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Greetings,\u00a0Decibel readers!<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve got an extra theatrical set of records for you today. If your taste is more on the well-produced, well-polished side of the ledger, then you\u2019re definitely in luck. But don\u2019t let that fool you, the selections below are still outrageously heavy enough to clear a room of innocent, well-adjusted bystanders.<\/p>\n
Enjoy!<\/p>\n
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Carrion Vael \u2013 Slay Utterly<\/p>\n
Epic, pulverizing melodic death metal that takes the speed and ferocity of\u00a0Archshpire, the vibes of\u00a0The Black Dahlia Murder\u00a0at their most brutal, and an ear for the theatrical that recalls bands like Ne Oblivcaris. In other words, it\u2019s fast and wild stuff that still takes enough care to build some drama and keep things interesting.<\/p>\n
Stream:\u00a0Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n Slay Utterly by Carrion Vael<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Kreator \u2013 Krushers Of The World<\/p>\n The extreme aggression continues unabated. Mille and company continue on their modern course, fueled by their Teutonic thrash legacy, but delivered with a melodic energy that makes for natural anthems and singalongs. Thrash metal build for big festivals!<\/p>\n Stream:\u00a0Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n Krushers Of The World by Kreator<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Ov Sulfur \u2013 Endless<\/p>\n Blackened deathcore \u2014 a sound that will be satisfying for fans of modern, polished deathcore that adds some of the atmosphere of\u00a0Dimmu Borgir at their most accessible.<\/p>\n Stream:\u00a0Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n Endless (24-bit HD audio) by Ov Sulfur<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Viserion \u2013 Fire and Blood<\/p>\n New York City\u2019s new black metal heroes have arrived from their latest journey through Westeros to bring tales of glory, carnage, and destruction. Having seen these guys several times, I can report that these songs absolutely tear it up live, and it\u2019s great to get them on a proper record. Pay particular attention to the scorching title track, and the absolute triumph of \u201cHarrenhal\u201d \u2014 amazing song, shame about the castle, tho.<\/p>\n Stream:\u00a0Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n Fire and Blood by Viserion<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Void Monuments \u2013 Posthumous Imprecation<\/p>\n Ominous, powerful black metal in the vein of bands like\u00a0Incantation,\u00a0Ashpyx and\u00a0Vader. This is the Russian act\u2019s debut album and leaves a promising impression of riffs, growls and blasts yet to come.<\/p>\n Stream:\u00a0Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n