I have always considered Nevermore one of the best bands that have ever existed. 20 years ago they were at the peak of their creativity, releasing three albums in five years that re-defined US heavy power/heavy thrash metal with this being the transition between Dead Heart in a Dead World and This Godless Endeavor.

All three albums are worth checking out, but it’s Enemies of Reality‘s anniversary

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Endorsed by: nikarg, Nejde, Yaniv, Redel, Daniell, Auntie Sahar, Starvynth, Darkside Momo

#1 passed away this week. An absolute legend of a musician and artist of the beat to the soundtrack of a whole generation's anger and rage. Few bands today will be what Slipknot was for millennials around the turn of the century and Joey Jordison was one of their driving forces for almost 20 years. Rest in peace you magnificent person. Many a night of teenage angst is now also a testament to your memory. And this album, at least for me, towers over those times. The symbol of a confused yet maturing generation trying to find its place in this world.

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Endorsed by: RaduP, musclassia, nikarg, X-Ray Rod, BitterCOld, ScreamingSteelUS, Dream Taster, Deadsoulman, Daniell, Abattoir, Darkside Momo

This currently re-released album is an overlooked gem in Sólstafir's back catalogue. A raw, dare I say "warm" but fierce output along a path, the band has long since strayed from; with good production and more than a few elements that will surprise you.

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Endorsed by: Deadsoulman, RaduP

If you haven't heard it yet, you're missing out. Dødheimsgard raise the creativity bar for experimental bands everywhere. Call it avant-garde, call it black, call it industrial, or call it post. This is a musical milestone that combines Dødheimsgard's unique extreme sound with a wide variety of influences and an unequalled vocalist duo. If metal is more for you than melodic riffs and blast beats, this is your album.

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Endorsed by: Auntie Sahar, BloodTears, X-Ray Rod, ScreamingSteelUS, nikarg