When I talk about progressive metalcore (especially with a strong emphasis on the groovy side) this is exactly the kind of album I have in mind. They delivered just as strongly as their previous album, packed with catchy riffs that stay stuck in your head.

DethToAllMetal

Good and fairly enjoyable groove oriented Metalcore release. I'm a creature of comparisons so I just have to mention that this record reminds me a lot of Sylosis with the grooves and Death Metal influence , Bleed from Within especially with the triplet string skipping sections and Cypecore with the layered vocals. And speaking of the vocals, the cleans are very unique, in this type of music at least. They are very reminiscent of this Avant-Garde Metal band called Arcturus and also a bit ... read more

1mo

Diebel

Groove Metal listeners are eating good this year. (atleast if you enjoy a metalcore tinge inside of it).
Mire drop their new record "Pale Reflection". It builds on their debut LP "A New Found Rain" which had a deeper Death Metal influence to it, and adds melody, some core-esk riffs and triplets. Alot of triplets. They are everywhere.
The first 3 Songs on the record are massive standouts. The Title track opens up the record with a bang, showing instantly what they are proving ... read more

1mo

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