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From the Dark

Tony Iommi & Jorn

8.1/10
Doom MetalHard RockHeavy Metal

A Tony Iommi album has a clear starting advantage: the guitar sound already means something. From The Dark earns its place by building songs around that weight, rather than expecting the name to do all the work. With Jørn Lande on vocals, the record leans towards the dramatic, melodic side of Iommi's...

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we are unpeople

unpeople

Alternative RockHard RockPost-Hardcore

There is a lot happening on we are unpeople, but the debut rarely makes the work feel difficult. The British band move between thick alternative-rock...

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Anberlin

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...

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

7.9/10
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 unmistakable roar firmly in place. The band's thirteenth album also sounds more focused than a routine return to battle. The changes are small, but the songs...

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Chin Up!

Pop PunkPunk rock