Pope - The Lunchbox EP

From: New Orleans, Louisiana
Genre: Inide, Alternative, Noise Pop
Released: May 8, 2020
Tracks: 5
Length: 16m 15s

Super chill grunge-pop. Everyone just relax.



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Poster Boy-S/T 12" (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Punk, Grunge, Noise Rock

Label: The Ghost Is Clear
Tracks: 5
Length: 13.0'

Poster Boy is a four piece band from Kansas City, Missouri who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Poster Boy play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of punk, grunge, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, Poster Boy can be loosely compared to bands such as Tile, Faking, Heads, Slint, Unwound, Drive Like Jehu, and other like-minded bands.  This is the band's debut EP, which was released as a limited edition lathe 12" via The Ghost Is Clear records on May 29th, 2020.  On their self-titled debut, Poster Boy offer up five tracks of tense, moody, and discordant sounding punk, grunge, and noise rock.  Overall, Poster Boy's debut EP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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BIGHAND//BIGKNIFE-Plunge 12" (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Sludge, Grunge, Noise Rock

Label: The Ghost Is Clear
Tracks: 6
Length: 21.40'

BIGHAND//BIGKNIFE is a three piece band from Denton, Texas who formed in 2012, from the looks of things.  BIGHAND//BIGKNIFE play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post hardcore, punk, metal, sludge, grunge, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, BIGHAND//BIGKNIFE can be loosely compared to bands such as Bardus, Pigs, Unsane, The Melvins, Unsane, Fight Amp, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2012, BIGHAND//BIGKNIFE have released a seven song LP titled Winner's Cup in April of 2016, a five song live EP in September of 2018, and a four-way slit 7" with Almanac Man, Emma Goldman, and Abandoncy titled Meditations In Affinity: Solitude in April of 2020.  Plunge is the band's debut 12", which was originally released back in September of 2014 and was released as a limited edition lathe 12" via The Ghost Is Clear records on May 22nd, 2020.  On Plunge, BIGHAND//BIGKNIFE offer up six tracks of killer post hardcore, punk, metal, sludge, grunge, and noise rock.  Overall, Plunge makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Sky So Dark-Bloody Knuckles LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Punk, Garage Rock, Darkwave,  Indie Rock

Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 10
Length: 32.40'

Sky So Dark is a four piece band from Bloomington, Indiana who formed in 2015, from the looks of things.  Sky So Dark play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, punk, garage rock, darkwave, and indie rock within their sound.  Since forming in 2015, Sky So Dark have released a digital single titled P.S. in October of 2016, an eight song LP titled The Blowtorch Choir in November of 2016, and a nine song LP titled The Thunders in July of 2016.  Bloody Knuckles is the band's latest LP, which was released on May 12th, 2020.  On Bloody Knuckles, Sky So Dark offer up ten tracks of killer post punk, punk, psychedelic garage rock, darkwave, and indie rock.  Overall, Bloody Knuckles makes for a solid listen and definitely should not be missed.  Enjoy!

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Easy Prey-Teeth 12" (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Hardcore Punk, Metal, Grunge, Sludge, Noise Rock

Label: The Ghost Is Clear
Tracks: 8
Length: 21.0'


Easy Prey is a four piece band from Austin, Texas who formed in 2015, from the looks of things.  Easy Prey play an aggressive and brutal as fuck style of music that incorporates elements of post hardcore, punk, metal, grunge, sludge, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, Easy Prey can be loosely compared to bands such as Whores, Unsane, Tongue Party, Fight Amp, War Brides, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2016, Easy Prey have released a self-titled EP in January of 2016.  Teeth is the band's debut full-length LP, which was released as a limited edition Lathe 12" via The Ghost Is Clear records on May 8th, 2020. On Teeth, Easy Prey offer up eight tracks of killer post hardcore, punk, metal, grunge, sludge, and noise rock.  Overall, Teeth makes an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Destroyed In Seconds-Divide And Devour LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Thrash, Crust, D-Beat
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 11
Length: 28.05'

Destroyed In Seconds is a five piece band from Los Angeles, CA who formed in 2008.  Destroyed In Seconds play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, metal, thrash, crust, and d-beat within their sound.  Musically, Destroyed In Seconds can be loosely compared to bands such as Rot In Hell, Tragedy, Martydod, His Hero Is Gone, The Holy Mountain, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2008, Destroyed In Seconds have released a nine song LP titled Becoming Wrath in November of 2012 and a and a four song Live EP titled Live At The Rec Center in May of 2020.  Divide And Devour is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released on April 24th, 2020.  On Divide And Devour, Destroyed In Seconds offer up eleven tracks of killer hardcore, punk, metal, thrash, crust, and d-beat.  Overall, Divide And Devour makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) ACxDC-Satan Is King LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Grindcore, Powerviolence

Label: Prosthetic Records
Tracks: 15
Length: 19.30'

ACxDC is a four piece band from Los Angeles, CA who formed in 2003.  ACxDC aka, Antichrist Demoncore play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, metal, grindcore, and grindcore within their sound.  Since forming in 2003, ACxDC have released a seven song demo titled Jack Trippin' in February of 2004, a six song EP titled He Had It Coming in June of 2005, a double 7" split with No Noise! titled Give Up, Give In, Quit in 2005, appeared on the A Sign Of Impending Doom compilation in January of 2005, a Live/Noise demo in 2011, a seven song EP titled Second Coming in June of 2012, a split EP with To The Point in July of 2013, a split 10" with Magnum FOrce and Sex Prisoner in April of 2013, a sixteen song self-titled LP in June of 2014, a postcard flexi in August of 2015, a split 7: with Disparo in February of 2016, a four song EP titled The Oracles Of Death in February of 2016, a split 5" with Chiens in February of 2016, and split tour cassette with BOAK in May of 2016.  Satan Is King is ACxDC's latest full-length LP, which was released via Prosthetic records on May 15th, 2020.  On Satan Is King, ACxDC offer up fifteen tracks of vicious and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, metal, grindcore, and powerviolence.  Overall, Satan Is King makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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ACxDC-The Oracles Of Death EP (2016)

Chepang-Chatta LP (2020)

Country: USA/Nepal
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Grindcore, Powerviolence
Label: Nerve Altar
Tracks: 17
Length: 25.20'


Holy shit.  This absolutely rips.  Chepang is a five piece band from NYC and Napal who formed in 2016.  Chepang play a vicious, brutal, and scathing style of politically charged music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, grindcore, and powerviolence within their sound.  Since forming in 2016, Chepang have released an eight song EP titled Lathi Charge in August of 2016, a one song demo titled 1 Love in April of 2017, a fourteen song LP titled Dadhelo in November of 2017, and a split EP with Test in May of 2018.  Chatta is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Nerve Altar records on May 22nd, 2020.  On Chatta, Chepang offer up seventeen tracks of blistering, caustic, and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, grindcore, and powerviolence.  Overall, Chatta makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Chepang/Test-Split EP (2018)
Chepang-Dadhelo LP (2017)
Chepang-Lathi Charge EP (2016)

VAC-I (Redux) EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Screamo

Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 5
Length: 10.20'

VAC is a three piece band from Chesterton, Indiana who formed in 2017.  VAC features members of Phoenix Bodies, Mara'akate, and Brighter Arrows, so going on that alone, you know you're in for something truly special.  VAC play a killer style of hardcore, punk, and screamo within their sound.  Since forming in 2017, VAC have released a five song EP titled I in January of 2017.  I (Redux) is a re-mastered version of the band's debut EP, which was released on May 22nd, 2020.  On I (Redux), VAC offer up five tracks of chaotic, volatile, and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, and screamo.  Overall, I (Redux) makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) VINCAS-Phantasma LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Punk, Post Punk, Death Rock, Noise Rock
Label: Learning Curve
Tracks: 10
Length: 31.10'


VINCAS is a four piece band from Athens, Georgia who formed in 2012.  VINCAS play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of punk, post punk, death rock, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, VINCAS can be loosely compared to bands such as The Cramps, The Tunnel, Hawks, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Destruction Unit, Bambara, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2012, VINCAS have released an eleven song LP titled Blood Bleeds in June of 2012 and an eleven song LP titled Deep In The Well in June of 2016.  Phantasma is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Learning Curve records on May 29th, 2020.  On Phantasma,VINCAS offer up ten tracks of dark and sinister sounding punk, post punk, death rock, and noise rock.  Overall, Phantasma makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!


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Under Glass-Inside A Shrinking Spiral EP (2020)

Country: United Kingdom
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Screamo, Emoviolence
Label: Middle-Man Records
Tracks: 8
Length: 13.15'


Under Glass is a New Midian, UK based band who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Under Glass play a dark and crusty style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, screamo, and emoviolence within their sound.  As far as musical influences go, think Orchid, Jerome's Dream, Ampere, and Republic Of Dreams and you can get an idea where the band is heading as far as their sound is concerned.  Since forming in 2016, Under Glass have released a five song EP titled Wading In Petulant States in July of 2017.  Inside A Shrinking Spiral is the band's latest EP, which was released via Middle-Man records on May 25th, 2020.  On Inside A Shrinking Spiral, Under Glass offer up eight tracks of chaotic and volatile hardcore, punk, screamo, and emoviloence.  Overall, Inside A Shrinking Spiral makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Under Glass-Wading In Petulant States EP (2017)

Witch Ward-Sacrificial Monolith EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Black Metal, D-Beat

Label: Caligari Records
Tracks: 5
Length: 9.40'

Witch Ward is a four piece band from Houston, Texas who formed in 2018, from the looks of things.  Witch Ward play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, black metal, and d-beat within their sound.  Musically, Witch Ward can be loosely compared to bands such as Ancestors, Impalers, Church Whip, Noose Rot, and other like-minded bands.  Sacrificial Monolith is the band's debut EP, which was released via Caligari records on May 1st, 2020.  On Sacrificial Monolith, Witch Ward offer up five tracks raw, ugly, and filthy as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, black metal, and d-beat.  Overall, Sacrificial Monolith makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Crisis Actor-Isolation EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Black Metal, Crust, Grindcore, Mathcore, Thrash

Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 6
Length: 18.20'

Crisis Actor is a four piece band from Albany, New York who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Crisis Actor play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, metal, black metal, crust, grindcore, mathcore, and thrash within their sound.  Musically, Crisis Actor an be said to be influenced by bands such as Converge, Botch, Engineer, Burnt By The Sun, sand other like-minded bands.  Isolation is the band's debut EP, which was released on May 22nd, 2020.  On Isolation, Crisis Actor offer up six tracks of killer hardcore, punk, metal, black metal, crust, grindcore, mathcore, and thrash.  Overall, Isolation makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Virgin Mother-It Is EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Blackgaze, Screamo, Noise Rock

Label: Tomb Tree Tapes
Tracks: 6
Length: 12.40'

Virgin Mother is the latest musical project from Seb Alvarez, which started in 2020, from the looks of things.  Seb Alvarez is best known from playing in bands such as Meth., Tweak, Carnivoires At Grace, Cadence Fox, Other Masquerades, etc.  Virgin Mother plays a cool style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, blackgaze, screamo, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, Virgin Mother can be loosely compared to bands such as Daughters, Arab On Radar, Loftus, Crowhurst, and other like-minded bands.  It Is is Virgin Mother's debut EP, which was released on cassette via Tomb Tree tapes on May 22nd, 2020.  On It Is, Virgin Mother offer up six tracks of off-kilter and unsettling post metal, blackgaze, screamo, and noise rock.  Overall, It Is makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Foes-American Violence EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Grindcore

Label: Glacier Recordings
Tracks: 7
Length: 15.10'

Foes are a four piece band from Sunriver, Oregon who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Foes play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, metal, and grindcore within their sound.  Since forming in 2016, Foes have released an eight song EP titled The Doom Room Sessions in April of 2016, a ten song EP titled NOD in July of 2017, and a digital single titled Free Of Them in March of 2019.  American Violence is the band's latest EP, which was released via Glacier Recordings on April 17th, 2020.  On American Violence, Foes offer up seven tracks of vicious and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, metal, and grindcore.  Overall, American Violence makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Republic Of Dreams/Alles Brennt-Split 7" (2020)

Country: Germany
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Screamo, Emoviolence
Label: React With Protest
Tracks: 9
Length: 8.25'

Republic Of Dreams are a Germay based hardcore, punk, screamo, and emoviolence band from who formed in 2012.  Republic Of Dreams play a killer style of music influenced by bands such as Orchid, Jerome's Dream, and Ampere.  Since forming in 2012, Republic Of Dreams have released a cover of Orchid's Eye Gouger for the Epilogue Of A Car Crash Orchid tribute LP in May of 2012, a split with Cloud Rat in May of 2013, a split with Beau Navire in May of 2013, and a split EP with Autarkeia in January of 2015.  On their side of the split, Republic Of Dreams offer up four tracks of vicious and chaotic as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, screamo, and emoviolece.  The next band up on the split is Alles Brennt.  Alles Brennt is a band from Versmold, Germany, who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Alles Brennt play a similarly minded style of hardcore, punk, screamo, and emoviolence.  On their side of the split, Alles Brennt offer up five tracks of chaotic and volatile sounding hardcore, punk, screamo, and emoviolence.  Overall, this is a killer split 7" and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!  This killer split 7" was released via React With Protest records on March 22nd, 2020.

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Pilori-À Nos Morts LP (2020)

Country: France
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust, Black Metal, Death Metal, Grindcore
Label: Abyssal Cult, APB Record, Bad Moon Rising, Black Omega Recordings, Coups de Couteau, GRF Records, Loner Cult Records, Shove, Suspended Soul, Terrain Vague, Ugly And Proud Records, BRC-30 Productions, and Khya Records
Tracks: 11
Length: 22.30'

Pilori is a four piece band from Rouen, France who formed in 2015.  Pilori play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, crust, black metal, and death metal within their sound.  Musically, Pilori can be loosely compared to bands such as Fange, Hexis, Hierophant, SVFFER, Deathrite, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015, Pilori have released a self-titled demo in May of 2016 and a split with Dakhma in October of 2017.  À Nos Morts is the band's debut LP, which was released via Abyssal Cult, APB Record, Bad Moon Rising, Black Omega Recordings, Coups de Couteau, GRF Records, Loner Cult Records, Shove, Suspended Soul, Terrain Vague, Ugly And Proud Records, BRC-30 Productions, and Khya Records on May 15th, 2020.  On À Nos Morts, Pilori offer up eleven tracks of vicious and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, crust, black metal, and death metal.  Overall, À Nos Morts makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Throwing Bricks-What Will Be Lost LP (2020)

Country: The Netherlands
Genre: Post Metal, Post Hardcore, Sludge, Black Metal
Label: Tartarus Records
Tracks: 8
Length: 38.10'

Throwing Bricks is a five piece band from Utrecht, Netherlands who formed in 2013.  Throwing Bricks play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, post hardcore, sludge, and black metal within their sound.  Musically, Throwing Bricks can be loosely compared to bands such as Amen Ra, Neurosis, Oathbreaker, Amber, Lightbearer, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2013, Throwing Bricks have released a self-titled demo in April of 2013, a ten song LP of the band's earlier material from 2013-2015 titled Collected in March of 2015, and a five song EP titled Self-Distancing in November of 2016.  What Will Be Lost is the band's latest LP, which was released via Tartarus records on May 15th, 2020.  On What Will Be Lost, Throwing Bricks offer up eight tracks of atmospheric and oppressively brutal sounding post metal, post hardcore, sludge, and black metal.  Overall, What Will Be Lost makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Whipping Post-Cheating The War Game LP (2020)

Country: United Kingdom
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Noise Rock
Label: Donor Records
Tracks: 10
Length: 39.0'

Whipping Post is a four piece band from Leeds, UK who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Whipping Post features members of Perspex Flesh, so going on that alone, you know you're in for some truly brutal music.  Whipping Post play a vicious and blown out sounding style of noise damage hardcore/punk.  Musically, Whipping Post can be loosely compared to bands such as The Lowest Form, Gay Kiss, Slices, Walls, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2016, Whipping Post have released a four song demo titled Taste The Whip in April of 2016 and an eleven song LP titled Spurn Point in January of 2019.  Cheating The War Game is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Donor records on January 22nd, 2020.  On Cheating The War Game, Whipping Post offer up ten tracks of brutal and vicious as fuck sounding noise damaged hardcore/punk.  Overall, Cheating The War Game makes for a killer listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Burial Dance-A Shadow / A Vessel EP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Screamo, Emoviolence
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 2
Length: 3.0'

Burial Dance is a four piece band from New Jersey who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Burial Dance features members of What Of Us, Hundreds Of Au, Capacities, Black Kites, Less Life, This Ship Will Sink, The Assistant, and You And I, so going on that alone, you know you're in for something truly special.  Burial Dance play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, screamo, and emoviolence within their sound.  Since forming in 2019, Burial Dance have released a two song EP titled A Shadow/A Vessel on December 1st, 2019.  On A Shadow/A Vessel, Burial Dance offer up two tracks of killer hardcore, punk, screamo, and emoviolence.  Overall, A Shadow/A Vessel makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Stay Inside-Viewing LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Hardcore, Punk, Alt. Rock, Emo

Label: No Sleep
Tracks: 10
Length: 32.0'

Stay Inside is a four piece band from New York who formed in 2016.  Stay Inside play a killer styleof music that incorporates elements of post hardcore, punk, alt. rock, and emo within their sound.  Musically, Stay Inside can be loosely compared to bands such as Brand New, Have Mercy, Daisyhead, Departures, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2016, Stay Inside have released a six song EP titled The Sea Engulfs Us And The Light Goes Out in February of 2018, a split EP with Good Looking Friends titled Balancing Acts in July of 2018, a digital single titled Offseason in April of 2019, and a 3-Way split EP with Dad Thighs and Great Weights titled The Final Girl in May of 2019,  Viewing is the band's debut LP, which was released via No Sleep records on April 10th, 2020.  On Viewing, Stay Inside offer up ten tracks of killer post hardcore, punk, alt. rock, and emo.  Overall, Viewing makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Return To Worm Mountain-Therianthropy LP (2020)

Country: South Africa
Genre: Post Rock, Punk, Doom, Sludge, Stoner Metal, Noise Rock
Label: Forbidden Place Records
Tracks: 8
Length: 37.10'

Return To Worm Mountain is a two piece band from Durban, South Africa who formed in 2018, from the looks of things.  Return To Worm Mountain play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post rock, punk, doom, sludge, stoner metal, and noise rock within their sound.  Since forming in 2018, Return To Worm Mountain have released a self-titled LP in January of 2019.  Therianthropy  is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Forbidden Place records on May 13th, 2020.  On Therianthropy, Return To Worm Mountain offer up eight tracks of weird and hard to pigeonhole post rock, punk, doom, sludge, stoner metal, and noise rock.  Overall, Therianthropy  makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Great stuff!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Wailin Storms-Rattle LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Doom, Death Rock, Post Grunge, Stoner Metal

Label: Gilead Media
Tracks: 8
Length: 33.45'

Wailin Storms is a four piece band from North Carolina who formed in 2011.  Wailin storms play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of doom, death rock, post rock, post grunge, and stoner metal within their sound.  Musically, Wailin Storms can be loosely compared to bands such as Blood Sun Circle, The Tunnel, Bambara, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Destruction Unit, Vincas, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2011, Wailin Storms have released four song EP titled Bone Colored Moon in July of 2012, a five song EP titled Shiver in January of 2014, a seven song LP titled One Foot In The Flesh Grave in November of 2015, and a seven song LP titled Sick City in October of 2017.  Rattle is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Gilead Media on May 15th, 2020.  On Rattle, Wailin Storms offer up eight tracks of dark, tense, and gloomy doom, death rock, post grunge, post rock, and stoner metal.  Overall, Rattle makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Anatomy Of-Splinters EP (2020)

Country: Argentina
Genre: Sludge, Metal, Doom, Noise Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 6
Length: 28.40'

Anatomy Of is a two piece band from Buenos Aires, Argentina who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Anatomy Of play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of sludge, metal, doom, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, Anatomy Of can be loosely compared to bands such as Kowloon Walled City, Bardus, Neurosis, Wren, The Ditch And The Delta, and other like-minded bands.  Splinters is the band's debut EP, which was released on March 11th, 2020.  On Splinters, Anatomy Of offer up six tracks of ugly and brutal as fuck sounding sludge, metal, doom, and noise rock.  Overall, Splinters makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended! Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Old Man Gloom-Seminar VIII: Light Of Meaning LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Doom, Sludge, Noise
Label: Profound Lore
Tracks: 6
Length: 45.15'


Old Man Gloom is a four piece band from New Mexico and Boston, MA who formed in 1999.  Old Man Gloom features members of Jesuit, Cave In, Converge, Doomriders, Isis, Sumac, and many other amazing bands from the underground metal scene.  Old Man Gloom play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, doom, sludge, and experimental noise within their sound.  Since forming in 1999, Old Man Gloom have released a thirteen song LP titled Meditations In B in August of 2000, an LP titled Seminar III: Zozobra in March of 2001, a 17 song LP titled Seminar II: The Holy Rites Of Primitive Regressionism in March of 2001, a thirteen song LP titled Christmas in August of 2004, a nine song LP titled No in June of 2012, a re-mastered version of Meditations In B in April of 2015,  two albums titled Ape Of God I and II in November of 2014, and a seven song LP titled Seminar IX: Darkness Of Being in March of 2020.  Seminar VIII: Light Of Meaning is the band's latest LP, which is slated for release on May 22nd, 2020.  On Seminar VIII: Light Of Meaning, Old Man Gloom offer up six tracks of brilliantly played, harsh, and brutal as fuck sounding post metal, doom, sludge, and noise.  Overall, Seminar VIII: Light Of Being makes for an amazing listen and will definitely end up as being one of my favorite albums of the year.  Look for Seminar VIII: Light Of Meaning to be released in conjunction with a second album titled Seminar IX: Darkness Of Being via Profound Lore records on May 22nd, 2020.

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Sleeper Wave-Discography A Cassette (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Emo, Screamo

Label: Larry Records
Tracks: 16
Length: 33.40'

Sleeper Wave is a three piece band from Wilbraham, MA who formed in 2013.  Sleeper Wave play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, emo, and screamo within their sound.  Musically, Sleeper Wave can be loosely compared to bands such as Todos Caeran, Adobe Homes, Aviator, My Fictions, We Were Skeletons, Caetena Collapse, Off Minor, Weak Teeth, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2013, Sleeper Wave have released a self-titled demo in August of 2013, an eight song EP in November of 2015, contributed three songs to the Eight Feet Under 2x LP in June of 2017, and a split LP with People's Temple Project in February of 2019.  Discography A is the band's latest cassette, which was released via Larry Records on May 1st, 2020.  Discography A compiles the band's songs from Tracks from their split LP with People's Temple Project, their songs from the Eight Feet Under Vol 1. compilation, songs from their self titled cassette, and a demo from their tour cassette with People's Temple Project.  On Discography A, Sleeper Wave offer up sixteen tracks of tense and discordant sounding hardcore, punk, emo, and screamo.  Overall, Discography A makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Infant Island-Beneath LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Hardcore, Post Metal, Punk, Screamo,
Label: Dog Knights Productions
Tracks: 9
Length: 24.25'


Infant Island is a four piece band from Fredericksburg, Virginia who formed in June of 2016.  Infant Island play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of atmospheric post hardcore, post metal, punk, and screamo within their sound.  Since forming in 2016, Infant Island have released a split with Small Hands in March of 2017, a digital single titled Where There Is Rain in May of 2018, a self-titled LP in August of 2018, and a four song 12" titled  Sepulcher in April of 2020.  Beneath is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Dog Knights Producations records on May 15th, 2020.  On Beneath, Infant Island offer up nine tracks of vicious and brutal as fuck music that fuses elements of atmospheric post hardcore, post metal, punk, and screamo.  Overall, Beneath makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Blue Noise-World Of Harm LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Post Rock, Black Metal, Screamo

Label: Zegema Beach
Tracks: 9
Length: 33.25'

 
Blue Noise is a one person band from Ann Arbor, Michigan who formed in 2018, from the looks of things.  Blue Noise play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, post rock, black metal, and screamo within their sound.  Musically, Blue Noise can be loosely compared to bands such as Achivist, Hope Drone, Alcest, Amber, Deafheaven, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2018, Blue Noise have released two demos titled demo #1 in May of 2019 and a 2nd demo titled Never Born in May of 2019.  World Of Harm is the band's debut LP, which was released via Zegema Beach records on May 12th, 2020.  On World Of Harm, Blue Noise offer up nine tracks of killer post metal, post rock, black metal, and screamo.  Overall, World Of Harm make for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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An Isolated Mind-S/T LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Post Rock, Avante Garde, Black Metal, Experimental

Label: Vigor Deconstruct
Tracks: 6
Length: 31.10'

An Isolated Mind is a one person band from Eureka, California who started composing music in 2018, from the looks of things.  An Isolated Mind play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, post rock, avante garde, and black metal within their sound.  Musically, An Isolated Mind can loosely be compared to bands such as Drowse, Planning For Burial, Midwife, Have A Nice Life, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2018, An Isolated Mind have released a seven song LP titled I'm Losing Myself in March of 2019.  This is An Isolated Mind's latest full-length LP, which was released via Vigor Deconstruct records on January 5th, 2020.  On latest self-titled LP, An Isolated Mind offer up six tracks of killer post metal, post rock, avant garde, and black metal.  Overall, An Isolated Mind's latest LP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Treadles-And The Rocks And The Trees And The Empty Air Between LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Punk, Grunge, Indie Rock, Death Rock

Label: Infinite Weed Records
Tracks: 13
Length: 43.40'

Treadles is a four piece band from New Orleans, Louisiana who formed in 2010, from the looks of things.  Treadles play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post punk, grunge, indie rock, and death rock within their sound.  Musically, Treadles can be loosely compared to band such as The Black Heart Procession, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Dirt Devil, Marriages, Holy Motors, Pile, Hop Along, Campdogzz, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2010, Treadles have released a five song EP titled Rough Barks in September of 2011, a ten song LP titled Lichen in December of 2014, a digital single titled Doctor Blind in September of 2016, a ten song LP titled Slow Walker Demos in January of 2017, a six song EP titled Bees Are Thieves Too in October of 2017, and a two song 7" titled Cold B/W Iron in May of 2019.  And The Rocks And The Trees And The Empty Air Between is the band's latest LP, which was released on December 16th, 2019.  On And The Rocks And The Trees And The Empty Air Between, Treadles offer up thirteen tracks of killer post punk, grunge, indie rock, and death rock within their sound.  Overall, And The Rocks And The Trees And The Empty Air Between makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Bent Blue-Between Your and You're Demo (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk

Label:War Records
Tracks: 5
Length: 10.15'

Bent Blue is a four piece band from San Diego, CA who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Bent Blue play a killer style of melodic hardcore/punk.  Musically, Bent Blue can be loosely compared to bands such as Rites Of Spring, Embrace, Dag Nasty, Kid Dynamite, and other like-minded bands.  Between Your And You're is the band's debut demo, which was released via War records on March 13th, 2020.  On Between Your And You're, Bent Blue offer up five tracks of killer Revolution Summer influenced hardcore/punk.  Overall, Between Your And You're makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Charmer-Ivy LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Punk, Emo, Indie Rock

Label: No Sleep
Tracks: 11
Length: 31.50'

Charmer is a three piece band from Marquette, Michigan who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Charmer play a killers style of music that incorporates elements of punk, emo, and indie rock within their sound.  Musically, Charmer can be loosely compared to band such as The Jealous Sound, Braid, Have Mercy, Basement, Daisyhead, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2016, Charmer have released a two song demo titled Two Pop Song Demos in January of 2017, a five song EP titled Whateverville in March of 2017, a two song EP titled Best Worst Birthday Party Ever in March of 2017, a self-titled LP in April of 2018, and a digital single titled Quarantine Covers in March of 2020.  Ivy is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via No Sleep records on April 3rd, 2020.  On Ivy, Charmer offer up eleven tracks of killer punk, emo, and indie rock.  Overall, Ivy makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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It Doesn't Bother Me-S/T EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Punk, Emo, Indie Rock
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 4
Length: 12.40'

It Doesn't Bother Me is a four piece band from Detroit, Michigan who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  It Doesn't Bother Me play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of punk, emo, and indie rock within their style.  Musically, It Doesn't Bother Me can be loosely compared to bands such as Joie De Vivre, Football, Etc., Dikembe, and other like-minded bands.  This is the band's debut EP, which was released on May 1st, 2020.  On their self-titled debut, It Doesn't Bother Me offer up four tracks of killer punk, emo, and indie rock.  Overall, It Doesn't Bother Me's debut EP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(CAN) Stasis-My State Of Decay EP (2020)

Country: Canada
Genre: Post Hardcore, Punk, Metal
Label: No Sleep
Tracks: 6
Length: 16.20'

Stasis is a four piece band from Kelowna, British Columbia, who formed in 2017, from the looks.  Stasis play a killer style of somewhat melodic sounding post hardcore, punk, and metal.  Musically, Stasis can be loosely compared to bands such as Defeater, Counterparts, Killing The Dream, Modern Life Is War, Hundredth, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2017, Stasis have released a ten song LP titled No Hope For Now in October of 2017.  My State Of Decay is the band's latest EP, which was released via No Sleep records on April 3rd, 2020.  On My State Of Decay, Stasis offer up six tracks of killer hardcore, punk, and metal.  Overall, My State Of Decay makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Love & Trust-S/T EP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk

Label: Trip Machine Laboratories
Tracks: 4
Length: 7.30'

Love & Trust is a four piece band from Louisville, Kentucky who formed in 2018, from the looks of things.  Love & Trust feature members of Miracle Drug, Constraint and Heartstopper. Love & Trust play a killer style of melodic 80's inspired hardcore/punk.  Musically, Love & Trust can be said to be influenced by bands such as Dag Nasty, Gorilla Biscuits, and 411.  This is the band's debut EP, which was released via Trip Machine Laboratories records on August 21st, 2019.  On their self-titled debut, Love & Trust offer up four tracks of killer 80's inspired melodic hardcore/punk.  Overall, Love & Trust's debut EP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Baratro-Terms And Conditions EP (2020)

Country: Italy
Genre: Punk, Grunge, Noise Rock, Sludge
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 2
Length: 6.20'

Baratro is a three piece band from Milan, Italy who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Baratro play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of punk, grunge, noise rock, and sludge within their sound.  Musically, Baratro can be loosely compared to bands such as Pigs, Pinko, Bummer, Faking, Fashion Week, Ken Mode, and other like-minded bands.  Terms And Conditions is the band's debut EP, which was released on March 28th, 2020.  On Terms And Conditions, Baratro offer up two tracks of killer punk, grunge, noise rock, and sludge.  Overall, Terms And Conditions makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed!  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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SEVENHEADS-MMXX EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal

Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 2
Length: 6.40'

SEVENHEADS is a four piece band from New York City who formed in 2020, from the looks of things.  SEVENHEADS play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, and metal within their sound.  Musically, SEVENHEADS can be loosely compared to bands such as The Hope Conspiracy, Nora, Killing The Dream, and other like-minded bands.  MMXX is the band's debut demo, which was released on March 6th, 2020.  On MMXX, SEVENHEADS offer up two tracks of brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, and metal.  Overall, MMXX makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Keverra-S/T LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Post Rock, Sludge, Stoner Metal, Noise Rock

Label: Seeing Red Records
Tracks: 10
Length: 34.0'

Keverra is a three piece band from Los Angeles, CA who formed in 2018, from the looks of things.  Keverra play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, post rock, sludge, stoner metal, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, Keverra can be loosely compared to bands such as The Ditch And The Delta, Hollow Leg, Eyehategod, The Melvins, Old Man Gloom, Today Is The Day, and other like-minded bands.  This is the band's debut LP, which was released on May 1st, 2020.  On their self-titled debut, Keverra offer up ten tracks of killer post metal, post rock, sludge, stoner metal, and noise rock.  Overall, Keverra's debut LP makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Mycelieum-A Multiplicity of Hidden Worlds LP (2020)

Country: United Kingdom
Label: Post Metal, Black Metal, Sludge, Crust, Experimental
Label: Vetala Productions
Tracks: 7
Length: 36.25'


Mycelium is a one piece band from London UK who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Mycelium play a killer style of instrumental/experimental post metal, black metal, sludge, and crust.  Musically, Mycelium can be loosely compared to bands such as Year Of No Light, Amber, Lightbearer, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2016, Mycelium have released a two song EP titled Volume I in July of 2016, a two song EP titled Volume II in October of 2016, a one song EP titled Apoplexy Dispersal: Loving Silence in August of 2016, a one track EP titled Mind Knows Not The Wisdom Of Muscle And Marrow in October of 2017, a split cassette with Tilde in April of 2017, a four song EP titled Hollow Femur in June of 2018, a seven song LP titled Disassemble Reconstruct in January of 2019, and a seven song EP Rhizomic Expansion in December of 2019.  A Multiplicity of Hidden Worlds is Mycelium's latest LP, which was released via Vetala Productions on May 4th, 2020.  On A Multiplicity of Hidden Worlds, Mycelium offers up seven tracks of killer instrumental/experimental post metal, black metal, and crust.  Overall, Rhizomic Expansion makes for an awesome listen and definitely should be missed.  Great stuff!  Enjoy!

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Squelch Chamber-Down So Low EP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Noise Rock, Experimental Noise

Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 10
Length: 15.30'

Squelch Chamber is a musical project from Pennsylvania who formed in 2019, from the looks of things.  Squelch Chamber play a abrasive and harsh style of music that incorporates elements of noise rock and experimental noise within their sound.  Since forming in 2019, Squelch Chamber have released a digital single titled Martial Law Birthday Party in March of 2020.  Down So Low is the band's debut EP, which is slated for release on cassette on May 26th, 2020.  On Down So Low, Squelch Chamber offer up ten tracks of vicious, scathing, abrasive, and harsh sounding noise rock and experimental noise.  Overall, Down So Low makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Vile Horrendous Aerial Bombardment-Sovereignty In Rubble LP (2020)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Grindcore, Noisecore
Label: Nerve Altar
Tracks: 18
Length: 13.10'

Militant grinding noise corruption from VILE HORRENDOUS AERIAL BOMBARDMENT, a noisecore unit that hailed from the Pacific Northwest during early 2010s. Forsaking traditional instruments in favor of a handcrafted “Disinstrument" to generate a frenzy of punishing chaos propelled by blasting drums in a swirling crust cacophony of bellowing roars and harsh screams. Quietly disbanding after only releasing a limited cassette demo in 2010, this previously unheard full length recorded early 2012 has finally been exhumed for your listening displeasure. Members of Knelt Rote, Sissy Spacek, Oscillating Innards, Human Agony, Dispossessed.

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*Damn, this is some seriously vicious, scathing, and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, metal, grindcore, and noisecore.  Sovereignty In Rubble was released via Nerve Altar records on March 27th, 2020.  On Sovereignty In Rubble, Vile Horrendous Aerial Bombardment offer up eighteen tracks of ugly, nihilistic, and super negative sounding hardcore, punk, metal, grindcore, and noisecore.  Overall, Sovereignty In Rubble makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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