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Forefather - Last Of The Line 2011 |
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Bloodiest - Descent Words fail me on this one, prepare for a sludge induced trip across untamed grassy plains and distantmountain ranges. At least that's where this album took me, it might take you somewhere else entirely.The track 'Slave Rule' is one of the most amazing musical experiences I've ever been subjected to. |
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Ava Inferi - Onyx 2011 |
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Cormorant - Dwellings I knew one of my recently discovered favourite bands wouldn't let me down with their new release. Little did I know that they would exceed themselves and craft another fantastic myriad of progressive/traditional/melodeath/black/folk metal with a thoughtful theme. Just as good if not better than their stellar debut. |
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Insomnium - One For Sorrow Some albums just push all the right buttons for you. Oddly enough in the year of 2011 it came from an unlikely source for me, Melodic death, a genre not among my favourites. But this beautifully composed and moving piece of music is one of my top albums from a fantastic year. |
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Giant Squid - Cenotes Giant Squid certainly won me over with this excellent release. It's on the short side but every moment is pure progressive pleasure that will have you salivating at every note. |
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Pagan's Mind - Heavenly Ecstasy With power metal lacking in 2011 good old Pagan's Mind delivered just what I needed to hear, some catchy melodies that will have you hooked in a flash. Their very best effort. |
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Unexpect - Fables Of The Sleepless Empire Some like a bit of challenge to their music, so do I. That's why this was such a rewarding experience once you get a grip on this insane slippery creature. |
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MurkRat - Drudging The Mire Drudging indeed. Once you enter the Mire it will claim your soul. |
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Vader - Welcome To The Morbid Reich Thoroughly enjoyable Death metal that will leave you immensely satisfied, you have my word. Frankly if 'Come and See My Sacrifice' doesn't leave a grin on your face there is something wrong with you, or me. Either way I certainly enjoyed myself! |
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Virus - The Agent That Shapes The Desert Jazzy avantgarde metal fed on a diet of stoner rock, what more could you ask for? |
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Symphony X - Iconoclast Begads they've done it yet again! Progressive Power performed to the high standard you are almost guranteed from Symphony X and with a nice change in terms of theme. |
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Pantheïst - Pantheist Something about this release just touches my very being, it must be the sombre yet moving doom which slowly evolves into a strange combination of mixed feelings of hope yet sadness. Very unique take on the doom genre with some Anathema type Floydian meanderings. |
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Steven Wilson - Grace For Drowning Being the Porcupine Tree fan that I am I thought I might check out Steve's 2nd solo effort. Let me tell you I certainly don't regret it, you'll find some inspiring tunes here in this mesmerizing blend of art pop and progressive rock. |
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Tersivel - For One Pagan Brotherhood 2011 |
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Leprous - Bilateral 2011 |
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Mournful Congregation - The Book Of Kings 2011 |
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Beyond Creation - The Aura 2011 |
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In Malice's Wake - The Thrashening 2011 |
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Heavenwood - Abyss Masterpiece 2011 |
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Oranssi Pazuzu - Kosmonument 2011 |
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Lunatic Soul - Impressions 2011 |
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Orwell - AVOHFASIH 2011 |
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Enneade - Teardrops In Morning Dew 2011 |
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Myrath - Tales Of The Sands 2011 |
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Devin Townsend - Deconstruction 2011 |
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DoomSword - The Eternal Battle 2011 |
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Vektor - Outer Isolation 2011 |
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Cruachan - Blood On The Black Robe 2011 |
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Tides From Nebula - Earthshine 2011 |
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Fleshgod Apocalypse - Agony 2011 |
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Random - Todo.s Los Colores Del 2011 |
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Brymir - Breathe Fire To The Sun 2011 |
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Opeth - Heritage 2011 |
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Týr - The Lay Of Thrym 2011 |
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Absu - Abzu 2011 |
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Amorphis - The Beginning Of Times 2011 |
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Woods Of Desolation - Torn Beyond Reason 2011 |
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Silent Stream Of Godless Elegy - Návaz 2011 |
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Phideaux - Snowtorch 2011 |
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Loss (USA) - Despond 2011 |
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Havok - Time Is Up 2011 |
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Klabautamann - The Old Chamber 2011 |
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Borealis - Fall From Grace 2011 |
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Lazuli - (4603 Battements) 2011 |
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Septicflesh - The Great Mass 2011 |
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Anubis Gate - Anubis Gate 2011 |
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Rain Delay - Slumber Recon 2011 |
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Liquid Graveyard - The Fifth Time I Died 2011 |
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Fair To Midland - Arrows & Anchors 2011 |