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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THE FUROR - WAR UPON WORSHIP Most intense Black Metal release of 2011 order thru www.primecuts.com.au
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Written by Conservationist on 09.06.2011 at 00:13 I understand your point of view for a part, I'm sometimes in such a melancholic mood myself but... It's not that there are no good bands/albums after 1995!
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Written by Conservationist on 09.06.2011 at 00:13 It sucks to be you.
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Elite Posts: 40071  |
Written by [user id=4365] on 09.06.2011 at 16:41 Still have to listen to it for LoM (deadline july 10), just got it off the haulix platform. But seeing how you described it I am sure I will love it.
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Written by [user id=4365] on 09.06.2011 at 16:41 My review is almost complete - just waiting to publish closer to the actual re-release date. And of course I haven't changed my mind. I rarely do that.
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Vidian - Irrelevant Nonsense Machine Element Interesting deathcore/death metal, sounds pretty awesome if you ask me. Listen to this track on their bandcamp too. http://vidian.bandcamp.com/track/rusted-seed
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Written by [user id=4365] on 10.06.2011 at 00:01 Deathcore is already moving into post- territory?
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Written by [user id=4365] on 10.06.2011 at 00:06  SOME DAY SOON!
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Account deleted Written by Troy Killjoy on 10.06.2011 at 00:08 Isn't there a bunch of programs where you can turn Youtube clips into MP3's? You should totally invest in that.
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Written by [user id=4365] on 10.06.2011 at 00:09 I want. Please link me via PM so as not to completely derail this topic.
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Written by [user id=115335] on 10.06.2011 at 00:23 Yeah, that is a very enjoyable album.
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Are you ready to get your mind raped? Well, this is a cover of Black Sabbath's Paranoid and it's weird as hell but still good. This track is from the collaboration between Rotorvator and Rhuith (the name of the EP is "February") I can't really describe the music so just listen to the YT video. Be sure to check out other Rhuith tracks from their myspace. http://www.myspace.com/rhuith/music EDIT: Did I mention that this might be the best damn thing released in 2011!?
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Written by [user id=115335] on 10.06.2011 at 00:23 Beautifully haunting and relaxing album. I love the singer's vocals. My fav of the year so far, but I think the new Graveyard album is trying to take that spot though. So good. :O
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Written by [user id=115335] on 13.06.2011 at 01:27 Glad to be of service! >:3
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Creepy industrial BM/ambient from the band Void. This track is from their debut EP and it sounds like The Axis Of Perdition but with a more calm atmosphere. I don't think many people will like this but it works fine for me, ambient BM with a touch of psychedelia and those vocals maybe ain't the best but the atmosphere is good, this track is not from their new album but you should be able to hear what they sound like. ..btw, the name of the band is "Cold Empty Universe, thats fvcking kvlt. And the new Iperyt album is good but I won't post another big video screen here 
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| Ag Fox Angel No More Elite Posts: 4774  |
Written by [user id=4365] on 09.06.2011 at 16:41I like the album too, but I thought it's a 2010 release...?
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Written by Ag Fox on 14.06.2011 at 22:18 Yeah, it was released in 2010 but Troy did mention a re-release however I cant find any info on MA.
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306 |
Written by (((O))) on 14.06.2011 at 22:40 It was a tape-only release in 2010 and Moribund is re-releasing it at the end of this month. I'll be writing a glowing review of it too. 
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The new Waldgefuester! So good.
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