Living proof of how production can suck and yet still the album can rule. Great modern groove-thrash, highly recommended for fans of Rumpelstiltskin Grinder.

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Doc Godin

Remember when I was all "yo go hang yourself"?

Well apparently this guy did.

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Troy Killjoy Mr. Doctor

"The nauseating madness has been cast aside in favour of a slower, pounding industrial, typically Blut Aus Nord; absolutely not a novelty for this band, yet a strengthening of their experimental side, as well as a worthy second chapter of the trilogy... morbid and disquieting, rather than twisted and unpredictable. Always apocalyptic of course." - Kenos

A perfect descriptive testimony of the strengths of Blut Aus Nord.

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!J.O.O.E.! Mr. Doctor, DerRozzengarten, Introspekrieg, Ag Fox, White Winter Sun, Darkside Momo

Enjoy stuff like Equilibrium & Ensiferum, but want a little more aggression? Enthring might just be what you need...

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Doc Godin White Winter Sun

The timeless classic piece from Sirenia. This release possesses all the good qualities of its sister band Tristania and also has the well-defined features that make it different from Tristania. This album is a highlight of Sirenia's discography for it features the best characteristics Sirenia has ever managed to display. The edgy extreme side, the keyboards and strings, the choir and the unforgettable vocal performance of Henriette Bordvik make this album a true experience for all who like symphonic and Gothic style.

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Hobbit Viggo Ag Fox, dismaleuphony, BloodTears, Promonex, GT, DerRozzengarten, Darkside Momo

In a sadly frequent number of cases the inclusion of the female vocal in the more extreme end of metal is typically employed for mere novelty effect (if not for the "crumpet" effect), occasionally adding another shade to the proceedings where it might. Not only do the three-fifths female outfit SubRosa manage, without effort, to waylay this unfortunate paradigm, they succeed in turning the sludge genre on its head and make the unconventional female vocal (think Bloody Panda rather than Nightwish) and the jarring violin (think A Forest Of Stars rather than Apocalyptica) its prime catalyst, creating a distinct and unusual approach to the sound. Both offbeat and dissonant whilst heavy and crushing (but not without a woman's touch) this is quite possibly the album of the year because of it.

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!J.O.O.E.! BloodTears, Mr. Doctor, Ag Fox, Lyrinan, White Winter Sun, DerRozzengarten

Stonerish tunes for drunk people, by drunk people. Those of greener intoxicant persuasions will probably need to stub out their spliffs and shotgun a PBR or five if they want to really get it.

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wormdrink414 Doc Godin, !J.O.O.E.!, Marcel Hubregtse, Mr. Doctor, Dane Train, Ag Fox, Nefarious

If you know the band, you know what to expect. They deliver what you expect and then some. Less than 5% of metal population will appreciate this morose journey. It's better to be among the few than among many...

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Daniell Marcel Hubregtse, Nefarious, Troy Killjoy, DerRozzengarten, Mr. Doctor

Being pleasant and happy is totally lame. Here's something completely miserable & haunting to help you be one of the cool kids.

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Doc Godin DerRozzengarten, !J.O.O.E.!, Ag Fox, Troy Killjoy, Mr. Doctor, Darkside Momo

Melancholy and disenchanted sadness + low/mid-tempo riffing + one of the best voices in the genre + a really good production = Born From Shadows or how to release a pure gem of Doom metal.

Definitely, Born From Shadows is among noteworthy Doom metal albums of 2011. Please do not miss this piece of pure melancholy from Swedish metallers Isole. A must to have, really.

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White Winter Sun !J.O.O.E.!, DerRozzengarten, Marcel Hubregtse, Ag Fox, Daniell, Troy Killjoy, Mr. Doctor, Nefarious

Vallenfyre is a grimey and powerful embodiment of grief. Stretching from doom to death metal, this is a wonderfully morbid combination of soul shattering earthly tones, top quality vintage-style death metal, and emotion.

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Baz Anderson Daniell, Nefarious, White Winter Sun, DerRozzengarten, wormdrink414, Ag Fox

A bizarre, contorted journey through the multiple stomachs of an alien on the cosmic equivalent of Dimethyltryptamine. There's little more one can say about it than that.

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!J.O.O.E.! DerRozzengarten, Marcel Hubregtse, Mr. Doctor, Tory Gallant, hanna of steel, White Winter Sun, BitterCOld

Quality Singaporean outfit showcases their 6th album of intelligent, riff-heavy metal soaked in exotic influences. For fans of Melechesh methinks.

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!J.O.O.E.! Ag Fox, Promonex, Marcel Hubregtse, Daniell, White Winter Sun, Mr. Doctor, wormdrink414

Alright kiddies, go throw out your copies of Breathing The Fire. You won't need them anymore.

This renders 90% of the other thrash albums released this year unnecessary.

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Doc Godin wormdrink414, Daniell, Mr. Doctor

Two years after the release of the gem Isolations Songs, Until Fear No Defines Us marks the return of Finnish metallers Ghost Brigade.

The recipe remains the same (and I would say it is not a bad thing), leading once again to a really solid album. So, check Until Fear No Defines Us out and do not miss this piece of melancholy!

Reminder: as appetizer, you can download for free a new track, entitled "Clawmaster", on the Season Of Mist's website over here. Enjoy!

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White Winter Sun Troy Gallant, Ag Fox, Ivan, hanna of steel, Nefarious