New Album Recommendations 2011
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I couldn't find a topic like this, so I'm not sure if there's a lot of interest in it. But since one of the biggest reasons for my coming here is to discover new music, I think we ought to have a topic dedicated to recommending the latest and greatest music to have just been released. We have staff picks and great reviews already, but a lot of stuff goes under the radar. So share your exciting new discoveries or the comebacks of old favorites with the rest of us here.
I guess it's nice to start this from the beginning of the year, but you can of course recommend some 2010 albums you think were overlooked, too.
My recommendations that haven't already been covered by MS reviews are, so far:
Crowbar - Sever The Wicked Hand: Kirk got sober and found Jesus. Good for him, I guess. It doesn't show in the music, which is as thick, sludgy and melancholy as ever before. Another solid addition to an incredibly consistent discography, if not quite their strongest effort.
DoomSword - The Eternal Battle: I've been pretty unfamiliar with DoomSword for a long time even if I've known about them and heard a song here and there. That's still the case. From what I can tell, though, The Eternal Battle is not quite as doomy and epic as their first albums but rather leans towards traditional heavy metal with the faster riffs and stuff. Pretty impressive nonetheless, there's something authentic and endearing about the band. (Couldn't find a sample, sorry.)
Weedeater - Jason... The Dragon: The sludge/stoner act Weedeater buzzes and crushes away with a deep, heavy sound that really appeals to me. When they're loud, they're tight. There's some strange filler and interludes on this album that don't really fit in, though.
Orchid - Capricorn: Orchid have released a lauded EP already, but Capricorn is their first full-length. They play groovy old school Sabbath worship. It's not new, but why should it be when it's this good?
I guess it's nice to start this from the beginning of the year, but you can of course recommend some 2010 albums you think were overlooked, too.
My recommendations that haven't already been covered by MS reviews are, so far:
Crowbar - Sever The Wicked Hand: Kirk got sober and found Jesus. Good for him, I guess. It doesn't show in the music, which is as thick, sludgy and melancholy as ever before. Another solid addition to an incredibly consistent discography, if not quite their strongest effort.
DoomSword - The Eternal Battle: I've been pretty unfamiliar with DoomSword for a long time even if I've known about them and heard a song here and there. That's still the case. From what I can tell, though, The Eternal Battle is not quite as doomy and epic as their first albums but rather leans towards traditional heavy metal with the faster riffs and stuff. Pretty impressive nonetheless, there's something authentic and endearing about the band. (Couldn't find a sample, sorry.)
Weedeater - Jason... The Dragon: The sludge/stoner act Weedeater buzzes and crushes away with a deep, heavy sound that really appeals to me. When they're loud, they're tight. There's some strange filler and interludes on this album that don't really fit in, though.
Orchid - Capricorn: Orchid have released a lauded EP already, but Capricorn is their first full-length. They play groovy old school Sabbath worship. It's not new, but why should it be when it's this good?
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| IronAngel Posts: 4872  |
^ I'd seen name/album cover but never bothered checking them out. But wow, that's really nice. Gotta get into it. Same with The Flight Of Sleipnir. I finally checked them out, and damn. They're good. Kind of a doom/folk metal mix. I'm not a big fan of the uncharismatic shrieks, the clean vocals work much better.
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| Clintagräm Shrinebuilder Posts: 5772  |
Written by Guest on 20.10.2011 at 12:23 Awesome recommendation, The Wounded Kings kick ass! For another all-out Doom record, check out The Gates of Slumber's newest album The Wretch!
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| K✞ulu Seeker of Truth Posts: 2570  |
Written by R'Vannith on 20.10.2011 at 12:05 The song is ok. I don't find anything amazing about it. Sounds like Nevermore with growls, even the soloing is reminiscent of Loomis.
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| R'Vannith ghedengi Elite Posts: 3099  |
Written by K✞ulu on 22.10.2011 at 11:39 Now that you mention it it does remind me of Nevermore, guess that's why it I like it so much. Sounds like Nevermore with little bits of tech-death thrown in.
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| (((O))) Posts: 373  |
Awesome unique technical DM, catchy stuff with weird riffs and great drumming.
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| (((O))) Posts: 373 |
Yeah, I really like it. Excellent sludge with industrial influences, very nasty. You can listen to the full album at their bandcamp http://beneathoblivion.bandcamp.com/ and if you want to support the band you can buy the CD/2LP from the label.
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| Slayer666 Posts: 2466  |
Written by Guest on 22.10.2011 at 00:03 What the fuck is wrong with 2011? First The Browning, now this... O_O
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| Slayer666 Posts: 2466 |
Written by Guest on 23.10.2011 at 22:58 Sounds like a pretty bad parody, I'm afraid. :\ Plus, I hate hippies. (a band called Botanist is bound to be composed of hippies/a hippie).
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| Misfit74 Posts: 443  |
Decrepitaph - Profane Doctrines Unburied Immolation - Providence [EP]
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| R'Vannith ghedengi Elite Posts: 3099 |
Some interesting instrumental 'technical prog' from the band Electro Quarterstaff:
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| Koen Smits Posts: 1331  |
Don't know if it's allready mentioned but for the fans of original death metal: Eskhaton - Nihilgoety
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306  |
Written by -DC-002- on 29.10.2011 at 03:57 Take the ID (cTm8vBpktYg) and place it in [ youtube ] HERE [ / youtube] (without the spaces).
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| -DC-002- Mastercommander Posts: 1703  |
Ya, Skogen came out with a new album, Svitjod. It's been out for a while but hasn't seemed like it's been picked up. Good quality, old Drudkh-ish black metal. also, the New York band, Hull just released a really great album called, Beyond the Lightless Sky. Very creative Post-sludge like metal. Damn shame, there are no songs I could find online.
---- Coldgrits
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| -DC-002- Mastercommander Posts: 1703 |
Written by Troy Killjoy on 29.10.2011 at 04:08 Thanks very much, Now, What has been seen cannot be unseen.
---- Coldgrits
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 |
Written by -DC-002- on 29.10.2011 at 04:19  No problem. Awesome album too...better than the debut imo.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| -DC-002- Mastercommander Posts: 1703 |
Written by Troy Killjoy on 29.10.2011 at 04:35 I haven't heard their debut but from what I'm seeing, u rite, u rite. Here's another one and many many more potentially, there are too many great releases this year. Pagan, Epic, Black metal, Darkestrah from Germany. Their new EP Khagan.
---- Coldgrits
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| R'Vannith ghedengi Elite Posts: 3099 |
Some pretty gloomy stuff from New Zealand, think Opeth (heavy influence) + Anathema:
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 |
Written by Guest on 31.10.2011 at 16:22 Had no idea there was a new album. Den Sociala Vanförheten was amazing. Plus I seemed to have developed a bit of a mancrush on Draug...
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| Misfit74 Posts: 443 |
Krisiun's new one, The Great Execution is out of this world. Like, goosebumps type shit. Wow.
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 |
Written by Misfit74 on 31.10.2011 at 22:02 I was honestly incredibly surprised how much I liked it. I had it set at an 8/10 with just the single, and I didn't even have to change my rating once I heard the entire thing. One of my favorite Krisiun albums, and I like...pretty much all of them. 
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| ß Problem? Posts: 916  |
Soooooooo good.
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 |
Written by ß on 03.11.2011 at 04:16 Something about this album reminded me heavily of Agalloch's White EP. Might be the tree on the cover or the atmosphere... I haven't quite decided. Whatever the case, this is an awesome album/song.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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