Lotta bands doing the Deftones inspired Grungegaze sound recently, however this askysoblack seem to be able to stand out in that field with this solid debut

By all logic i should really love L.S Dunes as they are a Frankenstein's monster made of some of my favorite bands (Coheed, Thursday, MCR). This album made me realize that i am very very hit or miss when it comes to Anthony Greens vocals (Saosin=YAY, SOAF and Circa Survive=ehhh). But this albums is extremely consistent and better than their debut so its a decent listen.

The end of The Weeknd, and ending on a pretty solid, apocalyptic note.

hard r N word in hurricane aside, this is such a peak Dylan album

This album is an adventure!

Wasluck is so good at creating Atmosphere in his doomy shoegaze and this album is such a perfect example of that.

Little ham-fisted with some of the lyrics (what do you expect from a vegan straight edge band), but god damn them grooves.

This was such a beautiful listen. It’s very daring and unashamed In its subject matter, and has tithe production and talent that makes me wanna dance. North praising god in Japanese was something I did not have on my 2025 bingo card, tho I also didn’t have a tech billionaire doing a na*I salute on live television so this is gonna be an odd year to say the least

Definitely the beginning of an impressive steak of albums for Behemoth. Band sounds straight up evil here

If you like lesbian indie synth pop from chile then do have the album for you. (No idea how I ended up here but no regrets lol)

They were on such an untouchable run of albums in the mid to late 80s, and Kiss me x3 is such a good example of that. This feels like the direct companion to disintegration, like this album is about being in love and disintegration is about losing said love

This deserves a more thorough review in the future. However, it is truly an incredible listen.

“If I die young, promise to smile at my funeral.”

I always hesitate with posthumous releases, as I have been burned in the past with terrible projects released just to make money off the artists' passing (looking at that Sophie release last year, how dare they do that to my girl). This album is How You Do It Right
Funny Papers is still rough to get through; Shangri-la and Tomorrow Never Knows made me cry, and some of the best production I've heard in a long, long time. ... read more

In Dragon Ball lore, the son of Katas was a nameless Namekian who split himself into two beings. The evil King Piccolo, and the Good Kami. Same thing happened to Opeth with the Heavy prog metal going into Deliverance and the melodic prog going into Damnation.

If you ever want to get into jazz, this is album is where your journey should start.

Metalcores best kept secret

This album is a lot of fun! To be honest, I’m not very familiar with the Memphis scene, so this could be considered my introduction, and I was pleasantly surprised. While the lyrics aren’t particularly remarkable, and the album is a bit lengthy, the production, performance, and flow are fantastic. You could tell me this album was released anytime between 1995 and 2017, and I would believe you. Overall, it’s a great album!

This is not an easy listen by any means. Ethel Cain's most ambitious and experimental project to date showcases a captivating blend of drone and ambient noise, masterfully intertwining these elements to cultivate an atmosphere that is both haunting and immersive. The composition builds a strikingly intense soundscape, evoking a sense of darkness that permeates the listener's experience. Each note resonates with a suffocating weight, yet undeniable beauty is woven throughout the ... read more

Woah Nelly! There is so much happening in this album that it's hard to review. I'm usually hit-or-miss with Kayo Dot, but when they hit, it's spectacular. The first track is terrible and can easily be skipped. However, the rest of the album takes you on a journey through various styles and genres, including black metal, jazz, post-rock, avant-garde metal, and heavy doom metal. It feels like a fusion of the best elements from Kayo Dot, maudlin of the Well, and all of Toby ... read more

This album is like the darker cousin of "Screaming for Vengeance." It leans heavily into the cheesy aspects of the '80s, which often works in its favor. The album art is iconic, and that cannot be denied. It's an essential listen for fans of '80s speed metal, although it's not the best Judas Priest record out there.