Greeting,Decibel readers!
We didn’t do an edition last week, which means we need to back-track to cover a major, triumphant release from one of death metal’s finest. But you’ll also find other variations of death and devastation below. Have a great weekend!
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Ignobleth – Manor of Primitive Anticreation
The exact opposite of positive, uplifting, or good vibes. No sir, this is a work of devastating, cavernous darkness. Thank goodness.
Stream:Apple Music
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Immolation – Descent
Call me crazy, call me possessed, perhaps even call me untrue — but I actually think I preferImmolation‘s later work. In fact, this might be my favorite Immolation album, as it takes the ideas from the previous album and executes them at a level of unmatched dark perfection.Descent travels similar sonic territory asClose to a World Below andUnholy Cult but boasts tighter songwriting than the former and far better production than the latter. An early contender for album of the year. Let the vengeful winds blow with abandon.
Stream:Apple Music
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Inferi – Heaven Wept
Saw these guys open forDeicide in 2024 and they were a super fun and impressive live act. ImagineThe Black Dahlia Murder with the tech-death elements cranked up. Or imagine tech-death but with more memorable riffs and hooks. You get the idea. Crank this!
Stream:Apple Music
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Leila Abdul-Rauf – Andros Insidium
Imagine an amalgamation of non-metal-based music that metal listeners usually like, and you’ll have a good idea of what this album is about. Dark ambient, dungeon synth, folk and industrial sounds collide into a haunting and mesmerizing narrative.
Stream:Apple Music
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Ordh – Blind in Abyssal Realms
Progressive death metal from Brattleboro, Vermont. Very reminiscent of early-2010s death metal of the same variety from bands likeHorrendous andMorbus Chron, with some dark shades ofUlceratethrown in as well.
Stream:Apple Music