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Imperial Triumphant's Goldstar continues their exploration of avant-garde metal, blending dissonant blackened death metal with jazz fusion elements. The album features complex song structures, intricate musicianship, and guest appearances by renowned drummers Dave Lombardo and Tomas Haake. Tracks like "Eye of Mars" and "Pleasuredome" showcase the band's ability to fuse chaotic riffs with experimental jazz passages. While some listeners may find the album challenging, others appreciate its innovative approach and the band's commitment to pushing genre boundaries. Overall, Goldstar solidifies Imperial Triumphant's position as pioneers in the experimental metal scene. ​ Sources: Angry Metal Guy The Quietus Toilet Ov Hell Kerrang! Louder Sound No Clean Singing Everything Is Noise Wonderbox Metal Album of the Year Last.fm Similar Artists Genre : avant-garde Metal Country : US Final Verdict : 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 98th / 234 Hi...

The Inevitable Fork LP is an intense, genre-bending journey that continues Melted Bodies’ exploration of chaos, blending metal, punk, electronic elements, and sharp social commentary. This sophomore release features abrasive, frenetic tracks like "Bloodlines" and "The Hot Dog Contract" while also diving into personal and existential themes about choice, survival, and identity. Known for their erratic and unpredictable sound, the band mixes aggressive metal riffs with moments of reflective calm, offering listeners both visceral intensity and cerebral depth. The album’s thematic focus on life's pivotal decisions adds a cohesive narrative to their signature sonic experimentation​ Everything Is Noise   AMPLIFY THE NOISE   MetalSucks . Genre : Avant-Garde Metal Country : US Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 279th / 781 Highlight : Bloodlines Made me think of: Daughters Xiu Xiu Sleepytime Gorilla Museum #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #...

Muuntautuja (meaning Shapeshifter ) continues Oranssi Pazuzu’s tradition of blending black metal with psychedelic and industrial influences, offering a dense, immersive soundscape. Tracks like “Bioalkemisti” and “Ikikäärme” feature swirling layers of noisy, distorted guitars, eerie electronic elements, and primal rhythms, creating a cosmic and unsettling atmosphere. The album is both chaotic and meticulously crafted, weaving between apocalyptic noise, groove-laden basslines, and creeping synths. Although it sometimes feels fragmented, Muuntautuja rewards listeners with its complexity and depth, showcasing Oranssi Pazuzu’s mastery of experimental metal​ Last Rites   The Progressive Subway   louder   Wonderbox Metal . Genre : Avant-Garde Metal Country : Finland Final Verdict : 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 223th / 745 Highlight : Ikikäärme Made me think of: Dødheimsgard Krallice Imperial Triumphant #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspi...

Genre : avant-garde Metal Country : Finland Final Verdict: 57% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking : 759th / 990 Highlight : Magenta (feat. Mariska) Made me think of: Amorphis Katatonia Edge of Sanity #newalbum #newalbum2023 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #avant-gardeMetal #Bjørkø #Finland #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Avant-garde Metal Country : US Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 223th / 852 Highlight : 93696 Made me think of: Esoctrilihum Dødheimsgard Deafheaven  

Genre : Avant-garde Metal Country : US Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 456th / 701 Highlight : We Love You Made me think of: Slipknot System Of A Down Korn