I'll give the Norma Jean a spin as well as i like a few of their releases.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on August 12, 2022, 12:59:06 PM
By the way

Vanden Plas - Live & Immortal was also released today. Great live stuff. Always have had a soft spot for VP.  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on August 12, 2022, 03:37:24 PM
By the way

Vanden Plas - Live & Immortal was also released today. Great live stuff. Always have had a soft spot for VP.  :metal

Hell yeah man! Love this one. Scarlet Flower Fields sounds kick ass. Overall amazing!!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on August 12, 2022, 04:56:26 PM
Just finished Days of the Lost from The Halo Effect.  It's a quite solid album.  Not likely to be a classic on the level of Colony or Projector for me, but there are a lot of cool moments I'll probably be returning to.  The ending of "The Needless End" is actually rather ironic, because just as the song is ending it starts to get interesting.  It was sounding like a spiritual successor to the instrumental break in "Zombie Inc.", and then just as it starts building it fades out.  Ugh.  I wish I was a producer on the album, building that into a proper bridge and then another final chorus (maybe with some kind of interesting variation) could have made it a standout track, but as of right now it's just a tease.  In other songs there were a few intriguing clean vocal sections and at least one acoustic guitar passage, which are always welcome and tend to elevate albums for me. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 18, 2022, 01:06:55 PM
Think I'll just be checking out the following tomorrow...

Russian Circles - Gnosis
Spirit Adrift - 20 Centuries Gone
Conan - Evidence of Immortality
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on August 18, 2022, 01:29:04 PM
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.yKdGNEjd8VbFxz7ey-qg1AGQGQ?w=162&h=180&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=1.5&pid=1.7)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Lowdz on August 18, 2022, 04:49:06 PM
Upon first listen, it was …. Solid.

Not got around to this yet.i love his voice too. Thunderdome is a desert island album for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on August 18, 2022, 04:52:53 PM
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.yKdGNEjd8VbFxz7ey-qg1AGQGQ?w=162&h=180&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=1.5&pid=1.7)

Shit, already!  Time does bloody fly!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on August 18, 2022, 05:32:09 PM
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.yKdGNEjd8VbFxz7ey-qg1AGQGQ?w=162&h=180&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=1.5&pid=1.7)

Shit, already!  Time does bloody fly!

One of my favorite bands ever! Saw them live a few times and they always crush!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on August 19, 2022, 06:43:10 AM
The ones on my rotation today:

I Prevail : True Power
Spirit Adrift : 20 Centuries Gone
Parasite Inc. : Cyan Night Dreams
Russian Circles : Gnosis
Hot Chip : Freakout/Release
Soilwork : Övergivenheten
Heilung : Drif
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Deadeye21 on August 19, 2022, 07:19:05 AM
The new Chili Peppers single that dropped today was quite excellent.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 19, 2022, 07:23:17 PM
The Spirit Adrift is a tad too sludgy for me. Reminds me of Mastodon, but without the musicianship.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on August 20, 2022, 11:34:53 PM
The new Chili Peppers single that dropped today was quite excellent.

Best song I've heard from them in forever.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 25, 2022, 12:17:30 PM
Looking like a really promising day tomorrow. We've got...

Machine Head - Øf Kingdøm and Crøwn
Sigh - Shiki
Cyborg Octopus - Between the Light and Air
The Hirsch Effekt - Solitaer
Tropical Fuck Storm - Moonburn
Might - Abyss


Cautiously optimistic about the new Machine Head,  based on some pretty decent singles.

Sigh will have to do a lot to top their last, as it is a trip. Another I'm pretty optimistic about though.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on August 26, 2022, 03:20:41 PM
The new Esthesis album is out (FFO Porcupine Tree and Pineapple Thief)

https://youtu.be/4iv8UKHVDcM
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 26, 2022, 04:00:53 PM
Muse - Will of the People
Long Distance Calling - Eraser
Antoinio Sanchez - SHIFT (Bad Hombre, Vol. II)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Qrusher14242 on August 26, 2022, 07:40:01 PM
Iron Savior - Reforged "Ironbound"
Dynazty - Final Advent
Grave Digger - Symbol of Eternity
Tad Morose - March of the Obsequious

 Got a lot to listen to this weekend lol. New Dynazty sounds great so far.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 31, 2022, 08:53:46 AM
Mainly looking forward to new Megadeth Friday but looks like we also have new..

Blind Guardian
The HU
King Buffalo
The Butterfly Effect

Nice
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on August 31, 2022, 09:38:04 AM
Mainly looking forward to new Megadeth Friday but looks like we also have new..

Blind Guardian
The HU
King Buffalo
The Butterfly Effect

Nice

Indeed...I didn't realize The Butterfly Effect were releasing a new album...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 31, 2022, 09:44:11 AM
Mainly looking forward to new Megadeth Friday but looks like we also have new..

Blind Guardian
The HU
King Buffalo
The Butterfly Effect

Nice

Indeed...I didn't realize The Butterfly Effect were releasing a new album...

Me neither! Nice surprise. Just also found out Dreadnought released a new album last week! Why the fuck did no one mention that  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 03, 2022, 03:08:06 PM
Just also found out Dreadnought released a new album last week! Why the fuck did no one mention that  :lol

Dreadnought doesn't strike me as the type of band that would be popular here, but searching does show a few results for them.  "Liminal Veil" and "The Paradigm Mirror" were the standout tracks for me so far. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 03, 2022, 03:35:21 PM
Just also found out Dreadnought released a new album last week! Why the fuck did no one mention that  :lol

Dreadnought doesn't strike me as the type of band that would be popular here, but searching does show a few results for them.  "Liminal Veil" and "The Paradigm Mirror" were the standout tracks for me so far.

I have faith in the diversity of DTFers taste enough to say there's at least one fan, of any band you'd care to mention,on here.

Dreadnought definitely have a few fans on here.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 03, 2022, 09:01:18 PM
Just also found out Dreadnought released a new album last week! Why the fuck did no one mention that  :lol

Dreadnought doesn't strike me as the type of band that would be popular here, but searching does show a few results for them.  "Liminal Veil" and "The Paradigm Mirror" were the standout tracks for me so far.

I have faith in the diversity of DTFers taste enough to say there's at least one fan, of any band you'd care to mention,on here.

Dreadnought definitely have a few fans on here.
Yep! I'm one. Been listening to them since someone sent a Dreadnought song in one of my roulettes. Can't remember who sent it or which roulette.

At any rate, the new album is really good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 07, 2022, 03:42:58 AM
Getting in early but this is what I'm going to be checking out come Friday...

Crippled Black Phoenix - Banefyre
Fallujah - Empyrean
Holy Fawn - Dimensional Bleed
Bloodbath - Survival of the Sickest
Revocation - Netherheaven
Flogging Molly - Anthem
Warforged - The Grove | Sundial
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 07, 2022, 05:48:23 AM
Revocation  :metal :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 07, 2022, 01:35:56 PM
Revocation  :metal :metal

One of the best modern day technical thrash bands. They absolutely crush live! If these guys were around in the 80's or early 90's they would have been huge. Amazing musicians!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 07, 2022, 01:58:53 PM
I don't know, would they have been?  Tech thrash always was a niche.  Voivod, Coroner, Sadus, Forbidden, Watchtower and the like never had nearly the audience the big four+ did.  Nor did death/thrash like Demolition Hammer, Morbid Saint, Vader and such.  Deathless in particular is a fantastic album though. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 07, 2022, 02:29:05 PM
True but they would have at the least among those classics you named.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 07, 2022, 02:34:30 PM
They kind of are though, aren't they?  At least as far as modern bands go.  Vektor had a bit more critical acclaim ( though they've probably taken a hit from that situation a few years ago) but Revocation is up there as well as far as I can tell.  In addition, they have significantly more Spotify listeners than any of the bands I mentioned other than Vader. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 07, 2022, 07:55:25 PM
Voi Vod are much bigger and before streaming.  The market is so over saturated these days. If streaming is the gauge then I have no clue. I don't stream any music except for sampling to buy.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 07, 2022, 08:11:17 PM
It's not perfect, but it can give an indication for how popular bands are currently,  Particularly if you also look at things like views for songs/albums on Youtube, last.fm plays, Facebook fans, number of ratings and reviews on various aggregation sites, and other metrics. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 07, 2022, 08:25:43 PM
I had many a conversation with Mike Romeo about streaming actually and bands don't make much at all. He pretty much feels albums get people to come to shows to sell merch etc. Video killed the radio star as streaming killed the rock star. I'm not saying Mike doesn't enjoy writing and recording albums as he very much does, I'm just saying its no secret streaming doesn't make the working band rich. If you don't tour its tough to make a living unless you have other means to earn. Its tough.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 07, 2022, 08:29:38 PM
Yeah, but then album/CD sales never made bands rich either, other than some of the big names.  Just an unfortunate reality of the music industry. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 09, 2022, 11:50:53 PM
An Abstract Illusion just dropped their new album Woe today.... Oh my!  :metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jt7M-s0tzY
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on September 09, 2022, 11:58:59 PM
An Abstract Illusion just dropped their new album Woe today.... Oh my!  :metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jt7M-s0tzY
posted this in the listening thread but this is an absolute banger
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 10, 2022, 12:08:34 AM
An Abstract Illusion just dropped their new album Woe today.... Oh my!  :metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jt7M-s0tzY
posted this in the listening thread but this is an absolute banger
Indeed!

And a new Fallujah album today! And Warforged! And Revocation! What a day for technical/progressive death metal!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 10, 2022, 12:11:49 AM
An Abstract Illusion just dropped their new album Woe today.... Oh my!  :metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jt7M-s0tzY
posted this in the listening thread but this is an absolute banger
Indeed!

And a new Fallujah album today! And Warforged! And Revocation! What a day for technical/progressive death metal!

Listened to those three yesterday and firing up Woe now. I wasn't particularly wowed by any of them, but will give it a week and go back to them.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on September 10, 2022, 01:05:58 AM
fallujah sure was a tech death album. revocation i skipped because meh. warforged was really disappointing, their frontman left and apparently took all the good ideas with him
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on September 10, 2022, 12:04:51 PM
An Abstract Illusion just dropped their new album Woe today.... Oh my!  :metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jt7M-s0tzY
posted this in the listening thread but this is an absolute banger

Yes, indeed!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 10, 2022, 06:52:10 PM
revocation i skipped because meh.

 :huh:

They freaking crank!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on September 10, 2022, 06:56:10 PM
i own a revocation album i've barely thought about in like... 4-5 years, and then their 2018 album i remember not doing much of anything for me
just not a fan of thrash!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 10, 2022, 07:03:58 PM
Their vocals really test my limit, but musically, I love them. But I like music like that. If they could just tone this vocals down a bit....
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 10, 2022, 07:25:52 PM
An Abstract Illusion just dropped their new album Woe today.... Oh my!  :metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jt7M-s0tzY
posted this in the listening thread but this is an absolute banger

Yes, indeed!

Listening now. Really interesting. I dig it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on September 12, 2022, 08:28:21 AM
The new An Abstract Illusion is amazing, and such a grower. First listen I knew I liked it but wasn't sure how much - there's a lot to take in, and it's more varied and experimental than their last album. But damn if I don't love it now.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 12, 2022, 08:32:44 AM
The new An Abstract Illusion is amazing, and such a grower. First listen I knew I liked it but wasn't sure how much - there's a lot to take in, and it's more varied and experimental than their last album. But damn if I don't love it now.

Just about to give it a second listen. Was pretty impressed by the first spin.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 14, 2022, 12:38:27 PM
A few I'll be checking out come Friday...

Destrage - SO MUCH. too much.
The Mars Volta - The Mars Volta
Behemoth - Opvs Contra Natvram
Clutch - Sunrise on Slaughter Beach
The Murlocs - Rapscallion
Gogol Bordello - Solidaritine

The main one I'm actually looking forward to is the new Mars Volta though.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 15, 2022, 12:42:50 AM
revocation i skipped because meh.

 :huh:

They freaking crank!

Revocation have become one of my favorite bands since seeing them live on the Summer Slaughter Tour in NY. These guys are FAR from "meh".  :facepalm:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on September 15, 2022, 07:25:59 PM
A few I'll be checking out come Friday...

Destrage - SO MUCH. too much.
The Mars Volta - The Mars Volta
Behemoth - Opvs Contra Natvram
Clutch - Sunrise on Slaughter Beach
The Murlocs - Rapscallion
Gogol Bordello - Solidaritine

The main one I'm actually looking forward to is the new Mars Volta though.

I'm curious about Destrage...their albums (at least what I've heard) are usually fun. Also hope for a good Clutch record.

Another one I'm looking forward to is the new Sumerlands (Dreamkiller). Their self-titled debut from 2016 was great.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 15, 2022, 07:33:38 PM
On my friday list I've got:

Destrage (their last 2 albums were such letdowns, I'm hoping this is better)
Clutch
Mars Volta (I'm cautiously optimistic for this release)
Sumerlands
Edenbridge
Death Cab for Cutie (their last 3 albums have been pretty much useless, I'm hoping for a turnaround)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on September 15, 2022, 07:45:42 PM
On my friday list I've got:

Destrage (their last 2 albums were such letdowns, I'm hoping this is better)


The one I have is Are you Kidding Me? No., which I really like. Then I think I've heard A Means to an End, and some other songs here and there...

Sumerlands

Yes! I assume you liked the debut...?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 15, 2022, 07:52:02 PM
Can't say I'm anticipating anything tomorrow, but I'll spend tomorrow afternoon as I spend every Friday afternoon....dropping the needle on everything.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on September 15, 2022, 08:03:30 PM
I'm pretty keen to check the new Magnus Karlsson project out that's out today.  The singles were great.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 15, 2022, 08:03:42 PM
Can't say I'm anticipating anything tomorrow, but I'll spend tomorrow afternoon as I spend every Friday afternoon....dropping the needle on everything.

Tomorrow is the official release of the new Virtual Symmetry. It was available a few days early through the labels Bandcamp. Excellent progressive metal. I highly recommend checking it out.

https://lasersedge.bandcamp.com/album/virtual-symmetry
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 15, 2022, 08:11:24 PM
Can't say I'm anticipating anything tomorrow, but I'll spend tomorrow afternoon as I spend every Friday afternoon....dropping the needle on everything.

Tomorrow is the official release of the new Virtual Symmetry. It was available a few days early through the labels Bandcamp. Excellent progressive metal. I highly recommend checking it out.

https://lasersedge.bandcamp.com/album/virtual-symmetry

Checking it now. Sounds pretty good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on September 16, 2022, 05:55:50 AM
Can't say I'm anticipating anything tomorrow, but I'll spend tomorrow afternoon as I spend every Friday afternoon....dropping the needle on everything.

Tomorrow is the official release of the new Virtual Symmetry. It was available a few days early through the labels Bandcamp. Excellent progressive metal. I highly recommend checking it out.

https://lasersedge.bandcamp.com/album/virtual-symmetry

I've been following them for a few album cycles.  Really good Italian Prog/Power - right up my alley!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on September 16, 2022, 08:47:17 AM
I'll check out the new Destrage and Behemoth but I don't have particularly high expectations for either.

Edit: Behemoth was pretty boring, probably won't be returning to that one. Destrage was at least okay - I need a few more listens to see if it grows on me but it has more potential than their last two which were just completely unremarkable from what I can remember.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 16, 2022, 01:12:13 PM
I'll check out the new Destrage and Behemoth but I don't have particularly high expectations for either.

Edit: Behemoth was pretty boring, probably won't be returning to that one. Destrage was at least okay - I need a few more listens to see if it grows on me but it has more potential than their last two which were just completely unremarkable from what I can remember.

Just going through new Behemoth now. One song has stuck out as being OK so far but I'm unlikely to revist either to be honest. Not listened to the new Destrage yet but was pretty underwhelmed by the singles.

I quite like A Means to an End but The Chosen One was really dull. We'll see if the new one any better
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 16, 2022, 01:28:46 PM
I liked Once Upon A Pale Horse, but yeah, probably not going back to the Behemoth.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 16, 2022, 02:03:45 PM
Dropped the needle on this and ended up listening to the whole thing.

Eldprov-Rift

(https://kronosmortusnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ELDPROV_cover220524.jpg)

https://open.spotify.com/album/44l4D4qfos8J3BqW7wiUUW?si=KCxHMzOlSXqVEccVHefZYA


I didn't love every second of it, but lots of it were really good, particularly Third Crow and Hunt.

Only 35 minutes.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 16, 2022, 06:17:03 PM
Dropped the needle on this and ended up listening to the whole thing.

Eldprov-Rift

(https://kronosmortusnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ELDPROV_cover220524.jpg)

https://open.spotify.com/album/44l4D4qfos8J3BqW7wiUUW?si=KCxHMzOlSXqVEccVHefZYA


I didn't love every second of it, but lots of it were really good, particularly Third Crow and Hunt.

Only 35 minutes.
Look at Tim coming in with the Death/Black metal rec's  :lol  I shall give it a spin.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 16, 2022, 07:57:12 PM
Dropped the needle on this and ended up listening to the whole thing.

Eldprov-Rift

(https://kronosmortusnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ELDPROV_cover220524.jpg)

https://open.spotify.com/album/44l4D4qfos8J3BqW7wiUUW?si=KCxHMzOlSXqVEccVHefZYA


I didn't love every second of it, but lots of it were really good, particularly Third Crow and Hunt.

Only 35 minutes.
Look at Tim coming in with the Death/Black metal rec's  :lol  I shall give it a spin.

Hah! It's hardly Death or Black metal, although there are some influences. I'm actually really digging it. Giving it a second listen now.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on September 17, 2022, 10:33:15 PM
revocation i skipped because meh.

 :huh:

They freaking crank!

Revocation have become one of my favorite bands since seeing them live on the Summer Slaughter Tour in NY. These guys are FAR from "meh".  :facepalm:

Just listened to Diabolical Majesty from their new album and it’s a fantastic song. Will definitely listen to the full album. It will be my first Revocation album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 18, 2022, 12:15:13 AM
revocation i skipped because meh.

 :huh:

They freaking crank!

Revocation have become one of my favorite bands since seeing them live on the Summer Slaughter Tour in NY. These guys are FAR from "meh".  :facepalm:

Just listened to Diabolical Majesty from their new album and it’s a fantastic song. Will definitely listen to the full album. It will be my first Revocation album.

Chaos of Forms is probably my favourite of theirs but it's more melodeath rather than tech death. Either way, great band
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 22, 2022, 05:09:41 AM
I'll be checking out new Stratovarius tomorrow and that's it! Really quiet week. Anything else worth looking at?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 22, 2022, 06:03:27 AM
The ones I'm most curious about are Frayle, Nils Frahm, and Editors. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on September 22, 2022, 07:30:43 AM
I'll be checking out new Stratovarius tomorrow and that's it! Really quiet week. Anything else worth looking at?

Both electronic albums, but these two will probably be good:

death's dynamic shroud - Darklife
The Comet Is Coming - Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: RoeDent on September 22, 2022, 07:55:12 AM
Ooh, interesting! I got into dds earlier this year. Gud vaporwave vibes
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on September 22, 2022, 08:08:40 AM
Ooh, interesting! I got into dds earlier this year. Gud vaporwave vibes

Are you a part of their mixtape club? I loved their May album Transcendence Bot enough that I had to sign up for it. Getting their entire discography + all new releases for $7 a month is a complete steal.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on September 22, 2022, 08:49:12 AM
Just Nils Frahm for me tomorrow, but both Null and Weezer dropped new albums today (presumably for the autumn equinox) that I need to check out.

Tim, I imagine you'll be checking the Null album out too?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2022, 09:22:14 AM


Tim, I imagine you'll be checking the Null album out too?

Yes I did!!! I actually got an email from them or Bandcamp this morning so I pulled up on Spotify. I think I only heard the first couple of songs before being distracted at work. I’ll hit it with headphones tonight.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: WardySI on September 22, 2022, 05:36:34 PM
Kings Of Mercia today and let me say it's a whole bucket of Fuck Yes! Impressive :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 23, 2022, 11:40:09 PM
I'll be checking out new Stratovarius tomorrow and that's it! Really quiet week. Anything else worth looking at?
Other than Stratovarius I also picked up:

Null - Origin
Kathaaria - To be Shunned by All... as Centres of Pestilence

I'm also planning on picking up Comedy of Errors - Time Machine, but now I'm starting to wonder if it was delayed, since I can't find it anywhere.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 24, 2022, 01:05:32 AM
I did check out the previous Null album as Tim was pimping it pretty hard last year. At nearly 2 hours though, it was a chore to get through to be honest, and didn't exactly get me excited to hear the new one. Might give it a shot though. It's not that long again is it?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on September 24, 2022, 01:12:28 AM
I did check out the previous Null album as Tim was pimping it pretty hard last year. At nearly 2 hours though, it was a chore to get through to be honest, and didn't exactly get me excited to hear the new one. Might give it a shot though. It's not that long again is it?
79 minutes - fits onto one disc at least! :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on September 24, 2022, 01:18:07 AM
death's dynamic shroud was the only new release this week i cared about even a little bit (never listened to them before this one tbh) and even then i wouldn't say i -loved- it but, it was neat

doesn't seem like there's a ton of particularly interesting stuff coming out until taylor swift's album next month  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on September 24, 2022, 09:49:02 AM
death's dynamic shroud was the only new release this week i cared about even a little bit (never listened to them before this one tbh) and even then i wouldn't say i -loved- it but, it was neat

I've only listened to it twice but I'm not sure how I feel about it, honestly. :lol It's very all over the place and I expected the hooks to be a bit stronger, but it's a lot to take in so it could definitely grow on me. This album from earlier this year is a must-listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8GfpIsM9To

I liked the new The Comet Is Coming as well, felt a bit more energetic and punchier than their previous stuff.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 26, 2022, 08:51:18 AM
Frayle's Skin & Sorrow was great, as I hoped.  The sugary vocals won't be for everyone, but I love their brand of super-heavy atmospheric doom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66ynO42zuoc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66ynO42zuoc)

I didn't realize Morphide's Anhedonia just came out a few weeks ago.  They've been steadily releasing it via singles and videos for awhile now, but a few more tracks came out and the whole thing is up.  I don't know if they have the clout to blow up like Spiritbox did, but I love the One-era TesseracT vibe. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04ttRPvJXV4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04ttRPvJXV4)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 29, 2022, 11:09:03 AM
Checking out new Björk and Autopsy tomorrow I reckon.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on September 29, 2022, 06:09:56 PM
Ver much looking forward to this one tomorrow:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0217716188_10.jpg)

Darkest Era - Wither on the Vine

Their previous album, Severance, came out in 2014 (although I only discovered it a couple of years ago) and it's fantastic. They are from Ireland and they play, I don't know, some pretty epic metal that's both classic and slightly "blackened" (at times), all with clean vocals. Hope this doesn't disappoint.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 29, 2022, 06:33:54 PM
Nick, that looks awesome. Do you know of they have the same singer on the new one?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on September 29, 2022, 06:36:20 PM
Checking out new Björk tomorrow.

For sure.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on September 29, 2022, 06:36:49 PM
Nick, that looks awesome. Do you know of they have the same singer on the new one?

Yep, same line-up...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 29, 2022, 08:00:45 PM
Ver much looking forward to this one tomorrow:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0217716188_10.jpg)

Darkest Era - Wither on the Vine

Their previous album, Severance, came out in 2014 (although I only discovered it a couple of years ago) and it's fantastic. They are from Ireland and they play, I don't know, some pretty epic metal that's both classic and slightly "blackened" (at times), all with clean vocals. Hope this doesn't disappoint.


They have two new songs, released on August 4th.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4fnuXAI01QiENGa4x3ynOX?si=fedf_TwpT4aLSUobS_pN_Q

A little doomy, but I'm checking this one put as well. I dig it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on September 30, 2022, 09:35:19 AM
The new Bjorn Riis album is out today

(https://progcritique.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/762338-768x768.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on September 30, 2022, 10:24:12 AM
The Barnum Meserve - Designs
https://open.spotify.com/album/2FbQIfnXqJgs80YghkPlVh

Snarky Puppy - Empire Central
https://open.spotify.com/album/17sDfQwRab5dr2aVsgu1IA
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Lonk on September 30, 2022, 10:28:19 AM
Listening to Slipknot and the first track ??? ??? ???

Very different, we'll see what the rest is like.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on September 30, 2022, 11:37:28 AM
Listening to Slipknot and the first track ??? ??? ???

Very different, we'll see what the rest is like.

Uh, I had forgotten about the new Slipknot! Will have to check that one out...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 30, 2022, 12:38:08 PM
Checking out new Björk tomorrow.

For sure.

Just finished it.  It's exactly what you'd expect, which is completely fine with me.  The 90s/early 00s album are still untouchable, but she's still consistently excellent.  It's going to take a few listens to sink in though. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 05, 2022, 04:17:17 PM
Friday's looking good. My day is going to be dominated by the new King Gizz, but I'll check the others too.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava

Lamb of God - Omens

A. A. Williams - As the Moon Rests

Aenaon - Mnemosyne
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 05, 2022, 04:35:04 PM
A.A. Williams is definitely what I'm most looking forward to, but there's also Queensryche, Blind Illusion, Faceless Burial, and Cloud Rat as potentials. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 05, 2022, 06:40:39 PM
Yep, very curious about the new Queensryche...

And also looking forward to the new Faceless Burial. Speciation was a fantastic slab of death metal.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 05, 2022, 07:07:14 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3412759998_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on October 05, 2022, 07:21:08 PM
On my list I have new albums from:

Teramaze
Aara (although it's just an EP)
Illyria (I hope this is at least as good as their last album)
Glass Hammer
Major Parkinson
De Profundis
The Cult
Aenaon
Queensrÿche (if the album cover is anything to go on, it's going to sound like the Space Rock version of Empire ;) )
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 05, 2022, 07:48:10 PM
Oops, forgot Teramaze.  It was even on my list, and I skimmed right over it I guess. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 05, 2022, 11:55:46 PM
I've got a whole bunch of stuff tomorrow:

Borealis - Illusions
Broken Bells - Into the Blue
Illyria - Take Me Somewhere Beautiful
Maraton - Unseen Color
Parius - The Signal Heard Throughout Space
A.A. Williams - As the Moon Rests
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on October 06, 2022, 04:45:16 AM
The couple of songs from the Borealis have been pretty good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 07, 2022, 04:53:17 AM
Three songs in on the new Borealis.  :2metal:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on October 07, 2022, 05:01:50 AM
Illyria (I hope this is at least as good as their last album)


Not. Even. Close.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 07, 2022, 06:23:56 AM
1/2 way thru QR/Digital Noise Alliance.  Better than their last release.  Pretty much what you'd want/expect out of post-Tate QR.   :tup

Next up, Teramaze.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 07, 2022, 07:22:11 AM
Three songs in on the new Borealis.  :2metal:
Great stuff from one listen. Nothing new or different, they're just really good at what they do.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 07, 2022, 10:56:28 AM
Three songs in on the new Borealis.  :2metal:
Great stuff from one listen. Nothing new or different, they're just really good at what they do.

Everything I'd want and expect from a Borealis album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 07, 2022, 12:12:15 PM
A.A. Williams is definitely one of the best albums this year, I'm glad to see she has a bit of a following here, which will hopefully grow. 

Queensryche and Teramaze are quite solid, though the former doesn't have as many initial standout tracks as Todd's solo album did. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 07, 2022, 12:39:25 PM

Queensryche and Teramaze are quite solid, though the former doesn't have as many initial standout tracks as Todd's solo album did.

Teramaze was really nice on the ears. Very similar to their last couple of albums in style and production. Me likely plenty.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on October 07, 2022, 01:29:00 PM
Illyria (I hope this is at least as good as their last album)


Not. Even. Close.
it's certainly not as interesting yeah but i liked it fine enough
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 09, 2022, 06:25:36 PM

Parius - The Signal Heard Throughout Space


I came across this a couple of days ago and wanted to check if anyone had mentioned it here on the forum...sure enough, you did!  ;D

Very cool record. I had checked out their previous album, The Eldritch Realm, found it quite interesting, but didn't really go back to it. This is a bit of a different beast, though. Dropped most of the harsh vocals, and went full-blown prog concept.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on October 10, 2022, 12:22:10 AM
Three songs in on the new Borealis.  :2metal:

Man, I drifted in and out throughout this whole thing.  I guess it's Borealis by numbers but we've just heard this all before.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 10, 2022, 06:16:03 AM
Three songs in on the new Borealis.  :2metal:

Man, I drifted in and out throughout this whole thing.  I guess it's Borealis by numbers but we've just heard this all before.

I may or may not have a home-country unconscious bias.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 14, 2022, 05:20:50 AM
Checked out the new Ten Foot Pole record today (punk rock, only Cram would be interested  :lol ) and that's all I've got.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on October 14, 2022, 06:05:23 AM
Checked out the new Ten Foot Pole record today (punk rock, only Cram would be interested  :lol ) and that's all I've got.

So your recommendation is not to touch it with a ten foot pole?  ;D
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 14, 2022, 06:15:23 AM
Checked out the new Ten Foot Pole record today (punk rock, only Cram would be interested  :lol ) and that's all I've got.

So your recommendation is not to touch it with a ten foot pole?  ;D

For the majority of the people on this forum we better say twenty, to be on the safe side.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on October 14, 2022, 06:37:50 AM
 :lol  Roger that!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on October 14, 2022, 06:38:28 AM
Checked out the new Ten Foot Pole record today (punk rock, only Cram would be interested  :lol ) and that's all I've got.
And me! lol I didn't know they put out a new one. How was it?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zydar on October 14, 2022, 06:44:53 AM
I'm excited to check out David Longdon's posthumous album Door One that's being released today.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Lonk on October 14, 2022, 06:57:31 AM
About to Listen to Alter Bridge - Pawns & King  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 14, 2022, 07:32:18 AM
Checked out the new Ten Foot Pole record today (punk rock, only Cram would be interested  :lol ) and that's all I've got.
And me! lol I didn't know they put out a new one. How was it?

Yea fair shout, you also dig that sweet punk rock sound.

Yea it wasn't bad. Nothing groundbreaking but I'll give it another go this week.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: kaos2900 on October 14, 2022, 07:37:40 AM
Anyone check out the new Skid Row?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on October 14, 2022, 10:55:59 AM
Anyone check out the new Skid Row?

One listen so far. I really like it and the last album of theirs I liked was Slave To The Grind.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on October 14, 2022, 12:15:24 PM
There's a lot to chew on this week....which is going to have to wait until I get back from vacation...
New albums from these artists today:
Sedna
Poppy
Sparta
Brian Eno
Red Hot Chili Peppers (I'm not expecting much from this)
Cavernous Gate
Nothing More
Alter Bridge
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on October 14, 2022, 12:39:17 PM
Checked out the new Ten Foot Pole record today (punk rock, only Cram would be interested  :lol ) and that's all I've got.
And me! lol I didn't know they put out a new one. How was it?

Yea fair shout, you also dig that sweet punk rock sound.

Yea it wasn't bad. Nothing groundbreaking but I'll give it another go this week.
I put it on while I was working and think there were 2 stand out songs that made me look and flag as like, but nothing that was mind blowing. But it does sound like standard TFP lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 20, 2022, 02:39:02 PM
I've got absolutely nothing for tomorrow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 21, 2022, 12:18:06 AM
New Architects and Arena albums, although the latter doesn't seem to be available for streaming or even download yet, and I'm not paying £20 for an album I've not yet heard.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on October 21, 2022, 09:24:44 AM
(https://cdn.albumoftheyear.org/album/561181-fear-is-a-cruel-master.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on October 21, 2022, 11:39:10 AM
New Architects and Arena albums, although the latter doesn't seem to be available for streaming or even download yet, and I'm not paying £20 for an album I've not yet heard.

Digging the new Architects a lot.

Crooked Royals also released a new album...Quarter Life Daydream. I'm also liking what I'm hearing with these guys. I believe they were signed to Periphery's record label, 3DOT recordings.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 21, 2022, 12:14:34 PM
(https://cdn.albumoftheyear.org/album/561181-fear-is-a-cruel-master.jpg)

Wow, this is VERY good! Vintage-sounding classic hard rock, with some shades of doom...Abundant hammond organ, great bass, captivating vocals and super-cool songs...who are these guys (and one lady)??  :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 21, 2022, 12:48:49 PM
One of today's releases I was looking forward to:

(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Death-Where-Is-Your-Sting-Avatarium.jpg)

One listen in, it didn't disappoint. Jennie-Ann Smith is such a wonderful singer.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MirrorMask on October 21, 2022, 12:50:45 PM
Came here to post this, glad to see some other Avatarium fans!

Yeah, the band is great but Jennie-Ann is the true added valor, a fantastic singer. The title track and Stockholm are my favorites so far. Avatarium are such a unique band in the doom genre (and the definition is definitively too narrow for them), every album has some killer songs to offer.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 21, 2022, 12:58:52 PM
Came here to post this, glad to see some other Avatarium fans!

Yeah, the band is great but Jennie-Ann is the true added valor, a fantastic singer. The title track and Stockholm are my favorites so far. Avatarium are such a unique band in the doom genre (and the definition is definitively too narrow for them), every album has some killer songs to offer.

Yes, the first album was the one with the strongest Candlemass influence (still great, btw), but then they started branching out...nothing too dramatic, but definitely adding different "spices" to the doom template. And I agree on the songs - the title track, especially, is wonderful.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on October 21, 2022, 03:24:43 PM
I’ll be checking out the new Avatarium as well. I only recently discovered them and have been enjoying the debut album a great deal.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MirrorMask on October 22, 2022, 01:21:27 AM
I’ll be checking out the new Avatarium as well. I only recently discovered them and have been enjoying the debut album a great deal.

Some standout tracks from the other records (IMO of course) in case you want to sample more but you don't have time to listen to full albums:

Girl with the Raven Mask
The January Sea
Pearls and Coffin
Into the Fire / Into the Storm
The Starless Sleep
The Fire I Long For


Also, they made an absolutely great cover version of Eurhytmics' "Here Comes the Rain Again", basically turning it into an Avatarium song. Excellent adaptation!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zoom E on October 22, 2022, 11:09:39 AM
I’ll be checking out the new Avatarium as well. I only recently discovered them and have been enjoying the debut album a great deal.

Some standout tracks from the other records (IMO of course) in case you want to sample more but you don't have time to listen to full albums:

Girl with the Raven Mask
The January Sea
Pearls and Coffin
Into the Fire / Into the Storm
The Starless Sleep
The Fire I Long For


Also, they made an absolutely great cover version of Eurhytmics' "Here Comes the Rain Again", basically turning it into an Avatarium song. Excellent adaptation!

Thanks, MirrorMask. I fully intend to check out the rest of their catalogue and I will start with Girl With the Raven Mask.

I listened to the new release yesterday and enjoyed it, even though it is missing the Leif Edling doomy riffs.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 27, 2022, 11:05:19 PM
Today's a damn good one! I've got the following...

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Changes
Psychonaut - Violate Consensus Reality
Dr. Acula - Dr. Acula
Worm - Bluenothing
Polyphia - Remember That You Will Die
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 27, 2022, 11:16:10 PM
Just Psychonaut and Andrew Bayer for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 03, 2022, 06:03:36 AM
I think it will literally just be the new Devin Townsend for me tomorrow. Anything else?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on November 03, 2022, 06:22:56 AM
I've got:

Actor|Observer - Songs for the Newly Reclusive
Disillusion - Ayam
Devin Townsend - Lightwork
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 03, 2022, 06:25:18 AM
I’m up for the Disillusion.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 03, 2022, 06:30:29 AM
I haven't been in the mood much for brand new releases lately, but there's other stuff.  Disillusion, Pretty Reckless, Minuit Machine, First-Aid Kit, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Saturnus, Antimatter?, Angela Hewitt, Voivod, Muriel Grossman.  Dunno which I'll get to and when, or if. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on November 03, 2022, 06:32:59 AM
Antimatter?
Not sure when this is coming out. Not seen anything other than "November".
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MirrorMask on November 03, 2022, 06:50:19 AM
Today's a damn good one! I've got the following...

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Changes
Psychonaut - Violate Consensus Reality
Dr. Acula - Dr. Acula
Worm - Bluenothing
Polyphia - Remember That You Will Die

On October 28th also Therion's Leviathan II was released.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 03, 2022, 07:01:48 AM
I haven't been in the mood much for brand new releases lately, but there's other stuff.  Disillusion, Pretty Reckless, Minuit Machine, First-Aid Kit, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Saturnus, Antimatter?, Angela Hewitt, Voivod, Muriel Grossman.  Dunno which I'll get to and when, or if.

Voivod have another album out? It's not long since their last is it? I might check out First Aid Kit as well actually  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 03, 2022, 07:06:26 AM
It's an EP.  There was an album back in February.  I'm obligated to listen to First-Aid Kit since they kept me from sweeping a pool of rounds.  :P  I already was intrigued by them before though, and one of those songs was outstanding, so I'm not too bitter. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 03, 2022, 01:04:36 PM
The new Vitskär Süden album will be out tomorrow (One of my favorite albums so far this year)

https://vitskarsuden.bandcamp.com/track/shepherds-on-the-roadside-2

https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-the-faceless-king-vitskar-suden/

(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Faceless-King-Vitskar-Suden.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 03, 2022, 01:15:50 PM
The new Vitskär Süden album will be out tomorrow (One of my favorite albums so far this year)

https://vitskarsuden.bandcamp.com/track/shepherds-on-the-roadside-2

https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-the-faceless-king-vitskar-suden/

(https://distortedsoundmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Faceless-King-Vitskar-Suden.jpg)

Never heard of them but that album cover is gorgeous. I'll give it a go for sure
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 04, 2022, 07:16:14 AM
The new Disillusion is out today (FFO Wilderun, old Opeth and An Abstract Illusion)

https://disillusion-official.bandcamp.com/album/ayam

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Disillusion-Ayam01.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 04, 2022, 11:21:45 AM
The new Disillusion is out today (FFO Wilderun, old Opeth and An Abstract Illusion)

https://disillusion-official.bandcamp.com/album/ayam

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Disillusion-Ayam01.jpg)

good record.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on November 07, 2022, 01:22:28 AM
I've got:

Actor|Observer - Songs for the Newly Reclusive
Disillusion - Ayam
Devin Townsend - Lightwork
So of these, although Devy is my favourite of the three artists and I do like the album, I'm pretty sure I like the other two more. Great stuff.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 10, 2022, 09:12:16 AM
Not got anything other than the new Drudkh that I'll be checking out tomorrow. Anyone got anything else?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on November 10, 2022, 09:45:49 AM
Not got anything other than the new Drudkh that I'll be checking out tomorrow. Anyone got anything else?
That and also I think the new He Is Legend album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 10, 2022, 11:03:51 AM
Remina, Epica, Dream Unending, and Ring of Fire are the possibilities. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 10, 2022, 11:52:45 AM
Remina - Strata

https://remina.bandcamp.com/album/strata

https://youtu.be/QU3nepdFqUw

https://theprogmind.com/2022/11/04/remina-strata/

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1071229150_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 10, 2022, 11:56:05 AM
Hey, another fan?  Thought I was the only one.  I'm not sure why The Prog Mind would cover them though.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 10, 2022, 12:10:35 PM
Hey, another fan?  Thought I was the only one.  I'm not sure why The Prog Mind would cover them though.

The guy from The Prog Mind is a big fan of Heike Langhans.

https://theprogmind.com/2020/11/06/light-field-reverie-another-world/
https://theprogmind.com/2020/02/10/ison-inner-space/
https://theprogmind.com/2020/10/15/draconian-under-a-godless-veil/

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 10, 2022, 12:16:18 PM
Interesting, just that there's very little traditionally "prog" about anything she's done. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MirrorMask on November 10, 2022, 12:22:52 PM
Don't know how many here are into him, but tomorrow there's a new album out from The White Buffalo, Year of the Dark Horse.

If you know him just casually, you probably know him from the soundtrack of Sons of Anarchy.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 10, 2022, 12:35:54 PM
Interesting, just that there's very little traditionally "prog" about anything she's done.

I'm not in disagreement with you ;)

https://theprogmind.com/get-to-know-us/

"The PROG Mind was started to explore the lyrical side of progressive music. While this is primarily a site about progressive music, I like to cover any music that I enjoy or that I consider ambitious and artistic. You will therefore see everything from rock and metal to electronica and pop to deeper subgenres like blackgaze, doom, folk, or even film and video game scores. Basically, I review and support what I like."
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 10, 2022, 12:39:01 PM
"My favorite bands include: Riverside, Evergrey, Anathema, Kamelot, ISON, Draconian, Pendragon, Votum, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Dead Can Dance, Pain of Salvation, and many more." 

Huh, I kinda like this guy.  A bit of a theme of the idea of the studio as being another instrument with a lot of these.  Which is very much present in everything Heike does.  For some reason there's not a ton of crossover with prog fans and everything descending from Dead Can Dance, so it's cool to find more. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 10, 2022, 01:32:32 PM
"My favorite bands include: Riverside, Evergrey, Anathema, Kamelot, ISON, Draconian, Pendragon, Votum, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Dead Can Dance, Pain of Salvation, and many more." 

Huh, I kinda like this guy.  A bit of a theme of the idea of the studio as being another instrument with a lot of these.  Which is very much present in everything Heike does.  For some reason there's not a ton of crossover with prog fans and everything descending from Dead Can Dance, so it's cool to find more.

I'm not always in agreement with his reviews, but I have to admit that I have discovered a lot of bands because of him.   

Heike reminds me so much of Aleah Stanbridge (RIP)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 10, 2022, 01:48:10 PM
Yeah, a bit of Sharon den Adel and Sarah McLachlan as well. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on November 10, 2022, 07:23:52 PM
Remina, Epica, Dream Unending, and Ring of Fire are the possibilities.

Very, very curious about the new Dream Unending. Enjoyed their debut quite a bit.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 11, 2022, 05:17:07 PM
Oak - The Quiet Rebellion Of Compromise

https://oakinoslo.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-rebellion-of-compromise

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1482421894_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 12, 2022, 10:37:03 AM
https://soundcloud.com/thegatekeepers/sets/the-gatekeepers-1?fbclid=IwAR2d526haS11mEGkzQ7XZre37VpBfcPis3Di13CRVWESNEW1ABd57boTZ14
https://thinklikeakey.bandcamp.com/album/the-gatekeepers-2

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3705225206_16.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 15, 2022, 06:55:12 AM
not a "Friday Release" per say, but it is released technically today, Tuesday November 15th, to coincide with the release of the Complete film.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0417337055_16.jpg)

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on November 15, 2022, 11:33:43 AM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2176603652_10.jpg)

I Am Whole by Glaston released a few days ago.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Glaston (probably most of you), this band is a post-rock band from Switzerland and it's my favorite post-rock band.

They use a lot of piano in their music which is something I love. Their melodies are great; nostalgic but yet also energic. For those of you who know Maybeshewill, they play in the same field.

Anyway, their new album I Am Whole looks pretty good. As of this day, my favorite of them is their first one (Sailing Stormy Waters; especially the last track). It's my favorite post-rock album. I still hope they can beat it some day.

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on November 17, 2022, 11:38:09 PM
Here's today's list:

Antimatter - A Profusion of Thought
Röyksopp - Profound Mysteries III
Threshold - Dividing Lines
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 18, 2022, 09:05:25 AM
The debut album from Mythosphere is out today.  (Featuring past and present members of Pale Divine, Beezlefuzz and Fates Warning)

https://mythosphere.bandcamp.com/album/pathological

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1530913983_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 18, 2022, 10:32:42 AM
new Kimbra tunes

https://open.spotify.com/album/4uqPBM7cA19x2OWoLJkDQn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on November 18, 2022, 10:59:43 AM
First album from L.S. Dunes came out 11/11/2022. "Supergroup" consisting of:
Saosin/Circa Survive vocalist Anthony Green
My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero
Coheed and Cambria's guitarist Travis Stever
Thursday's bassist Tim Payne
Thursday's drummer Tucker Rule

For my emo brothers and sisters
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 18, 2022, 12:00:15 PM
First album from L.S. Dunes came out 11/11/2022. "Supergroup" consisting of:
Saosin/Circa Survive vocalist Anthony Green
My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero
Coheed and Cambria's guitarist Travis Stever
Thursday's bassist Tim Payne
Thursday's drummer Tucker Rule

For my emo brothers and sisters

Oh damn! I'd heard Travis had released a new album he was involved with bit didn't know about the rest of the members! I'll be queuing this up, cheers dude
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on November 18, 2022, 01:09:25 PM
https://avandra.bandcamp.com/album/prodigal

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0090736129_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 18, 2022, 01:24:45 PM
https://avandra.bandcamp.com/album/prodigal

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0090736129_10.jpg)

Yes, I was on this one this morning. Excellent stuff.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on November 18, 2022, 01:43:26 PM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810F+0Kzc+L._SY355_.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on November 18, 2022, 02:00:36 PM
https://avandra.bandcamp.com/album/prodigal

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0090736129_10.jpg)

Yes, I was on this one this morning. Excellent stuff.

Ooh, I had really liked their Descender album. I don't think I've checked out anything else. Didn't know they had a new record coming out - I'll give it a listen for sure.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on November 19, 2022, 04:32:56 AM
https://avandra.bandcamp.com/album/prodigal

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0090736129_10.jpg)

Yes, I was on this one this morning. Excellent stuff.

Ooh, I had really liked their Descender album. I don't think I've checked out anything else. Didn't know they had a new record coming out - I'll give it a listen for sure.

I only got to my Release Radar playlist today, and incredibly, a song from this was on it and just started playing about 30 seconds before I came into this thread.  Will be checking this out - I still have 9 albums from 2022 in my backlog to listen to.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 23, 2022, 06:19:44 AM
Tomorrow is shaping up to be a really good one!

Elder - Innate Passage
Neptunian Maximalism - Finis Gloriae Mundi
Jamie Lenman - The Atheist
In the Woods... - Diversum
Thy Catafalque - Live at Fekete Zaj
David Maxim Micic - Bilo IV

I'm particularly excited about the last two. Bilo 3 is amazing so hoping this will live up to that. The live Thy Catafalque should be amazing as well, I've loved the singles so far.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on November 23, 2022, 07:26:58 AM
David Maxim Micic - Bilo IV

(https://preview.redd.it/al35h1fe32j61.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=9320fbe82fe21c058c35f118e99c4213f3a0b0e1)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 23, 2022, 11:20:21 AM
Well, at least unlike a few other bands, he has released other albums since the last one, just not in that series. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on December 07, 2022, 11:47:32 PM
+++ (Crosses) - Permanent. Radiant is out tomorrow, that's all I've got. Anything else?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on December 08, 2022, 01:34:02 AM
Nada for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on December 08, 2022, 06:33:43 AM
SZA, Harakiri For the Sky, Arryan Path, Shaam Larein, Nina Hagen.  Not sure what I'll even get to though. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on December 08, 2022, 06:37:16 AM
Harakiri For the Sky

Oh nice, didn't realise they had a new one out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on December 08, 2022, 06:42:39 AM
Supposedly two dropping on the same day, actually. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on December 08, 2022, 06:44:19 AM
Supposedly two dropping on the same day, actually.

And they only released one last year as well!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on December 08, 2022, 06:46:07 AM
Arryan Path.

This will be the first thing I check out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on December 09, 2022, 06:50:03 AM
Vonavi - Reset

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Arqws1EyFKZ9nluFO7tI2

(https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b273fb93bbb95db807aa3ebab37b)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on December 11, 2022, 05:19:21 PM

Shaam Larein


This sounded quite intriguing, at least based on one, cursory listen. Litho, this seems right in your wheelhouse. Did you end up checking it out?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on December 11, 2022, 06:08:18 PM
I hadn't yet, but I just put it on a bit ago.  It is quite fantastic, and will definitely be somewhere on my year-end list.  It seems more fully realized than I remember the previous one being. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on December 12, 2022, 10:34:51 AM
By the way, Litho, I have posted about this Italian band, Deathless Legacy, in the ...Listening thread. Released last Friday too. Very different genre, but female-fronted also. I have a feeling you might enjoy it. A little cheesy at times, but it sounds pretty good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on December 12, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
Deathless Legacy Saturnalia was most excellent!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on December 12, 2022, 12:13:36 PM
Deathless Legacy Saturnia was most excellent!

I haven't checked that out yet. As I mentioned in the other thread, I didn't even know the band existed! This last album is very good, I'll be exploring the back catalog too...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on December 12, 2022, 12:15:59 PM
It’s Saturnalia, my mistake. It’s one long track.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on December 12, 2022, 07:50:34 PM
By the way, Litho, I have posted about this Italian band, Deathless Legacy, in the ...Listening thread. Released last Friday too. Very different genre, but female-fronted also. I have a feeling you might enjoy it. A little cheesy at times, but it sounds pretty good.

In the first few tracks it felt kind of generic, but it seems to keep getting better as it goes along.  I don't know if the later tracks are stronger or I'm just getting used to their sound, but I'm quite liking it now.  I enjoy bands that dabble with orchestral and symphonic elements, but don't always make them so prominent, having more timbral variety.  The vocals are a bit different as well, a tad like Magali Luyten, and the guitars are heavier than a lot of similar bands, so I'll probably be revisiting it and checking other albums out. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on December 16, 2022, 09:40:04 AM
Ad Infinitum with a new single, Somewhere Better.  https://open.spotify.com/track/0GyV45JIZhjYxDqMEDc3vz?si=6fbc2c2f7bc74497
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on December 16, 2022, 04:49:07 PM
It's taking a few plays to get used to them, and I still don't like them as much as most of the first couple albums, but it's cool how prolific they've been.  The new tune a couple months ago was virtually an Amaranthe track, an interesting direction for them.  I guess since leaving Rage of Light she's wanting to bring that flavor into Ad Infinitum. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 12, 2023, 11:13:33 PM
What we got today peeps? I've only got the new Obituary at the moment.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 12, 2023, 11:31:44 PM
Ahab, Beyond the Black, Man Or Astro-Man?, Mansion. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on January 12, 2023, 11:45:31 PM
Just Beyond the Black and Gabrielle Aplin for me today.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 13, 2023, 02:53:30 AM
Ahab, Beyond the Black, Man Or Astro-Man?, Mansion.

Nice, I know I've checked out at least one Ahab album, so will give that a go. Well, I'll sample all of these to be fair.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on January 13, 2023, 03:46:09 AM
What we got today peeps? I've only got the new Obituary at the moment.

Out today!  :metal

Leper Colony is the new death metal band involving Marc Grewe (ex-Morgoth, Insidious Disease) and Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Revolting) and they've done their best to ensure that the music has all the undiluted appeal of the classic albums of Death, Massacre, Morgoth and the like. This is an absolute riff-fest, with every song adding a different dimension of that classic sound which is imbued with that irresistible thrash fervour. Rogga Johansson may have written his most diverse album and on his part, Marc Grewe has given a spirited performance with a lot of variation in this delivery. Both of them have made sure that despite being rooted in the old school sound, the music here is entertaining enough to not only satiate the nostalgic audience but also find appeal among the newer death metal listeners. This is an interesting take on the style that's more than just imitation and it doesn't hurt that it's incredibly catchy while being structured at the same time. Fans of thrashy, pulsating, old school death metal shouldn't pass up on this under any circumstances.

For fans of: Death, Morgoth, Asphyx, Pestilence, Slayer, Massacre, Cancer

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on January 13, 2023, 06:52:31 AM
What we got today peeps? I've only got the new Obituary at the moment.

Grá - Lycaon

Here's our review: https://lotsofmuzik.com/sparing-no-brutality-gra-progresses-with-lycaon-review-by-bernard-romero/



Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 13, 2023, 07:44:02 AM
Leper Colony sounds interesting.  I generally prefer Rogga when he does more Swedish-styled death metal, but sometimes his other projects are good as well. 

Ahab, Beyond the Black, Man Or Astro-Man?, Mansion.

Nice, I know I've checked out at least one Ahab album, so will give that a go. Well, I'll sample all of these to be fair.

Dunno if either Beyond The Black or Mansion would be your sort of thing.  But Man Or Astro-Man definitely could be.  Their more recent material isn't as good, but the 90s albums are great surf punk.  Almost thought of sending them or a similar band at some point in your roulette, but I don't know the albums quite well enough to pick a song without relistening to everything, and I had other higher priority entries to work on. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on January 13, 2023, 08:26:12 AM
That Leper Colony album rules!  It's right up there with the 2 Inhuman Condition albums for really good modern Death/Massacre worship.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 14, 2023, 08:21:31 PM
came out on Thursday 1/12

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3596969193_16.jpg)

https://thefeatures.bandcamp.com/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: soupytwist on January 16, 2023, 03:40:01 PM
Beyond the Black is about as genetic as it comes - that's not to say it's bad, it's just there are so many symphonic power pop bands out there doing pretty much the same thing, and this doesn't really stand out from the pack.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 16, 2023, 04:20:50 PM
I liked it, but it's definitely not essential listening, especially if you're not a fan of that sort of music.  If you're curious check out "Winter Is Coming" and "Free Me", those were the two tracks that popped the most. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Bolsters on January 16, 2023, 05:19:45 PM
I still go back to their first album now and then, but they've failed to put out anything I find interesting since then.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on January 20, 2023, 04:25:46 PM
New KATATONIA came out today, I've been listening to it since a month ago, and man, it only gets better after each spin.

Other albums I am enjoying:

Laura Cox
Atrocity
Riverside

 :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 25, 2023, 12:11:01 PM
I've currently got nothing lined up for Friday. Anything note worthy coming up?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 25, 2023, 12:11:54 PM
I'm looking forward to the new Uriah Heep album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 25, 2023, 12:13:54 PM
I'm looking forward to the new Uriah Heep album.

You know, I don't think I've ever checked out a single album. Also eyeing up that Slade album you posted in the albums thread. Don't think I've ever heard anything other than I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on January 25, 2023, 12:18:06 PM
Just The World Is Quiet Here - Zon
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 25, 2023, 12:20:50 PM
I'm looking forward to the new Uriah Heep album.

You know, I don't think I've ever checked out a single album. Also eyeing up that Slade album you posted in the albums thread. Don't think I've ever heard anything other than I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday.

Slade is awesome. Just good time easy on the ears party rock n roll.

Uriah Heep has been remarkably consistent for the last 20 years, really ever since singer Bernie Shaw joined the band. Just classic rock to hard rock. Not like Saxon or anything like that. Uriah Heep also features the Hammond organ so there's that aspect to their sound a s well. Real comfort rock.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 25, 2023, 12:22:24 PM
...And Oceans, Dhafer Youssef, Kimbra, Meg Baird, Sam Smith, Ablaze My Sorrow, Dark Sarah, Pigs Pigs Pigs..., Steve Vai. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 25, 2023, 12:23:42 PM
Oh yeah, I checked out the two ...And Oceans tracks. Definitely giving that a spin.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 25, 2023, 12:45:07 PM
Oh nice, didn't realise The World is Quiet Here and Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs were out this week. Definitely getting on those.

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs isn't out until Feb 17th fyi
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 26, 2023, 04:26:44 PM
Oh nice, didn't realise The World is Quiet Here and Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs were out this week. Definitely getting on those.

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs isn't out until Feb 17th fyi

Maybe they'll gain another Pigs by then.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on January 26, 2023, 04:29:50 PM
I've currently got nothing lined up for Friday. Anything note worthy coming up?

Whatever shows up in my Spotify release radar playlist.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 26, 2023, 07:52:18 PM
Kimbra - A Reckoning
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on January 27, 2023, 04:48:36 AM
I know this isn't quite to the tastes of most that post in this thread, but Girish and the Chronicles (old-school hard/glam rock) released another album today, after just having dropped one last year.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on January 27, 2023, 05:28:15 AM
I know this isn't quite to the tastes of most that post in this thread, but Girish and the Chronicles (old-school hard/glam rock) released another album today, after just having dropped one last year.

And the album is quite good.

Another release I am enjoying is:

eMolecule - The Architect
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on February 08, 2023, 12:14:32 AM
Really looking forward to the new In Flames this week, can it possibly be a return to form? Bloody looks like it!

Also gonna check out...

The Brian Jonestown Massacre - The Future is Your Past
Klone - Meanwhile
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 08, 2023, 06:47:38 AM
Black Belt Eagle Scout - The Land, the Water, the Sky

edit: I wonder if dparrot knows about this.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: fivestring on February 08, 2023, 07:41:05 AM

Klone - Meanwhile

I pre-ordered a vinyl copy - but was notified it's held up in customs. The band then has given out a link to stream the album to those that pre-ordered.

It's really goood!  :metal

Le Grande Voyage was great, but Meanwhile hits much harder. It's way more intense and visceral in many spots on the album. It's also recorded and produced really well. It sounds huge. I can't wait for my physical copy.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on February 08, 2023, 11:08:50 AM
Just In Flames for me this week. Bit of a quiet patch at the moment.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on February 11, 2023, 04:59:28 PM

Klone - Meanwhile

I pre-ordered a vinyl copy - but was notified it's held up in customs. The band then has given out a link to stream the album to those that pre-ordered.

It's really goood!  :metal

Le Grande Voyage was great, but Meanwhile hits much harder. It's way more intense and visceral in many spots on the album. It's also recorded and produced really well. It sounds huge. I can't wait for my physical copy.

This new Klone album is hitting me hard as well. Amazing stuff!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on February 22, 2023, 09:22:22 AM
(https://i.imgflip.com/7c2eyh.jpg)

Insomnium - Anno 1696
Steel Panther - On the Prowl
Hypno5e - Sheol
Omega Infinity - The Anticurrent
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on February 22, 2023, 10:40:16 AM
Yes to Insomnium and Hypno5e.

Also a Kauan remake of some kind, Algiers, and - surprisingly - Hundred Reasons!

EDIT: Also it's not a Friday release, but it seems the new Lovebites album came out today!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on February 23, 2023, 06:00:41 PM
Definitely excited about Insomnium...

I believe the album from Host (the project by Holmes/Mackintosh from Paradise Lost) is coming out tomorrow too. Very curious to hear... 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on February 27, 2023, 11:57:07 AM
A band called Obey Robots released their full length debut, One In A Thousand on Friday. Recently came across them on Twitter randomly and gave them a follow. Not sure how much I like the album, but I think some people here might be into it. Kind of a bit like Coheed and Cambria (or my impression of them) with a female singer.

This was the video that caught my attention on Twitter:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U_jgPXdXKOs
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 27, 2023, 12:25:45 PM
Kind of a bit like Coheed and Cambria (or my impression of them) with a female singer.

that description sounds like the late Minnesota-based Prog band RisingSide.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on February 27, 2023, 12:35:16 PM
Kind of a bit like Coheed and Cambria (or my impression of them) with a female singer.

that description sounds like the late Minnesota-based Prog band RisingSide.

I could be way off (not that familiar with C&C), but there’s sort of a punk meets metal style with really up front drums that I have in mind.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 02, 2023, 11:18:51 AM
2 huge releases tomorrow, Haken and Enslaved. Also gonna check out new albums by Stoned Jesus and Entheos. The Stoned Jesus singles haven't really done anything for me, but I'll check out the album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 02, 2023, 04:27:55 PM
2 huge releases tomorrow, Haken and Enslaved. Also gonna check out new albums by Stoned Jesus and Entheos. The Stoned Jesus singles haven't really done anything for me, but I'll check out the album.

Entheos is great but it has some new styles and Chaney sings a little more. Saw them live before Covid and they crushed. Still a great album nonetheless.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 02, 2023, 07:14:48 PM
Very much looking forward to Enslaved and Haken as well, of course. In fact, I haven't even listened to the last couple Haken singles, as I want to keep the new album experience as fresh as possible.

Another record I am very curious about is Majesties - Vast Reaches Unclaimed. It's a US band/project by members of Obsequiae and Inexorum (which, by the way, I don't know much about  ;)) that's been hyped up over the last few weeks as a true love letter to the Gothenburg sound of the 90s. Pretty stellar reviews all over...I've seen some Jester Race and early Dark Tranquillity mentions, plus other cool namedrops like Eucharist, Gardenian etc...I tend to be a little suspicious in cases like these but, hey, we will see.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0030966706_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 07, 2023, 05:07:07 PM
I was pleasantly surprised by the recent Periphery singles, so looking forward to Periphery V.

Also, I've only just realised there is a new Manchester Orchestra album out this week, so I'll get on that. I may sample the new Rival Sons if I get the urge.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 07, 2023, 07:48:59 PM
Ice Age and Gorod this Friday.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 07, 2023, 08:21:08 PM
Ice Age and Gorod this Friday.

Hot damn I forgot about this!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 07, 2023, 10:09:55 PM
Ice Age and Gorod this Friday.

Hot damn I forgot about this!

Been 22 years since Liberation! The song I heard sounds right where they left off.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 07, 2023, 11:15:58 PM
Also, I've only just realised there is a new Manchester Orchestra album out this week, so I'll get on that.
An EP, but yeah I only discovered that a week ago too.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 08, 2023, 12:59:31 AM
Also, I've only just realised there is a new Manchester Orchestra album out this week, so I'll get on that.
An EP, but yeah I only discovered that a week ago too.

I'm not the biggest fan but I'll take it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 10, 2023, 09:10:27 AM
Telefone - Telefone

Singles:
Chromeo - Words With You
Billy Squier - Harder on a Woman
Yes - Cut from the Stars
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: hefdaddy42 on March 10, 2023, 09:37:41 AM
Manchester Orchestra was good, but I wish there was more.  Which is, I guess, the point of an EP lol

Listening to Ice Age now.  So far, so good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 10, 2023, 10:06:47 AM
Manchester Orchestra was good, but I wish there was more.  Which is, I guess, the point of an EP lol
Indeed. :lol But yeah this is a really nice addition to their catalogue.

The Periphery is fantastic too. Might be my favourite since Juggernaut but will need more listens.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 10, 2023, 12:04:09 PM
New Gorod was supposed to drop today. Still says pre-order on Bandcamp with the release date still today.   :tdwn  :censored
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on March 10, 2023, 12:07:11 PM
https://isole.bandcamp.com/album/anesidora

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3870928828_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 10, 2023, 12:15:19 PM
https://isole.bandcamp.com/album/anesidora

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3870928828_10.jpg)

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/95bfd1cdf6c30da7ec768d32aec3f06a/tenor.gif?itemid=9620918)

Checking this out now.!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 10, 2023, 12:58:20 PM
https://isole.bandcamp.com/album/anesidora

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3870928828_10.jpg)

Yes! I was going to post about this on the ...Listening thread. Really good. Didn't know this band at all, and I'm seeing they have some discography to explore...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 10, 2023, 01:29:46 PM
Ice Age album was tits.  Just as good as their initial 2 releases.  They sound fantastic.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 10, 2023, 05:16:43 PM
Ice Age album was tits.  Just as good as their initial 2 releases.  They sound fantastic.

(https://media.makeameme.org/created/youre-damn-right-ajntzm.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 16, 2023, 03:18:37 PM
I'm hoping the new album by Pressure Points is as good as their last. I might check out Kamelot and Redemption as well.

Anything else worth getting my ears around?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 16, 2023, 03:25:34 PM
I'm hoping the new album by Pressure Points is as good as their last. I might check out Kamelot and Redemption as well.

Anything else worth getting my ears around?

Excited about Pressure Points too! Just throw on some old Agnostic Front or COC!!!!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 16, 2023, 03:33:06 PM
I'm hoping the new album by Pressure Points is as good as their last. I might check out Kamelot and Redemption as well.

Anything else worth getting my ears around?

Actually check out new Downfall of Gaia "Silhouettes of Disgust" tomorrow!!!!  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 16, 2023, 03:36:48 PM
I'm hoping the new album by Pressure Points is as good as their last. I might check out Kamelot and Redemption as well.

Anything else worth getting my ears around?

Excited about Pressure Points too! Just throw on some old Agnostic Front or COC!!!!!

Man, I haven't listened to Agnostic Front in at least 10 years!

I'm hoping the new album by Pressure Points is as good as their last. I might check out Kamelot and Redemption as well.

Anything else worth getting my ears around?

Actually check out new Downfall of Gaia "Silhouettes of Disgust" tomorrow!!!!  :metal

I'll give em a go  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 16, 2023, 03:59:09 PM
Anything else worth getting my ears around?

Not all of it would interest you I don't think, but I'm curious about Elysion, Emiliani Torrini, Foretoken, Invent Animate, Julian Lage, M83, Moon Boots, Narnia, Phantom Elite, Ralph Towner, and Sacrificium. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 16, 2023, 04:00:22 PM
Kamelot and Suotana for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 16, 2023, 04:04:31 PM
Kamelot and Suotana for me.


Oh hell yes!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 16, 2023, 04:07:34 PM
Anything else worth getting my ears around?

Not all of it would interest you I don't think, but I'm curious about Elysion, Emiliani Torrini, Foretoken, Invent Animate, Julian Lage, M83, Moon Boots, Narnia, Phantom Elite, Ralph Towner, and Sacrificium.

Forgot about the Narnia, those dudes are still hanging in there. The Phantom Elite to me is a total let down, Titanium set there bar real high and this doesn't touch it, but that's just my take.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 16, 2023, 04:07:41 PM
Kamelot and Suotana for me.


Oh hell yes!!
:metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 16, 2023, 04:13:24 PM
Anything else worth getting my ears around?

Not all of it would interest you I don't think, but I'm curious about Elysion, Emiliani Torrini, Foretoken, Invent Animate, Julian Lage, M83, Moon Boots, Narnia, Phantom Elite, Ralph Towner, and Sacrificium.

The Phantom Elite to me is a total let down, Titanium set there bar real high and this doesn't touch it, but that's just my take.

How is it compared to Wasteland?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 16, 2023, 04:18:11 PM
Narnia,

I'd love another Golden Resurrection album, honestly.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 16, 2023, 04:28:47 PM
Narnia,

I'd love another Golden Resurrection album, honestly.

You're joking right?  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 16, 2023, 04:29:46 PM
Narnia,

I'd love another Golden Resurrection album, honestly.

You're joking right?  :lol

No fucking way! Those albums are great! Tommy Johansson  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 16, 2023, 04:36:05 PM
Narnia,

I'd love another Golden Resurrection album, honestly.

You're joking right?  :lol

No fucking way! Those albums are great! Tommy Johansson  :metal

Charly Shred and ReinXeed were cool Malmsteen-esque albums but I thought Golden Erection was a goof. Did you like the Emir Hot album Sevdah Metal?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 16, 2023, 04:37:47 PM
Never heard it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on March 16, 2023, 04:40:47 PM
Redemption and RPWL for me tomorrow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 16, 2023, 04:42:38 PM
Never heard it.

I just looked, I might be confusing Signum Regis and Golden Erection. That label had a bunch of bands with the same members but different band names. Liljegren. I'll revisit them, I'm curious now. You like PelleK?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 16, 2023, 11:08:38 PM
For Friday releases today, I've already picked up:

Fluisteraars - De Kronieken van het Verdwenen Kasteel I: Harslo  (unfortunately just a 2 song EP, hopefully a full album is on the way)
Pressure Points - The Island
Downfall of Gaia - Silhouettes of Disgust
M83 - Fantasy
Kamelot - The Awakening (might actually be their best album since Black Halo)
RPWL - Crime Scene
Redemption - I Am the Storm (not really sure why I bother with this band anymore....)
Invent Animate - Heavener (some incredible Post-Hardcore/Metalcore with some Djenty stuff mixed in, a massive improvement to their already pretty good previous album)

Overall great day for music releases!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 16, 2023, 11:20:26 PM
Oh, wow, I didn't realize Hypno5e released a new album last month. Train hasn't been around to let everyone know....
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 17, 2023, 01:09:08 AM
Oh, wow, I didn't realize Hypno5e released a new album last month. Train hasn't been around to let everyone know....

 :lol so true
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 17, 2023, 02:24:17 AM
I mean, Luke and I did post about it in this thread. :P
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 17, 2023, 03:53:29 AM
I mean, Luke and I did post about it in this thread. :P

True, but Train would've been sending them in all current roulettes, various threads and playing them in plug.dj sessions  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on March 17, 2023, 07:11:16 AM
https://rezzzn.bandcamp.com/album/solace

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0389627875_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 17, 2023, 01:53:46 PM
I mean, Luke and I did post about it in this thread. :P
I haven't kept up with this thread much this year.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 23, 2023, 03:49:25 PM
Pretty loaded Friday tomorrow. Gonna check out...

Babymetal
Tribulation
Ne Obliviscaris
Ihsahn
The Bouncing Souls
Codefendants
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 23, 2023, 03:50:33 PM
Tribulation!! :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 23, 2023, 04:03:01 PM
Marianas Rest and Floor Jansen for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 23, 2023, 04:37:13 PM
released yesterday 3/22/23 Power Pop debut album from the Tapp brothers and Mac Burrus who was with sElf at 1 point.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2939806835_10.jpg)

Telefone - Telefone
https://open.spotify.com/album/1JXsfMcdC3JgCkLgmyIqiZ
https://telefone.bandcamp.com/

also will be checking out Ne Obliviscaris and Nickel Creek tomorrow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 23, 2023, 05:12:35 PM

Tribulation


Is this a new EP? I'm not seeing it in tomorrow's releases...

Marianas Rest and Floor Jansen for me.

Really enjoyed the last Marianas Rest, so I'm curious about this one...

Speaking of gloomy death/doom, a couple more releases to check out tomorrow:

Shores of Null
Hanging Garden
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 23, 2023, 05:22:25 PM
Also tomorrow

Keep of Kalessin - Katharsis (first album in 8 years, hopefully better than their last 2 albums)
August Burns Red - Death Below
Liturgy - 93696 (although I'm not expecting much after the crap-fest that was Origin of the Alimonies, although it seems every other album they do is good, so...)
Depeche Mode - Memento Mori (not really sure what to expect from this, they haven't had a good album since Playing the Angel)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 23, 2023, 05:42:09 PM

Depeche Mode - Memento Mori (not really sure what to expect from this, they haven't had a good album since Playing the Angel)

That's right, Depeche Mode! Will definitely check it out. And I generally agree with you...Playing the Angel was very, very good...the stuff after it was kind of...there...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on March 23, 2023, 06:45:54 PM
Also tomorrow

Keep of Kalessin - Katharsis (first album in 8 years, hopefully better than their last 2 albums)

I just stumbled across these guys on Youtube for the first time the other night.  I was impressed and will have to look into them some more.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Dr. DTVT on March 23, 2023, 07:59:18 PM
We have a stickied thread for this.  It’s a shame some of these releases you folks are posting about are not there.  That’s Nick level fail folks.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 24, 2023, 01:16:27 AM

Tribulation


Is this a new EP? I'm not seeing it in tomorrow's releases...


If you scroll down on this link, you'll see an album called Hamaratia on the list. No idea about the album, it could be an error.

https://www.albumoftheyear.org/releases/2/ (https://www.albumoftheyear.org/releases/2/)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 24, 2023, 06:53:23 AM
new song from Childish Japes ft. Joanna Teters "Crossbreeze" out today
https://open.spotify.com/album/4QH43ST6j9gI6YfAJAviLP
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 24, 2023, 07:00:49 AM
We have a stickied thread for this.  It’s a shame some of these releases you folks are posting about are not there.  That’s Nick level fail folks.

A lot of these releases are posted in that thread. I see the stickied thread as being the release calander for albums that are more broadly listened to by DTFers.

This thread is for everything else, and for those who check out multiple new releases every week. I think if everything that went in here went on the main release calendar it would be a bit overwhelming. Like a few of the bands in my last post are punk rock bands, which generally won't be of interest to most people.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 24, 2023, 07:05:55 AM
Yeah, I almost never look in the new release thread.  I'm not really in the loop on release dates as they're announced, I just have a handful of sites I check and update my own personal list in batches every few weeks.  And at least half of those are artists that no more than a handful of people here at most would be interested in anyway. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on March 24, 2023, 05:49:26 PM
Wow, I'm blown away by Project 86's latest album! Check it out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6jRBECFBQg1Z6OMySbowDg

The album, OMNI Pt1, is an intense listening experience that seamlessly weaves together elements of metalcore, deathcore, and djent. I highly recommend listening to the entire album, and keep an eye out for the upcoming release of Pt2.

 :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: lonestar on March 24, 2023, 05:56:52 PM
We have a stickied thread for this.  It’s a shame some of these releases you folks are posting about are not there.  That’s Nick level fail folks.

A lot of these releases are posted in that thread. I see the stickied thread as being the release calander for albums that are more broadly listened to by DTFers.

This thread is for everything else, and for those who check out multiple new releases every week. I think if everything that went in here went on the main release calendar it would be a bit overwhelming. Like a few of the bands in my last post are punk rock bands, which generally won't be of interest to most people.

I think every release should go in the stickied thread, that thread is such a great reference.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Dr. DTVT on March 25, 2023, 05:01:44 PM
I think every release should go in the stickied thread, that thread is such a great reference.

This is how you look like an intelligent being.  If you disagree, you might be a Pakled.

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Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 25, 2023, 05:36:10 PM
I see the stickied thread as being the release calander for albums that are more broadly listened to by DTFers.

Right. This is more of a discussion/recommendation type thread.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 25, 2023, 08:21:13 PM
I see the stickied thread as being the release calander for albums that are more broadly listened to by DTFers.

Right. This is more of a discussion/recommendation type thread.
Yep, this. Both threads have a place.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Dr. DTVT on March 25, 2023, 10:22:59 PM
You can discuss up it here AND post it in the sticky thread.

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Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: lonestar on March 26, 2023, 10:40:27 AM
Right? It takes three seconds to post it there.



I see the stickied thread as being the release calander for all albums.

fix'd
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 26, 2023, 12:16:23 PM
Yea, anyone who wants to post all the albums in this thread, in the main release calendar thread, go right ahead  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Nachtmerrie on March 27, 2023, 12:56:02 PM
Downfall of Gaia - Silhouettes of Disgust

Their last one got quite a few spins over here and lots of positive reviews. Let's see what this one brings.

Gave the new Ne Obliviscaris two spins over the weekend and I'm really liking it. The blastbeats are less promiment in the mix with more focus on the guitars and bass that really shine on this one. Album as a whole sounds more diverse compared to any of the first three albums. Seems worth waiting over five years.


Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on March 28, 2023, 07:08:52 AM



I see the stickied thread as being the release calander for all albums.

Not sure if its just me but I have never in my life read any of the sticky threads on ANY forum  :lol :rollin
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 30, 2023, 03:44:25 PM
I've just got the new Faintest Idea and City and Colour albums to check out tomorrow  :tup

Oh, and new The Ongoing Concept actually
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 30, 2023, 03:47:15 PM
It doesn't hold a candle to The Onions Contest. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on March 30, 2023, 06:15:12 PM
I’m excited for the new Bury Tomorrow :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 30, 2023, 06:38:50 PM
Looking forward to the new Sermon - Of Golden Verse
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on March 30, 2023, 06:43:02 PM
Picking up the new Ad Infinitum tomorrow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 31, 2023, 05:53:56 AM
Picking up the new Ad Infinitum tomorrow.

I’m with ya!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 31, 2023, 06:20:00 AM
The new Ad Infinitum and Ongoing Concept albums are both great!

Nothing else for me today.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 31, 2023, 01:07:32 PM
Ad Infinitum is solid, but I think it's gonna take some time to grow.  It's not as immediate as their last two for me. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 31, 2023, 01:28:04 PM
Ad Infinitum is solid, but I think it's gonna take some time to grow.  It's not as immediate as their last two for me.

Huh..

I just dropped the needle on each of the three albums, and you're getting something very similar from me next round in your roulette, but way more interesting.  ;D
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 31, 2023, 01:34:37 PM
New Sermon is excellent!  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 31, 2023, 01:36:36 PM
Ad Infinitum is solid, but I think it's gonna take some time to grow.  It's not as immediate as their last two for me.

Huh..

I just dropped the needle on each of the three albums, and you're getting something very similar from me next round in your roulette, but way more interesting.  ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/9Po5i1a.gif)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 31, 2023, 01:43:36 PM
New Sermon is excellent!  :metal

Yes it is! Just finished my first listen and I'm impressed.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 05, 2023, 02:32:26 PM
Looks like a few good releases this week. I'll be checking out...

Covet - Catharsis
Messa - Live at Roadburn
Frenzal Rhomb - The Cup of Pestilence
Beyond the Lamplight - Don't Forget to Leave it All Behind
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 11, 2023, 03:26:26 PM
Big week for Metallifans obviously...

Metallica - 72 Seasons
Chat Pile - Brothers in Christ
Overkill - Scorched
Atreyu - The Hope of a Spark

I'll check these out as well.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: WardySI on April 12, 2023, 05:08:15 AM
Looking forward to the new Archon Angel album this Friday too \m/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: soupytwist on April 12, 2023, 06:51:48 AM
Thought the new Ad Infinitum was quite weak personally, big downgrade on Chapter 2.  The huge catchy choruses and the melodies just aren't as strong.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: senecadawg2 on April 12, 2023, 07:11:34 AM
I've enjoyed it—the new Ad Infinitum I mean—but it's not grabbed me as strongly as the first two chapters.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 18, 2023, 03:36:12 PM
Probably check out these 4 come Friday...

Smashing Pumpkins - ATUM
The Mars Volta - Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon
Hüsker Dü - Tonite Longhorn
Bell Witch - Future's Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 18, 2023, 03:46:24 PM
Record Store Day items on Saturday

Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It In People (20th Anniversary)
Frou Frou - Off Cuts
Porcupine Tree - IA/DW/XT (7")
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute (12" single)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 21, 2023, 06:17:18 PM
New Jethro Tull is out today.

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: DTwwbwMP on April 21, 2023, 06:19:02 PM
New ANGEL out as well :corn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on April 21, 2023, 06:34:22 PM
Probably check out these 4 come Friday...

Smashing Pumpkins - ATUM
The Mars Volta - Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon
Hüsker Dü - Tonite Longhorn
Bell Witch - Future's Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate

I'm on that one!!!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 21, 2023, 08:29:15 PM
https://milanku.bandcamp.com/album/laube

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Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 22, 2023, 10:23:56 AM
https://bellwitch.bandcamp.com/album/futures-shadow-part-1-the-clandestine-gate

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0239684796_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 28, 2023, 02:01:21 AM
Unusual but I've got absolutely nothing on my list to check out this morning. We got anything?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on April 28, 2023, 02:35:00 AM
I've got Teramaze, Susanne Sundfør and VNV Nation, three very different styles!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 28, 2023, 05:46:53 AM
Disciple - Skeleton Psalms: https://open.spotify.com/album/7Gwi1nBnbHPcsTMu12IUfx
Teramaze - Dalla Volta: https://open.spotify.com/album/1ra4zpAv5RNlKgh9e3xURC
Ignea - Dreams Of Lands Unseen https://open.spotify.com/album/6XWfpy136uE8zuWeTyyPwF
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 28, 2023, 08:18:07 AM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2980439601_10.jpg)

I've been listening to this since late February. Fantastic comeback album from this progressive art rock band.
My clear cut #1 Album so far this year, that I posted a review on my YouTube channel a couple of days ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IW0RA4W8cw&t=938s)

https://hotelofthelaughingtree.bandcamp.com/album/faraway-friends
https://open.spotify.com/album/3JdTYP43uSOzVSGRKPteXk

Also today:
Jessie Ware - That! Feels Good
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 28, 2023, 09:02:02 AM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2980439601_10.jpg)

I've been listening to this since late February. Fantastic comeback album from this progressive art rock band.
My clear cut #1 Album so far this year, that I posted a review on my YouTube channel a couple of days ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IW0RA4W8cw&t=938s)

https://hotelofthelaughingtree.bandcamp.com/album/faraway-friends
https://open.spotify.com/album/3JdTYP43uSOzVSGRKPteXk

Also today:
Jessie Ware - That! Feels Good
That's a beautiful looking album cover. I'll give this a go.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on April 28, 2023, 09:03:23 AM
The first 5 songs from the Teramaze release are probably the best material they have released. THIS is the Teramaze I always wanted.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on April 28, 2023, 09:48:20 AM
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fires-in-the-Distance-Air-Not-Meant-for-Us-011.jpg)

After the first listen, this album really blew me away. This is pretty much the Melodic Death Metal album I've always wanted to hear. This first listen really feels like perfection. I'll see how this grows on me but I hope I'll still be blown away after a few listens.

FFO: Insomnium, Wintersun, Countless Skies
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on April 28, 2023, 09:57:10 AM
(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fires-in-the-Distance-Air-Not-Meant-for-Us-011.jpg)

After the first listen, this album really blew me away. This is pretty much the Melodic Death Metal album I've always wanted to hear. This first listen really feels like perfection. I'll see how this grows on me but I hope I'll still be blown away after a few listens.

FFO: Insomnium, Wintersun, Countless Skies

I dropped the needle on this earlier and committed it to my Spotify library. Yeah, it's pretty decent. A bit slow in spots, but overall, pretty nice.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on April 28, 2023, 12:12:37 PM
 :tup

I’m just curious to see how the music will grow on me now
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on April 28, 2023, 01:50:32 PM
I'll definitely check it out. Based on the combination of your tastes, the "FFO" in your post, and TAC liking it but finding it a little slow, it sounds right up my street.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on April 28, 2023, 01:53:12 PM
I wanted to buy the new The National album on CD today but the store didn’t have it. The album is heading towards a sub-3.00 rating already on RYM but I don’t care as they’re one of my favorite bands.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 28, 2023, 02:09:27 PM
I'll definitely check it out. Based on the combination of your tastes, the "FFO" in your post, and TAC liking it but finding it a little slow, it sounds right up my street.

Yep, think I'll be doing the same.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on April 28, 2023, 02:14:44 PM
I'll definitely check it out. Based on the combination of your tastes, the "FFO" in your post, and TAC liking it but finding it a little slow, it sounds right up my street.

It's definitely cool sounding. You'll like it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on April 28, 2023, 04:33:43 PM
@ariich and twosuits, hope you guys enjoy it! Let me know your first feelings:)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on April 29, 2023, 08:24:03 AM
Yep, that Fires in the Distance album is pretty good...I'll be going back to it and see if it goes "next level"-good  :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 02, 2023, 02:19:45 PM
Looking like these few Friday...

Unearth - The Wretched; The Ruinous
Drain - Living Proof
Herod - Iconoclast

Anything else worth checking out?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on May 03, 2023, 04:48:44 AM
I've got nothing for a couple of weeks to be honest. My next ones are The Ocean and Sleep Token on 19 May.


Yep, that Fires in the Distance album is pretty good...I'll be going back to it and see if it goes "next level"-good  :)
Yeah this is where I am after one listen. Definitely a solid album and a nice sound, but not wowed by it so far. I think it's partly that I tend to like (and sometimes adore) how the slower, doomier style works when the music is melancholic and/or epic, but I'm not sure it works quite so well here where the music is more upbeat and, for want of a better word, pretty. Found myself wanting it to get either more energetic or more emotive. But I'll return to it for sure to see if it grows on me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 03, 2023, 05:03:53 AM
I've got nothing for a couple of weeks to be honest. My next ones are The Ocean and Sleep Token on 19 May.

Yea, May is looking pretty tasty, definitely looking forward to those two!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on May 04, 2023, 10:08:29 AM
I absolutely love Sleep Token, their two last albums were golden.

Although I have a bad feeling for the next one, I've only heard a few sample once but it didn't look like the same level as the two previous albums... Maybe I just havent payed enough attention.

Regarding Fires in the Distance, on my side, it does grow on me even if my first listen set the bar really high. I especially love how they incorporate the piano parts in the music. I've listen to the album about 5 time and enjoyed every single of those listen.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on May 04, 2023, 03:16:01 PM

Regarding Fires in the Distance, on my side, it does grow on me even if my first listen set the bar really high. I especially love how they incorporate the piano parts in the music. I've listen to the album about 5 time and enjoyed every single of those listen.
Second listen and I may be coming round to your view. As is so often the case, once I have some idea of what to expect from that first listen, I can recalibrate my expectations on what I might enjoy about it. It reminds me a little of some of Kauan's stuff, if a little more riff-driven.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on May 04, 2023, 04:44:24 PM
 :tup

I should listen to Kauan again then. Never really got into their music.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on May 09, 2023, 04:20:12 PM
5/5/23

LA Priest - False Luna ..solo artist formerly of Late of the Pier.

Childish Japes ft Joanna Teters - Another Dose . The 2nd single from their upcoming album (TBA, title/release date).
I hear a lot of Snarky Puppy and The Reign of Kindo on here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_zF8HxMvyQ
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 09, 2023, 04:35:14 PM
5/5/23



Childish Japs


Lonestar, you on this??
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on May 09, 2023, 04:55:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/1C7FEmC.gif)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 10, 2023, 03:55:44 PM
Moby - Resound NYC
Cattle Decapitation - Terrasite
Omnerod - The Amensal Rise
Black Spiders - Can't Die, Won't Die

Got these few for Friday.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on May 10, 2023, 04:10:41 PM
The Dark Side of the Moon - Metamorphosis

Another Melissa Bonny project. 😍
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on May 10, 2023, 04:21:08 PM
She elevates everything she's on.  Love to get her on an Ayreon album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on May 10, 2023, 08:50:21 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2980439601_10.jpg)

I've been listening to this since late February. Fantastic comeback album from this progressive art rock band.
My clear cut #1 Album so far this year, that I posted a review on my YouTube channel a couple of days ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IW0RA4W8cw&t=938s)

https://hotelofthelaughingtree.bandcamp.com/album/faraway-friends
https://open.spotify.com/album/3JdTYP43uSOzVSGRKPteXk

Also today:
Jessie Ware - That! Feels Good

Finding this quite interesting. The duck helped.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on May 11, 2023, 03:26:29 AM
She elevates everything she's on.  Love to get her on an Ayreon album.
Indeed. Wouldn't normally be too interested in what will be mostly metal covers of themes from film and TV, but her involvement is the reason I'll definitely check it out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on May 11, 2023, 03:08:31 PM
She elevates everything she's on.  Love to get her on an Ayreon album.
Indeed. Wouldn't normally be too interested in what will be mostly metal covers of themes from film and TV, but her involvement is the reason I'll definitely check it out.

Yeah I probably wouldn’t have bothered if she hadn’t been involved. But The Gates of Time is a great original song.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 17, 2023, 03:55:45 PM
Definitely a loaded day this Friday...

Ghost - Phantomime
The Ocean - Holocene
Thee Oh Sees - Live at Levitation (2012)
Sleep Token - Take Me Back to Eden
The Murlocs - Calm Ya Farm
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on May 17, 2023, 03:57:06 PM
The Ocean and Sleep Token for sure, and I'll check out that Ghost EP although I'm not generally super into covers albums.

Also Mystery snuck out a new album today - ON A WEDNESDAY WTF - which sounded very solid from a first listen.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 17, 2023, 06:08:03 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on May 17, 2023, 06:55:53 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.

Good songs? :neverusethis:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on May 17, 2023, 07:02:14 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.

You calling?  :biggrin:

I think they are absolutely brilliant - and even more so with their more recent 2-3 full length albums, where they fully embraced the "pop" side of their sound. We were talking about this on the other thread with Luke a few days ago. To me, their songwriting is fantastic and they have such great talent for arrangements and doing what's right for the song. It seems to me Tobias Forge is someone that genuinely loves the classics (metal and rock) and it shows...but the stuff doesn't sound contrived at all. I mean, sure, there are homages scattered around, but the craft that goes in the songs is undeniable (well, for me  :))

Note that I didn't mention anything about the whole Ghost lore...I do think it's fun, but honestly I couldn't care less if they had that or not. In fact, sometimes I think whatever they gain in more "mainstream" exposure from being a more theatrical band, they probably also lose a bit as there might be a perception they are not "serious" (not saying that's the case for you...just talking from my own experience talking to friends)

What is it that you don't like about them? They just leave you cold? Or do you actively dislike them?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 17, 2023, 07:19:20 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.

You calling?  :biggrin:

I think they are absolutely brilliant - and even more so with their more recent 2-3 full length albums, where they fully embraced the "pop" side of their sound. We were talking about this on the other thread with Luke a few days ago. To me, their songwriting is fantastic and they have such great talent for arrangements and doing what's right for the song. It seems to me Tobias Forge is someone that genuinely loves the classics (metal and rock) and it shows...but the stuff doesn't sound contrived at all. I mean, sure, there are homages scattered around, but the craft that goes in the songs is undeniable (well, for me  :))

Note that I didn't mention anything about the whole Ghost lore...I do think it's fun, but honestly I couldn't care less if they had that or not. In fact, sometimes I think whatever they gain in more "mainstream" exposure from being a more theatrical band, they probably also lose a bit as there might be a perception they are not "serious" (not saying that's the case for you...just talking from my own experience talking to friends)

What is it that you don't like about them? They just leave you cold? Or do you actively dislike them?

So when they opened for Iron Maiden on TBOS tour, I familiarized myself with their set. I actually liked the songs and I thought the band was awesome, both in playing and in personality. The BAND really sold me with their performance. I was not a fan of the singer's banter between songs. It was a real turnoff.
I did buy the live album they made after that tour and have only listened to it once.

I don't know. Everytime a new song is released and posted, I check it out, but I just find them largely underwhelming.

Nick, I'll put this to you...can you recommend an album to me? I can't promise I'll follow up but I will try. And no, that's not an open invitation for everyone to flood me with recs. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on May 17, 2023, 07:37:02 PM

Nick, I'll put this to you...can you recommend an album to me? I can't promise I'll follow up but I will try. And no, that's not an open invitation for everyone to flood me with recs. :lol

My favorite album of theirs might be Meliora, and it's quite well represented on the live album, along with the first two records (Meliora is their third). So, maybe try that one out.

Although, really, it's hard NOT to recommend their last two (Prequelle and Impera). Like I said, a little more easy-listening and "lighter" on the sound (not that the previous records were monstrously heavy...), but absolutely killer.

Who knows, maybe you'll be hooked and you'll go for the rest too  ;)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on May 18, 2023, 06:43:06 AM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.
Same.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on May 18, 2023, 12:24:08 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.
Same.

You see Ghosts? :neverusethis:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 19, 2023, 01:28:14 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.
Same.

You see Ghosts? :neverusethis:

If you have ghosts, you have everything!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on May 19, 2023, 02:47:22 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.
Same.

You see Ghosts? :neverusethis:

If you have ghosts, you have everything!

Did you see my birthday wishes to you on the 16th fogey?  :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 19, 2023, 03:09:54 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.
Same.

You see Ghosts? :neverusethis:

If you have ghosts, you have everything!

Did you see my birthday wishes to you on the 16th fogey?  :)

I’ve not seen that yet, but thank you! I dropped my phone in the sea on holiday so not been online much the last few days. I’m easing into fogey life by no longer being able to use technology  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on May 19, 2023, 08:38:48 PM
Got a pretty decent haul today.

Black Autumn - The Harvest of our Bitter Labours
Heretoir - Wastelands
Yakuza - Sutra
Mystic Prophecy - Hellriot
The Ocean - Holocene
Sleep Token - Take Me Back to Eden
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on May 19, 2023, 10:14:18 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.
Same.

You see Ghosts? :neverusethis:

If you have ghosts, you have everything!

Did you see my birthday wishes to you on the 16th fogey?  :)

I’ve not seen that yet, but thank you! I dropped my phone in the sea on holiday so not been online much the last few days. I’m easing into fogey life by no longer being able to use technology  :lol

Scroll on this. https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=58332.msg2993445#msg2993445
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on May 20, 2023, 12:48:35 PM
Childish Japes with Joanna Teters - Future Tense

https://open.spotify.com/album/3qbeSdGt9bE3vqL2watG64?si=hEwATBwSS7eYWFYsIMFgsA&nd=1

3rd new single from upcoming album

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 20, 2023, 02:32:40 PM
I simply do not understand what people see in Ghost.
Same.

You see Ghosts? :neverusethis:

If you have ghosts, you have everything!

Did you see my birthday wishes to you on the 16th fogey?  :)

I’ve not seen that yet, but thank you! I dropped my phone in the sea on holiday so not been online much the last few days. I’m easing into fogey life by no longer being able to use technology  :lol

Scroll on this. https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=58332.msg2993445#msg2993445

Thanks brother
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on May 20, 2023, 04:37:14 PM
The Ocean and Sleep Token for sure, and I'll check out that Ghost EP although I'm not generally super into covers albums.

Also Mystery snuck out a new album today - ON A WEDNESDAY WTF - which sounded very solid from a first listen.
All great release mentioned there. I’m really excited for ST and Mystery. Listened once to both albums and I’ll will need a few more spin before I can mention any comments. Long albums that will need time to incorporate.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 24, 2023, 08:06:03 AM
I've just got the new album by The Dirty Nil this Friday  :corn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on May 24, 2023, 10:54:26 AM
Just The Intersphere for me, which is fine - more time for my roulette.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on May 24, 2023, 08:38:58 PM
Keen to hear the new Immortal album.  The couple of songs released are excellent.

Interested in what Metal Church dish up also with their new one.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on May 26, 2023, 07:23:10 PM
Picked up new albums today, another decent haul

Mesarthim - Arrival
Seven Impale - Summit
Kalmah - Kalmah
The Intersphere - Wanderer
Immortal - War Against All
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 26, 2023, 07:30:19 PM
Picked up new albums today, another decent haul

Mesarthim - Arrival
Seven Impale - Summit
Kalmah - Kalmah

The Intersphere - Wanderer
Immortal - War Against All

I dropped the bolded into my Spotify Library today. The Seven Impale is interesting for sure.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 31, 2023, 03:33:46 PM
Friday looking good...

Foo Fighters - But Here We Are
Avenged Sevenfold - Life is But a Dream...
Rancid - Tomorrow Never Dies
Pupil Slicer - BLOSSOM
Einar Solberg - 16
Bongzilla - Dab City
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on May 31, 2023, 03:41:31 PM
Friday looking good...

Foo Fighters - But Here We Are
Avenged Sevenfold - Life is But a Dream...
Rancid - Tomorrow Never Dies
Pupil Slicer - BLOSSOM
Einar Solberg - 16
Bongzilla - Dab City
I didn't realize rancid was still making music...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on May 31, 2023, 03:48:17 PM
Omnium Gatherum also have an EP out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on May 31, 2023, 03:55:24 PM
Friday looking good...

Foo Fighters - But Here We Are
Avenged Sevenfold - Life is But a Dream...
Rancid - Tomorrow Never Dies
Pupil Slicer - BLOSSOM
Einar Solberg - 16
Bongzilla - Dab City
I didn't realize rancid was still making music...
Yea, but they're last few have been pretty uninspired to be honest. Let the Dominoes Fall was the last album I really loved, and that came out 14 years ago!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on May 31, 2023, 04:01:40 PM
Omnium Gatherum also have an EP out.

Saw that.

There's been a million EP's released this year.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on May 31, 2023, 04:08:35 PM
out today:
(https://resources.tidal.com/images/d7b671dd/9141/4fe7/bda1/0ad21ae142ec/640x640.jpg)

Friday:
Avenged Sevenfold -  Life Is But A Dream



Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 01, 2023, 05:55:27 PM
Will check out the Foos and Avenged Sevenfold, for sure.

Looking forward to the new Wytch Hazel too...

EDIT: And the new Rival Sons!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 01, 2023, 09:11:44 PM
Looking forward to the new Wytch Hazel too...

I think they might finally have at least three fans here now.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zydar on June 02, 2023, 12:58:56 AM
Two big album releases today for me (Foo Fighters and Noel Gallagher). I'm stuck at work, but maybe I'll listen a bit here and there over the course of the day.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 02, 2023, 07:54:15 AM
Looking forward to the new Wytch Hazel too...

I think they might finally have at least three fans here now.

 :biggrin:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 02, 2023, 08:41:59 AM
out today:
(https://resources.tidal.com/images/d7b671dd/9141/4fe7/bda1/0ad21ae142ec/640x640.jpg)

Friday:
Avenged Sevenfold -  Life Is But A Dream

also

Adjy - June Songs Vol.1 [EP]
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 02, 2023, 09:22:14 AM
Looking forward to the new Wytch Hazel too...

I think they might finally have at least three fans here now.

 :biggrin:

The album is excellent.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 02, 2023, 10:50:13 AM
Looking forward to the new Wytch Hazel too...

I think they might finally have at least three fans here now.

 :biggrin:

The album is excellent.

It's next on my queue...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 02, 2023, 11:08:50 AM
Didn't realize the new Anubis Gate is also out today! Will have to give it a listen too...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SwedishGoose on June 02, 2023, 11:20:07 AM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2758620111_65)

Bought Myrkur - Ragnarok (Soundtrack) today

Sounds really good
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 02, 2023, 12:15:53 PM
Didn't realize the new Anubis Gate is also out today! Will have to give it a listen too...

I checked it out, and it's exactly what you would expect from them, which as a huge fan of them is exactly what I want.  As always, their songs can be a bit subtle at first, so I'm not expecting to completely adore it until half a dozen listens in, but I can't imagine it not being high up on my end of the year list. 

Looking forward to the new Wytch Hazel too...

I think they might finally have at least three fans here now.

 :biggrin:

The album is excellent.

Yeah, you're the third person I was referring to, in case Nick was confused.  :)  I really like the new album, though it doesn't bowl me away quite as much as the prior one did.  I imagine it'll grow even with each listen as the hooks dig in as well.  Did you get a chance to check out their prior work yet, or the rest of the previous album?  Definitely check out out II: Sojourn at least too, it's not quite in the league of III: Pentecost, but they were definitely on an upward ascent to me. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 02, 2023, 02:14:53 PM
Yeah, you're the third person I was referring to, in case Nick was confused.  :)  I really like the new album, though it doesn't bowl me away quite as much as the prior one did.  I imagine it'll grow even with each listen as the hooks dig in as well. Did you get a chance to check out their prior work yet, or the rest of the previous album?  Definitely check out out II: Sojourn at least too, it's not quite in the league of III: Pentecost, but they were definitely on an upward ascent to me.

I have not, as I am now in 3 Dig Deep roulettes. However...well, nevermind, you'll have to wait..
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 02, 2023, 03:39:12 PM

The album is excellent.

Yeah, you're the third person I was referring to, in case Nick was confused.  :)  I really like the new album, though it doesn't bowl me away quite as much as the prior one did.  I imagine it'll grow even with each listen as the hooks dig in as well.  Did you get a chance to check out their prior work yet, or the rest of the previous album?  Definitely check out out II: Sojourn at least too, it's not quite in the league of III: Pentecost, but they were definitely on an upward ascent to me.

Generally agree with this. Really enjoying the new album, not sure it'll reach the same heights as III: Pentecost, but great stuff.

By the way, Litho, you should check out "Voyage" by Tanith...one of my favorites in 2023 so far. It's more (proto-)metal than Wytch Hazel, for sure, and there's a bit more going on with the songwriting, but I think the bands share a certain "warmth" in their approach and sound. Tanith, too, has delicious guitars, plus great dual (female/male) vocals.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 02, 2023, 05:54:46 PM
It's much more rare for early metal or retro-styled metal to hit for me (Wytch Hazel is one of those exceptions), but it sounds interesting, so I'll definitely have to check it out sometime.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 02, 2023, 06:13:24 PM
I'm gonna pretend I didn't just read that. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 02, 2023, 07:27:25 PM
I'm gonna pretend I didn't just read that. :lol

What's that?  ;) Something I said, or Litho?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 02, 2023, 07:28:43 PM
I'm gonna pretend I didn't just read that. :lol

What's that?  ;) Something I said, or Litho?

I sent you a PM. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 02, 2023, 07:34:05 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 02, 2023, 08:39:02 PM
Got another good haul this Friday!

This White Mountain - Icons of the Melancholy
Fjoergyn - Judasmesse
Foo Fighters - But Here We Are
Thantifaxath - Hive Mind Narcosis
Anubis Gate - Interference
Avenged Sevenfold - Life Is But a Dream…
Rival Sons - Darkfighter
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 08, 2023, 03:16:36 PM
Hyped for new Scar Symmetry tomorrow. I’ll check out Refocus by Cynic as well as the new East of the Wall. Anyone got anything else decent lined up?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on June 08, 2023, 03:19:08 PM
Scar Symmetry definitely. Not loved any of their albums since Holographic Universe, but the single I heard from the new one was very solid.

Also got Extreme and Jason Isbell.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on June 08, 2023, 03:21:56 PM
Janelle Monáe
King Krule
Squid
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 08, 2023, 03:57:12 PM
Ray Alder - II
Cynic -ReFocus
East of the Wall - A Neutral Second
Extreme - Rise
Janelle Monae - The Age of Pleasure
Squid - O Monolith
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on June 08, 2023, 04:26:31 PM
Damn, the Scar Symmetry is out already?  Such a long wait after the last one.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 08, 2023, 04:27:02 PM
Hyped for new Scar Symmetry tomorrow. I’ll check out Refocus by Cynic as well as the new East of the Wall. Anyone got anything else decent lined up?

Well thanks to Crow I'm interested in all three of those now. 

I think 100 years from now I still won't be over Christian no longer being in SS.  Part of me continues to wish they just started a new project with a different name, but I guess it's not fair to the other band members and fans who want to see the older material live still. 

There's also Rise To Fall, Envy of None, Slipknot, False Memories, The Arcane Order, Godflesh. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on June 08, 2023, 04:40:53 PM
Hyped for new Scar Symmetry tomorrow. I’ll check out Refocus by Cynic as well as the new East of the Wall. Anyone got anything else decent lined up?

FUCK YEAH!  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 09, 2023, 07:05:18 AM
Ray Alder - II
Cynic -ReFocus
Extreme - Rise
Janelle Monae - The Age of Pleasure
Squid - O Monolith

updated.

East of the Wall - A Neutral Second got pusheed back to June 30th.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 14, 2023, 04:43:36 AM
Friday’s a big one. We’ve got…

Queens Of The Stone Age - In Times New Roman
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Petrodragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation
Sigh - Live: Eastern Forces of Evil 2022
Thy Catafalque - Alföld
Boris - Bright New Disease
Sigur Rós - Átta
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 16, 2023, 10:21:54 AM
Sigur Ros - ÁTTA
https://open.spotify.com/album/0PhjFcIDPt9cBRfYSJou3v

Childish Japes - Not Made for This [Single]
https://open.spotify.com/album/4omJ2vtLspzaP50kjo8IpR

Dream the Electric Sleep - Forged in the Furnace [Single]
https://open.spotify.com/album/3SUQrvGKSCkirni3kLy9gc
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 16, 2023, 12:43:30 PM
New Saturnus out today too
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on June 16, 2023, 02:09:01 PM
No way King Gizzard have a new album out? What a shock.

For me it's:

Arkona - Kob
Queens of the Stone Age - In Times New Roman...
Thy Catafalque - Alföld
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 16, 2023, 04:33:16 PM
Do you video game junkies know about Nestalgica?

(https://newalbumreleases.net/pic/getmetal-62273012023-06_6227301.jpg)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4wyN1gCODL6KiOPoRD0gb5?si=rifolJ08QCuYouXmvrF8tQ
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on June 17, 2023, 06:35:24 AM
I don't know when specifically these came out but for the traditional metalists:

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Fifth-Angel_When-Angels-Kill-01-500x500.jpg.webp)

(https://i0.wp.com/yourlastrites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The_Silent_Rage_Nuances_of_Life.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on June 18, 2023, 07:43:30 AM
My favorite new album this week  (FFO Opeth, PT and Anekdoten)

https://youtu.be/0M3d-BuTf4o

(https://progreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AVKRVST_THE_APPROBATION_Album_1000.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on June 20, 2023, 10:13:20 AM
New Saturnus out today too

Only the second spin for me but this looks like a masterpiece.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 20, 2023, 06:02:15 PM
New Saturnus out today too

Only the second spin for me but this looks like a masterpiece.

I only gave it one listen, but the first impression was very, very good
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2023, 06:36:03 PM
Never heard of them. I'm on it!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 20, 2023, 06:46:11 PM
They can get VERY doomy, and are sometimes a bit over the top with the spoken word and such. But they are very good at what they do (been around for a long time, despite the relatively sparse output)

The song "The Calling", from their last album, moves along at a relatively brisker pace and it's a tasty one.

Oh, and the album was produced by Fleming Rasmussen!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 20, 2023, 06:49:33 PM
New Saturnus out today too

Only the second spin for me but this looks like a masterpiece.

I only gave it one listen, but the first impression was very, very good
I'm not sure how I missed this. Going to find the album now....
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 20, 2023, 06:50:43 PM
They can get VERY doomy, and are sometimes a bit over the top with the spoken word and such. But they are very good at what they do (been around for a long time, despite the relatively sparse output)

The song "The Calling", from their last album, moves along at a relatively brisker pace and it's a tasty one.

Oh, and the album was produced by Fleming Rasmussen!

Just finishing the title track of the new album. Yeah, it's pretty slow, and those vocals may prove a bit too deep for me. Sounds cool though. I'll stick with a few more songs. Er.. It's all pretty slow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 20, 2023, 06:55:12 PM
They can get VERY doomy, and are sometimes a bit over the top with the spoken word and such. But they are very good at what they do (been around for a long time, despite the relatively sparse output)

The song "The Calling", from their last album, moves along at a relatively brisker pace and it's a tasty one.

Oh, and the album was produced by Fleming Rasmussen!

Just finishing the title track of the new album. Yeah, it's pretty slow, and those vocals may prove a bit too deep for me. Sounds cool though. I'll stick with a few more songs. Er.. It's all pretty slow.

Try the third one  :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on June 21, 2023, 08:09:15 AM
The new Anchoret album is my favorite of the year so far, and it is set to be released this Friday.

https://theprogspace.com/the-anchoret-premiere-debut-it-all-began-with-loneliness/

https://theanchoretofficial.bandcamp.com/album/it-all-began-with-loneliness

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2114015391_10.jpg)

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 21, 2023, 03:09:01 PM
The new Anchoret album is my favorite of the year so far, and it is set to be released this Friday.

https://theprogspace.com/the-anchoret-premiere-debut-it-all-began-with-loneliness/

https://theanchoretofficial.bandcamp.com/album/it-all-began-with-loneliness

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2114015391_10.jpg)

The two songs available on bandcamp are pretty tasty.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 21, 2023, 03:12:31 PM
Was hoping to have something more to check out other than these two…

Swans - The Beggar
Power Trip - Live in Seattle

Closure in Moscow’s new album was originally due out today but it’s been pushed back a month  :tdwn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on June 21, 2023, 05:22:49 PM
Was hoping to have something more to check out other than these two…

Releases coming out Next Friday:

Crepitation - Monstrous Eruption of Impetuous Preposterosity
High Priest - Invocation
Jag Panzer - The Hallowed
Nocturnal Breed - Carry the Beast
Pyramaze - Bloodlines  :metal
Nocturnal Breed - Carry the Beast
Off Road Minivan - May This Keep You Safe From Harm
The Anchoret - It All Began With Loneliness
Tsjuder - Helvegr
Wizard Tattoo - Fables of the Damned
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on June 21, 2023, 10:01:58 PM
The new Anchoret album is my favorite of the year so far, and it is set to be released this Friday.

https://theprogspace.com/the-anchoret-premiere-debut-it-all-began-with-loneliness/

https://theanchoretofficial.bandcamp.com/album/it-all-began-with-loneliness

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2114015391_10.jpg)

The two songs available on bandcamp are pretty tasty.

You can hear the whole album in that first link. Pretty unusual project for Andy Tillison to be involved in. Some interesting instrumental passages at least.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on June 22, 2023, 09:08:39 PM
Nocturnal Breed - Carry the Beast
Pyramaze - Bloodlines  :metal
Nocturnal Breed - Carry the Beast

Looking forward to the Pyramaze.  And Nocturnal Breed is so important, it had to be listed twice??
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on June 22, 2023, 09:12:17 PM
Pyramaze- Bloodlines. June 23. (In case Chad missed it)  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on June 22, 2023, 09:18:20 PM
Nocturnal Breed - Carry the Beast
Pyramaze - Bloodlines  :metal
Nocturnal Breed - Carry the Beast

Looking forward to the Pyramaze.  And Nocturnal Breed is so important, it had to be listed twice??

(https://c.tenor.com/ZXCxOjW7EX4AAAAC/tenor.gif)

"...And I reary want new Rearymaze"  🎶
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on June 23, 2023, 05:21:23 AM
Pyramaze- Bloodlines. June 23. (In case Chad missed it)  :lol

I didn't  :lol

Also, Entering Polaris double release this morning - ATLANTEAN SHORES / AND SILENTLY THE AGE DID PASS

Guitarist Tom Tee is writing a quadrology of albums, the first two (mixed by Simone Mularoni) releasing today:

Album 1: 'Atlantean Shores' -- six-string guitars; traditional melodic/progressive Metal
Album 2: 'And Silently the Age Did Pass' – fully acoustic; dark and atmospheric
Album 3: 'Myths in Motion' -- seven-string guitars; modern, heavy and progressive
Album 4: 'Songs of Ivory and Obsidian' – all piano; delicate and emotional

The full cast of vocalists for these first two albums (in order of appearance) is:

Mike Andersson (Tungsten, Cloudscape,...)
Nick Holleman (Powerized, Methusalem,...)
Sindre Nedland (In Vain)
David Marcelis (Thorium, Lord Volture, Black Knight,...)
Thomas Vikström (Therion,...)
Audrey Dandeville (Irradiance)
Roy Khan (Conception, Kamelot)
Benny Willaert (23 Acez, Thorium)
Henrik Fevre (Anubis Gate)
Arno Menses (Subsignal, Sieges Even)
Fabio Lione (Angra, Rhapsody, Vision Divine,...)
Jeffrey Rademakers (Spartan)
Lance King (Balance of Power, Pyramaze, solo,...)
Louis Soenens (Fields of Troy)
Georg Neuhauser (Serenity)
John Yelland (Judicator, Principium, Disforia, Dire Peril,...)
Anneleen Olbrechts (Thorium)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 24, 2023, 09:01:40 AM
Pyramaze- Bloodlines. June 23. (In case Chad missed it)  :lol

I didn't  :lol


Man, this thing is CATCHY!  :) The last thing I'd heard from them was Disciples of the Sun, which I enjoyed greatly. Bloodlines seems a little more straightforward melodic metal, but I'm not complaining.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 24, 2023, 12:27:50 PM
straightforward melodic metal

I'm never sure what people mean by "melodic metal".  It gets used for power metal, hair metal, melodic death metal, symphonic metal, etc.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 24, 2023, 12:49:49 PM
straightforward melodic metal

I'm never sure what people mean by "melodic metal".  It gets used for power metal, hair metal, melodic death metal, symphonic metal, etc.

Yeah, you are not wrong there  ;) I purposefully left as generic as possible...I mean, it's all clean vocals, with keys very prominent in the mix, pop-like hooks in the choruses, and mostly mid-paced (i.e. not much of the helicopter double-bass you hear in Euro power metal)

I'd say the previous records I'd heard were more in a power-prog vein...never too complex anyway...but this one leans more into the straightforward, melodic side of things. Very enjoyable stuff.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 24, 2023, 01:22:32 PM
straightforward melodic metal

I'm never sure what people mean by "melodic metal".  It gets used for power metal, hair metal, melodic death metal, symphonic metal, etc.

Yeah, you are not wrong there  ;) I purposefully left as generic as possible

It just always prompts further questions in a conversation.  There's not really a whole lot of metal that isn't melodic to some degree.  An umbrella like "extreme metal" at least indicates a significant amount of harsh vocals and aggression over normal, but it could be death, could be black, maybe grindcore, possibly some doom or thrash, etc.  The "melodic" tag just gets used so strangely though, like Metal-Archives lists Sonata Arctica as "power metal", but Jani Liimatainen as "melodic power metal".  As if SA isn't melodic? 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 24, 2023, 01:52:08 PM
Litho is like the Stadler on the Music side.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on June 24, 2023, 02:58:07 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on June 24, 2023, 03:35:32 PM
Sigged!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on June 25, 2023, 05:33:55 PM
Litho is like the Stadler on the Music side.

 :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 28, 2023, 03:28:38 AM
Only got these two Friday, anything else coming?

East of the Wall - A Neutral Second
Joe Hisaishi & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - A Symphonic Celebration
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on June 28, 2023, 03:37:26 AM
I have zilch this week. On the plus side I can focus even more on my roulette. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on June 28, 2023, 04:16:54 AM
I have zilch this week. On the plus side I can focus even more on my roulette. :lol

Yes, you’ve really been slacking off.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 28, 2023, 05:38:25 PM
Only got these two Friday, anything else coming?

East of the Wall - A Neutral Second
Joe Hisaishi & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - A Symphonic Celebration
I also have East of the Wall on my list and I have the new album by The River as well.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 28, 2023, 05:45:11 PM
and I have the new album by The River as well.

I'm going to stream it..








Sorry..
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on June 28, 2023, 05:47:55 PM
and I have the new album by The River as well.

I'm going to stream it..








Sorry..
(https://i.imgflip.com/7qx8ic.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on June 28, 2023, 06:04:47 PM
East of the Wall - A Neutral Second
streaming here:
https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/06/28/premiere-east-of-the-wall-expand-their-progressive-horizons-on-a-neutral-second/

The Guess Who - Plein D'Amour
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on June 30, 2023, 02:26:46 PM
This one is pretty easy on the ears.

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Before-the-Dawn-Stormbringers-01.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 07, 2023, 02:31:36 AM
Literally nothing today. Anyone?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 07, 2023, 02:32:48 AM
No not today, had the Gacharic Spin album out on Wednesday though.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on July 07, 2023, 02:59:12 AM
new fen out today is the big one i know of
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on July 07, 2023, 05:35:13 AM
Emma Ruth Rundle (live), PJ Harvey, The Raven Age, Nita Strauss. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 07, 2023, 06:16:07 AM
(https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/best-fit/production/albums/Locla-Natives-Time-Will-Wait-For-No-One-cover.jpg?w=1200&h=1200&q=100&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1688476408&s=a54216054f6653e0dedb5e45e17cf839)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on July 07, 2023, 11:41:31 AM
Literally nothing today. Anyone?

Just play Pizza Death.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 07, 2023, 04:16:19 PM
Kind of digging this..

(https://www.nuclearblast.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1ac2ce8062075a991ab4494b468dabe3/1/0/1069321-1_90229_1000x1000.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 07, 2023, 05:42:02 PM
new fen out today is the big one i know of
I picked up that one and the new PJ Harvey album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on July 07, 2023, 06:25:47 PM
Kind of digging this..

(https://www.nuclearblast.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1ac2ce8062075a991ab4494b468dabe3/1/0/1069321-1_90229_1000x1000.jpg)

Checked out the first song and really liked it! Will have to add it to my listening queue…

The singer from Darkane is on it…
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 11, 2023, 07:31:20 PM
This Friday is really light. All I have is the new Voyager album. Anyone have anything else interesting releasing on Friday?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 11, 2023, 07:35:12 PM
I plan on checking out the new Aetherian album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on July 11, 2023, 07:51:09 PM
BT, Edenfall, Eleine, Evile, Far Caspian, Jaye Jayle, Purtenance, PVRIS. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 11, 2023, 11:06:24 PM
BT, Edenfall, Eleine, Evile, Far Caspian, Jaye Jayle, Purtenance, PVRIS. 
BT was yesterday! I've not heard it yet (roulette) but I have it synced up on Spotify.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 11, 2023, 11:09:55 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3333831894_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 12, 2023, 06:42:17 AM
BT, Edenfall, Eleine, Evile, Far Caspian, Jaye Jayle, Purtenance, PVRIS. 
BT was yesterday! I've not heard it yet (roulette) but I have it synced up on Spotify.

What's BT? Is that short for something?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on July 12, 2023, 06:55:50 AM

What's BT? Is that short for something?

Break Things
Boogie Time
Buttered Toast
Bucket Tang
Basket Thong
Brisket Tame
Bracket Task

Should I keep guessing?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 12, 2023, 07:46:38 AM

What's BT? Is that short for something?

Break Things
Boogie Time
Buttered Toast
Bucket Tang
Basket Thong
Brisket Tame
Bracket Task

Should I keep guessing?
Booger Taster
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 12, 2023, 07:49:52 AM

What's BT? Is that short for something?

Break Things
Boogie Time
Buttered Toast
Bucket Tang
Basket Thong
Brisket Tame
Bracket Task

Should I keep guessing?
Booger Taster

Sounds like a nice pick!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on July 12, 2023, 08:09:31 AM

What's BT? Is that short for something?

Break Things
Boogie Time
Buttered Toast
Bucket Tang
Basket Thong
Brisket Tame
Bracket Task

Should I keep guessing?
Booger Taster

Thats a good one!
Black Tail
Boisterous Table
Benevolent Taco
Buxom Tea
Bat Taxi
Bear Target
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 12, 2023, 08:47:30 AM
Bachman Turner?  :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: romdrums on July 12, 2023, 09:13:29 AM

What's BT? Is that short for something?

Break Things
Boogie Time
Buttered Toast
Bucket Tang
Basket Thong
Brisket Tame
Bracket Task

Should I keep guessing?
Booger Taster

Sounds like a nice pick!

Maybe.  It's snot really in your wheelhouse, TAC.  ;)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 12, 2023, 09:14:34 AM

What's BT? Is that short for something?

Break Things
Boogie Time
Buttered Toast
Bucket Tang
Basket Thong
Brisket Tame
Bracket Task

Should I keep guessing?
Booger Taster

Sounds like a nice pick!

Maybe.  It's snot really in your wheelhouse, TAC.  ;)

So… it blows?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 12, 2023, 09:37:16 AM
BT is the name he releases music under, it's his initials. Electronic music. Like rom said, not really in your wheelhouse. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 12, 2023, 09:39:23 AM
Ok. I will ignore all references to BT from here on out.  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on July 12, 2023, 09:41:12 AM
Yeah, it's closer to "Buddy's Thing".  :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 12, 2023, 09:42:11 AM
Yeah, but my sig.. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on July 12, 2023, 10:24:19 AM
Yeah, it's closer to "Buddy's Thing".  :)

I dunno, A Song Across Wires was alright but Tomahawk was the only real standout from it (still a banger), and I had to turn These Hopeful Machines off after like three songs. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on July 12, 2023, 12:20:29 PM
https://youtu.be/txW5V1FAmOI

(https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-TrXyvMtVy9MgXcv0-kGeP4w-t500x500.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on July 12, 2023, 03:27:19 PM
This Friday is really light. All I have is the new Voyager album. Anyone have anything else interesting releasing on Friday?

Definitely excited about the new Voyager. I kinda lost track of how many songs they’ve released from it already, and that’s ok…I’m going in relatively blind.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 12, 2023, 03:43:08 PM
Yeah, it's closer to "Buddy's Thing".  :)

I dunno, A Song Across Wires was alright but Tomahawk was the only real standout from it (still a banger), and I had to turn These Hopeful Machines off after like three songs. :lol
His stuff is all so different. I'm not a fan of all of it but there's a lot I like and some I really love so I'll always check out everything he releases.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on July 12, 2023, 04:39:05 PM
Yeah, it's closer to "Buddy's Thing".  :)

I dunno, A Song Across Wires was alright but Tomahawk was the only real standout from it (still a banger), and I had to turn These Hopeful Machines off after like three songs. :lol

I haven't actually heard it yet, I was just finding an appropriate alternate explanation of the abbreviation.  :p
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 13, 2023, 07:32:26 AM
Yeah, it's closer to "Buddy's Thing".  :)

I dunno, A Song Across Wires was alright but Tomahawk was the only real standout from it (still a banger), and I had to turn These Hopeful Machines off after like three songs. :lol

I haven't actually heard it yet, I was just finding an appropriate alternate explanation of the abbreviation.  :p
I'm on my first listen now and it's definitely from his more delicate and ambient side than the poppy/trancey/dubstep side that Buddy has heard.

Sounding really lovely so far. Great production and sound design as always.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on July 21, 2023, 09:43:03 AM
Ageless Summoning - Corrupting the Entempled Plane

Lots of Tucker era Morbid Angel sludgy influence, and that's my favorite era of that band.  Really digging this album after a couple of listens.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 21, 2023, 09:57:39 AM
Zilch this week. Everything comes out next week.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Nel on July 21, 2023, 11:11:41 AM
There's like, a new album by Blur today, but that's all that's on my list.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on July 21, 2023, 11:22:17 AM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VkyhcpD0L._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)

Impressive first first listen for me; strong Insomnium vibe. Same energy and catchy melodies. I hope further listens will impress me as well. Great cover art too.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on July 21, 2023, 12:15:16 PM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VkyhcpD0L._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)

Impressive first first listen for me; strong Insomnium vibe. Same energy and catchy melodies. I hope further listens will impress me as well. Great cover art too.

Checked this out yesterday, I was about to mention it in the ...Listening thread. Good stuff, I enjoyed it. A little more traditionally "melodic death metal" than Insomnium but, yes, it has those melancholic vibes for sure. Love the guitar work on it!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 21, 2023, 12:54:46 PM
I plan on checking out the new Aetherian album.


The vocals were just over the line too harsh for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on July 21, 2023, 01:38:14 PM
strong Insomnium vibe
*immediately adds to list to check out*
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: WardySI on July 21, 2023, 08:58:40 PM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VkyhcpD0L._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)

Impressive first first listen for me; strong Insomnium vibe. Same energy and catchy melodies. I hope further listens will impress me as well. Great cover art too.

Damn that is stunning artwork IMO this genre has become the go-to for killer artwork. Unfortunately however I can't get much out of the constant growling.  I like it enhancing or being subbed for cleans more often such as personal fave Paradise Lost.  But otherwise the music is spectacular the cover art beautiful so bit annoyed I couldn't really get more out of it tbh.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on July 21, 2023, 09:14:22 PM
Let's see, I picked up today....

Blur - The Ballad of Darren
Voivod - Morgöth Tales
מזמור - Prosaic
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 22, 2023, 03:59:49 PM
Let's see, I picked up today....

Blur - The Ballad of Darren
Voivod - Morgöth Tales

Yea, I just had these two. Listening to Blur now as it happens.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 28, 2023, 03:41:24 AM
Well I was looking forward to the new Closure in Moscow today but looks like it’s been delayed, AGAIN, this time until October.

So I’ve just got the new Mutoid Man today now. Anything else?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on July 28, 2023, 08:35:06 AM
The new Mutoid Man sounded pretty good on first listen!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: fivestring on July 28, 2023, 11:01:59 AM
Came here to say new Sevendust was out today, then saw a new thread was made. I agree, it's just ok.

Sevendust - Truth Killer

Also:

Arch Echo - Final Pitch

is out today too. I've seen this band with Dream Theater and Haken. Great band! Also - at Haken, I happened to stand next to the lead guitarist's mom/dad and probably extended family. That was cool.




Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 28, 2023, 02:24:13 PM
The new Mutoid Man sounded pretty good on first listen!

I saw this this morning and gave it a little listen. I made it into the third song (which had a wicked tone BTW. I's not really for me. It wasn't bad at all, actually, just not what I'm into.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on July 28, 2023, 03:40:55 PM
The new Mutoid Man sounded pretty good on first listen!

I saw this this morning and gave it a little listen. I made it into the third song (which had a wicked tone BTW. I's not really for me. It wasn't bad at all, actually, just not what I'm into.

That riff at the start of Unborn though
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 28, 2023, 03:44:25 PM
The new Mutoid Man sounded pretty good on first listen!

I saw this this morning and gave it a little listen. I made it into the third song (which had a wicked tone BTW. I's not really for me. It wasn't bad at all, actually, just not what I'm into.

That riff at the start of Unborn though

I didn't make it that far.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on July 28, 2023, 04:44:43 PM
Totally fair they are not quite what you're into, Tim.

I had enjoyed their first album, then slept on War Moans (their second)...which I recently checked out, before this new one was released.

I still have to determine how much I like them, but there's something about their sound and songs that tickles me, in a similar way (although in a different context) as, say, Biffy Clyro...i.e. catchy tunes but with the right amount of twists and turns, not just weird for the sake of being weird, and with interesting detours from the template they (seemingly) have set up.

Luke: Absolutely YES to the Unborn riff!

Also, speaking of War Moans - Bandages is such a good closer (with Chelsea Wolfe on backing vocals!)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on July 28, 2023, 04:46:17 PM
Yeah it's good stuff for sure, and I bet they'd be awesome live.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on July 28, 2023, 05:13:50 PM
Mayer Hawthorne - The Pool (Single)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU1P1c-3zRI
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on July 29, 2023, 05:01:37 PM
Also, speaking of War Moans - Bandages is such a good closer (with Chelsea Wolfe on backing vocals!)

Huh, somehow I don't think I knew about this one, but it makes sense, after the '16 Converge show at Roadburn.  A lot of Brodsky's stuff isn't really in my wheelhouse, but this is kind of interesting, and she is on at least "Wreck and Survive" as well, with a briefly more prominent role. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Lowe2005 on August 01, 2023, 02:25:20 PM
One of my favourite bands Kyros just put out a new single last Friday that I've really been enjoying. I'd describe their sound as being along the lines of 80s-era Rush and Genesis with some more contemporary influences like Haken and Voyager thrown in for good measure.
https://youtu.be/J5e0go35gLU (https://youtu.be/J5e0go35gLU)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on August 03, 2023, 03:49:50 PM
Mammoth WVH’s second album released tomorrow…

Enjoyed the first one, curious to hear this.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 03, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
I’ll be checking out the new Skindred and that’s it tomorrow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 03, 2023, 05:33:42 PM
I've got the new Toehider EP, new Devin Townsend Live album, and a new album from An Autumn for Crippled Children.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on August 03, 2023, 07:10:27 PM
The new album from Urne - A Feast on Sorrow, should be interesting too

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0263199429_10.jpg)

There seems to be some good "chatter" around it...first album was pretty cool, so I'll be checking this out...

EDIT: Turns out this is being released next Friday, 8/11
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 03, 2023, 08:03:49 PM
Oh cool, I’ll have some other stuff to check out after all  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 04, 2023, 08:05:38 AM
Edward Reekers (of Ayreon live fame) has a new release today.

I also see an EP from Induction I plan to check out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: devieira73 on August 04, 2023, 08:18:13 AM
Mammoth WVH’s second album released tomorrow…

Enjoyed the first one, curious to hear this.

It's similar to the first, but punchier, with more solos and a bit heavier. I think it's better.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on August 04, 2023, 08:28:42 AM
One of my favourite bands Kyros just put out a new single last Friday that I've really been enjoying. I'd describe their sound as being along the lines of 80s-era Rush and Genesis with some more contemporary influences like Haken and Voyager thrown in for good measure.
https://youtu.be/J5e0go35gLU (https://youtu.be/J5e0go35gLU)

This was a cool track (but a strange video!).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on August 04, 2023, 08:40:44 AM
https://youtu.be/txW5V1FAmOI

(https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-TrXyvMtVy9MgXcv0-kGeP4w-t500x500.jpg)

Also liking this.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 04, 2023, 11:05:12 AM
Toehider - XII in XII #01 - "Quit Forever​?​" [EP]

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4033729666_10.jpg)

also Tangled Thoughts of Leaving - Oscillating Forest

although this band terribly jumped the shark for me after their 1st album, and got obsessed with making droney noise rock instead of the cool jazzy Post Rock their debut album and 1st EP had.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4282704062_16.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 10, 2023, 05:20:04 PM
I’m checking new albums from The Hives and Kataklysm today. Any other decent releases out today?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 10, 2023, 07:22:10 PM
I’m checking new albums from The Hives and Kataklysm today. Any other decent releases out today?
Well, today is Thursday, so....no  :biggrin:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on August 11, 2023, 04:42:12 PM
The new album from Urne - A Feast on Sorrow, should be interesting too

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0263199429_10.jpg)

There seems to be some good "chatter" around it...first album was pretty cool, so I'll be checking this out...

EDIT: Turns out this is being released next Friday, 8/11

Well, this did come out today, so I checked it out...

There seems to be a fair amount of hype around the album (the debut was indeed quite interesting). After one listen I found a good number of interesting/cool moments, but I wasn't entirely sold. I wish they didn't use so much of that shouty/throaty vocal style. I will likely revisit, though, as it might be a grower...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 11, 2023, 04:57:49 PM
Small Leaks Sink Ships - AEIOU

1st new music from this band in 5 years, and the 1st single from their upcoming album.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F3QHG9KaEAE-c9B?format=jpg&name=900x900)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3p22erKrXFPKfFXlkFw8Ql
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on August 11, 2023, 06:53:04 PM
I’m checking new albums from The Hives and Kataklysm today. Any other decent releases out today?

Yes, Check this out.

https://hemina.bandcamp.com/album/romancing-the-ether
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 11, 2023, 08:05:30 PM
Hail the Sun - Divine Inner Tension is out today. Really really good Post-Hardcore. :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on August 12, 2023, 04:56:14 AM
I’m checking new albums from The Hives and Kataklysm today. Any other decent releases out today?

Yes, Check this out.

https://hemina.bandcamp.com/album/romancing-the-ether

Oh crap, I forgot this was released yesterday. I love their first three. The last one was so-so.

But damn… the whole album ain’t on Spotify yet?!

Wait... the album is just one 35 minute song + 6 individual tracks of the "parts" of that same song, and they're selling that for $20 on iTunes?  What the ... ??
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on August 12, 2023, 03:04:57 PM
I’m checking new albums from The Hives and Kataklysm today. Any other decent releases out today?

Yes, Check this out.

https://hemina.bandcamp.com/album/romancing-the-ether

Oh crap, I forgot this was released yesterday. I love their first three. The last one was so-so.

But damn… the whole album ain’t on Spotify yet?!

Wait... the album is just one 35 minute song + 6 individual tracks of the "parts" of that same song, and they're selling that for $20 on iTunes?  What the ... ??

I bought it on Qobuz. If you want you can buy the one long track on Qobuz for 2 bucks.

https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/romancing-the-ether-hemina/ohagmxad39vcc
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on August 16, 2023, 08:13:52 AM
Friday shaping up to be a good one…

Thee Oh Sees - Intercepted Message
Horrendous - Ontological Mysterium
Spirit Adrift - Ghost at the Gallows
Skálmöld - Ydalir
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 16, 2023, 08:16:30 AM
Spirit Adrift? Nice.
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Post by: billboy73 on August 16, 2023, 09:02:25 AM
Season of Mist put the full Horrendous album up on youtube already.  It is really good, and I will go ahead and put it up there with Gorod for my favorite death metal album of the year.
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 16, 2023, 09:52:32 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F1-z4pjWAAI7cxj?format=jpg&name=small)
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Post by: ariich on August 16, 2023, 10:10:03 AM
Just CyHra - The Vertigo Trigger for me.
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Post by: Glasser on August 16, 2023, 04:05:17 PM
Just CyHra - The Vertigo Trigger for me.

Oh boy! I just bought medicine (meclazine) as my vertigo is acting up recently. Not sure what triggered it so I may have to check this one out.  :facepalm:
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 16, 2023, 07:11:07 PM
Spirit Adrift? Nice.
Yep!  :metal :metal
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Post by: twosuitsluke on August 17, 2023, 02:52:13 AM
Spirit Adrift? Nice.
Yep!  :metal :metal
Yea dude. The band are usually pretty consistent and the singles are decent.
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Post by: jingle.boy on August 18, 2023, 04:17:16 AM
Oblivion Protocol - The Fall of the Shires

Would be better with Glynn on the mic, but two songs in and it's pretty good.
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Post by: Zydar on August 18, 2023, 05:34:54 AM
Oblivion Protocol - The Fall of the Shires

Would be better with Glynn on the mic, but two songs in and it's pretty good.

I'm going to check this one out tonight. Does it sound a lot like Threshold musically?
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Post by: jingle.boy on August 18, 2023, 05:46:29 AM
Oblivion Protocol - The Fall of the Shires

Would be better with Glynn on the mic, but two songs in and it's pretty good.

I'm going to check this one out tonight. Does it sound a lot like Threshold musically?

Musically, it's very good.  But Richard is not a terribly appealing vocalist for me.  I doubt I'll be coming back to this one.  Plus, it's pretty short - 41 minutes.
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Post by: jingle.boy on August 18, 2023, 07:28:10 AM
I’m checking new albums from The Hives and Kataklysm today. Any other decent releases out today?

Yes, Check this out.

https://hemina.bandcamp.com/album/romancing-the-ether

Oh crap, I forgot this was released yesterday. I love their first three. The last one was so-so.

But damn… the whole album ain’t on Spotify yet?!

Wait... the album is just one 35 minute song + 6 individual tracks of the "parts" of that same song, and they're selling that for $20 on iTunes?  What the ... ??

I bought it on Qobuz. If you want you can buy the one long track on Qobuz for 2 bucks.

https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/romancing-the-ether-hemina/ohagmxad39vcc

Went to go buy this ... once I registered and logged in, download unavailable.   >:(

Thankfully, it is up on Spotify now.
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Post by: jingle.boy on August 18, 2023, 08:55:00 AM
Spirit Adrift? Nice.

A song of their's came up on my Spotify Release Radar playlist a while back.  I enjoy'd.

Spinning the whole album right now.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on August 18, 2023, 09:22:47 AM
Spirit Adrift? Nice.

A song of their's came up on my Spotify Release Radar playlist a while back.  I enjoy'd.

Spinning the whole album right now.

Yea they’ve got that classic metal sound for the most part. I hear a lot of solo Ozzy stuff in there.
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Post by: nick_z on August 18, 2023, 10:38:12 AM
Will be checking out a bunch of the albums posted here, plus this one:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1797408974_10.jpg)

Godthrymm - Distortions

Has former members of My Dying Bride...I very much enjoyed their Peaceville three-style doom/gothic debut in 2020 (Reflections) and I'm very curious to hear this one.
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Post by: Glasser on August 18, 2023, 11:02:59 AM
Spirit Adrift? Nice.

A song of their's came up on my Spotify Release Radar playlist a while back.  I enjoy'd.

Spinning the whole album right now.

You may have registered in the UK store, if that's where you're located? Its available in the US store for download. I have no issue gifting it to you, it would be my pleasure.
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Post by: Grappler on August 18, 2023, 11:03:44 AM
Listening to the new Cyhra and Orbit Culture today.   :metal
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Post by: jingle.boy on August 18, 2023, 11:24:03 AM
Spirit Adrift? Nice.

A song of their's came up on my Spotify Release Radar playlist a while back.  I enjoy'd.

Spinning the whole album right now.

You may have registered in the UK store, if that's where you're located? Its available in the US store for download. I have no issue gifting it to you, it would be my pleasure.

Not UK .... Canada.

Spotify is good enough for me.  Thanks tho
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Post by: Glasser on August 18, 2023, 12:44:28 PM
Spirit Adrift? Nice.

A song of their's came up on my Spotify Release Radar playlist a while back.  I enjoy'd.

Spinning the whole album right now.

You may have registered in the UK store, if that's where you're located? Its available in the US store for download. I have no issue gifting it to you, it would be my pleasure.

Not UK .... Canada.

Spotify is good enough for me.  Thanks tho

 :tup. Its really good.
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Post by: TAC on August 24, 2023, 03:20:24 PM
Gotta go back and check out last week's releases..I was on vacation.

Tomorrow brings a TAC Major Release..
The new Alice Cooper!


Also looking forward to giving the new UDO a spin.
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on August 24, 2023, 04:07:36 PM
Tomorrow has some good stuff

The Cat Empire - Where the Angels Fall
Blut aus Nord - Disharmonium Nahab
Our Broken Garden - Blind
Exmortus - Necrophony

I'm also going to give the new Alice Cooper album a spin, but I'm not expecting much from it. Honestly, I only really know the hits from Alice Cooper and need to do a deep dive on his discography at some point.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 24, 2023, 04:14:34 PM

I'm also going to give the new Alice Cooper album a spin, but I'm not expecting much from it. Honestly, I only really know the hits from Alice Cooper and need to do a deep dive on his discography at some point.

If you ever do that, I'd happily help you out. I've considered doing a Discography thread, but he has a lot of albums.

The new album, after three prereleased songs, sounds very similar to his last two albums. They're all produced by Bob Ezrin. Musically, there's not a lot to offer. They're pretty much basic rock n roll songs. He's an extremely talented lyricist and vocalist. I said vocalist, not singer. He has a great sneering style, adaptable to many geographical accents and voice characterizations. That's where I really get my enjoyment from his most recent albums. I mean, there are a bunch of great songs, but his style of music would be considered quite basic for these parts.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on August 24, 2023, 04:18:46 PM
The Cat Empire - Where the Angels Fall
I'm interested to hear it after quite a big line up change last year, wondering if it also means a shift in their sound.
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Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on August 24, 2023, 04:20:41 PM

I'm also going to give the new Alice Cooper album a spin, but I'm not expecting much from it. Honestly, I only really know the hits from Alice Cooper and need to do a deep dive on his discography at some point.

I've considered doing a Discography thread, but he has a lot of albums.

You should probably more strongly consider it.  I'd certainly follow along.  I still look forward to whenever you compile that playlist. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on August 24, 2023, 04:25:27 PM

I'm also going to give the new Alice Cooper album a spin, but I'm not expecting much from it. Honestly, I only really know the hits from Alice Cooper and need to do a deep dive on his discography at some point.

I've considered doing a Discography thread, but he has a lot of albums.

You should probably more strongly consider it.  I'd certainly follow along.  I still look forward to whenever you compile that playlist.

I have an 18 song 70's playlist made. He has a number of eras, and I feel like they need to be presented as such. Along with a bit of a narrative. Let's get through your roulette first.
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Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on August 24, 2023, 04:27:19 PM
The new and improved more patient TAC?  This can't be.  What have you done with the Tim we all know? 
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Post by: TAC on August 24, 2023, 04:31:33 PM
The new and improved more patient TAC?  This can't be.  What have you done with the Tim we all know?

The discography will be a lot of work. I need a couple of months head start to write it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on August 25, 2023, 07:47:32 AM
There's a few things I want to check out that dropped today:

MXPX - Find A Way Home

Candlebox - The Long Goodbye

Filter - The Algorithm

Incantation - Unholy Deification
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 25, 2023, 08:29:16 AM
Capital Cities - Summertime with U

https://open.spotify.com/album/50AJ0w82rQ3SCKdN1J70Rl
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Post by: Glasser on August 25, 2023, 12:59:51 PM
(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/159864_23ce3510be2a479f9e777ae934818b5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_510,h_510,al_c,lg_1,q_80/159864_23ce3510be2a479f9e777ae934818b5b~mv2.jpg)
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Post by: ariich on August 25, 2023, 01:55:42 PM
The Cat Empire - Where the Angels Fall
I'm interested to hear it after quite a big line up change last year, wondering if it also means a shift in their sound.
Update: digging the album a lot! Missing Harry's unique vocals a little, but they weren't that strong/prominent on the last couple of albums, which also were a little weaker as albums anyway. But even though it's all Felix on vocals now, the music is a great return to form, so much groove and energy.
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Post by: HOF on August 25, 2023, 02:58:33 PM
This actually was released last Friday, but I just got my CD in the mail today. I'm only two tracks in, but I am loving the sound here. Massive drum and synth sound, kind of 80s Genesis-ish but more rocky. The debut album last year was good too (if a bit long).

(https://thebandwagonusa.com/cdn/shop/files/Retreat_470x.jpg?v=1686849217)

https://retreatfrommoscow.bandcamp.com/album/dreams-myths-and-machines
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Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on August 26, 2023, 08:16:33 AM
there was a new soft machine yesterday! the OG canterbury band
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on August 26, 2023, 08:02:52 PM
"Other Doors" came out on June 30th actually.
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Post by: WardySI on August 28, 2023, 03:20:02 AM
Was smashing the new Vandenberg and Spirit Adrift albums this weekend and gotta say am super impressed with both!

While a departure from their heyday sound, Vandenberg is perfect modern Melrock Mats Leven on vocals was a great choice and Ghost At The Gallow may well be Spirit Adrift's best album yet!   And with that cover art think it will prove to be a perfect LP purchase \m/
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Post by: Blind_FaithX on August 29, 2023, 01:40:15 PM
I'm pretty excited for Soen's new album this Friday. The quality of their releases has constantly been uprising in my point of view, Imperial being their best. I hope this stays the same with their new album.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on August 30, 2023, 04:45:20 AM
Got a few lined up for Friday…

Distant Worlds Orchestra - Distant Worlds VI: More Music From Final Fantasy
Empire State Bastard - Rivers of Heresy
Soen - Memorial
Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Data Doom
Bullant - Late Life Circ
Slowdive - Everything is Alive

Missed anything?
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Post by: ariich on August 30, 2023, 04:58:37 AM
Distant Worlds Orchestra - Distant Worlds VI: More Music From Final Fantasy
Soen - Memorial
Yes to these. RYM had Distant Worlds VI down as last week (or the one before) but I think that was the date it first became available to buy on their own website.

I also have Silent Skies - Dormant.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on August 30, 2023, 05:29:35 AM
Distant Worlds Orchestra - Distant Worlds VI: More Music From Final Fantasy
Soen - Memorial
Yes to these. RYM had Distant Worlds VI down as last week (or the one before) but I think that was the date it first became available to buy on their own website.

I also have Silent Skies - Dormant.

Yea, looks like it was released to purchase at shows/on the website on the 21st, but on streaming (at least Bandcamp) on Friday.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on September 06, 2023, 07:58:01 AM
This weeks releases  :corn

Pomegranate Tiger - All Input is Error (actually released Thursday)
Kvelertak - Endling
Sylosis - A Sign of Things to Come
Mustard Plug - Where Did All My Friends Go?
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Post by: Zydar on September 06, 2023, 07:59:53 AM
I'm looking forward to the new Flower Kings, and the two albums from The Coral.
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Post by: billboy73 on September 06, 2023, 08:08:10 AM
Definitely looking forward to the new Sylosis album.

Also, Dying Fetus - Make Them Beg for Death
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Post by: Glasser on September 06, 2023, 09:59:45 AM
Definitely looking forward to the new Sylosis album.

Also, Dying Fetus - Make Them Beg for Death

He'll yesss!  :metal :metal :metal
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Post by: Blind_FaithX on September 06, 2023, 10:16:37 AM
This weeks releases  :corn

Sylosis - A Sign of Things to Come

Their last album had some killer riffs. Curious to see the next one.
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Post by: Glasser on September 07, 2023, 09:09:27 PM
MYRATH - Karma.
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Post by: billboy73 on September 08, 2023, 07:47:14 AM
Totally forgot about this one today.

Cryptopsy - As Gomorrah Burns

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Post by: nick_z on September 08, 2023, 08:16:13 AM
Will be checking out Southern Empire - Another World
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Post by: nick_z on September 08, 2023, 08:20:02 AM
MYRATH - Karma.

Ha! Did NOT know a new album was coming! I'll add it to my queue...

Just saw you posted it in the other thread...
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on September 08, 2023, 10:45:25 AM
Team Me - Return to the Riverside [LP]

Bend Sinister - What It Takes (Single)
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Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on September 08, 2023, 11:31:24 AM
so much new music today

Goose    Autumn Crossing
Olivia Rodrigo    GUTS
The Flower Kings    Look At You Now
Tyler Childers    Rustin' In The Rain
James Blake    Playing Robots Into Heaven
Irreversible Entanglements    Protect Your Light
Kvelertak    Endling
Sylosis    A Sign Of Things To Come
Courtney Barnett    End Of The Day
The String Cheese Incident    Lend Me A Hand
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Post by: twosuitsluke on September 13, 2023, 02:21:09 PM
We’ve got a loaded Friday this week, with a few releases I wasn’t even aware of until today…

Explosions in the Sky - End
Baroness - Stone
Blood Incantation - Luminescent Bridge
Tesseract - War of Being
Tomb Mold - The Enduring Spirit
Alkaloid - Numen
Shade Empire - Sunholy
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Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on September 13, 2023, 02:35:22 PM
super pumped for that baroness album

also a chance we get a KGLW single
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Post by: billboy73 on September 13, 2023, 02:36:27 PM
The Tomb Mold album is a nice surprise with the quick announcement.  Cover art looks awesome!
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Post by: twosuitsluke on September 13, 2023, 03:10:28 PM
also a chance we get a KGLW single

Yea, I’ve got a good feeling about Friday.
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Post by: Zydar on September 15, 2023, 06:30:15 AM
The new deluxe box set of Who's Next dropped today. I'll be checking that out this weekend.
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Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on September 15, 2023, 08:25:33 AM
my radar today:

Mitski   The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We
Baroness   STONE
Woods   Perennial
GUM   Saturnia
Explosions In The Sky   End
Don Kyote   Scatterbrain
Pharoah Sanders   Pharoah
The Dear Hunter   Act I Live
David Crosby   Dallas 1987
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Post by: HOF on September 22, 2023, 08:52:34 AM
Tommy Taylor (Eric Johnson, Christopher Cross) released a solo album called Across the Stars today. I had forgotten all about it, but I was listening to Christopher Cross's self titled album this morning and it reminded me that I heard one of the promo tracks from this about a year ago and wondered if the album came out yet. Turns out it came out today, so I downloaded it. Pretty nice singer/songwriter type of album. Don't expect people here to be too interested in it, but I thought I'd give it a shout.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on September 22, 2023, 09:41:10 AM
I’ve just got new Cannibal Corpse and Bear Ghost today.

TAC, don’t forget to check out the new Cannibal Corpse, I knew you’re a big fan now.
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Post by: Grappler on September 22, 2023, 10:26:26 AM
New Mercenary out today!  They haven't put out an album in 10 years. 
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Post by: jingle.boy on September 22, 2023, 10:50:46 AM
New Mercenary out today!  They haven't put out an album in 10 years.

Fuck yeah... I knew this has been coming - didn't they put out a Kickstarter or some crowd-funding back in 2020?  I just didn't know the release date!

Tim... no listening, you got some of this coming in a few weeks.
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Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on September 22, 2023, 10:53:00 AM
my radar today:

Soccer Mommy   Karaoke Night
Babe Rainbow   Mushroom
Devendra Banhart   Flying Wig
Doja Cat   Scarlet
Follakzoid   V
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Post by: goo-goo on September 22, 2023, 10:53:59 AM
Bruce Soord (Pineapple Thief) - Luminescence
Subsignal - A Poetry of Rain
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Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 22, 2023, 11:15:59 AM
New Mercenary out today!  They haven't put out an album in 10 years.

Fuck yeah... I knew this has been coming - didn't they put out a Kickstarter or some crowd-funding back in 2020?  I just didn't know the release date!

Tim... no listening, you got some of this coming in a few weeks.

Interesting, I'd think they'd have way too many harsh vocals for you, and tuned way too low and modern for Tim.   :lol   I don't like the last couple nearly as much as the 00s albums, but I'll definitely be checking it out anyway. 
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Post by: twosuitsluke on September 22, 2023, 11:23:29 AM
my radar today:

Soccer Mommy   Karaoke Night
Babe Rainbow   Mushroom
Devendra Banhart   Flying Wig
Doja Cat   Scarlet
Follakzoid   V

Didn’t realise there was new Babe Rainbow, nice.
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Post by: Grappler on September 22, 2023, 11:28:19 AM
New Mercenary out today!  They haven't put out an album in 10 years.

Fuck yeah... I knew this has been coming - didn't they put out a Kickstarter or some crowd-funding back in 2020?  I just didn't know the release date!

Tim... no listening, you got some of this coming in a few weeks.

I just googled it and it looks like they crowdfunded the studio rental costs so they could record the album in 2022. 

I prefer the 2000's albums as well with Mikkel Sandager, but this new one is pretty good.  There are some great riffs buried throughout the album.  If only Kral would get off his ass and record the Firesoul album he used to blabber about.  Supposedly he was reuniting with Mikkel in a new Mercenary-esque band, but nothing has happened in the last 10-12 years.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on September 22, 2023, 11:28:46 AM
my radar today:

Soccer Mommy   Karaoke Night
Babe Rainbow   Mushroom
Devendra Banhart   Flying Wig
Doja Cat   Scarlet
Follakzoid   V

Didn’t realise there was new Babe Rainbow, nice.

it's good! i think i liked the one with superego on it more but always happy for more BR!
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Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 22, 2023, 11:35:31 AM
If only Kral would get off his ass and record the Firesoul album he used to blabber about.  Supposedly he was reuniting with Mikkel in a new Mercenary-esque band, but nothing has happened in the last 10-12 years.

I'd love to be proven wrong, but I just don't think it's happening at this point, and even if it does, I doubt Mikkel has as much high range anymore.  11 Dreams was just about the best dual vocal attack in metal though. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2023, 12:45:20 PM
my radar today:

Soccer Mommy   Karaoke Night
Babe Rainbow   Mushroom
Devendra Banhart   Flying Wig
Doja Cat   Scarlet
Follakzoid   V

Didn’t realise there was new Babe Rainbow, nice.

I didn't realize the WAS a Babe Rainbow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on September 22, 2023, 12:55:06 PM
my radar today:

Soccer Mommy   Karaoke Night
Babe Rainbow   Mushroom
Devendra Banhart   Flying Wig
Doja Cat   Scarlet
Follakzoid   V

Didn’t realise there was new Babe Rainbow, nice.

I didn't realize the WAS a Babe Rainbow.

they're a folk/psych/pop-y band from Australia, they are on the label that KGLW came up on (Flightless) so that is likely how/why the resident gizzheads know them lol
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Post by: ariich on September 22, 2023, 01:19:18 PM
New Bear Ghost is fantastic. Basically more of the same but considering they've not put out that much music so far and the last album was amazing that's perfectly fine with me!

New Subsignal is great too.
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Post by: Glasser on September 22, 2023, 01:44:07 PM
I’ve just got new Cannibal Corpse and Bear Ghost today.

TAC, don’t forget to check out the new Cannibal Corpse, I knew you’re a big fan now
.

 :lol
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Post by: nick_z on September 22, 2023, 01:50:17 PM
New Subsignal is great too.

Yep, enjoyed it too. It definitely sounds like a Subsignal album, so no big surprises (except maybe the country-ish sounding solo at the end of The Art of Giving In...?). But that's no bad thing. I like how it sounds too, more so than the last couple of records.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 22, 2023, 01:51:43 PM
I’ve just got new Cannibal Corpse and Bear Ghost today.

TAC, don’t forget to check out the new Cannibal Corpse, I knew you’re a big fan now
.

 :lol

 :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 22, 2023, 01:54:51 PM
I’ve just got new Cannibal Corpse and Bear Ghost today.

TAC, don’t forget to check out the new Cannibal Corpse, I knew you’re a big fan now
.

 :lol

 :lol

:lol
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on September 22, 2023, 04:13:02 PM
Roger Joseph Manning Jr - Radio Daze / Glamping [EP]

https://open.spotify.com/album/77JQXeUFoFHFfL8HXm5iNu
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on September 22, 2023, 09:08:17 PM
New Mercenary out today!  They haven't put out an album in 10 years.

Fuck yeah... I knew this has been coming - didn't they put out a Kickstarter or some crowd-funding back in 2020?  I just didn't know the release date!

Tim... no listening, you got some of this coming in a few weeks.

Interesting, I'd think they'd have way too many harsh vocals for you, and tuned way too low and modern for Tim.   :lol   I don't like the last couple nearly as much as the 00s albums, but I'll definitely be checking it out anyway.
Yeah, the new album is almost entirely Melodic Death Metal.
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Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 22, 2023, 09:17:47 PM
Wow, RYM seems to think they've dropped the metalcore elements and released the best album since The Hours That Remain.  I'll have to squeeze that in somewhere, I'm way behind on new releases now. 
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Post by: twosuitsluke on September 23, 2023, 08:37:59 AM
New Bear Ghost is fantastic. Basically more of the same but considering they've not put out that much music so far and the last album was amazing that's perfectly fine with me!

I wasn’t able to get to this yesterday, so spinning right now. Totally fine with it being more of the same as yes, Blasterpiece was great. I’m always Necromancin’ Dancin’!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 23, 2023, 01:01:26 PM
So Mercenary's Soundtrack For the End Times is definitely a good album, though on first listen I'm not hearing why people apparently think it's much better than the previous two, and even better than Architect of Lies.  Rene still does an admirable job in vocal variety covering multiple roles since Kral and Mikkel left, but he's no Christian Alvestam. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on September 23, 2023, 01:39:45 PM
(https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/362285493_1137550927154304_6974403278291418390_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=49d041&_nc_ohc=lOMy0ozMPM4AX8kS377&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBp-_esI_BiP42Ux5w1Zs-rXddwutXK0wDlk2-wEf5O9g&oe=65150E23)

Perfect music for this time of the year. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on September 26, 2023, 01:23:54 AM
Got a few goodies come Friday…

Steven Wilson - The Harmony Codex
Gunship - Unicorn
The Hirsch Effekt - Urian
Random Hand - Random Hand

Anything else worth blasting?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on September 26, 2023, 12:46:28 PM
Got a few goodies come Friday…

Steven Wilson - The Harmony Codex
Gunship - Unicorn
The Hirsch Effekt - Urian
Random Hand - Random Hand

Anything else worth blasting?

Primordial- How It Ends & Nervosa- Jailbreak  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on September 26, 2023, 01:27:14 PM
Gunship - Unicorn
The Hirsch Effekt - Urian
Primordial - How It Ends
Steven Wilson - The Harmony Codex

Quite a lot. Of course, to listen to any of them I'll need to stop listening to Bear Ghost on repeat, which will be a challenge.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on September 26, 2023, 02:25:52 PM
listening to Bear Ghost now...this is a step up from what I remember of their 1st album, esp the mixing of the cymbals.

It does sound like if 22 were doing a jazzy and theatrical style of music (kind of like Thank You Scientist I suppose).

surprised there isn't more buzz about this band though, they're pretty popular among The Dear Hunter fans especially.

edit: I take part of this back. The cymbals still clip really badly on some of the tracks.

Unfortunately, I also just learned about some drama involving the band and a member leaving back in 2019 that kind of leaves a bit of a sour taste in my mouth despite the music on this album being pretty cool.

They do at times sound an awful lot like 22 though, which isn't a bad thing necessarily, however this band drama may negate that anyway to me potentially (separating art from artist, etc of course).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on September 29, 2023, 07:28:00 AM
my radar today

Steven Wilson   The Harmony Codex
Animal Collective   Isn't It Now?
Say She She   Silver
lespecial   Odd Times
Wolves In The Throne Room   Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge
Wilco   Cousin
Causa Sui   Loppen 2021
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on September 29, 2023, 07:43:07 AM
Wilco is one of my favorite bands.  Can't wait to go pickup Cousin after work and give it a deep dive this weekend.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on September 29, 2023, 07:43:56 AM
i'm actually kinda a wilco hater but i feel like i can't honestly keep it up unless i listen to their music to continue to confirm how bad it is :lol

jefff twiddle is not my favorite
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Grappler on September 29, 2023, 08:10:57 AM
KK's Priest
Nervosa
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2023, 08:17:40 AM
Xerosync - 4dot8

A side project of 2 band members of Mile Marker Zero.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 29, 2023, 08:45:08 AM
Xerosync - 4dot8

A side project of 2 band members of Mile Marker Zero.

So… Half Mile Marker Zero?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Postwhore on September 29, 2023, 08:48:17 AM
Xerosync - 4dot8

A side project of 2 band members of Mile Marker Zero.

So… Half Mile Marker Zero?

704 yards, Tim.  LOL
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on September 29, 2023, 09:56:02 AM
Mile Marker Absolute Zero
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: cramx3 on September 29, 2023, 09:58:14 AM
Went to the Code Orange album release show last night, their new album dropped today with Max Portnoy on drums.  So I'll add it:

Code Orange - The Above
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on September 29, 2023, 11:23:41 AM
Major Parkinson - Take the Prescription

https://open.spotify.com/album/1MJCODKQplNgfU5aUkHv22

great tune!

(https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/381073973_837809424415571_7020967519143083300_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=49d041&_nc_ohc=RN3yCE9xCtUAX9yxtYD&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-1.fna&oh=00_AfD2soVsJITI5ndkS-bHyqp9GAoxJUJpP4IJNltluJYeUw&oe=651CBED5)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on September 29, 2023, 11:28:04 AM
For those hard rock fans:

Jelusick - Follow the Blind Man

Dino sang for Whitesnake and sounds very much like Jorn Lande. He currently sings for TSO as well.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on September 29, 2023, 05:55:26 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0486949331_10.jpg)

Dark the Suns-Raven And The Nightsky
https://open.spotify.com/album/4olxoVLfLEOVTUFRx62O51?si=m76y63KqS9K1boRmNTm1xg

This is a band I've really come to love over the last year or two.  My first impression of this is that the harsh vocals have a bit of a more guttural quality to them, and I don't care for that. But I'll give it another go. The music, as always, is lush as hell.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Blind_FaithX on September 30, 2023, 11:36:24 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0486949331_10.jpg)

Dark the Suns-Raven And The Nightsky
https://open.spotify.com/album/4olxoVLfLEOVTUFRx62O51?si=m76y63KqS9K1boRmNTm1xg

This is a band I've really come to love over the last year or two.  My first impression of this is that the harsh vocals have a bit of a more guttural quality to them, and I don't care for that. But I'll give it another go. The music, as always, is lush as hell.

Damn I’m into my first listen and this sounds simply amazing. I love the mix of harsh music and piano (it reminds me of fires in the distance in that way). I’m surprised you don’t find this “too slow”. Anyway, I hope this grows to be as good as my first impression of the album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on October 01, 2023, 12:29:28 AM
The new Obsidian Tide is like if Indukti, Opeth, and Smashing Pumpkins had a baby. Weird and surprisingly good. :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 05, 2023, 02:41:19 AM
Just these two for me tomorrow…

The Dear Hunter - Migrant Returned
Svalbard - The Weight of the Mask
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on October 05, 2023, 07:48:56 AM
there's a new sufjan stevens tomorrow and i'm probably gonna spend all day crying and listening to it
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 05, 2023, 01:02:16 PM
The Dear Hunter - Migrant Returned
Yeah I'm interested in checking this out for sure, curious to see how different it is to the original.

Also I have:

Hania Rani - Ghosts
Hiromi's Sonicwonder - Sonicwonderland
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on October 05, 2023, 05:31:39 PM
there's a new sufjan stevens tomorrow and i'm probably gonna spend all day crying and listening to it

+1
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 05, 2023, 05:44:50 PM
New Prong released tomorrow too
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on October 05, 2023, 10:11:53 PM
radar tomorrow (sneak peak)

Sufjan Stevens   Javelin
Brian Eno   The Ship EP
Orions Belte   Women
Citizen   Calling The Dogs
Dopelord   Songs For Satan
The Dear Hunter   Migrant Returned
Umphrey's McGee   Hall Of Fame: Class Of 2021
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Kocak on October 06, 2023, 01:53:22 AM
Roger Waters - Dark Side of the Moon Redux
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on October 06, 2023, 07:58:00 AM
Roger Waters - Dark Side of the Moon Redux

there's.... gotta be no chance this is good... right?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on October 06, 2023, 08:03:03 AM
Listening to this new release from Advent Horizon now and it is pretty cool.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0204019901_65)

https://adventhorizon.bandcamp.com/album/a-cell-to-call-home

This track features a ripping solo by Randy McStine. Jordan Rudess also has a spot on the album. Dave Meros too.

https://adventhorizon.bandcamp.com/track/how-did-it-get-so-good

Nice balance of lighter and heavy moments. Really like the singer too. No growls detected so far despite the cover being done by the same guy who does Opeth and a bunch of other metal acts.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Kocak on October 07, 2023, 02:40:39 AM
Roger Waters - Dark Side of the Moon Redux

there's.... gotta be no chance this is good... right?

It's... Um... Has moments of good. (And I liked the singles, but it doesn't work as an album experience.)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on October 07, 2023, 07:54:55 AM
i listened to it too. it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be, lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 07, 2023, 11:56:57 AM
Listening to this new release from Advent Horizon now and it is pretty cool.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0204019901_65)

https://adventhorizon.bandcamp.com/album/a-cell-to-call-home

This track features a ripping solo by Randy McStine. Jordan Rudess also has a spot on the album. Dave Meros too.

https://adventhorizon.bandcamp.com/track/how-did-it-get-so-good

Nice balance of lighter and heavy moments. Really like the singer too. No growls detected so far despite the cover being done by the same guy who does Opeth and a bunch of other metal acts.

Wow, three tracks in and this is sounding REAL nice! Didn't know this band at all.

EDIT: Yep, listened to the whole thing and it's great. Bright melodies all over, very well produced and the performances are top notch. It's all very fluid, and yet the songs have interesting twists and turns. Good stuff, thanks for the rec!  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on October 07, 2023, 01:47:08 PM
I’d never heard of them either. If Randy McStine hadn’t shared the clip of his solo yesterday I’d have probably never come across it. Quite a pleasant surprise. Rare that I find a heavier album that I like these days.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 11, 2023, 02:35:18 AM
Got a few good ones this week...

The Menzingers - Some of it Was True
Crosses (†††)- Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete
Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals
Stortregn - Finitude
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 11, 2023, 03:25:22 AM
Just Stortregn for me, but also Tardigrade Inferno's new album already came out yesterday (and it's great).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on October 11, 2023, 03:58:26 AM
Nice, didn't know Stortregn was so soon.  What a great band.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 11, 2023, 04:41:40 AM
Definitely looking forward to the new Stortregn.

Sulphur Aeon too…their last one was very good
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on October 11, 2023, 06:16:53 AM
THEOCRACY!!!!!!!


Also, I thought the last Cosmic Jaguars album was interesting, so I'll check their new one out as well.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 11, 2023, 10:09:02 AM
Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals

Sulphur Aeon too…their last one was very good

Good to see other fans of theirs here.  I posted about their first single and heard nothing but crickets, so I thought I might be the only fan of them here.  The third single that just dropped is quite different for them. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 11, 2023, 10:33:06 AM
Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals

Sulphur Aeon too…their last one was very good

Good to see other fans of theirs here.  I posted about their first single and heard nothing but crickets, so I thought I might be the only fan of them here.  The third single that just dropped is quite different for them.

Even if I didn't post, I think I checked them out on your recommendation.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 11, 2023, 11:47:55 AM
You can almost think of them as aquatic Nile.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 11, 2023, 11:55:25 AM
You can almost think of them as aquatic Nile.

Tim will be happy to receive them in the future then.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 11, 2023, 12:13:50 PM
If they score poorly, you can take the credit, if they score well, tell Tim I sent them.  :p
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 11, 2023, 12:18:51 PM
Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals

Sulphur Aeon too…their last one was very good

Good to see other fans of theirs here.  I posted about their first single and heard nothing but crickets, so I thought I might be the only fan of them here.  The third single that just dropped is quite different for them.

I think I’ve might have missed that post :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 13, 2023, 02:21:04 AM
First listen of the new Stortregn, and my reaction is basically the same as when Kade first introduced me to them in one of my roulettes, the entire write-up for which was:

wolfking – Stortregn

First impression: Epic as hell.

Final opinion: Epic as hell.

Round score: 8.8
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on October 13, 2023, 05:32:17 AM
Nice!  :metal

I'll try and get onto it soon.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 13, 2023, 12:24:48 PM
This one came out today:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3181360927_65)

The Answer Lies in the Black Void - Thou Shalt

I had no idea. Litho - did you know? I'm a fan of their first album, I think you were too? I'll happily listen to anything with Martina Horváth, anyway  :)

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 13, 2023, 12:50:47 PM
Small Leaks Sink Ships - Low Tide

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3595525953_16.jpg)

this album is not released until next week (10/20), but if you preorder, it includes a download/stream of the whole record per their bandcamp (https://smallleaks.bandcamp.com/album/low-tide).

I'm a fanboy, but can't deny I'm loving this sucker already and trying not to overplay it (been listening to a lot of Everything Everything as well this week per I'm seeing them live tonight).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 13, 2023, 03:28:40 PM
This one came out today:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3181360927_65)

The Answer Lies in the Black Void - Thou Shalt

I had no idea. Litho - did you know? I'm a fan of their first album, I think you were too? I'll happily listen to anything with Martina Horváth, anyway  :)

Yep, it's been on my list.  I'll hopefully get to it tonight.  Their first was amazing.  They should draw in some Thy Catafalque fans since Martina has been on some of their recent albums.  Their general sound is quite different, but they have some quite experimental elements at times as well.  I'm not too big on stoner metal, but their debut took that sort of guitar sound and recontextualized it in a much more palatable way for me. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 14, 2023, 08:19:28 AM
This one came out today:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3181360927_65)

The Answer Lies in the Black Void - Thou Shalt

I had no idea. Litho - did you know? I'm a fan of their first album, I think you were too? I'll happily listen to anything with Martina Horváth, anyway  :)

Yep, it's been on my list.  I'll hopefully get to it tonight.  Their first was amazing.  They should draw in some Thy Catafalque fans since Martina has been on some of their recent albums.  Their general sound is quite different, but they have some quite experimental elements at times as well.  I'm not too big on stoner metal, but their debut took that sort of guitar sound and recontextualized it in a much more palatable way for me.

Listened once, and it sounded very good. I don’t know if I’d put them in the stoner genre to start with…the debut was, um, weird doom, maybe? ;) some occasional industrial influence sprinkled here and there too. I didn’t hear much of that in the new one, but it wasn’t a very focused listen. I know there were a couple of screams in there, though :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 14, 2023, 09:11:01 AM
Oh no, that was my point, they're not a stoner band, it's just that on their debut the guitar tone was the sort of sound you'd hear from a stoner band. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 14, 2023, 09:13:29 AM
Ah, got it, yes…I agree
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 14, 2023, 09:30:48 AM
And that mainly comes from the guitarist Jason Köhnen being part of stoner bands like Celestial Season and Bong-Ra. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 14, 2023, 10:34:48 AM
Yes, Celestial Season! Big fan of their Solar Lovers album...it had a cool cover of Ultravox's Vienna too. They were mostly death/doom then and they drifted into a more 70s/stoner direction soon after, but their recent comeback albums do rediscover some of that earlier style. Interestingly, Jason Köhnen played drums on those early albums...I think now he plays a little bit of everything.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 14, 2023, 01:42:34 PM
I can't remember if Nachtmerrie listened to TALITBV's debut, but it should be right in his wheelhouse as well with the ethereal doom sound, particularly since the stoner element seems to be something he's more into than I am. 

Just finished it.  On first listen I prefer the debut, but will obviously need more plays to let it settle in.  It has a more psychedelic feel this time around, the atmosphere is more often created with rotary speaker effects on the clean guitars.  There was some of that on the first album too, just less from memory.  I don't recall as much experimentation either this time, like some of the crazy more avant-garde-ish moments on the debut. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 15, 2023, 09:42:39 AM
In the vein of "different" doom, another release from last Friday I wasn't fully aware of until, well, it happened:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0033046071_10.jpg)

Vanishing Kids - Miracle of Death

Their previous album, Heavy Dreamer, was very good, and this one could be even better. Ethereal, dreamy female vocals (not your typical vocals, though) and a shoegazey atmosphere, but not afraid of heavier guitars. The opener, "Spill the Dark" is a good sample for their sound. Excellent song.

Overall, just the right length for an album like this. And the closer is another highlight for sure.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 15, 2023, 10:46:03 AM
Hmm, sounds intriguing.

Stortregn's is pretty good.  Been meaning to finally check out a full album from them, and it's definitely more on the melodic side of tech death that I like.

Sulphur Aeon's is incredible, definitely a strong candidate for the upper tier of my year-end list.  A bit less heavy and more melodic than past releases, which is fine with me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 17, 2023, 02:40:43 AM
Got a few for Friday...

Blink-182 - One More Time...
Myrkur - Spine
Lalu - The Fish Who Wanted to be King
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zydar on October 17, 2023, 02:50:50 AM
The big one for me this Friday is the new Rolling Stones album - their first one in 18 years. I've been a fan since I was a kid (over 30 years now).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: WardySI on October 18, 2023, 04:23:24 AM
Am quite excited for the new Lynch Mob out this Friday, the two singles so far suggesting Lynch may have gone back to something more in line with their heyday.  These two songs give me throw backs to their 92 SelfTitled which is more than fine with me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: cramx3 on October 18, 2023, 01:11:39 PM
Within Temptation - Bleed Out comes out this friday.  I like the band, but haven't followed the album release cycle at all. I do plan on checking it out though.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 18, 2023, 01:59:05 PM
They haven't released an album I've really liked in a dozen years, but I'm sure they can still come up with a good song or two. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 18, 2023, 02:15:25 PM
I liked Hydra quite a bit, but yeah The Unforgiving is where it's at.

Resist was fairly weak, bar a couple of songs. Interested to hear what the new one is like!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 18, 2023, 06:34:47 PM
I liked Hydra quite a bit, but yeah The Unforgiving is where it's at.

Resist was fairly weak, bar a couple of songs. Interested to hear what the new one is like!

YES! I have recently concluded The Unforgiving is my favorite Within Temptation. I mean, I love their early stuff and Hydra is one I always enjoy too but The Unforgiving is just one great song after another. It's incredibly catchy but with massive replay value. Every melody hits hard and Sharon is practically perfect on it.

Also agree that Resist was a pretty significant letdown. Some of the newer stuff I've heard sounded mildly promising, so I'm curious too...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on October 18, 2023, 11:22:20 PM
I liked Hydra quite a bit, but yeah The Unforgiving is where it's at.

Resist was fairly weak, bar a couple of songs. Interested to hear what the new one is like!

YES! I have recently concluded The Unforgiving is my favorite Within Temptation. I mean, I love their early stuff and Hydra is one I always enjoy too but The Unforgiving is just one great song after another. It's incredibly catchy but with massive replay value. Every melody hits hard and Sharon is practically perfect on it.
Yep, completely agree with all of that. A special album for sure!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on October 19, 2023, 07:52:07 AM
Dream Unending/Worm - Starpath (split)

I like both bands, but especially Dream Unending.  If you haven't checked them out, it is brilliant atmospheric death/doom.  Really good stuff.

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 19, 2023, 08:09:26 AM
Dream Unending/Worm - Starpath (split)

I like both bands, but especially Dream Unending.  If you haven't checked them out, it is brilliant atmospheric death/doom.  Really good stuff.

Oh shit, I knew nothing about this. I discovered both bands last year and will definitely be on this.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Ben_Jamin on October 20, 2023, 12:24:46 AM
Within Temptation - Bleed Out comes out this friday.  I like the band, but haven't followed the album release cycle at all. I do plan on checking it out though.

This album kicks ass.... :metal :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 20, 2023, 05:23:21 AM
Lalu / The Fish Who Wanted To Be King
Ronnie Atkins / Trinity

I'll also check out the Within Temptation release... but everyone's right - Unforgiving is where it's at.  Hydra was pretty good, but the last one did virtually nothing for me (I'm not even sure if I checked it out ... so maybe I'm being judgmental :lol)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: PixelDream on October 20, 2023, 05:24:52 AM
Ozric Tentacles have a new album out and unsurprisingly it’s sounding an awful lot like Ozric Tentacles.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 20, 2023, 05:29:20 AM
Lalu / The Fish Who Wanted To Be King

I've got this lined up for later. I really quite liked their last.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 20, 2023, 07:00:40 AM
Small Leaks Sink Ships - Low Tide

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3595525953_16.jpg)

this album is not released until next week (10/20), but if you preorder, it includes a download/stream of the whole record per their bandcamp (https://smallleaks.bandcamp.com/album/low-tide).

I'm a fanboy, but can't deny I'm loving this sucker already and trying not to overplay it (been listening to a lot of Everything Everything as well this week per I'm seeing them live tonight).

loving this.

Also today,
Radical Face - A Light in the Woods- Book One: Hidden Hollow
https://open.spotify.com/album/048ygmbKX3Gx8NBMerKtwS
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on October 20, 2023, 11:33:27 AM
my list today

Slothrust   I Promise
Dreamwell   In My Saddest Dreams, I Am Beside You
The Rolling Stones   Hackney Diamonds
blink-182   ONE MORE TIME...
Parcels   Live Vol. 2
Luge   I Love It Here, I Live Here
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on October 20, 2023, 11:46:30 AM
David Longdon’s Wild River!

https://davidlongdon.bandcamp.com/album/wild-river?fbclid=IwAR1s4KqzFHON7nQGlCHQtIO4t-LvW-L271ohYF98JqCSEApSCVQB8FDvS30

Also our today is this album from a band called Unidentified Flying Project, which was supposed to include a contribution from David Longdon. :-(

It sounds amazing though.

https://unidentifiedflyingproject.bandcamp.com/album/95-of-1?mc_cid=18e8ddd4e4&mc_eid=5d7225c4bd
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: cramx3 on October 20, 2023, 01:54:47 PM
I liked Hydra quite a bit, but yeah The Unforgiving is where it's at.

Resist was fairly weak, bar a couple of songs. Interested to hear what the new one is like!

YES! I have recently concluded The Unforgiving is my favorite Within Temptation. I mean, I love their early stuff and Hydra is one I always enjoy too but The Unforgiving is just one great song after another. It's incredibly catchy but with massive replay value. Every melody hits hard and Sharon is practically perfect on it.
Yep, completely agree with all of that. A special album for sure!

+1, I also agree with all of that.  The UNforgiving is my favorite and they've gone down hill album after album since.  However, they do release some good songs regardless. 

Within Temptation - Bleed Out comes out this friday.  I like the band, but haven't followed the album release cycle at all. I do plan on checking it out though.

This album kicks ass.... :metal :metal

Good to hear.  I actually realized I have listened to some of these songs, as they trickled them out slowly over the last year.  I even recorded Don't Pray for Me when they played here literally a year ago. I'll check out the album for sure, my expectations just aren't high.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on October 20, 2023, 02:01:54 PM
My favorite is The Heart of Everything.  Hard to gauge between The Unforgiving and Enter/The Dance because they're so different, but those are the next two. 

"Don't Pray For Me" was fantastic, but the other singles from the new album so far had left me unenthused.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 20, 2023, 03:57:42 PM
Wish I could agree with Ben_Jamin, but first listen wasn't super...

There were a few things that caught my attention (the welcome change in pace a la In the Middle of the Night of Worth Dying For, for example), but a lot of it was just "there". It wasn't a fully dedicated listen, though, so here's hoping further listens will change my opinion  :biggrin:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Ben_Jamin on October 20, 2023, 05:38:44 PM
My favorite is The Heart of Everything.  Hard to gauge between The Unforgiving and Enter/The Dance because they're so different, but those are the next two. 

"Don't Pray For Me" was fantastic, but the other singles from the new album so far had left me unenthused.

I am loving this album, and I feel it's their best since THOE.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 24, 2023, 08:33:15 AM
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - The Silver Cord
Closure in Moscow - Soft Hell (although I think it may actually be out tomorrow)
Autopsy - Ashes, Organs, Blood and Crypts

I'll be all about the Gizz, with a side order of Closure in Moscow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on October 26, 2023, 07:26:30 PM
New Sorcerer tomorrow. Hope it's good.

Also, Duran Duran?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on October 26, 2023, 10:08:13 PM
new stuff from my end

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard   The Silver Cord
The Mountain Goats   Jenny From Thebes
lonelyboy   me against the world, but lofi
Ulver   Grieghallen 20180528
Taylor Swift   1989 (Taylor's Version)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 26, 2023, 11:39:17 PM
Ulver - Grieghallen 20180528

Yea I picked up on this last night when going through my Spotify Release Radar playlist. Didn't even know this was coming. Also a live Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs album and Remaster of Vektor's 2006 demo :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on October 27, 2023, 07:52:49 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F9c0AopWsAAjMWj?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: RoeDent on October 27, 2023, 08:09:39 AM
New Pattern-Seeking Animals is also out today, Spooky Action From A Distance.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on October 27, 2023, 08:49:57 AM
Thanks for the Closure in Moscow recommendation. First time listening to them and pleasantly enjoying the first few songs off their latest album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on October 27, 2023, 09:34:41 AM
Thanks for the Closure in Moscow recommendation. First time listening to them and pleasantly enjoying the first few songs off their latest album.

Better Way is just my jam, and Lovelash is also really good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on October 27, 2023, 10:44:15 AM
Live Teramaze out today.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on October 27, 2023, 03:28:41 PM
Live Teramaze out today.

What a great release. Wish it had more songs. They sound very tight!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on October 27, 2023, 03:50:42 PM
Live Teramaze out today.

What a great release. Wish it had more songs. They sound very tight!

:iagree:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 01, 2023, 02:38:57 PM
A few for Friday. I think I've hit all my big releases for the year now. The last one is the new Earthside in a few weeks.

Angra - Cycles of Pain
Suffocation - Hymns from the Apocrypha
Green Lung - The Heathen Land
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on November 01, 2023, 02:48:36 PM
According to RYM I have:

Insomnium - Songs of the Dusk
Pendulum - Anima
Spiritbox - The Fear of Fear

Might check out the Angra but not really been interested in their last few albums.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: goo-goo on November 01, 2023, 03:12:12 PM
According to RYM I have:

Insomnium - Songs of the Dusk
Pendulum - Anima
Spiritbox - The Fear of Fear

Might check out the Angra but not really been interested in their last few albums.

Looking forward to the Spiritbox EP. Haven't listened to the singles yet.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on November 03, 2023, 07:17:57 AM
my list today is

Wax Machine   The Sky Unfurls, The Dance Goes On
Gregory And The Hawk   Quarantunes
Jockstrap   I<3UQTINVU
Neal Francis   Francis Comes Alive
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: lonestar on November 03, 2023, 07:32:50 AM
According to RYM I have:

Insomnium - Songs of the Dusk
Pendulum - Anima
Spiritbox - The Fear of Fear

Might check out the Angra but not really been interested in their last few albums.

Looking forward to the Spiritbox EP. Haven't listened to the singles yet.

Just finished my first Spin of the Spiritbox EP.... Fucking amazing.  :hefdaddy
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 08, 2023, 03:20:10 AM
Just got these two for tomorrow, anyone got anything else?

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Fronzoli
Gama Bomb - Bats
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on November 08, 2023, 02:53:06 PM
Just got these two for tomorrow, anyone got anything else?

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Fronzoli
Gama Bomb - Bats

 :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on November 08, 2023, 05:30:58 PM
Just got these two for tomorrow, anyone got anything else?

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Fronzoli
Gama Bomb - Bats

 :lol

If you haven't checked PPC out, seriously recommend. I will def be checking this out, they are awesome.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on November 08, 2023, 05:45:54 PM
PPC rules, i've seen them live a few times. very excited for the new one!! :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 08, 2023, 06:04:13 PM
I'll be checking out the new Night Crowned and Dissona EP.

Looks like Shylmagoghnar has something coming out too.



@ Glasser: new Temple Balls!!!!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on November 08, 2023, 09:47:48 PM
I'll be checking out the new Night Crowned and Dissona EP.

Looks like Shylmagoghnar has something coming out too.



@ Glasser: new Temple Balls!!!!!

Great band! I hope you give it a spin.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on November 08, 2023, 11:55:32 PM

Looks like Shylmagoghnar has something coming out too.

Yeah, it's about time, it only took them 5 and half years. :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on November 09, 2023, 12:34:00 AM
Yeah I have Dissona, Shylmagoghnar, and D'Virgilio, Morse & Jennings.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on November 09, 2023, 03:10:59 AM
I'll be checking out the new Night Crowned and Dissona EP.

Looks like Shylmagoghnar has something coming out too.



@ Glasser: new Temple Balls!!!!!

Great band! I hope you give it a spin.

I refuse to give any of my time to a band that calls themselves that.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on November 09, 2023, 11:09:16 AM
I'll be checking out the new Night Crowned and Dissona EP.

Looks like Shylmagoghnar has something coming out too.



@ Glasser: new Temple Balls!!!!!

Great band! I hope you give it a spin.

I refuse to give any of my time to a band that calls themselves that.

The name is classic and the band rocks.  :tup
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on November 10, 2023, 07:34:03 AM
my radar today

Sunwatchers   Music Is Victory Over Time
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets   Fronzoli
Cat Power   Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on November 10, 2023, 08:51:46 AM
I'll be checking out the new Night Crowned

Listening as we speak. The first two songs are FANTASTIC. Here's hoping the rest is as good!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on November 10, 2023, 09:02:05 AM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3904640933_10.jpg)

If you like pretty, atmospheric synthpop you should listen to Midnight Tangerine by death's dynamic shroud, which just went up on streaming today!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on November 10, 2023, 12:06:14 PM
Not sure how popular on here they may be, but AJR has a new album today too
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on November 10, 2023, 12:31:20 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3904640933_10.jpg)

If you like pretty, atmospheric synthpop you should listen to Midnight Tangerine by death's dynamic shroud, which just went up on streaming today!

really liked this!! just listened to it
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on November 10, 2023, 12:49:15 PM
really liked this!! just listened to it

They have two other albums they put up today if you want more. :neverusethis: They're more experimental and instrumental, though. But I would highly recommend Transcendence Bot - it's a very melodic, massive-sounding album with some more industrial elements.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 10, 2023, 12:50:26 PM
I'll be checking out the new Night Crowned

Listening as we speak. The first two songs are FANTASTIC. Here's hoping the rest is as good!

The whole thing is fantastic, certainly a worthy addition to contenders for higher up on my year end list.  Definitely one of my favorite newer bands.  Meaty production, blistering intensity yet still extremely melodic, good solos, dashes of acoustic guitar, orchestration, guest vocals from Therese Thompson and Jens Ryden, it just about has it all. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 10, 2023, 05:21:45 PM
I'll be checking out the new Night Crowned

Listening as we speak. The first two songs are FANTASTIC. Here's hoping the rest is as good!

The whole thing is fantastic, certainly a worthy addition to contenders for higher up on my year end list.  Definitely one of my favorite newer bands.  Meaty production, blistering intensity yet still extremely melodic, good solos, dashes of acoustic guitar, orchestration, guest vocals from Therese Thompson and Jens Ryden, it just about has it all.

Err...I didn't make it through the fourth song.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on November 10, 2023, 05:42:36 PM
I'll be checking out the new Night Crowned

Listening as we speak. The first two songs are FANTASTIC. Here's hoping the rest is as good!

The whole thing is fantastic, certainly a worthy addition to contenders for higher up on my year end list.  Definitely one of my favorite newer bands.  Meaty production, blistering intensity yet still extremely melodic, good solos, dashes of acoustic guitar, orchestration, guest vocals from Therese Thompson and Jens Ryden, it just about has it all.

Err...I didn't make it through the fourth song.

O Rly? I wouldn't have expected that...what did you not like?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 10, 2023, 05:45:41 PM
It was just a wall of noise. They released a 2 song EP earlier this year and that seemed to have a bit more breathing room.

I don't know, maybe it opens up in the second half, but someone would have to let me know.


I don't love everything in that style, and in fact, I dislike more than I like, but every now and then it hits the spot.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on November 10, 2023, 06:37:11 PM
Yeah, actually it's not a style I go for either, these days...not generally, at least. I didn't even really know their previous output. But, as Litho said, this one seems to have quite a bit going for it...fury, melody and, yes, some variety within and across the songs. Really enjoyed on first pass. Let's see if it sticks.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 10, 2023, 06:39:55 PM
For me they're definitely not a one-hit-wonder since they're not all that far off of a lot of the melodeath I like, just more blast beats and goblin-y vocals leaning them more towards black metal. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 10, 2023, 06:51:24 PM
I'll be checking out the new...Dissona EP.

Yeah I have Dissona...

Just finished this.  3-song EPs are almost more of teasers, but this one was solid, hopefully it's a prelude to a full album in the near future. 

I don't know if it's just me, but their vocalist continues to remind me of a baritone version of Lingua Ignota, which is weird, because I don't really care for her vocals and like his. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 10, 2023, 07:15:55 PM
I'll be checking out the new...Dissona EP.

Yeah I have Dissona...

Just finished this.  3-song EPs are almost more of teasers, but this one was solid, hopefully it's a prelude to a full album in the near future. 

The last song was skippable, but the first two were pretty good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on November 10, 2023, 08:03:21 PM
Loving the new Sky Empire.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 10, 2023, 08:05:51 PM
I'll check it out. The last one sounded so much like Dream Theater in spots.

Oh, I see JSS is on vocals. Probably will have to wait until tomorrow night.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on November 13, 2023, 12:02:05 PM
Eldritch - "Innervoid " this Friday. New vocalist sounds great on the singles they released.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 14, 2023, 05:04:11 AM
Got a few good ones Froday. Earthside is the obvious highlight but we'll see how the others hold up...

Earthside - Let the Truth Speak
Dwarves - Concept Album
Celeste - Epilogue(s)
Sadus - The Shadow Inside
Mariusz Duda - AFR AI D
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on November 17, 2023, 05:02:01 AM
A handful dropping today that have my ear:

DGM - Life
Temic - Terror Management Theory
Mangini - Invisible Signs
Derdian - New Era Pt 4
Signum Regis - Undivided
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 17, 2023, 06:48:33 AM
1st new The Polyphonic Spree album in 10 years...

(https://goodrecordstogo.com/cdn/shop/files/GRR106_3e464f1d-ed64-4b1c-a218-06948806e756_580x.jpg?v=1695236326)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on November 17, 2023, 07:05:30 AM
my list today

Mo Troper   Troper Sings Brion
Andre 3000   New Blue Sun
Kurt Vile   Back To Moon Beach
Jack O' The Clock   The Warm, Dark Circus
The Delta Riggs   The Real Electric
The Polyphonic Spree   Salvage Enterprise
MJ Lenderman   And The Wind
Bob Dylan   The Complete Budokan
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 17, 2023, 07:28:03 AM
Andre 3000   New Blue Sun

I nearly made it through the whole thing, but damn is it a slog of an album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on November 17, 2023, 07:35:48 AM
my list today


MJ Lenderman   And The Wind


Yes! Wouldn't have expected any fans here.  Listening to this one right now.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on November 17, 2023, 08:39:31 AM
Eldritch - "Innervoid " this Friday. New vocalist sounds great on the singles they released.

Big fan of early Eldritch albums...some Italian pride there  ;) (interestingly, the band originally was from around the same area I lived in for over 10 years). I thought they were always quite original, combining prog metal with some technical thrash influences. Their first three albums are so good, El Nino in particular might be my favorite. Can't say I followed them as closely in recent years.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on November 18, 2023, 02:30:20 PM
Eldritch - "Innervoid " this Friday. New vocalist sounds great on the singles they released.

Big fan of early Eldritch albums...some Italian pride there  ;) (interestingly, the band originally was from around the same area I lived in for over 10 years). I thought they were always quite original, combining prog metal with some technical thrash influences. Their first three albums are so good, El Nino in particular might be my favorite. Can't say I followed them as closely in recent years.

I love all their stuff but the new one is more melodic, such a great album. I hope you give it a spin.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 18, 2023, 02:35:58 PM
Eldritch - "Innervoid " this Friday. New vocalist sounds great on the singles they released.

Big fan of early Eldritch albums...some Italian pride there  ;) (interestingly, the band originally was from around the same area I lived in for over 10 years). I thought they were always quite original, combining prog metal with some technical thrash influences. Their first three albums are so good, El Nino in particular might be my favorite. Can't say I followed them as closely in recent years.

I love all their stuff but the new one is more melodic, such a great album. I hope you give it a spin.

I got Portrait Of The Abyss Within when it came out, but I never followed up with them after that.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on November 18, 2023, 02:39:37 PM
Eldritch - "Innervoid " this Friday. New vocalist sounds great on the singles they released.

Big fan of early Eldritch albums...some Italian pride there  ;) (interestingly, the band originally was from around the same area I lived in for over 10 years). I thought they were always quite original, combining prog metal with some technical thrash influences. Their first three albums are so good, El Nino in particular might be my favorite. Can't say I followed them as closely in recent years.

I love all their stuff but the new one is more melodic, such a great album. I hope you give it a spin.

I got Portrait Of The Abyss Within when it came out, but I never followed up with them after that.

They sound much better now imo. The new singer takes them to a new level.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on November 18, 2023, 05:36:09 PM
I own El Nino.  Couldn't tell you a thing about it.  Brent then sent me the song Before I Die in a roulette years ago.  That's a great song I still spin from time to time.  Maybe I'll find that El Nino CD.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on November 18, 2023, 06:16:00 PM
I own El Nino.  Couldn't tell you a thing about it.  Brent then sent me the song Before I Die in a roulette years ago.  That's a great song I still spin from time to time.  Maybe I'll find that El Nino CD.

Do it, it’s worth it :)

I mean, I’m sure there’s some 90s nostalgia associated to it, but it’s a great album…
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on November 19, 2023, 03:46:26 AM
I'll go and find it tomorrow and give it a spin.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 22, 2023, 11:15:02 PM
Don't know if it's the time of year, but I've got absolutely nothing for tomorrow.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on November 23, 2023, 03:22:07 AM
Same, nada this week.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 23, 2023, 07:22:24 AM
Don't know if it's the time of year, but I've got absolutely nothing for tomorrow.

Not even this one??

(https://mvdshop.com/cdn/shop/products/MDD269_800x.jpg?v=1694517955)

I mean, it has a zombie on the cover.

This is pretty rocking! :metal


https://open.spotify.com/album/1v8mlhiZBWLNLJVj2CCS0d?si=FYY9P0HsR6SZ8kZXiycq9g
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on November 23, 2023, 09:01:09 AM
Burden of Grief and the Crimson Moonlight EP are the two that might potentially interest people.  Then there's DEADLIFE, Lawrence English, Leather Strip, and Weeping Silence, which would have more limited appeal. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on November 27, 2023, 01:44:44 PM
I gotta come clean... the album Dolly Parton dropped 11/17 is really good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on November 28, 2023, 01:50:57 PM
On the wind down for the year now. Just got a few for Friday...

Minor Threat - Out of Step Outtakes
Plini - Mirage
Unprocessed - ...and Everything in Between
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on November 28, 2023, 02:30:00 PM
the last big release week of the year

Codeseven - Go Let It In
Peter Gabriel - i/o
Giant Sky - Giant Sky II
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on November 28, 2023, 07:05:09 PM
the last big release week of the year

Peter Gabriel - i/o


So this is actually coming out, for real?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on November 28, 2023, 07:10:40 PM

Unprocessed - ...and Everything in Between

When Crow originally had an EP round in the last roulette, I had an Unprocessed song (Dinner) to lead it off.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on November 30, 2023, 08:41:26 PM
the last big release week of the year

Peter Gabriel - i/o


So this is actually coming out, for real?  :biggrin:

I dunno, I got an email from Amazon saying it's not getting here until Saturday now. I'm suspicious!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on December 01, 2023, 06:45:52 AM
The new Giant Sky album just dropped today, and I've started giving it a spin. So far, it's shaping up to be really promising. Gotta say, they've got big shoes to fill since their debut album was a total fave of mine in 2021.

https://giantskyband.bandcamp.com/album/giant-sky-ii

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0244985512_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on December 01, 2023, 09:09:36 AM
Randy McStine - Unintentional

https://rmcstine.bandcamp.com/album/unintentional

Pretty cool stuff that is a mix of instrumentals and vocal pieces with just Randy and Marco Minnemann. Very loose, live, jam type feel (though obviously not recorded like that since it's just the two of them). Very much a 70s type guitar album. Has a great overall sound (mixed by Rich Mouser).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on December 01, 2023, 09:17:03 AM

Unprocessed - ...and Everything in Between

When Crow originally had an EP round in the last roulette, I had an Unprocessed song (Dinner) to lead it off.
Just on the first track of my first listen to the new album, and is it just me or is the production absolutely horrible?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on December 01, 2023, 12:22:59 PM
Another new one I'm checking out now. A band/project called Harp. Very atmospheric, kind of proggy, kind of 80s British indy-pop/new wave. Kind of like The Cure meets Camel or something.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3651663202_16.jpg)

https://harpband.bandcamp.com/album/albion
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on December 01, 2023, 12:58:58 PM
the last big release week of the year

Peter Gabriel - i/o


So this is actually coming out, for real?  :biggrin:

I dunno, I got an email from Amazon saying it's not getting here until Saturday now. I'm suspicious!

Well, I did listen to it, so it exists  :biggrin: I ordered the 2-CD edition (I didn't go for the version with the blu-ray...I'll stream the immersive, in-side mix, if I need to  :)). I had maybe listened to one of the tracks before release, so I went in blind. First impression from streaming was pretty great, and his voice sounds wonderful.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on December 01, 2023, 01:08:51 PM
The new Giant Sky album just dropped today, and I've started giving it a spin. So far, it's shaping up to be really promising. Gotta say, they've got big shoes to fill since their debut album was a total fave of mine in 2021.

https://giantskyband.bandcamp.com/album/giant-sky-ii

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0244985512_10.jpg)

I hear you, but I have to admit, hearing it right now..this might be even better.

I never gave in and spent the $22+ extra in shipping to get the debut on vinyl, but I decided to bite the bullet and buy it today. It is a bandcamp friday at least.


Another new one I'm checking out now. A band/project called Harp. Very atmospheric, kind of proggy, kind of 80s British indy-pop/new wave. Kind of like The Cure meets Camel or something.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3651663202_16.jpg)

https://harpband.bandcamp.com/album/albion

this is the former singer from Midlake. I'm curious about this for sure.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on December 01, 2023, 01:13:03 PM
Another new one I'm checking out now. A band/project called Harp. Very atmospheric, kind of proggy, kind of 80s British indy-pop/new wave. Kind of like The Cure meets Camel or something.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3651663202_16.jpg)

https://harpband.bandcamp.com/album/albion

Just listened to a track.  I might already be sold. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on December 07, 2023, 02:50:45 PM
Looking forward to this one tomorrow:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0033667496_71.jpg)

Inculter - Morbid Origins

Their previous one, Fatal Visions (from 2019), was a great slab of old-school thrash (slightly death-ened) with early Sepultura and Slayer influences. The one song I've heard from the new one sounds promising.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on December 08, 2023, 03:35:17 AM
Looking forward to this one tomorrow:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0033667496_71.jpg)

Inculter - Morbid Origins

Their previous one, Fatal Visions (from 2019), was a great slab of old-school thrash (slightly death-ened) with early Sepultura and Slayer influences. The one song I've heard from the new one sounds promising.

Yea I'll give this a spin.

All I've got today is the new Dimmu Borgir covers album, Inspiratio Profanus.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on December 08, 2023, 10:04:00 AM
Looking forward to this one tomorrow:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0033667496_71.jpg)

Inculter - Morbid Origins

Their previous one, Fatal Visions (from 2019), was a great slab of old-school thrash (slightly death-ened) with early Sepultura and Slayer influences. The one song I've heard from the new one sounds promising.



Yea I'll give this a spin.

All I've got today is the new Dimmu Borgir covers album, Inspiratio Profanus.

Hell yeah  :metal   This album rips!  It definitely got my morning started off in a good way.

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on December 08, 2023, 01:27:41 PM
Looking forward to this one tomorrow:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0033667496_71.jpg)

Inculter - Morbid Origins

Their previous one, Fatal Visions (from 2019), was a great slab of old-school thrash (slightly death-ened) with early Sepultura and Slayer influences. The one song I've heard from the new one sounds promising.



Yea I'll give this a spin.

All I've got today is the new Dimmu Borgir covers album, Inspiratio Profanus.

Hell yeah  :metal   This album rips!  It definitely got my morning started off in a good way.

Agreed! Posted my initial thoughts in the ...listening thread...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MirrorMask on December 15, 2023, 12:01:30 PM
(https://metalitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/therion-leviathan-III-2023.jpeg)

The Leviathan trilogy comes to an end with Therion, pioneers of symphonic metal, releasing Leviathan III. Three albums worth of material divided over the course of three releases. First Leviathan was all the "hit" songs (after years of experimentation, they decided to do an album that sounded like their classic stuff), the second album was a bit more moody and melanchonic, and this is the experimental one, with "anything goes" songs.

A good trilogy of albums to introduce new fans and to re-estabilish the band that went on a studio album hiatus after 2010 to work, among other things, on a rock opera released in 2018, Beloved Antichrist (a triple album!).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 06, 2024, 12:43:05 PM
Did anyone have anything decent to kick off the year on Friday?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on January 06, 2024, 12:48:31 PM
nothing on my end :/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on January 06, 2024, 01:23:46 PM
I actually did listen to a surprisingly good platter of death metal that came out yesterday

At The Plates - Omnivore

I didn’t use “platter” randomly, as all the songs appear to be food-themed ;) I mean, the band’s name should give a hint. Not only that, but the song titles are seemingly plays on existing death metal songs’ titles (Punish My Waistline, Terminal Filet Disease, Roastwell 47 and others…)

Anyway…lyrically it’s clearly a bit gimmicky, but it’s really quite good. A bit Death, a bit Carcass…kinda technical but not too much.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 06, 2024, 01:28:26 PM
That reminds me of a sillier take on what these guys were doing, who are quite good. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7scbkfP-Z4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85rRNICYOn0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85rRNICYOn0)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 06, 2024, 02:37:04 PM
I actually did listen to a surprisingly good platter of death metal that came out yesterday

At The Plates - Omnivore

I didn’t use “platter” randomly, as all the songs appear to be food-themed ;) I mean, the band’s name should give a hint. Not only that, but the song titles are seemingly plays on existing death metal songs’ titles (Punish My Waistline, Terminal Filet Disease, Roastwell 47 and others…)

Anyway…lyrically it’s clearly a bit gimmicky, but it’s really quite good. A bit Death, a bit Carcass…kinda technical but not too much.

With Their Cutlets, He'll Marinate   :lol


Nick, I sampled this yesterday. Musicwise, it was good, but then the rest...was ridicuous. :lol
I logged it on my 2024 sheet. but I don't think I Saved a single release yesterday.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Pappy on January 07, 2024, 08:14:32 AM
Royal Republic came out with a new tune. It's not too late to become aware of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEKNyt1xLOc&pp=ygUXcm95YWwgcmVwdWJsaWMgbXkgaG91c2U%3D
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on January 07, 2024, 11:02:29 AM
Did anyone have anything decent to kick off the year on Friday?
That's a negative ghost rider.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on January 09, 2024, 08:06:05 AM
I actually did listen to a surprisingly good platter of death metal that came out yesterday

At The Plates - Omnivore

I didn’t use “platter” randomly, as all the songs appear to be food-themed ;) I mean, the band’s name should give a hint. Not only that, but the song titles are seemingly plays on existing death metal songs’ titles (Punish My Waistline, Terminal Filet Disease, Roastwell 47 and others…)

Anyway…lyrically it’s clearly a bit gimmicky, but it’s really quite good. A bit Death, a bit Carcass…kinda technical but not too much.

Just checked this out.  It is pretty solid and enjoyable.  Just like with Cannabis Corpse, it's gimmicky, but there are some really good riffs and songs.

Punish My Waistline   :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 09, 2024, 08:37:28 AM
I actually did listen to a surprisingly good platter of death metal that came out yesterday

At The Plates - Omnivore

I didn’t use “platter” randomly, as all the songs appear to be food-themed ;) I mean, the band’s name should give a hint. Not only that, but the song titles are seemingly plays on existing death metal songs’ titles (Punish My Waistline, Terminal Filet Disease, Roastwell 47 and others…)

Anyway…lyrically it’s clearly a bit gimmicky, but it’s really quite good. A bit Death, a bit Carcass…kinda technical but not too much.

Just checked this out.  It is pretty solid and enjoyable.  Just like with Cannabis Corpse, it's gimmicky, but there are some really good riffs and songs.

Punish My Waistline   :lol

You guys will love Pizza Death then! Kade, I think you already sampled a slice of them right?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 16, 2024, 05:32:31 AM
Think I'm only looking to check out these two on Friday...

Green Day - Saviors
Slift - Ilion
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on January 16, 2024, 07:09:37 AM
so pumped for the slift
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 16, 2024, 09:38:01 AM
so pumped for the slift

Yea, the two songs I've heard so far are pretty damn tasty.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on January 17, 2024, 02:29:27 PM
it seems heavier and less spacey/out there. but yeah the released songs so far have all been pretty rad
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 18, 2024, 05:27:30 PM
A few more that apparently released today...

Toehider - Children of the Sun 3 (EP)
Omar Rodríguez-López - Is it the Clouds?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on January 18, 2024, 11:36:52 PM
A few more that apparently released today...

Toehider - Children of the Sun 3 (EP)
Full title:

Children of the Sun 3: A Collection of Cartoon Theme Songs from an Alternate Timeline in Which All Cartoons Are Duck-Themed

:lol

Looks like this is the January release and it seems like a pretty weird one. I'll give it a listen of course, but not expecting very much from it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on January 18, 2024, 11:39:39 PM
All I have for tomorrow is Malist - Of Scorched Earth
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on January 19, 2024, 03:16:31 AM
Shit, didn't realise the new Saxon was out already today!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on January 19, 2024, 03:26:48 AM
The Toehider was expectedly weird, not one of his best. :lol

Green Day was a solid return to form, no surprises but all good stuff.

Nemophila (not technically a Friday release but came out this week) seems really good as expected.

Just got the new Glass Beach left to check out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 19, 2024, 03:31:02 AM
The Toehider was expectedly weird, not one of his best. :lol

Green Day was a solid return to form, no surprises but all good stuff.

I agree with both statements. Main thought on Green Day was "Hol' up, this isn't shit!". Definitely a pleasant surprise after the abomination that was their last album.

Currently on the new Slift, which is OK but feels REALLY long and I'm kinda losing interest. Just got the new Omar Rodríguez-López to check out after.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 19, 2024, 04:08:45 AM
New Saxon today!!! :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on January 19, 2024, 04:21:24 AM
Shit, didn't realise the new Saxon was out already today!

New Saxon today!!! :metal

We must be the only 2 fans on here.  :metal

Might not get a good listen til Monday.

Edit:  Nope, Paul is on board!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Lowdz on January 19, 2024, 06:42:37 AM
Shit, didn't realise the new Saxon was out already today!

New Saxon today!!! :metal

We must be the only 2 fans on here.  :metal

Might not get a good listen til Monday.

Edit:  Nope, Paul is on board!

Loved it!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on January 19, 2024, 07:47:09 AM
the new SLIFT (French psych/space rock/metal) absolutely rules
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 19, 2024, 02:34:39 PM
Apparently, this is an actual band and they have a new album out today.. :lol


(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilE24PTrbVh1iTa00hIdqXOJizMzuyh84CxkhE61oRY5Q2xOJJWjWZVMEzYGVX5EBNhu1Per9F_ASGP2VkKkxBKVtuQYpEeNmPePWArY-djrwz_Ep0DRhG07AUi5VqVhjaUnSGRZYYIpj0OitLVpx84kkwh6Odtbp1ztmTQoDD3W115E7TBrYPD2MYPyEa/s4000/Photos%2001%20(1).jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 19, 2024, 02:36:59 PM
King about to get in here and drop the sexual innuendo
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on January 19, 2024, 02:41:22 PM
Just got the new Glass Beach left to check out.

Never checked out their debut but I gave this a spin today and it was nice. A bit mellower than I expected.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: DTwwbwMP on January 19, 2024, 02:46:23 PM
New Saxon today!!! :metal

 :metal :metal :metal
New Saxon is off the charts good! I could do without the constant history lessons :rollin, but the music is AWESOME!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on January 19, 2024, 02:46:59 PM
What's an Amaconda?  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Indiscipline on January 19, 2024, 02:47:42 PM
A very lomg smake
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on January 19, 2024, 02:49:15 PM
A very lomg smake

 :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ProfessorPeart on January 19, 2024, 02:49:44 PM
What's an Amaconda?  :lol

Was going to ask the same thing. Typo on the cover?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on January 19, 2024, 02:51:03 PM
Typo on the cover?

I know, someone should tell them how to spell "favorite" the correct way. :neverusethis:
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 19, 2024, 04:42:05 PM
Singles (this week):
Vennart - Fractals
Matt Page - The Turning
In Vain - At the Going Down of the Sun
Happy the Man - Only Love
Kyros - Ghosts of You
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 19, 2024, 06:29:33 PM
New Saxon today!!! :metal

 :metal :metal :metal
New Saxon is off the charts good! I could do without the constant history lessons :rollin, but the music is AWESOME!


Yeah, but with Saxon, they're so old, at least you're getting first hand accounts.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: DTwwbwMP on January 19, 2024, 09:27:12 PM
New Saxon today!!! :metal

 :metal :metal :metal
New Saxon is off the charts good! I could do without the constant history lessons :rollin, but the music is AWESOME!


Yeah, but with Saxon, they're so old, at least you're getting first hand accounts.

 :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: WardySI on January 20, 2024, 03:52:54 AM
 :lol

But yes it's a cracking album \m/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 23, 2024, 02:33:34 AM
A few big ones for me this week...

Alkaline Trio - Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs
Caligula's Horse - Charcoal Grace

Also checking out...

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - Dark Rainbow
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on January 23, 2024, 04:45:45 AM
Looking forward to the new Madder Mortem this Friday!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 23, 2024, 08:16:31 AM
Looking forward to the new Madder Mortem this Friday!

Definitely. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 23, 2024, 09:23:03 AM
Looking forward to the new Madder Mortem this Friday!

Definitely.

Cool. Got a couple of their albums in my Spotify Library.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: NoseofNicko on January 23, 2024, 04:53:08 PM
Can’t wait to listen to the new The Smile album.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on January 23, 2024, 05:58:17 PM
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2099936094_16.jpg)

The Pneumatic Transit - Forbidden Trinkets

My early AOTY leader in the clubhouse. Put up a review a few weeks ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uqePUJevng&t=1s)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: EPICVIEW on January 23, 2024, 07:33:04 PM
I know this isn't quite to the tastes of most that post in this thread, but Girish and the Chronicles (old-school hard/glam rock) released another album today, after just having dropped one last year.


it kicks ass
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on January 25, 2024, 11:38:16 PM
I've already got my Friday haul.
Picked up...

Olhava - Sacrifice
Madder Mortem - Old Eyes, New Heart
Caligula's Horse - Charcoal Grace
Manticora - Mycelium
Cognizance - Phantazein
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MirrorMask on January 26, 2024, 12:24:17 PM
Lucifer V, the fifth album (you don't say?) from the namesake retro doom occult band, Lucifer.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 26, 2024, 02:26:39 PM
Looking forward to the new Madder Mortem this Friday!

Definitely.

Cool. Got a couple of their albums in my Spotify Library.

On the last track.  It's a good album, but it's a bit dense and they've never been one for strong hooks.  Honestly, while I've heard most of their albums, they're still in my "like but don't fully love" category.  Might just be a matter of piling up the listens for things to stand out. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on January 26, 2024, 02:28:03 PM
Looking forward to the new Madder Mortem this Friday!

Definitely.

Cool. Got a couple of their albums in my Spotify Library.

On the last track.  It's a good album, but it's a bit dense and they've never been one for strong hooks.  Honestly, while I've heard most of their albums, they're still in my "like but don't fully love" category.  Might just be a matter of piling up the listens for things to stand out.

I listened to the first song, Saved it, and moved on.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 26, 2024, 03:23:53 PM
Lucifer V, the fifth album (you don't say?) from the namesake retro doom occult band, Lucifer.

Wow, this was outstanding.  I could see it being my favorite of theirs after a few plays. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 26, 2024, 08:08:31 PM
Manticora - Mycelium

Just finished this one.  It's remarkable how consistent they are. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on January 26, 2024, 08:12:46 PM
Looking forward to the new Madder Mortem this Friday!

Definitely.

Cool. Got a couple of their albums in my Spotify Library.

On the last track.  It's a good album, but it's a bit dense and they've never been one for strong hooks.  Honestly, while I've heard most of their albums, they're still in my "like but don't fully love" category.  Might just be a matter of piling up the listens for things to stand out.

One listen in and I liked it too, but it'll require more listens (that's typically the case with them anyway). Some things stood out right away, others are their "typical untypical" stuff, if that makes any sense. They don't sound like much else, really, but at the same time they do have an approach they tend to stick to

My feeling towards them is not too different from yours, overall...ok, maybe a little closer to "love"  ;) I always greatly enjoy their records, I like how unique they are, and they tick a lot of boxes. Not full-blown "wow", though.

Lucifer V, the fifth album (you don't say?) from the namesake retro doom occult band, Lucifer.

Wow, this was outstanding.  I could see it being my favorite of theirs after a few plays. 

Never checked them out, actually. Maybe it's time!

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on January 27, 2024, 12:51:30 AM
Manticora - Mycelium

Just finished this one.  It's remarkable how consistent they are.
To me, they've always been the Danish version of Angra, but perhaps even more consistent......Actually I'll take it a step farther and say they've been even better at evolving and progressing their sound over the years while still maintaining that prog/power metal sound I love.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on January 27, 2024, 07:04:14 AM
Manticora - Mycelium

Just finished this one.  It's remarkable how consistent they are.
To me, they've always been the Danish version of Angra, but perhaps even more consistent......Actually I'll take it a step farther and say they've been even better at evolving and progressing their sound over the years while still maintaining that prog/power metal sound I love.

Hmm, Angra isn't a comparison I would think of, but I'm not super familiar with their discography.  Manticora to me is more like Blind Guardian mixed with Nevermore.  I guess it's that thrash element that jingle doesn't respond to as well that I didn't realize until too late. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on January 31, 2024, 03:25:58 AM
A couple more AOTY contenders this week (hopefully)...

Persefone - Lingua Ignota: Part I
Vennart - Forgiveness & The Grain
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on February 02, 2024, 08:21:43 AM
New Persefone EP is fantastic.

Completely forgot the new Kyros album was coming out today. On my first listen and digging it so far.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 02, 2024, 10:16:08 AM
crazy day:
-Kyros
-Vennart
-Persefone
-The Warning - S!CK (new song)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on February 02, 2024, 12:45:40 PM
Listening to this:
MEANSTREAK - Blood Moon EP  :hefdaddy

The EP is sonically perfect, and a banger!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on February 02, 2024, 02:17:32 PM

Completely forgot the new Kyros album was coming out today. On my first listen and digging it so far.

I've seen you and others mention this. Having no idea who they are, I figured I'd check it out.
Big mistake. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on February 02, 2024, 02:24:00 PM

Completely forgot the new Kyros album was coming out today. On my first listen and digging it so far.

I've seen you and others mention this. Having no idea who they are, I figured I'd check it out.
Big mistake. :lol

Well now I'm gonna have to check them out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 02, 2024, 02:52:51 PM
crazy day:
-Kyros
-Vennart
-Persefone
-The Warning - S!CK (new song)

also

Everything Everything - The End of the Contender single/video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uugDpWJ7big
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on February 06, 2024, 02:36:53 PM
There's actually a lot more out this Friday than I realised...

The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This
Yellowcard + Hammock - A Hopeful Sign
Chelsea Wolfe - She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She
Spectral Voice - Sparagmos
Chapel of Disease - Echoes of Light
Hannes Grossmann - Echoes of Eternity
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 12, 2024, 12:07:25 PM
Out today 2/12/24

Bela Fleck - Rhapsody in Blue

(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-rdecee92oy/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/47669/6096774/1belalp88403__28250.1704793438.jpg?c=2)

https://open.spotify.com/album/73qsYL8E216T9bZm3nYbGG
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on February 12, 2024, 01:32:22 PM
I've only got two albums this week, but I'm really pumped for the Ihsahn record...

Einar Solberg - The Congregation (Acoustic)
Ihsahn - Ihsahn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on February 12, 2024, 02:05:49 PM
I've only got two albums this week, but I'm really pumped for three Ihsahn record...


Me too! I haven't listened to any of the released tracks, so I'm going in 100% "fresh".
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on February 12, 2024, 02:06:58 PM
Yes to Ihsahn.

I also have Eternal Storm - A Giant Bound to Fall.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on February 13, 2024, 06:23:02 AM

I also have Eternal Storm - A Giant Bound to Fall.

Oh, that's coming out this Friday?? Nice! I loved their debut.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: chknptpie on February 16, 2024, 07:36:26 AM
New Laura Jane Grace album today!!! I didn't even know it was coming. Also, new single from Pearl Jam. Also didn't know they were putting out an album this year.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on February 16, 2024, 08:19:18 AM
New Laura Jane Grace album today!!! I didn't even know it was coming. Also, new single from Pearl Jam. Also didn't know they were putting out an album this year.

Didn’t know about the new Pearl Jam stuff either. The new song is pretty good, though it might fall in the category of “do I really need more of this?” for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 16, 2024, 08:24:42 AM
Chromeo - Adult Contemporary
Ihsahn - Ihsahn
Steve Hackett - The Circus And The Nightwhale
The Aristocrats - DUCK
K'mono - Mind Out of Mind
Toehider - Toad Hirer
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: The Letter M on February 16, 2024, 04:05:34 PM
Out today 2/12/24

Bela Fleck - Rhapsody in Blue

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https://open.spotify.com/album/73qsYL8E216T9bZm3nYbGG

Been spinning this for a few days now and I *love* it. "Rhapsody In Blue" is one of my favorite pieces ever and hearing Bela put his touch on it, and in three versions no less, is quite the treat! The only thing I don't like about this album is the track order, so I've shuffled the songs around a bit to space out the versions of RIB and end with the epic, full orchestra version:
1. Rhapsody In Blue(grass)
2. Rialto Ripples
3. Rhapsody In Blue(s)
4. Unidentified Piece For Banjo
5. Rhapsody In Blue (feat. Eric Jacobsen & Virginia Symphony Orchestra)

It also flows better, IMO, and much more like a vinyl with two evenly spaced 22-minute sides (with the break between tracks 3 and 4). Bela has expertly celebrated the 100th anniversary of Gerswhin's masterpiece and I cannot wait to get my physical CD. I don't really get vinyl much either but I might end up ordering the blue vinyl from his website because it looks really nice.

-Marc.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on February 16, 2024, 04:06:56 PM

I also have Eternal Storm - A Giant Bound to Fall.

Oh, that's coming out this Friday?? Nice! I loved their debut.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on February 16, 2024, 07:32:02 PM
Splent rec'd Kyros - "Mannequin" on facebook. https://open.spotify.com/album/2rAyUXtbKSpTeVT3rFVxkT?si=ar0uRr_LSwGp8qD6bPWcgQ

I am liking this a lot so far.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 16, 2024, 09:16:41 PM
Out today 2/12/24

Bela Fleck - Rhapsody in Blue

(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-rdecee92oy/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/47669/6096774/1belalp88403__28250.1704793438.jpg?c=2)

https://open.spotify.com/album/73qsYL8E216T9bZm3nYbGG

Been spinning this for a few days now and I *love* it. "Rhapsody In Blue" is one of my favorite pieces ever and hearing Bela put his touch on it, and in three versions no less, is quite the treat! The only thing I don't like about this album is the track order, so I've shuffled the songs around a bit to space out the versions of RIB and end with the epic, full orchestra version:
1. Rhapsody In Blue(grass)
2. Rialto Ripples
3. Rhapsody In Blue(s)
4. Unidentified Piece For Banjo
5. Rhapsody In Blue (feat. Eric Jacobsen & Virginia Symphony Orchestra)

It also flows better, IMO, and much more like a vinyl with two evenly spaced 22-minute sides (with the break between tracks 3 and 4). Bela has expertly celebrated the 100th anniversary of Gerswhin's masterpiece and I cannot wait to get my physical CD. I don't really get vinyl much either but I might end up ordering the blue vinyl from his website because it looks really nice.

-Marc.

I really like the Blues version especially..MUCH different than the traditional versions I've heard.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on February 17, 2024, 04:04:46 PM

I also have Eternal Storm - A Giant Bound to Fall.

I had this on at work today. man, those vocals are fucking harsh, and just too much after a while. Still, the cleans were fine and this album is loaded with great music.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 17, 2024, 06:58:02 PM
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I'm enjoying a lot of this. I keep going back to the staccato part in the last minute of "BTS"

https://open.spotify.com/track/11AGQ5cmFyHalx9tsAVkkA
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on February 17, 2024, 11:14:05 PM
Finally got most of my Friday releases. Lots of black metal this week.

Ihsahn - Ihsahn (Progressive Black Metal)
Griffon - De Republica (Melodic Black Metal)
Darkspace - Darkspace -II (Atmospheric Black Metal) (First Darkspace album in 10 years)
Farsot - Life Promised Death (Grungy Black Metal?)
Steve Hackett - The Circus and the Nightwhale (Symphonic Prog)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on February 18, 2024, 06:48:05 AM
Listening to the new Ihsahn. Nutty album 5 tracks in. I also listened to the orchestral version before realizing it wasn't the "real" album :lol
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Post by: nick_z on February 18, 2024, 08:28:47 AM

I also have Eternal Storm - A Giant Bound to Fall.

I had this on at work today. man, those vocals are fucking harsh, and just too much after a while. Still, the cleans were fine and this album is loaded with great music.

Gave it one listen yesterday. I was fairly impressed but it will need some digesting. Musically, it's definitely more "proggy" and expansive than their debut. Yeah, the vocals can be pretty harsh, but I've heard worse ;)
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Post by: ariich on February 18, 2024, 12:54:06 PM
Yeah all three of my releases this week were good. Toehider was an instant hit. Eternal Storm was strong immediately but had taken a couple more listens to sink in. The Ihsahn I was unconvinced by initially - felt a little too "incidental film score played by a symphonic black metal band" - but it's growing on me a lot.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on February 20, 2024, 11:37:39 AM
Just realized this will be released on Friday:

Counting Hours - The Wishing Tomb

Their debut from 2020 (The Will) is great, and highly recommended to fans of Rapture (a couple of members of that defunct band are here), earlier Katatonia, Dawn of Solace and similar melancholic-sounding bands. Pretty excited about it, let's hope it delivers.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on February 20, 2024, 12:49:44 PM
Two releases I'm pretty excited about this week:

Borknagar - Fall
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - Of the Last Human Being
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Post by: Buddyhunter1 on February 20, 2024, 02:19:02 PM
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - Of the Last Human Being

This one's good. I helped Kickstart it and we got digital copies early so I've been listening to it for about a week now. Very weird, as one would expect from them. :lol It's prooobably their second best, behind Of Natural History? I definitely like it better than In Glorious Times.
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Post by: ariich on February 20, 2024, 02:22:14 PM
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - Of the Last Human Being

This one's good. I helped Kickstart it and we got digital copies early so I've been listening to it for about a week now. Very weird, as one would expect from them. :lol It's prooobably their second best, behind Of Natural History? I definitely like it better than In Glorious Times.
Ooh nice, yeah In Glorious was a slight step down so that's exciting to hear!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on February 20, 2024, 07:52:56 PM
Just realized this will be released on Friday:

Counting Hours - The Wishing Tomb

Their debut from 2020 (The Will) is great, and highly recommended to fans of Rapture (a couple of members of that defunct band are here), earlier Katatonia, Dawn of Solace and similar melancholic-sounding bands. Pretty excited about it, let's hope it delivers.

Wow, I just listened to the two singles and started on their previous album, and I'm impressed.  I can definitely hear the Katatonia.  They remind me of Daylight Dies more than anything so far, actually.  That'll be a must hear in a few days. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on February 21, 2024, 02:12:09 AM
Got the same as some of you guys, plus a few more...

Job for a Cowboy - Moon Healer
Borknagar - Fall
Triton Project - Messenger's Quest
Austrian Death Machine - Quad Brutal
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - Of the Last Human Being
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on February 21, 2024, 05:21:39 AM
Just realized this will be released on Friday:

Counting Hours - The Wishing Tomb

Their debut from 2020 (The Will) is great, and highly recommended to fans of Rapture (a couple of members of that defunct band are here), earlier Katatonia, Dawn of Solace and similar melancholic-sounding bands. Pretty excited about it, let's hope it delivers.

Wow, I just listened to the two singles and started on their previous album, and I'm impressed.  I can definitely hear the Katatonia.  They remind me of Daylight Dies more than anything so far, actually.  That'll be a must hear in a few days.

Yep, can hear Daylight Dies too, for sure. BTW, Litho, do you know Rapture? They only released three albums, from 1999 to 2005, but they are all very, very good. The first is the most influenced by early Katatonia (and might be my favorite), the other two have more clean vocals too. Recommended if you haven't heard them.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on February 23, 2024, 01:25:52 AM
Got my Friday releases!

Borknagar - Fall
Darkest Hour - Perpetual | Terminal
Job for a Cowboy - Moon Healer
MGMT - Loss of Life
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - Of the Last Human Being
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zydar on February 23, 2024, 01:32:16 AM
I'll be checking out the new Ace Frehley album that's released today. His latest albums have been quite good.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 23, 2024, 06:53:45 AM
MGMT   Loss Of Life
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum   of the Last Human Being
The Body/Dis Fig   Orchards Of A Futile Heaven
CAN   Live In Paris 1973
Umphrey's Mcgee   Hall of Fame: Class of 2023
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on February 23, 2024, 10:24:36 AM
Still haven’t picked up a new release for 2024. BBT next Friday though!
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 23, 2024, 10:47:51 AM
North Sea Echoes
Sleepytime (maybe)
Job for a Cowboy (maybe)

next week has bigger stuff coming though..
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 23, 2024, 01:15:45 PM
what's North Sea Echoes? haven't heard of that. your Friday recs are always good tho so i'll check it!
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Post by: HOF on February 23, 2024, 03:04:24 PM
what's North Sea Echoes? haven't heard of that. your Friday recs are always good tho so i'll check it!

New project by Jim Matheros and Ray Alder (Fates Warning).
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on February 23, 2024, 05:56:00 PM
Got my Friday releases!

Borknagar - Fall


What did you think of it?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on February 23, 2024, 07:43:25 PM
Got my Friday releases!

Borknagar - Fall


What did you think of it?
Haven't got to it yet. I've only listened to the new Job for a Cowboy so far. Been too busy...
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on February 23, 2024, 08:14:20 PM
what's North Sea Echoes? haven't heard of that. your Friday recs are always good tho so i'll check it!

New project by Jim Matheros and Ray Alder (Fates Warning).

I checked it out. way moodier than i was expecting. think i need another listen
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on February 24, 2024, 04:27:22 PM
Just realized this will be released on Friday:

Counting Hours - The Wishing Tomb

Their debut from 2020 (The Will) is great, and highly recommended to fans of Rapture (a couple of members of that defunct band are here), earlier Katatonia, Dawn of Solace and similar melancholic-sounding bands. Pretty excited about it, let's hope it delivers.

Wow, I just listened to the two singles and started on their previous album, and I'm impressed.  I can definitely hear the Katatonia.  They remind me of Daylight Dies more than anything so far, actually.  That'll be a must hear in a few days.

Yep, can hear Daylight Dies too, for sure. BTW, Litho, do you know Rapture? They only released three albums, from 1999 to 2005, but they are all very, very good. The first is the most influenced by early Katatonia (and might be my favorite), the other two have more clean vocals too. Recommended if you haven't heard them.

Yeah, I've heard them.  I don't know them as well as I'd like to though, so this inspired me to run back through all three of them. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: gazinwales on February 24, 2024, 04:40:59 PM
Got my Friday releases!

Borknagar - Fall


What did you think of it?

A killer return to form for me, played it 6 time already (CD on full hifi set up, FLAC files in car and on headphones) sounds amazing.
Best Borknagar album since URD for me, specially Vortex vocals, the singing and growls are perfect.
Plus lots of variety, epic songs and some great melodies.
I was worried with the three songs released prior to the album, that it wouldn't be aggressive enough, but it ceratinly is  :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on February 24, 2024, 11:34:27 PM
Got my Friday releases!

Borknagar - Fall


What did you think of it?

A killer return to form for me, played it 6 time already (CD on full hifi set up, FLAC files in car and on headphones) sounds amazing.
Best Borknagar album since URD for me, specially Vortex vocals, the singing and growls are perfect.
Plus lots of variety, epic songs and some great melodies.
I was worried with the three songs released prior to the album, that it wouldn't be aggressive enough, but it ceratinly is  :metal
Finally got around to this and I must say it's possibly my favorite album of theirs in a long time! It's quite amazing!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on February 29, 2024, 05:33:10 PM
I'll just be checking out new Ministry and Caravan Palace today :corn
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on February 29, 2024, 07:59:40 PM
big day/week

Dirt Poor Robins - Firebird
Everything Everything - Mountainhead
Another Sky - Beach Day
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Post by: ariich on February 29, 2024, 11:39:12 PM
Yeah I have loads this week!

Big Big Train - The Likes of Us
Caravan Palace - Gangbusters Melody Club
Bruce Dickinson - The Mandrake Project
Everything Everything - Mountainhead
Gacharic Spin - Ace EP
Nils Frahm - Day
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Post by: NoseofNicko on March 01, 2024, 12:14:00 AM
Loved the last Everything Everything album so I’m definitely gonna buy the new one on CD if the store has it today.
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Post by: Zydar on March 01, 2024, 12:37:56 AM
Three releases for me today, the big one is Big Big Train. The others are Bruce Dickinson and Liam Gallagher/John Squire.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: crystalstars17 on March 01, 2024, 04:35:51 AM
Firewind - "Stand United" is released today!!! 🔥💖✨
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Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on March 01, 2024, 07:06:37 AM
my list today is

new singles:

don glori
la dispute
hail the sun
acid mammoth
Milk Talk

new albums:
Yard Act    Where's My Utopia?
Everything Everything    Mountainhead
Big Big Train    The Likes Of Us
Bruce Dickinson    The Mandrake Project
Mildlife    Chorus
Clouds Taste Satanic    79 A.E.
Uranium Club    Infants Under The Bulb
Kitchen Dwellers    Seven Devils
Nils Frahm    Day
Faye Webster    Underdressed At The Symphony
Donny Benet    Infinite Desires
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on March 01, 2024, 07:06:59 AM
Firewind - "Stand United" is released today!!! 🔥💖✨

i should check this too
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 01, 2024, 07:13:04 AM
new Bend Sinister singles

https://open.spotify.com/album/5t3q5L1dJGugnCTj6s815u
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: crystalstars17 on March 01, 2024, 08:47:57 AM
Firewind - "Stand United" is released today!!! 🔥💖✨

i should check this too

Oh you will not be sorry! ✨ Also check out Immortals, The Premonition, Burning Earth, and their self-titled from 2020 💗
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: DoctorAction on March 02, 2024, 12:49:18 AM
new albums:
Yard Act    Where's My Utopia?
Everything Everything    Mountainhead
Big Big Train    The Likes Of Us
Bruce Dickinson    The Mandrake Project

Love these guys. Probably my favourite band in the world at this point.

Raw Data Feel was amazing.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on March 02, 2024, 07:33:44 AM
Listening to BBT for the first time with the new album. This is nice prog rock stuff so far.

I also have Everything Everything queued up for some time this weekend. That is a big endorsement, DoctorAction.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on March 02, 2024, 07:35:20 AM
new albums:
Yard Act    Where's My Utopia?
Everything Everything    Mountainhead
Big Big Train    The Likes Of Us
Bruce Dickinson    The Mandrake Project

Love these guys. Probably my favourite band in the world at this point.

Raw Data Feel was amazing.

hell yeah, we love to see it. they really are a great group
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 02, 2024, 03:33:36 PM
Picked up some new stuff today...

Dirt Poor Robins - Firebird
Étoile Filante - Mare Tranquillitatis
Big Big Train - The Likes of Us
Everything Everything - Mountainhead
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 02, 2024, 03:48:01 PM

Everything Everything - Mountainhead

I saw this mentioned a few times here, so I sampled it. WTF? This is not for me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 02, 2024, 03:49:53 PM

Everything Everything - Mountainhead

I saw this mentioned a few times here, so I sampled it. WTF? This is not for me.
Oh yeah, this band is definitely not TAC-core
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: DoctorAction on March 02, 2024, 04:04:06 PM

Everything Everything - Mountainhead

I saw this mentioned a few times here, so I sampled it. WTF? This is not for me.
Oh yeah, this band is definitely not TAC-core

They were one of those bands that someone said, "you like some odd stuff, try this", and I was also like, "WTF", but also, "there's an edge to that..." that kept me going back. That song was No Reptiles and over time they've unfolded to be my favourite current band. Amazing lyrics and unique vocal approach.
https://youtu.be/bwcj7m0cIGk?si=lN8Jm4onciMXk5Co
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 02, 2024, 04:17:54 PM

Everything Everything - Mountainhead

I saw this mentioned a few times here, so I sampled it. WTF? This is not for me.
Oh yeah, this band is definitely not TAC-core

They were one of those bands that someone said, "you like some odd stuff, try this", and I was also like, "WTF", but also, "there's an edge to that..." that kept me going back. That song was No Reptiles and over time they've unfolded to be my favourite current band. Amazing lyrics and unique vocal approach.
https://youtu.be/bwcj7m0cIGk?si=lN8Jm4onciMXk5Co

Seeing that it was you that mentioned them made me check out the new album. I'll check that song. I mean, there's something weird in all of our libraries, I guess.  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 02, 2024, 08:42:13 PM
Got the same as some of you guys, plus a few more...

Job for a Cowboy - Moon Healer
Borknagar - Fall
Triton Project - Messenger's Quest
Austrian Death Machine - Quad Brutal
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - Of the Last Human Being

How you been Luke? Triton Project is a beast! Outstanding!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 03, 2024, 01:29:41 AM
Got the same as some of you guys, plus a few more...

Job for a Cowboy - Moon Healer
Borknagar - Fall
Triton Project - Messenger's Quest
Austrian Death Machine - Quad Brutal
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - Of the Last Human Being

How you been Luke? Triton Project is a beast! Outstanding!

Hey dude, I've been good thanks, how about you? Just commented in the albums thread about Triton Project. Great album!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SwedishGoose on March 03, 2024, 07:55:42 AM
Picked up some new stuff today...

Dirt Poor Robins - Firebird
Étoile Filante - Mare Tranquillitatis
Big Big Train - The Likes of Us
Everything Everything - Mountainhead

Thanks.... I had forgot about that. Bought a download and am listning now.
Sounds really good...
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Post by: DoctorAction on March 03, 2024, 09:28:58 AM

Everything Everything - Mountainhead

I saw this mentioned a few times here, so I sampled it. WTF? This is not for me.
Oh yeah, this band is definitely not TAC-core

They were one of those bands that someone said, "you like some odd stuff, try this", and I was also like, "WTF", but also, "there's an edge to that..." that kept me going back. That song was No Reptiles and over time they've unfolded to be my favourite current band. Amazing lyrics and unique vocal approach.
https://youtu.be/bwcj7m0cIGk?si=lN8Jm4onciMXk5Co

Seeing that it was you that mentioned them made me check out the new album. I'll check that song. I mean, there's something weird in all of our libraries, I guess.  :lol

Bless ya. 🙂

It wasn't a fast ascendancy to the top, I have to say. Phrases of verses jumped out then got me reading about the lyrics, that then got me thinking more, etc. It's all subjective, right?
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Post by: emtee on March 04, 2024, 10:48:30 AM
I've spun this twice now. Very enjoyable. Out Of Darkness self titled debut. Drummer from Iced Earth and some others I really don't know but they rock on this!

https://outofdarknessofficial.com/
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 04, 2024, 02:11:08 PM

Everything Everything - Mountainhead

I saw this mentioned a few times here, so I sampled it. WTF? This is not for me.
Oh yeah, this band is definitely not TAC-core

They were one of those bands that someone said, "you like some odd stuff, try this", and I was also like, "WTF", but also, "there's an edge to that..." that kept me going back. That song was No Reptiles and over time they've unfolded to be my favourite current band. Amazing lyrics and unique vocal approach.
https://youtu.be/bwcj7m0cIGk?si=lN8Jm4onciMXk5Co

Seeing that it was you that mentioned them made me check out the new album. I'll check that song. I mean, there's something weird in all of our libraries, I guess.  :lol

Bless ya. 🙂

It wasn't a fast ascendancy to the top, I have to say. Phrases of verses jumped out then got me reading about the lyrics, that then got me thinking more, etc. It's all subjective, right?

Wow, that's an intense song. Thank you!

When I run my roulettes, some songs that are way out if my zone can score pretty well in a vacuum, and that'd be one of those songs.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 05, 2024, 06:13:39 AM
This is how my Friday is shaping up...

Exhorder - Defectum Omnium
Sonata Arctica - Clear Cold Beyond
Myrath - Karma
Slimelord - Chytridiomycosis Relinquished

What else we got?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 07, 2024, 07:57:05 PM
This is how my Friday is shaping up...

Exhorder - Defectum Omnium
Sonata Arctica - Clear Cold Beyond
Myrath - Karma
Slimelord - Chytridiomycosis Relinquished

What else we got?

Judas Priest my dude!  :metal
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 07, 2024, 08:16:22 PM
This is how my Friday is shaping up...

Exhorder - Defectum Omnium
Sonata Arctica - Clear Cold Beyond
Myrath - Karma
Slimelord - Chytridiomycosis Relinquished

What else we got?
I'll be picking up

Pantheist - Kings Must Die
Judas Priest - Invincible Shield

I got an advance copy of Myrath - Karma back in....November? December? It's alright.
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Post by: Glasser on March 07, 2024, 08:35:39 PM
Turbulence- Binary Dream.

The End Machine- The Quantum Phase.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on March 08, 2024, 03:12:27 AM
This is how my Friday is shaping up...

Exhorder - Defectum Omnium
Sonata Arctica - Clear Cold Beyond
Myrath - Karma
Slimelord - Chytridiomycosis Relinquished

What else we got?

Judas Priest my dude!  :metal

Honestly not much of a Priest fan, but I'll give it a shot.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on March 08, 2024, 07:24:00 AM
My Friday:

Alterium - Of War And Flames
Sonata Arctica - Clear Cold Beyond
Valhalla Awaits - Perdition
MYRATH - KARMA
Judas Priest - Invincible Shield
THE END MACHINE - The Quantum Phase
Puteraeon Quindecennial Horror
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 08, 2024, 07:30:06 AM
Singles today/this week

Dirty Loops - Run Away
Pepe Deluxe - Everybody Is / Sweet Baby Sun
The Warning - Hell You Call a Dream / Qué Más Quieres

edit:

Sheryl Crow w/ Peter Gabriel - Diggin in the Dirt
https://open.spotify.com/album/07Qcp9zO5cCKShwTlxNaUL
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on March 08, 2024, 02:25:53 PM
Singles today/this week

Dirty Loops - Run Away
Pepe Deluxe - Everybody Is / Sweet Baby Sun
The Warning - Hell You Call a Dream / Qué Más Quieres

Looking forward to these.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on March 08, 2024, 02:55:02 PM
Skeletal Remains - Fragments of the Ageless

Just gave this one a listen.  Really solid death metal.  A little more technical for them, but still catchy.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 08, 2024, 03:08:10 PM
Skeletal Remains - Fragments of the Ageless

Just gave this one a listen.  Really solid death metal.  A little more technical for them, but still catchy.

I enjoyed their previous one, this is on my list to check out
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Post by: twosuitsluke on March 08, 2024, 03:16:47 PM
Skeletal Remains - Fragments of the Ageless

Just gave this one a listen.  Really solid death metal.  A little more technical for them, but still catchy.

I enjoyed their previous one, this is on my list to check out

Oh, go on then. This is why i end up with an end of year list pushing 200 albums!
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Post by: nick_z on March 08, 2024, 05:34:47 PM
Skeletal Remains - Fragments of the Ageless

Just gave this one a listen.  Really solid death metal.  A little more technical for them, but still catchy.

I enjoyed their previous one, this is on my list to check out

Oh, go on then. This is why i end up with an end of year list pushing 200 albums!

Right?!?  :lol

I have a couple more to add...in my queue...

Early Moods - A Sinner's Past (very curious about this one. The debut was a great combo of classic NWOBHM  and 70s doom)
Grey Skies Fallen - Molded by Broken Hands (apparently, a veteran NY band I'd never heard about. First few songs sounded very promising, the kind of gothic/doom/death I have a soft spot for)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 08, 2024, 06:34:03 PM

I have a couple more to add...in my queue...

Early Moods - A Sinner's Past (very curious about this one. The debut was a great combo of classic NWOBHM  and 70s doom)
Grey Skies Fallen - Molded by Broken Hands (apparently, a veteran NY band I'd never heard about. First few songs sounded very promising, the kind of gothic/doom/death I have a soft spot for)


I have the last Grey Skies Fallen in my Spotify Library. It's not bad, but it's way to mid tempo for me.

Not familiar with Early Moods. Will check out.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on March 08, 2024, 06:38:10 PM
Singles today/this week

Dirty Loops - Run Away
Pepe Deluxe - Everybody Is / Sweet Baby Sun
The Warning - Hell You Call a Dream / Qué Más Quieres

Looking forward to these.

All 3 were excellent!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 08, 2024, 07:43:38 PM
Turbulence- Binary Dream.


Oooh, I really like (and own) Frontal. Didn’t know they had a new one coming out! Aaand in the queue it goes…


Not familiar with Early Moods. Will check out.

First impression is they amped up the 70s doom component in the mix. Haven’t finished it yet. I’m liking it so far, although it wouldn’t hurt for the riffs to be a tad more “inventive”.

EDIT: the second half of Unhinged Spirit! DAT bass! Good stuff…
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on March 10, 2024, 05:41:00 AM

Everything Everything - Mountainhead

I saw this mentioned a few times here, so I sampled it. WTF? This is not for me.

I just sampled a song.  I think Chad lasted longer with most my roulette songs than I did with this.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Buddyhunter1 on March 10, 2024, 09:33:48 AM
We need a "days since TAC jumpscared by electronica" counter. :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 10, 2024, 02:31:29 PM
I mean, when you're picky about genre, would you not do a quick google of an artist first? :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on March 10, 2024, 02:46:23 PM
I mean, when you're picky about genre, would you not do a quick google of an artist first? :lol

It takes the same amount of time just to sample though.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on March 10, 2024, 03:00:07 PM
We need a "days since TAC jumpscared by electronica" counter. :lol


hah!

They should've called that band Nothing Nothing.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 12, 2024, 01:52:53 PM
Got a few for Friday...

Dragonforce - Warp Speed Warriors
The Mad Caddies - Arrows Room 117
Comeback Kid - Trouble
Night Verses - Every Sound Has a Color in the Valley of Night: Part 2
Aborted - Vault of Horrors
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Post by: Glasser on March 12, 2024, 03:11:53 PM
Got a few for Friday...

Dragonforce - Warp Speed Warriors
The Mad Caddies - Arrows Room 117
Comeback Kid - Trouble
Night Verses - Every Sound Has a Color in the Valley of Night: Part 2
Aborted - Vault of Horrors

 :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: crystalstars17 on March 13, 2024, 04:41:57 AM

Dragonforce - Warp Speed Warriors


I am so looking forward to this!!! ✨✨✨✨✨

So far I'm impressed ✨✨

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPToXB8HcSs

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 13, 2024, 09:08:30 PM
New Lords Of Black!
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Post by: wolfking on March 13, 2024, 09:14:20 PM
New Lords Of Black!

Just what we need, more Ronnie!!!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 13, 2024, 09:18:26 PM
New Lords Of Black!

Just what we need, more Ronnie!!!!

Haha! I heard it recently and its pretty damn kick ass! Tim will be all over it Friday! Haha! Seriously though Kade, check it out!!!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 14, 2024, 01:41:05 AM
New Lords Of Black!
That's all I have this week as well.

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Glasser on March 14, 2024, 08:40:54 AM
New Lords Of Black!
That's all I have this week as well.

I'm curious what you think. Post your thoughts when you do please?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 14, 2024, 10:35:16 AM
It's possible I'm the biggest LoB fanboi here, so I'm very much looking forward to it.  Their output has been top notch, if uninspired/samey over the past couple of releases.  Still very good stuff in my ears though.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 14, 2024, 10:47:03 AM
I have quite a few albums I'm picking up tomorrow.

Elephants of Scotland - Brains!
Lords of Black - Mechanics of Predacity
Justin Timberlake - Everything I Thought It Was
Lustmord - Much Unseen Is Also Here
DragonForce - Warp Speed Warriors
Night Verses - Every Sound Has a Color in the Valley of Night
Drifting Sun - Veil
Acathexis - Immerse
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 14, 2024, 10:48:39 AM
New Lords Of Black!
That's all I have this week as well.

I'm curious what you think. Post your thoughts when you do please?
Will do! I'm a new fan after being sent them in my roulette last year, so checked out all the albums together. The last two were pretty good but I didn't find them nearly as strong as the two before.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 14, 2024, 12:48:08 PM
New Lords Of Black!
That's all I have this week as well.

I'm curious what you think. Post your thoughts when you do please?
Will do! I'm a new fan after being sent them in my roulette last year, so checked out all the albums together. The last two were pretty good but I didn't find them nearly as strong as the two before.

As Orville said to Wilbur ... "You're Wright!"
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 15, 2024, 05:07:50 AM
Lords of Black is off to a very good start with the opener.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: wolfking on March 15, 2024, 06:10:20 AM
It's possible I'm the biggest LoB fanboi here, so I'm very much looking forward to it.  Their output has been top notch, if uninspired/samey over the past couple of releases.  Still very good stuff in my ears though.

I thought you were the ONLY LOB fan here.  :lol
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on March 15, 2024, 07:17:37 AM
things i'm checking out today

Four Tet   Three
Nothing   森の家
Rasmus Sorensen/Alexander Claffy/Kendrick Scott   Balancing Act
Kacey Musgraves   Deeper Well
Charles Mingus   Incarnations
Beans   Boots N Cats
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on March 15, 2024, 07:32:50 AM
Just gave the new Vltimas album, Epic a listen.  This is the project with Flo from Cryptopsy, David Vincent from Morbid Angel, and Blasphemer, former guitarist in Mayhem. 

I thought the first album was pretty decent, but one listen into Epic, and I am liking this one a good bit more.  Lots of interesting dissonant guitar riffs, and I've always loved Flo's drumming.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 15, 2024, 10:20:45 AM
Today/This Week

(https://scontent.ffcm1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/432228060_1381383089926974_6229061069308111782_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=pkynU_hNcZcAX_4cE-R&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB2oJ9iC9Xr9i2lhML_13Q2JPshG_DJ6H_-Mf-CEJmZ6w&oe=65F97C4F)

The Kind City - This

I was able to buy a special Sleepytime Gorilla Museum show advance CDR for this album, the debut record from Minnesota-based quirky ArtRock band which features members of Run at the Dog and Bubblemath among others.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 20, 2024, 03:03:20 AM
Got a few this week...

Boris/Coalter (split) - Hello There
Alestorm - Voyage of the Dead Marauder
Artificial Language - Distant Glow
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on March 20, 2024, 03:53:09 AM
Artificial Language yes, and also Hamferð - Men guðs hond er sterk
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on March 20, 2024, 07:29:16 AM
Yep, Artificial Language - Distant Glow

Also, Civerous - Maze Envy
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 20, 2024, 01:12:44 PM
I've got

Alestorm - Voyage of the Dead Marauder
Artificial Language - Distant Glow
Elbow - Audio Vertigo
Julia Holter - Something in the Room She Moves
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 21, 2024, 04:18:15 AM
Hamferð - Men guðs hond er sterk

This one, asbolutely.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on March 22, 2024, 05:54:19 AM
https://forallweknowmusic.bandcamp.com/album/by-design-or-by-disaster

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0215678020_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on March 22, 2024, 07:14:21 AM
my list today

Adrianne Lenker   Bright Future
Waxahatchee   Tigers Blood
standards   Fruit Galaxy
Wild Pink   Strawberry Eraser
Julia Holter   Something In The Room She Moves
Rosali   Bite Down
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on March 22, 2024, 07:46:46 AM
Single out today

https://open.spotify.com/track/5EmFkUoisQpLWCtKSF4nvd

(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/434099245_18347277946101916_1023183381437464067_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=P9oFt-cSwT4AX9UI1fd&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=00_AfA28DLY-ZEz1Z5pZQNPSCdPHW1ZEdVpMWE6WGwYltUpWg&oe=6602CEB0)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Evermind on March 24, 2024, 10:14:41 AM
Released this Friday:

Kalandra - The State of the World (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH4rbzwrTIc)

I know I'm one of the only guys who's posting about this band around here but I can't help it, I think they're fantastic. The message of this song in particular strikes so close to my heart I feel I should share it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on March 24, 2024, 10:39:49 AM
Can't listen until later, what style is it?
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Post by: Evermind on March 24, 2024, 10:46:24 AM
Can't listen until later, what style is it?

I'd say it's scandinavian folk rock. Think acoustic, with strings, female-fronted.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on March 24, 2024, 10:48:09 AM
I like that, acoustic with strings is a lovely combination.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on March 24, 2024, 06:00:19 PM
That is a fantastic song. Added it to my 2024 mix.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 25, 2024, 03:55:03 AM
I'd say it's scandinavian folk rock. Think acoustic, with strings, female-fronted.

BEAUTIFUL song!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: jingle.boy on March 25, 2024, 04:59:03 AM
Yeah... very nice.  It's got an Anneke Van Giersbergen vibe to it - vocally and musically.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 25, 2024, 07:09:02 PM
Released this Friday:

Kalandra - The State of the World (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH4rbzwrTIc)

That one's quite nice, I didn't have it on my release list, so I'll have to get to it soon. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 26, 2024, 02:42:33 PM
It appears that for some reason it only supports one layer of quotation unless you stack them manually.  Are the admins aware of this bug?

That one's quite nice, I didn't have it on my release list, so I'll have to get to it soon. 

Can't seem to find any information about an album release date in a couple minutes of skimming.  Evermind, do you know any more on this?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on March 26, 2024, 04:03:59 PM
I noticed the same thing about quoting...

Based on the Bandcamp page, there have been a couple of single releases, but not obvious there is an album coming

https://kalandra.bandcamp.com/

Incidentally, the song Bardaginn is something too...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcpe23dG-jk
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on March 27, 2024, 02:55:08 AM
Only got these two this week...

Sum41 - Heaven :x: Hell
Vorga - Beyond the Palest Star
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Evermind on March 27, 2024, 03:03:15 AM
It appears that for some reason it only supports one layer of quotation unless you stack them manually.  Are the admins aware of this bug?

Can't seem to find any information about an album release date in a couple minutes of skimming.  Evermind, do you know any more on this?

I watched a couple of interviews where they said they were working on it, but they've been pretty tight-lipped about it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on March 28, 2024, 09:03:34 PM
I've got some fun stuff for tomorrow...

Darkestrah - Nomad
Cantique lépreux - Le bannissement
The Absence - The Absence
Rage - Afterlifelines
Sum 41 - Heaven :x: Hell
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on March 28, 2024, 09:10:21 PM
The Absence - The Absence

Based on the previous album I'm not yet sold on the new guy replacing their prior duo pairings, but I'm still absolutely going to check it out. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on March 29, 2024, 06:37:15 AM
what i'm starting with today

The Disco Biscuits    Revolution In Motion
The New Mastersounds    Old School
Ride    Interplay
A Country Western    Life On The Lawn
Sum 41    Heaven ❌ Hell
Dent May    What's For Breakfast?
Beyonce    Cowboy Carter
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on March 29, 2024, 11:44:05 AM
https://amarokmusic.bandcamp.com/album/hope

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4284705336_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on April 01, 2024, 10:25:34 AM
Pleasantly surprised by the new Sum 41 album. Both the pop punk half and the heavier alt-rock/post-hardcore style half are really good. Wasn't particularly minded to bother with it, having not been interested in anything since Chuck, but saw some buzz so decided to check it out and I'm glad I did.

The new While She Sleeps, on the other hand, is fairly disappointing. I don't mind the poppy infusions they have and I've liked their last few just fine, but this one just feels very weak in the songwriting.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 01, 2024, 11:20:48 AM
Pleasantly surprised by the new Sum 41 album. Both the pop punk half and the heavier alt-rock/post-hardcore style half are really good. Wasn't particularly minded to bother with it, having not been interested in anything since Chuck, but saw some buzz so decided to check it out and I'm glad I did.

I agree dude. I too have been completely uninterested in anything after Chuck, but the new one is solid. It's a little long at 20 songs, but the highs are up there with some of their best songs.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on April 01, 2024, 12:48:47 PM
20 tracks but it's still only 55 minutes, quite a few are short and there's an interlude or two. I don't find it overly long at all really.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 01, 2024, 12:52:53 PM
It's not that it's too long, there are just a few songs I'm not too into. Imo, if they were dropped it would bring the overall quality of the album up, that's what I meant.

I'm still happy overall with it, as I had zero expectations.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 02, 2024, 07:39:24 PM
Miracles of Modern Science are back!

first new music since 2015. Fun track!

https://miraclesofmodernscience.bandcamp.com/track/birthday-cake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVFLU8oVi2A

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3247299811_16.jpg)

Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TAC on April 02, 2024, 07:44:52 PM
Ohh nooo!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 04, 2024, 12:22:28 AM
I've just had a look and there are more albums to check out than I'd realised tomorrow...

Strung Out - Dead Rebellion
Bob Vylan - Humble as the Sun
Ingested - The Tide of Death and Fractured Dreams
Sleepmakeswaves - It's Here, But I Have No Names for It
In Vain - Solemn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on April 04, 2024, 02:19:31 AM
Not really interested in any of those, but I have:

Novo Amor - Collapse List
Oddarrang - Oddarrang
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Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on April 04, 2024, 07:21:20 AM
there's a new Vampire Weekend tomorrow, i think
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 04, 2024, 05:30:08 PM
I was excited for this tomorrow, but it's been pushed back to April 19th.

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4227738157_16.jpg)

that being said, 2 Singles coming tomorrow

The Warning - Automatic Sun
Childish Japes - Vignettes
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on April 04, 2024, 05:54:15 PM
Sleepmakeswaves - It's Here, But I Have No Names for It

This is a post-rock band you sent me in a roulette, right?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 04, 2024, 05:58:37 PM
This is a post-rock band you sent me in a roulette, right?

They are a post-rock band, yes, but it wasn't me who sent them to you dude.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on April 04, 2024, 05:59:54 PM
You mean more than one person can like a band???

Anyway, I am excited to hear it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: billboy73 on April 05, 2024, 07:46:08 AM
Only thing I got today is Old 97's - American Primitive
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on April 05, 2024, 07:52:30 AM
my radar today

Vampire Weekend   Only God Was Above Us
Khruangbin   A LA SALA
Faust   Momentaunfnahme IV
Doja Cat   Scarlet 2 CLAUDE
Wine Lips   Super Mega Ultra
Acid Mammoth   Supersonic Megafauna Collision
GoGo Penguin   From The North
Marcus King   Mood Swings
Circles Around The Sun   After Sunrise
Gary Clark Jr.   JPEG RAW
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on April 05, 2024, 09:50:48 AM
I have a lot for today.

Midnight Odyssey - Closer to the Sky
Faust - Momentaufnahme IV
Faust - Momentaufnahme III
Locrian - End Terrain
Hawkwind - Stories From Time and Space
ERRA - Cure
Einstürzende Neubauten - Rampen (apm: alien pop music)
Sleepmakeswaves - It's Here, But I Have No Names for It
Austere - Beneath the Threshold
Korpiklaani - Rankarumpu
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on April 05, 2024, 12:05:09 PM
Forgive me since I am still getting used to checking out new music again, I don't see the sleepmakeswaves album on Spotify yet. Do they release albums at a certain time?
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 05, 2024, 12:08:06 PM
Forgive me since I am still getting used to checking out new music again, I don't see the sleepmakeswaves album on Spotify yet. Do they release albums at a certain time?

Yea, I'm not sure if it's been pushed back. Usually the albums will be available at midnight in your time zone, but occasionally albums don't appear until up to 6 hours later or something. It's very unusual for the album not to be on Spotify this late on a Friday, so I'm not sure if it has released today, officially.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on April 05, 2024, 12:12:20 PM
Thanks dude!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on April 05, 2024, 02:08:28 PM
Forgive me since I am still getting used to checking out new music again, I don't see the sleepmakeswaves album on Spotify yet. Do they release albums at a certain time?
Yea, I'm not sure if it's been pushed back. Usually the albums will be available at midnight in your time zone, but occasionally albums don't appear until up to 6 hours later or something. It's very unusual for the album not to be on Spotify this late on a Friday, so I'm not sure if it has released today, officially.
Looks like it's been pushed back the April 12th.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on April 05, 2024, 05:40:05 PM
Thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 10, 2024, 11:25:32 AM
Only three this week, but I have high hopes for Exist and Eidola...

Greyhaven - Stereo Grief
Exist - Hijacking the Zeitgeist
Eidola - Eviscerate
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on April 10, 2024, 01:04:12 PM
Eidola yes, and also Bend Sinister - Mostly Great Things.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on April 10, 2024, 01:19:39 PM
This is what I have for this week...

Bend Sinister - Mostly Great Things
RPWL - True Live Crime
Exist - Hijacking the Zeitgeist
Eidola - Eviscerate
Blue Öyster Cult - Ghost Stories
Týr - Battle Ballads
Northlane - Mirror's Edge
Sleepmakeswaves - It's Here, But I Have No Names for It
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 10, 2024, 01:21:45 PM
yep Bend Sinister's record Mostly Great Things finally drops on Friday.

I've tried not to wear out so many of the singles, but it does feel a little less like a new album given 8 of the 12 songs were already released as singles.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: ariich on April 10, 2024, 02:31:06 PM
I don't really listen to singles, so thankfully for me it is an entirely new album!
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Zydar on April 12, 2024, 12:38:46 AM
Today I'll be checking out the new Mark Knopfler album. I grew up listening to Dire Straits (thanks, dad!) but oddly enough I've never looked into Mark's solo stuff.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: pfillion on April 12, 2024, 10:33:59 AM
https://exist.bandcamp.com/album/hijacking-the-zeitgeist

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3528888796_10.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: MinistroRaven on April 12, 2024, 11:41:57 AM
My friday

Benighted - Ekbom -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Riot (V) - Mean Streets
Oakfarm - Oakfarm
Fractal Gates - One With Dawn
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: twosuitsluke on April 12, 2024, 12:08:38 PM
https://exist.bandcamp.com/album/hijacking-the-zeitgeist

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3528888796_10.jpg)

I'll be honest, I didn't think this was as good as I hoped it would be. I'll give it another few spins over the weekend, it might grow on me.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: nick_z on April 12, 2024, 01:58:26 PM
New Replicant too:

"Infinite Mortality:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0431814727_5.jpg)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: HOF on April 12, 2024, 02:08:37 PM
Today I'll be checking out the new Mark Knopfler album. I grew up listening to Dire Straits (thanks, dad!) but oddly enough I've never looked into Mark's solo stuff.

I’m slowly becoming a Dire Straits fan. Curious to know what Knopfler’s solo stuff is like by comparison.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Jamesman42 on April 12, 2024, 02:08:54 PM
sleepmakeswaves - It's Here, But I have No Names For It
Disasterpiece - Standstill (haven't listened to them in over a decade but let's check it out)
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: LithoJazzoSphere on April 12, 2024, 02:14:06 PM
Disasterpiece - Standstill (haven't listened to them in over a decade but let's check it out)

Disasterpeace is just one guy, but the It Follows score is absolutely incredible.  Nothing else I've heard from him compares though. 
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Post by: Jamesman42 on April 12, 2024, 02:15:49 PM
Oh right, and he makes a lot of video game music IIRC.
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Post by: Kwyjibo on April 12, 2024, 02:18:01 PM
I’m slowly becoming a Dire Straits fan. Curious to know what Knopfler’s solo stuff is like by comparison.

Knopfler solo is much more relaxed and mellow than Dire Straits. I really like his stuff and he's a top 5 guitar player for me, but sometimes I wish he would rock a little more.
Title: Re: FRIDAY RELEASES
Post by: Crow on April 12, 2024, 02:23:29 PM
yeah the new exist was really dull, i'm not all that surprised tho bcuz they've been getting slightly less interesting with each subsequent album - didn't think Egoista was all that remarkable either so

on the other hand, here's some proggy blackgaze i really enjoyed

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4287961132_10.jpg)

https://blacklava-records.bandcamp.com/album/icosandria-a-scarlet-lunar-glow
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Post by: nick_z on April 12, 2024, 06:11:58 PM
The new Khirki too! Had forgotten about it!

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3925169802_16.jpg)

Haven't listened yet, but their debut was one of my surprises for 2021, so I'm excited about this.
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Post by: HOF on April 12, 2024, 08:20:36 PM
Knopfler solo is much more relaxed and mellow than Dire Straits. I really like his stuff and he's a top 5 guitar player for me, but sometimes I wish he would rock a little more.

Hah, I didn’t think it got much more relaxed than Dire Straits!
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Post by: twosuitsluke on April 13, 2024, 12:50:19 AM
yeah the new exist was really dull, i'm not all that surprised tho bcuz they've been getting slightly less interesting with each subsequent album - didn't think Egoista was all that remarkable either so

on the other hand, here's some proggy blackgaze i really enjoyed

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4287961132_10.jpg)

https://blacklava-records.bandcamp.com/album/icosandria-a-scarlet-lunar-glow

I dunno, I quite liked Egoista.

This Icosandria album is pretty damn good. I can definitely hear the Deafheaven influence.
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Post by: Jamesman42 on April 13, 2024, 10:25:13 AM
Disasterpiece was not good after 4 songs. I turned it off. Maybe I am missing something. The songs are all the same length (3:51). Maybe they are meant to be layered? Idk.

sleepmakeswaves is pretty nice one listen in.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on April 16, 2024, 01:47:06 PM
Another stacked week...

NOFX - Half Album
DVNE - Voidkind
In Vain - Solemn
Melvins - Tarantula Heart
High on Fire - Cometh the Storm
SeeYouSpaceCowboy - Coup de Grâce
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Post by: nick_z on April 16, 2024, 01:55:28 PM
Another stacked week...

NOFX - Half Album
DVNE - Voidkind
In Vain - Solemn
Melvins - Tarantula Heart
High on Fire - Cometh the Storm
SeeYouSpaceCowboy - Coup de Grâce

I'm looking forward to the new DVNE. I'm reading great things about In Vain...I'm actually completely unfamiliar with them, so this new album might be my chance  :) And I have lost track of High On Fire a bit, I'll probably check this out.
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Post by: TAC on April 16, 2024, 02:22:51 PM
These two albums caught my ear last week..

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/024630-scaled.jpg)

It's kind of Gothy and I enjoyed it. It led me to their previous album, 2016's The Unknown, which is downright tremendous!


(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1769794014_65)

It's technically atmospheric black metal, but there's a grandioseness about it that's really cool.
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Post by: King Puppies and the Acid Guppies on April 16, 2024, 02:25:26 PM
Another stacked week...

NOFX - Half Album
DVNE - Voidkind
In Vain - Solemn
Melvins - Tarantula Heart
High on Fire - Cometh the Storm
SeeYouSpaceCowboy - Coup de Grâce
Yeah some of those are on my list for this friday.

Hanging Garden - Citylight Sessions
Dvne - Voidkind
Vanden Plas - The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things
Loch Vostok - Opus Ferox II: Mark of the Beast
My Dying Bride - A Mortal Binding
Pearl Jam - Dark Matter
High on Fire - Cometh the Storm
In Vain - Solemn
Fractal Gates - One With Dawn
Sunnata - Chasing Shadows
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Post by: ariich on April 16, 2024, 02:29:50 PM
For me it's:

Dvne - Voidkind
NOFX - Half Album
Lucy Rose - This Ain't the Way You Go Out
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Post by: SoundscapeMN on April 16, 2024, 02:42:05 PM
In Vain - Solemn
Local Natives - But I'll Wait for You
Pepe Deluxe - Earth Boys Are Easy single?

and this that just dropped today out of nowhere

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0551930113_16.jpg)
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Post by: jingle.boy on April 16, 2024, 03:01:13 PM
Vanden Plas - The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things

(https://media.tenor.com/0YXMEL2FltcAAAAM/nice-christian-bale.gif)
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Post by: TAC on April 16, 2024, 03:20:35 PM
Hopefully their singer had his adenoids removed.
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Post by: nick_z on April 16, 2024, 04:22:27 PM
These two albums caught my ear last week..

(https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/024630-scaled.jpg)

It's kind of Gothy and I enjoyed it. It led me to their previous album, 2016's The Unknown, which is downright tremendous!


Yeah, I need to listen to this. This is a band that's been around for quite a while, and I don't think I've ever checked anything out. They should be in my wheelhouse.

EDIT:Yes, definitely in my wheelhouse. This is a VERY tasty slab of gothic metal

Hopefully their singer had his adenoids removed.

Come on, now  :lol
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Post by: TheHoveringSojourn808 on April 19, 2024, 06:59:35 AM
my radar today

Bongripper   Empty
Taylor Swift   THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT
Bartees Strange   Going Going
Cloud Nothings   Final Summer
Eyedress   Vampire In Beverly Hill
Dvne   Voidkind
Local Natives   But I'll Wait For You
High On Fire   Cometh The Storm
BIG|BRAVE   A Chaos Of Flower
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Post by: Zantera on April 19, 2024, 07:01:09 AM
my radar today

Cloud Nothings   Final Summer
Dvne   Voidkind
Local Natives   But I'll Wait For You
High On Fire   Cometh The Storm
BIG|BRAVE   A Chaos Of Flower

For me, as well as new Pearl Jam and SeeYouSpaceCowboy!
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Post by: ariich on April 19, 2024, 02:08:54 PM
The new Dvne is really damn good.
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Post by: twosuitsluke on April 19, 2024, 02:09:54 PM
The new Dvne is really damn good.

Haven't got to it yet, but looking forward to it.
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Post by: goo-goo on April 19, 2024, 03:36:00 PM
(https://media.tenor.com/0YXMEL2FltcAAAAM/nice-christian-bale.gif)

I'm actually enjoying the new VP. A little bit of a departure from what they typically offer.