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Here is the Cutting Edge Metal team’s roundup of this week’s essential new metal releases…
The Acacia Strain – You Are Safe from God Here
Genre: Deathcore
About: Massachusetts’ heavyweights The Acacia Strain strike back with You Are Safe from God Here, a brutal and immersive full-length that combines unrelenting breakdowns, discordant riffing, and atmospheric tension. It’s a dark, expansive statement that proves the band still sits at the forefront of modern deathcore.
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Distaste – Agoniepositur
Genre: Grindcore / Brutal Death Metal
About: Swedish grinders Distaste deliver Agoniepositur, an arena of sonic chaos where blast beats, gutturals, and grotesque groove co-exist in perfect mayhem. This release is raw, face-melting, and uncompromising — a brutal death/grind triumph.
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Scorching Tomb – Ossuary
Genre: Death Metal
About: Scorching Tomb proudly deliver Ossuary, a cavernous and thunderous slab of death metal built on crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and a haunting undercurrent of darkness. Raw and gutted back to basics, this album packs a heavy, relentless punch.
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Born Divided – Chronicle of a Shipwreck
Genre: Progressive / Melodic Death Metal
About: Australian act Born Divided explore new depths with Chronicle of a Shipwreck, a complex and emotionally charged journey through melodic death metal territory infused with progressive flair. Expect shifting dynamics, deep melody, and heavy impact.
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Torture Hammer – Torture Hammer
Genre: Death Metal
About: Torture Hammer’s self-titled EP is a short but savage strike of raw death metal fury. With minimal frills and maximum impact, the band deliver high-velocity riffing, guttural assault, and unfiltered intensity.
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Darah – Holier Than Thou
Genre: Death Metal
About: Danish crushers Darah hit back with Holier Than Thou, a powerhouse full-length that marries vicious riffing, strong groove, and destructive vocals. An old-school death metal foundation with modern production and energy.
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Mason – Martyr
Genre: Thrash / Groove Metal
About: UK’s Mason bring the heat with Martyr, a high-octane thrash/groove hybrid that channels the thrash revival’s energy while leaning into groove-laden riffs, sharp hooks, and aggressive swagger. One for the circle pits.
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And the unearthed and on rotation underground bands this week include: Necrobeast, Nattsjäl, Deadwood, Blackwater Drowning, and GRĀVELŌRD
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