Metal Roundup Week of 12/29
From nu metal throwbacks to experimental black n’ roll, the metal scene got ready for the new year with an impressive array of new releases. Let’s take a look at some of the last records of 2023!
Fall in Place by Siilk
Fall in Place by Siilk is this week’s aforementioned nu metal throwback, with hypnotic clean vocals and oppressively heavy riffing. Since we’re all into Deftones now, I’d say Siilk is ready to take the scene by storm.
Shallow Grave by Thief of the Moon
Of course, fusion of black metal and rock n roll is nothing new, but Thief of the Moon has a whole new spin on the idea with Shallow Grave. At times touching on silly Van-Halen-style riffs and at others veering into western rock territory, this record Americanizes the black metal sound in a novel way.
Deathlike Illusion by Fall of Gnosis
If you’re interested in sludge metal and Gnosticism, it’s your lucky week. Deathlike Illusion by Fall of Gnosis touches on some mystical themes amid its fuzzy, full sludge sound.
Echoes of the Azure Sky by Blissing Stratus
For those of you more inclined to the atmospheric black metal sound, Echoes of the Azure Sky by Blissing Stratus should scratch that itch with its riff-centric sound dipped in a wonder and respect for the natural world.
