Welcome to this week’s wrap-up of all the new metalcore, post-hardcore, alternative, and indie releases, as well as picks from our staff.
STAFF PICKS
Fit For An Autopsy – Oh What The Future Holds [FULL REVIEW]
Label – Nuclear Blast
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Max recommends: Fit For An Autopsy‘s sixth record, Oh What The Future Holds represents the very best of what good ole’ fashioned deathcore can be. Crushing riffs, percussive drums and fierce vocals all line the experience of the record, but it’s in the serenity of its melodic moments that it truly sets itself apart from the competition.
The Wise Man’s Fear – Tailspin (Single)
Label – Independent
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Harry recommends: With the introduction of djent to their sound, The Wise Man’s Fear produce a short and sweet banger to kick off their new album cycle, sporting ferocious drumming, expertly layered guitars, and a downright monstrous breakdown in addition to their trademark fantasy ambience.
Lee McKinney – In the Light of Knowledge [FULL REVIEW]
Label – Sumerian Records
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Joe H recommends: Soaring into 2022 with his sophomore record, Lee McKinney stands above the rest as a virtuosic torchbearer. This record is a guitarists’ wet dream, replete with characterful synths and stellar songwriting throughout.
LANDMVRKS – Death (Single)
Label – Arising Empire
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Dallis recommends: Crafting up a captivating track in “Death”, LANDMVRKS makes sure that exact message hits home in a disgustingly groovy and bouncy tune.
Anna Von Hausswolff – The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra (Live at Montreux)
Label – Southern Lord Records
(Spotify/Apple Music)
Joe E recommends: Von hausWolff delivers powerful and soaring vocals on her live rendition of “The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra” that displays her phenomenal musical talent.
METAL/CORE RELEASES
Underoath – Voyeurist [FULL REVIEW]
Label – Fearless Records
Pridelands – Light Bends [FULL REVIEW]
Label – Sharptone Records
Enterprise Earth – The Chosen [FULL REVIEW]
Label – MNRK Records LP
Shadow Of Intent – Elegy
Label – Independent
Worm Shepherd – Ritual Hymns
Label – Unique Leader Records
As Within, So Without – Salvation
Label – Independent
Enox – Euphoria
Label – Independent
Oceans – Hell Is Where The Heart Is, Pt. I: Love (EP)
Label – Nuclear Blast
Chaosbay – Boxes (EP)
Label – Circular Wave
Adapt – Believe It Or Not (Single)
Label – Independent
Korn – Forgotten (Single)
Label – Loma Vista Recordings
Muse – Won’t Stand Down (Single)
Label – Warner Music Group
Venom Prison – Nemesis (Single)
Label – Century Media Records
Darko US – Acid Inject (Single)
Label – Independent
Memphis May Fire – The American Dream (Single)
Label – Rise Records
Kubrick – Devastate (Single)
Label – Independent
InVisions – Deadlock (Single)
Label – Narrative Records
Corpsegrinder – Acid Vat (Single)
Label – Perseverance Media Group
Berried Alive – Sit There Like A Lemon (Single)
Label – Independent
Our Mirage – Calling You (Single)
Label – Arising Empire
The Oklahoma Kid – Melt Into You (Single)
Label – Arising Empire
High Wind – Windwvker (Single)
Label – ELL LLC
Cold Night For Alligators – Behind Curtains (Single)
Label – Arising Empire
Ingested – Rebirth (Single)
Label – Metal Blade Records
Andromida – Veracity Found (Single)
Label – Independent
Chris Turner – Butcha Boys (Single)
Label – Independent
Pretty Low – Chair of Nails (Single)
Label – Independent
Born A New – Rat in the Room (Single)
Label – Modern Empire Music
Vio-Lence – Flesh From Bone (Single)
Label – Metal Blade Records
Dead Days – Suffering (Single)
Label – Theoria Records
Version Eight – Shaded Waters (Single)
Label – Independent
Haunted Shores – Hellfire (Single)
Label – 3Dot Recordings
Heriot – Coalescene (Single)
Label – Church Road Records
ROCK/POST-HARCORE RELEASES
Skillet – Dominion
Label – Atlantic Recording Corporation
Like A Storm – OKURA
Label – The Fuel Music
happydaze – Underground Summer Sound (EP)
Label – Independent
Stand Atlantic – pity party (feat. Royal & The Serpent) (Single)
Label – Hopeless Records
Avril Lavigne – Love It When You Hate Me (feat. blackbear) (Single)
Label – DTA Records
Knuckle Puck – Gasoline (Single)
Label – Independent
Vagrants – Skin and Bone (Single)
Label – Equal Vision Records
Drug Church – World Impact (Single)
Label – Pure Noise Records
Circa Survive – Electric Moose (Single)
Label – Rise Records
Dead American – Full of Smoke (Single)
Label – Velocity Records
Royal Coda – Even If (Single)
Label – Rise Records
Blood Command – Nuns, Guns & Cowboys (Single)
Label – Loyal Blood Records
Weatherstate – Headstone (Single)
Label – Rude Records
Hindsight – Low Hanging Fruit (Single)
Label – Independent
Ignite – On the Ropes (Single)
Label – Century Media Records
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE RELEASES
Fickle Friends – Are We Gonna Be Alright?
Label – Independent
Chastity – Suffer Summer
Label – Deathwish Inc
Ryley Walker – So Certain (EP)
Label – Husky Pants Records
Placebo – Try Better Next Time (Single)
Label – Elevator Lady Ltd
Bad Suns – Life Was Easier When I Only Cared About Me (Single)
Label – Epitaph Records
White Lies – Am I Really Going To Die (Single)
Label – [PIAS] Recordings
Cloakroom – Fear of Being Fixed (Single)
Label – Relapse Records
Lael Neale – Hotline (Single)
Label – Sub Pop Records
BUÑUEL – Crack Shot (Single)
Label – Profound Lore Records