everyone in the Baltimore area talks about Erode like they’re one of the best new bands, and i see why. i saw them live for the first time in may with Divine Right, and it was still one of the greatest shows i’ve seen. they‘ve translated that death metal / moshcore onto record perfectly, with some of the best production i’ve heard all year. the breakdown in “Fever Dream” is maybe my favorite of the whole year. don’t forget the features too, Ethan of ... read more

10mo

atler

Another strong metallic hardcore release from 2025. Erode debut album 'Devout' heavily leaning into the hardcore drum and guitar sounding. It's dark, melodious and also notably influenced by death metal. I think they masterfully blend buildup of their songs to an moshing audience. Want to experience these guys live! Even if I'm not a mosher.

3mo

Crunklet

I think the album gets more dynamic as it goes on. The last 2 songs are a huge step up from the first 2. I especially like Coiled, as it is simply more fleshed out than many of the tracks here.

9mo

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