New Music Friday – January 14th, 2022

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

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