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?
| psykometal A staff guy... Posts: 6101 From: USA  |
Demisery and Fallujah have 2 of the best death metal releases this year and imo they are the 2 best death metal releases of the last quarter of 2011...
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada  |
Staying in the Death Metal scene. Fallen Fortress released some pretty crispy stuff. The album sells at 6.66$ just to remain broootal haha!
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands  |
Written by IronAngel on 11.12.2011 at 23:33 play it again earlier today and it does rock, although I tend to slightly prefer their debut album
---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Those who got their panties wet with the Sabbath reunion news and also everybody who claimed it "wouldn't be like it was". Infidel is here for you with King of Cynical Control. Old school psychedelic Doom that deserves way more visibility. http://infidelgr.bandcamp.com/album/king-of-cynical-control
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands |
Written by Edmund Fogg on 12.12.2011 at 04:38 Naah Orchid does tht Black Sabbath period way better. 
---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996
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| The Turbanator Posts: 1900 From: Malaysia  |
Don't know if someone posted it already, but this album is really good. Thanks Marcel for introducing this to me! EDIT : totally forgot this album was released in 2010. Anyway, will just leave it here.
---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!!
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 12.12.2011 at 04:46 Don't know Orchid...wil check them out. Edit: Oups. Original Post. Lazyness strikes again. Dammit!
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Figured it was time to stop mindless disciscions and keep this alive. Heart of Darkness by TOBC for all those atmospheric black metal sluts out there. Really good album.
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada  |
Mindless discussion? 90% of the posts on this page are suggestions and peoples' opinions on those suggestions.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Written by Troy Killjoy on 16.12.2011 at 04:19 Wasn't talking about this page but the General Forum sections. It was a joke due to all the new topics that seems to pops up everyday.
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada |
Written by Edmund Fogg on 16.12.2011 at 04:39 Ah, fair enough.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| Risto Wandering Midget Posts: 1113 From: Finland  |
When it comes to debuts, Constantine's Divine Design gets next to no competition this year for me.
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| Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6809 From: India  |
Written by Risto on 16.12.2011 at 13:03 Really good stuff.
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Beastwars by the band Beastwars. try to get that out of your skull once it's sunk in. Oh an vote for them too.
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| ß Problem? Posts: 916 From: Canada  |
This certainly caught me by surprise, a major shift from their debut F:\all.
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Written by ß on 26.12.2011 at 06:39 Wow! nice one will definetly boe on the lookout for Reido now. Thanx. Don't know if this has already been posted , but it's some good stuff. Enjoy
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| The Turbanator Posts: 1900 From: Malaysia |
^ not as good as his previous work, in my opinion. I only heard this album once and decide not to play it again. A total 180 turn around from his previous works, and it's so sudden. Kinda puts me off.
---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!!
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Written by The Turbanator on 28.12.2011 at 05:39 Never heard of his previous work before. I really dig this sound.
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| ß Problem? Posts: 916 From: Canada |
Quote:Quote: Do yourself a favour and check out his older material.
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Written by ß on 28.12.2011 at 06:43 Listening to Mourner right now. Hard to believe both albums are from the same guy. A lot of emotions and emp^hasis on atmosphere is showcased there. I still enjoy the crazyness and melting pot that is Hands that pluck thought.
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Introspekrieg Totemic Lust Posts: 2747 From: USA  |
Serious Beak - Huxwhukw Release Date: 26 November 2011 Country: Australia
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| Absak Posts: 189 From: Estonia  |
Noisear - Subvert The Dominant Paradigm Some amazing technical grindcore. Among my favorite grind releases this year, why this band's profile isn't on MS yet I don't even.
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Written by Introspekrieg on 28.12.2011 at 12:15 Good stuff. Some transitions are a bit weird, but this is definetly worth looking into. Damn! So many albums, so little time. And that's just in Metal.
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| The Turbanator Posts: 1900 From: Malaysia |
Written by IronAngel on 28.07.2011 at 10:02 I would like to thank you. One listen and I'm already in love.
---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!!
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| Misfit74 Posts: 443 From: USA  |
Written by Edmund Fogg on 26.12.2011 at 06:08 Not usually my deal, but that Beastwars song was pretty cool. Going to check out more from them. I like the vibe it gives and it's a huge diversion from the Brutal Death I usually listen to. Reminds me of when I used to really like Punk and/or Alternative in an indirect way. They're really into the feel of what they do, which is cool.
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 From: Canada |
Written by Misfit74 on 28.12.2011 at 22:03 Yeah they sure look the part. Too bad the audience sucks and don't get into his trance. And yeah Brutal Death is good, but why limit yourself to just that?
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| IronAngel Posts: 4872 From: Finland  |
Written by The Turbanator on 28.12.2011 at 18:26 Wow, nice to hear. I should get back to *shels this week to review my years' end list, in fact. I haven't listened to the album for a while, so much stuff out there to hear.
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| The Turbanator Posts: 1900 From: Malaysia |
Archgoat's new EP "Heavenly Vulva (Christ's Last Rites)" is pretty good in my opinion.
---- In the name of forests; In the name of stars; In the name of all the seas; In the name of storms... Proud sons of ancient nation; Proud sons of sacred song in the wind; Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told... Fathers of the icy age!!
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada |
Written by Absak on 28.12.2011 at 12:58 http://metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=6711
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| ß Problem? Posts: 916 From: Canada |
Circle of Ouroborus's latest cd Eleven Fingers is quite solid imo, albeit less metal than their previous outputs.
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