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A great death metal album that finds power in dynamics instead of bluntness. The Enduring Spirit by Tomb Mold
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A pretty solid album from Horrendous, even though the band finds mixed results outside of their comfort zone. Ontological Mysterium by Horrendous
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Angelβs seamless and unlikely genre fusions are still something to behold, even with I Am Upset slightly underwhelming in some pockets. I am upset because I see something that is not there. by Fire-Toolz
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While a bit rockier of a journey than the previous two albums in this trilogy, The Ruby Cord is still quite an accomplishment from Richard. The Ruby Cord by Richard Dawson
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DDS is back to blow your fucking mind. Darklife by death's dynamic shroud
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π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯ Hellfire by black midi
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Krallice continues expanding their sound on the speedily made Psychagogue. Psychagogue by Krallice
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Colors II isnβt quite the return to form suggested by its title and lead teaser.
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Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington break their hiatus with a sound thatβs a bit more rockinβ.