Plunging into the eclectic mix of this week's standout releases, our roundup navigates through the brutal onslaught of brutal death metal, the eerie beauty of avant-garde black metal, and the cutting-edge sounds of modern metalcore. From the doom-laden depths to the technical prowess of death metal, and the atmospheric layers of folk/post-metal to the cosmic journeys of space rock, there's an extraordinary range of soundscapes to explore.
For all our top picks in new singles and albums, don't forget to tune into the official Knotfest New Flesh playlist for the full experience!
Brodequin – Harbinger Of Woe - Brutal Death Metal
A relentless assault on the senses, Harbinger Of Woe is a masterclass in brutality. Brodequin's precision and ferocity are unmatched, crafting a soundscape that's as devastating as it is intricate. A must-listen for any death metal aficionado seeking the extreme edges of the genre.
Get your copy HERE.
Funeral Oration – Antropomorte - Avant Garde Black Metal
Antropomorte is a haunting journey through the avant-garde realms of black metal. Funeral Oration blends chilling atmospheres with unconventional structures, creating a mesmerizing and unsettling experience. This album stands as a bold statement in the evolution of black metal.
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Ghostkid – Hollywood Suicide - Modern Metal/Metalcore
With Hollywood Suicide, Ghostkid offers a riveting mix of modern metal and metalcore, infused with catchy melodies and emotive lyrics. The album showcases a dynamic range, from aggressive riffs to introspective moments, proving Ghostkid's versatility and raw emotional power.
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Hamferð – Men Guðs hond er sterk - Doom
A beautifully melancholic and powerful doom metal odyssey, Men Guðs hond er sterk captures the soul with its deep, resonant melodies and somber storytelling. Hamferð's mastery of atmosphere and emotion makes this a profoundly moving experience, highlighting the band's unique place in the genre.
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Hideous Divinity – Unextinct - Technical Death Metal
Unextinct is a high-octane thrill ride through the realms of technical death metal. Hideous Divinity delivers complex compositions, lightning-fast riffs, and relentless drumming, all executed with surgical precision. This album is a testament to the band's technical prowess and creative ambition.
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Sylvaine – Eg Er Framand EP - Folk/Post-Metal
Sylvaine's Eg Er Framand is a captivating blend of ethereal folk and post-metal, marked by its atmospheric soundscapes and emotive vocals. The EP transports listeners to otherworldly realms, offering a deeply introspective and soothing experience. Sylvaine continues to enchant with her unique vision and musicality.
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Zombi – Direct Inject - Space Rock
Direct Inject is an immersive journey through cosmic soundscapes, combining elements of space rock with synth-driven melodies. Zombi crafts an album that feels both nostalgic and futuristic, inviting listeners on an exploratory voyage through the stars. It's an instrumental masterpiece that transcends genre boundaries.
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Also out this week...
Aberration – Refracture (Sentient Ruin)
Acahexis – Immerse (Amor Fati)
Achelous – Tower Of High Sorcery (No Remorse)
Ad Mortem – In Honorem Mortis (Purity Through Fire)
Alestorm – Voyage Of The Dead Marauder EP (Napalm)
Alpha Lyrae – Alpha Lyrae (Self)
Altar Of Betelgeuze – Echoes (Self)
Apparition – Disgraced Emanations From A Tranquil State (Profound Lore)
Aro Ora – The Twelfth Hour (Self)
Artificial Language – Distant Glow EP (Self)
Ashen Reach – The Fear EP (Self)
Astral Adornment – Astral Adornment (Self)
Atrexial – The Serpent Abomination (Non Serviam)
Avralize – Freaks (Arising Empire)
Basque – Pain Without Hope Of Healing (No Funeral)
The Bleak Picture – Meaningless (Ardua)
Blestemat – Poisonous Metal (Silent Future)
Boris/Coaltar Of The Deepers – hello there Split (Dog Knights)
Browbeat – Unbreakable (Time To Kill)
Carpet – Collision (Kapitan Platte)
Chapel Of Samhain – Black Onyx Cave (Nuclear Winter)
Civerous – Maze Envy (20 Buck Spin)
Critical Defiance – The Search Won’t Fall… (Unspeakable Axe)
Daevar – Amber Eyes (The Lasting Dose)
Deaf Club f/HIRS Collective/Fuck Money – Split EP (Three One G)
Deception – Daenacteh (Mighty)
Devastation – Rise Of The Dead (Empire)
Dödsrit – Nocturnal Will (Wolves Of Hades)
Duindwaler – In Het Heemskerks Duin (Void Wanderer)
ECR.LINF – Belluaires (My Kingdom)
Evil Will Bless – And The Gods Shook EP (Self)
Fall Of Serenity – Open Wide, O Hell (Lifeforce)
FM2000 – Happohotelli (Inverse)
Fracture Point – Act Of Malice EP (Self)
Furor Gallico – Future To Come (Scarlet)
The Gaslight Anthem – History Books – Short Stories EP (Rich Mahogany)
Granitader – Der Wald zwischen den Welten (Purity Through Fire)
Halny – Zawrat (Via Nocturna)
Hammer King – König und Kaiser (Napalm)
Hashtronaut – No Return (Blues Funeral)
Heraldic Blaze – Blazoned Heraldry (Purity Through Fire)
Holler – Reborn (Scarlet)
Inner Axis – Midnight Forces (Fastball)
Inner Sanctum – The Great Odd Ones (Self)
Iota – Pentasomnia (Small Stone)
Januar – Fimbulvinter (Target)
Keygen Church – Nel Nome Del Codice (Metal Blade)
Khold – Du dømmes til Død (Soulseller)
Latter Reign – Order To Chaos (Roxx)
Leaves Eyes – Myths Of Fate (AFM)
Lhaäd – Beneath (Amor Fati)
The Lightbringer – Seven Thrones (Self)
Livgone – Almost There (Svart)
Martin Gonzalez – Suspiro (Self)
Mastiff – Deprecipice (MNRK Heavy)
Meister Leonhardt – Thanatopoeia (Purity Through Fire)
Monolith – Hornets Nest (Self)
Mudshow – Destiny (HPGD)
Neon Rider – Destination Unknown (Pride & Joy)
Norgaahl – Kraxelmann EP (Self)
Omnivide – A Tale Of Fire (Self)
Order Of Nosferat – The Absence Of Grace (Purity Through Fire)
Oz Hawe Petersson’s Rendezvous – Oz Hawe Petersson’s Rendezvous (Pride & Joy)
Pyramid – Beyond Borders Of Time (Subsound)
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol – Big Dumb Riffs (Permanent Teeth)
Rot Fester – Condone And Condemn EP (Kvlt und Kaos)
Saicobab – NRTYA (Thrill Jockey)
Sausage Wallet – Bad Habit (Syrup Moose)
Scavenger – Beyond The Bells (No Remorse)
Severoth – By The Way Of Light (Avantgarde)
Shakin’ Street – Scarlet: The Old Waldorf, August 1979 (Liberation Hall)
Shaving The Werewolf – God Whisperer (Self)
Snuff – Off On The Charabanc (Sbam)
Sonic Wolves – III (Argonauta)
Spaced – This Is All We Ever Get (Revelation)
Stormhunter – Best Before: Death (MDD)
Temor – My Sorrow’s Rage (Self)
Thor – Ride Of The Iron Horse (Cleopatra)
Thornbridge – Daydream Illusion (Massacre)
Velcros – Strange News From The Vault (Crazysane)
Vlad In Tears – Relapse (Metalville)
Vnter – Unfolding EP (Self)
VR Sex – Hard Copy (Dais)
Whitecross – Fear No Evil (Dark Star)
The Wizards – The Exit Garden (High Roller)
Wombat Supernova – Apewoman Vs Turbo (Self)
Wormwitch/Sadistic Ritual – Split EP (Boris)
Yobrepus – A Rhizome Revolution – Part 1 (Apollon)
