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Here is the Cutting Edge Metal team’s roundup of this week’s essential new metal releases…
Progeny of Sun – Prophets of the Void
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
About: Progeny of Sun emerge with a dark and intense take on blackened death metal, weaving together atmospheric black metal melodies with crushing death metal weight. Their music balances relentless aggression with haunting atmosphere, appealing to fans of both the raw and the epic sides of extreme metal. Prophets of the Void marks their strongest statement yet, showcasing their ability to craft both ferocity and depth.
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Condition Critical – Degeneration Chamber
Genre: Thrash Metal
About: Condition Critical deliver pure, high-octane thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s golden era, while injecting their own modern ferocity. Their riffs are sharp, fast, and unapologetically aggressive, channeling influences like Demolition Hammer and Exodus. Degeneration Chamber is another blast of no-compromise thrash that captures the chaotic energy of classic underground metal.
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Korp – And Darker It Shall Become
Genre: Black/Thrash Metal
About: Korp embrace the primal violence of black/thrash, where raw black metal atmospheres meet the speed-driven savagery of thrash. The band thrives on razor-sharp riffing and unhinged energy, with songs that are as chaotic as they are infectious. And Darker It Shall Become embodies the fiery crossover spirit that keeps black/thrash alive and dangerous.
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Gjallarhorn's Wrath – The Silver Key
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
About: Gjallarhorn’s Wrath explore the epic side of black metal, layering soaring symphonic arrangements over cold, aggressive foundations. Their music draws from fantasy and cosmic themes, with an atmosphere both majestic and ominous. The Silver Key is an ambitious work that blends orchestration with feral black metal intensity, perfect for fans of Dimmu Borgir or Limbonic Art.
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Inhuman Architects – Spectrum of the Damned
Genre: Deathcore
About: Inhuman Architects have been carving out a name in deathcore with a focus on sheer heaviness, eerie atmosphere, and technical precision. They blend brutal breakdowns with intricate riffing and a dark, otherworldly vibe that separates them from the pack. Spectrum of the Damned pushes their sound into even darker territory, combining brutality with unsettling atmosphere.
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Sublime Eyes – IV: The Serpent's Coil
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
About: Sublime Eyes channel the aggression of death metal with the melodic sensibilities of Scandinavian traditions, creating songs that are both vicious and anthemic. Their sound blends powerful hooks, intricate riffing, and harsh intensity, delivering a modern twist on classic melodic death metal foundations. IV: The Serpent’s Coil is a dynamic and emotionally charged release that will resonate with fans of both melody and brutality.
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And the unearthed and on rotation underground bands this week include: DEATH STRUCTURE, agenda, SCREAMS OF TRANQUILITY, BLANK, and Mind Conflict
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