I am moving to the debut album from ANTHRODYNIA (Aug 15 2025). This is my kind of death doom! Cavernous and dialed, so much more than a downtuned riff. And the way it lulls with its immersive atmosphere is WHAT’S UP. Highly recommended if you like Spectral Voice, Ossuary, Blood Spore.
Listen at Bandcamp (Nameless Grave Records)
I am moving to BLIGHTED ELDER. This ravaging black metal has kept its grips on me since I first heard it around its release, June 27. This album is special as it was recorded in 2 sessions, so the front 3 songs have a more aggro feel vs. the atmospheric back half. Must hear USBM for 2025!
Listen at Bandcamp (Transylvanian Recordings)
I am moving to the latest DROUTH album (May 16) whose USBM is non-stop fury and with how they incorporate death, blackened doom, and other subgenres, will surely impress any metal fan. Also Ludicra guest vocal spots! For fans of WOE.
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I am moving to the new self-titled PURGING release (Feb 5 2025). If you see me walking on the street, chances are this riff is playing in my head. A fully packed 22 mins of OUGH! do not skip this death metal! Cassette released May 23 on Noxious Ruin Handwrought.
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I am moving to the new ACT OF IMPALEMENT album ‘Profane Altar’, released Feb 28 via Caligari Records. While there is an endless sea of death metal in the sphere, AoI still manage to make ya say OUGH! For fans of Vastum and crusty death doom.
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Here the 10 albums that moved me the most this year:
#1) BLOOD INCANTATION – Absolute Elsewhere (Century Media)
#2) FUNERAL LEECH – The Illusion of Time (Carbonized Records)
#3) FÓRN – Repercussions of the Self (Persistent Vision)
#4) CRYPT SERMON – The Stygian Rose (Dark Descent)
#5) INTER ARMA – New Heaven (Relapse)
#6) RHÛN – Conveyance in Death (House of Inkantation)
#7) SPECTRAL VOICE – Sparagmos (Dark Descent)
#8) MNAJDRA – In the Name of the Goddess (Snow Wolf Records / Fiadh Productions)
#9) ORYX – Primordial Sky (Translation Loss)
#10) SLIMELORD – Chytridiomycosis Relinquished (20 Buck Spin)
I am moving to the new FÓRN album ‘Repercussions of the Self’ released October 18 via Persistent Vision. Doom hasn’t bowled me over like this in years. The atmospheric funeral sound is massive, and the electronic elements are a welcome touch. Track 5 “Regrets Abyss,” in particular, has its grip on my core. Allow me to demonstrate!
Listen at Bandcamp
I am moving to the new VOID WITCH album ‘Horripilating Presence’, released July 26 via Everlasting Spew. This is doomed death that reeks of dread, but I’ll be damned if they don’t sneak some upbeat sauce in the closing title track. Allow me to demonstrate!
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My favorite June EP is MALGUIST. In its manic 21 minutes, the duo delivers distraught, panicky USBM that will leave you spinning into the void with deadeye stares.
Listen at Bandcamp (Knife Hits Records)
I am currently moving to the new CAVERN WOMB ‘Stages of Infinity’ EP (May 24). With atmospheric riffs and cosmic grooves, this is my kind of death metal! Highly recommended for fans of Phobophilic.
Listen at Bandcamp (Rotted Life)
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