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Anberlin

8.6/10
Alternative RockRock

I've always been a fan of Anberlin with Stephen Christian. Matty Mullins has been on the microphone for a few years now and has already left a good impression on me. Nevertake, the re-recording of Never Take Friendship Personal with Matty, is significantly different, but it doesn't pale in comparison to the...

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Float & Aperture

Boss Keloid

Progressive rock/metalSludge MetalStoner Rock

Float & Aperture takes its time getting to the point, then makes that patience feel useful. Boss Keloid's first album in more than five years gives...

Not Alone

John Coffey

Hard RockPost-HardcorePunk rock

John Coffey put a clear purpose behind the noise on Not Alone. The Dutch band's mix of punk, hardcore and rock'n'roll still comes with heavy guitars...

The Allfather Awakens

Amon Amarth

Death MetalHeavy Metal

Amon Amarth know exactly what people come to them for. The Allfather Awakens has the heavy marching riffs, broad guitar melodies and Johan Hegg's...

Monarch

Dead Poet Society

Alternative RockHard Rock

Monarch makes a strong case for keeping some ugliness in modern rock. Dead Poet Society build their third album around heavy grooves, uneasy guitar...

What We Leave Behind

Brymir

7.7/10
Death MetalSymphonic Metal

Brymir make heavy music that is difficult to keep still. What We Leave Behind moves quickly, filling its songs with bright guitar leads, choirs and broad electronic textures. The Finnish band's fifth album has a darker outlook than those ingredients might suggest, but the melodies still aim high. It is often...

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Angine de Poitrine

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Chin Up!

Pop PunkPunk rock