Saint Vitus – Let Them Fall – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Doom kings Saint Vitus bring forth their first album in 17 years. Scott “Wino” Weinrich says he favors “music that grabs you by the balls.”
All Pigs Must Die – Pulverization – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Vicious Massachusetts metal band All Pigs Must Die create an uncompromising mix of extreme metal sounds on “Pulverization.”
Corrosion of Conformity – The Doom – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Gone is Pepper’s trademark voice (Mike Dean’s voice is fine, but no replacement), as well as a little of the band’s sense of adventure.
Accept – Stalingrad – Music Stream April 15, 2012 The 2012 version of Accept barrels ahead with “Stalingrad,” the title cut from their new album, a powder keg of wartime heroism, misery, and brotherhood.
Simon Spire – No Solid Ground – Music Stream April 15, 2012 New Zealand’s Simon Spire brings the wide-eyed pop on the No Solid Ground EP. Like Death Cab for Cutie without any of the frowns.
Shearwater – You As You Were – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Shearwater channel Richard Thompson on “You As You Were,” although that comparison applies to vocals only, as they prefer piano to guitar sounds.
7 Horns 7 Eyes – Divine Amnesty – Music Stream April 15, 2012 7 Horns 7 Eyes bring (almost) 7 minutes of metal fury and atmosphere on “Divine Amnesty,” a song from the Seattle band’s debut Throes of Absolution.
School of Seven Bells – Lafaye – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Get an earful of Alejandra Deheza’s ethereal vocals snuggling up against Ladytron-style synths and realize this band has cool to spare.
Say Anything – Burn A Miracle – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Singer Max Bemis has an incredible charisma that channels Ted Leo, and that energy is on shining display during “Burn A Miracle.”
Cathedral – A Funeral Request – Music Stream April 15, 2012 Doom legends Cathedral are calling it quits after 20+ years, with one last album due this year before the coffin is lowered.