yeah I'm kinda undecided on whether I prefer 2023 or 2024. Some really nice ones this year, but I don't think as many good ones as last year so far. But, OK, it's only halfway through the year

2024 for metal is good. Very disappointed with Thrash.

For non-metal, the new Sheena Ringo did not disappoint but Maruja, Mdou Moctar and Satoko Shibata are putting up a good fight as well

Metal-wise the new Nimbifer and Chapel of Disease especially stood out

On another topic, I've been catching up to 2024 releases and there's been some really good stuff this year

And fucking wasp bite, of stunk I think arf proper term under my eye arm I see whit one eye, will take week to heal

Macron is playing 5D chess but I'm not sure he's winning