The ever-changing riffs, the melodic solos, the heavy-as-hell, frantic drumming. This is a true return to thrash with some of the heavier stuff thrown in.
With all sorts of hugely symphonic and choir-blessed folk/prog passages, and plainly chugging metal bits, Sirius B/Lemuria holds one’s attention throughout.
Wiley veterans of the art punk/indie wars roll out a beaut! Slow drag tempos working the terrain old folk-doom lent to Melvins/Barkmarket/Jucifer power surge.
Suffocation return with their first full-length in nearly a decade, every bit as weighty and complex as ever. Subpar production can’t dampen the fury within.
SPF 1000 debuts with a concept album that expresses the caustic rage of those who might feel ostracized because of their quirky personality and manner of dress.
From minimalist Musique Concrète to lush lounge exotica to raging death metal to Spaghetti Western to Middle Eastern strings and Danny Elfman atmospherics.
Social Distortion, The Offspring, and Jello Biafra with DOA are called up from the reserves. Stalwarts NOFX, Pennywise, and Anti-Flag provide dutiful service.