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A powerful and enjoyable modern metalcore album, with some excellent riffs, catchy choruses and interesting electronic elements, even if the songwriting occasionally follows familiar formulas. Landfall sees Wage War returning to a heavier sound after STIGMA , while retaining the melodic choruses and electronic influences of their recent material. The production is massive, with aggressive guitars, powerful breakdowns and an effective contrast between Briton Bond's screams and Cody Quistad's clean vocals. “Landfall” is my favourite track. I particularly enjoy its threatening introduction, the heavy guitar riffs and the contrast between the aggressive verses and the melodic chorus. The song has a great sense of energy, with some effective changes in intensity and a powerful arrangement that makes it an excellent opener. “Sweet Dreams” is another highlight, combining heavy guitars with a particularly catchy chorus. “Silk” brings a more chaotic approach, with interesting rhythmic...

A solid modern metal album with some good melodies and plenty of energy, but I think Souls of Diotima have lost a little of their personality in the process. Arcade takes the band away from their progressive and symphonic roots towards a more contemporary metalcore sound. The production is powerful and polished, with heavy riffs, electronic elements and a contrast between clean and harsh vocals that generally works well. “Nocturnal Vibe” is my favourite track. It captures what I enjoy most about this new direction, combining the band's melodic side with a darker, more atmospheric feel. There's a good balance between energy and melody without relying entirely on aggression. “Run Away” is another enjoyable track, with an accessible chorus and a good sense of momentum, while “Revenge” brings a more aggressive approach. My main problem is that much of the album sounds quite familiar. The choruses are effective, but the arrangements often follow predictable patterns, and the heavi...

Boundaries deliver another intensely personal mix of metallic hardcore and melodic metalcore on Yearning: The Unbeautiful After . The riffs are heavy, the breakdowns are effective and Matthew McDougal’s desperate vocals give the album more emotional weight than the average release in the genre. Unfortunately, fourteen tracks are simply too many for material this repetitive. Most songs follow the same pattern of crushing aggression, vulnerable melodic passage and final breakdown. The formula works, but the impact gradually decreases, while the guest appearances do little to change the album’s overall direction. There are several strong moments and the execution remains convincing, but Boundaries mostly refine an established sound rather than pushing it forward. Powerful and sincere, yet too familiar and overlong to leave a lasting impression. Pros Convincing emotional intensity Heavy riffs and effective breakdowns Strong vocal performance Cons Too long and repetitive Predictable song st...

I enjoy this album because Motionless in White knows exactly how to deliver the sound its audience expects. The production is huge, the riffs hit hard, and the mix of industrial textures, electronics and metalcore remains effective throughout. There are enough memorable hooks to keep the record engaging, and the performances feel confident from start to finish. My main issue is that very little catches me off guard. The band spends most of the album refining ideas that have already worked in the past instead of exploring new territory, so the songs often blur together despite their technical quality. I finish the album appreciating how well it's made, but I don't feel like it adds much to the band's legacy beyond reinforcing its established strengths. It's a solid and enjoyable release, though one that leaves me wanting a bit more ambition and individuality. Pros Powerful production with consistently strong performances. Effective blend of heavy riffs, electronics and...

I respect Hum of Hurt more than I love it. Converge remain one of the few heavy bands capable of making chaos feel meaningful, and the album carries a level of conviction that immediately separates it from most modern hardcore and metalcore records. Nothing here feels complacent or manufactured. The performances are intense, focused and completely committed. At the same time, I find myself missing a stronger sense of destination. The album excels at sustaining tension, but that tension doesn't always transform into memorable climaxes. The noise-rock textures add character and abrasion, yet they sometimes blur the melodic and structural anchors that help songs stay with me after the record ends. The emotional weight is undeniable, but the album often feels locked into a similar emotional register. Track after track delivers pressure, anger and exhaustion, but with less variation than I would ideally want. As a result, the experience can become more admirable than absorbing. I hea...

I end up liking this more than I expected because the album actually commits to its intensity instead of just imitating it. The emotional delivery feels convincing enough that the bigger moments land, and the production gives everything a real physical force. When the choruses open up, they work. What keeps it from going higher is that I can still feel the genre framework underneath almost every track. The album knows exactly when to hit the emotional lift, when to drop into the heavier section, when to widen the atmosphere. It’s effective, but rarely surprising. Still, compared to a lot of modern metalcore, this has more urgency and less empty spectacle. The performances carry enough tension to stop the album from feeling disposable, even if the songwriting doesn’t fully escape the template. I don’t hear a future classic, but I do hear a version of this sound that’s focused, emotionally committed, and consistently engaging. Pros The album has real momentum → the choruses and break...

This works more than it fails. The structure is predictable, but it’s executed well enough that it still lands. The chorus actually gives the track a center — it doesn’t just pass by, it holds things together. The emotional tone is straightforward, maybe even a bit obvious, but it doesn’t feel empty. There’s enough conviction in the delivery to make it stick while it’s playing. It doesn’t push very far, but it doesn’t collapse either. Where it holds back is in the escalation. Everything arrives exactly where you expect it to. The breakdown hits, but it doesn’t feel like the result of built tension — more like a required checkpoint. Same with the dynamics overall: they work, but they don’t elevate the track beyond its structure. I end up seeing it as solid execution inside a narrow frame. It’s effective, but it never really separates itself from everything else built the same way. Pros Effective chorus lift → the melodic sections land and give the track a real center Clear emotiona...

When I listen to Royal Discordance , I hear ambition first. The band clearly wants to construct a cinematic metalcore universe — spoken passages, orchestral swells, recurring thematic weight. I respect that commitment. It doesn’t feel lazy or playlist-driven. There’s intention behind the sequencing and the atmosphere. What keeps me slightly detached is the predictability of the structural mechanics. I can often anticipate the rise, the drop, the breakdown placement. The drama is well-produced, but it feels engineered rather than inevitable. The lore elements give the album identity, yet they sometimes interrupt momentum instead of intensifying it. I don’t find it disposable — far from it. It’s solid, competently written modern metalcore with a strong aesthetic. But I never feel that long-arc emotional gravity or architectural surprise that pushes a record into something exceptional for me. I admire it more than I’m overwhelmed by it. Pros Strong conceptual identity — The cinemat...

I respect the intent more than the execution here. The aggression is intact — Converge still know how to detonate a riff and let chaos breathe just long enough before tightening the vice. But this time, the volatility feels more controlled than dangerous. The edges are cleaner, the structures more familiar, and the impact, while forceful in the moment, fades faster than I expect from them. There are flashes where the old feral instinct breaks through — abrupt rhythmic pivots, suffocating breakdown tension, Jacob Bannon’s voice sounding like it’s tearing through sheet metal. But as a full record, it leans toward competence rather than confrontation. I don’t feel destabilized. I feel like I’m watching masters repeat a language they already perfected years ago. It’s solid, but it doesn’t haunt. Pros Tight execution – Rhythm section remains sharp and mechanically precise without feeling sterile. Consistent intensity – No real filler; the album keeps its foot on the gas. Veter...

Abyss – The Final Chapter sees Annisokay bring their long-running trilogy to a climactic close, merging crushing riffs, soaring clean vocals and cinematic electronic atmospheres. The new tracks “Silent Anchor,” “Splinters” and “My Effigy” crystallize their ability to balance aggression with melody. While the album doesn’t radically reinvent their sound, it refines it—heavy breakdowns hit harder, hooks feel bigger and production more expansive. Some critics note that moments stick close to formula—yet within that formula Annisokay find fresh energy and emotional weight. For fans of metalcore that doesn’t abandon melody or complexity, this is a commanding chapter-end statement. Genre : Metalcore Country : Germany Final Verdict : 73% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 40th / 804 Highlight : Ultraviolet Made me think of: I Prevail While She Sleeps Northlane #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Metalcore #Annisokay #Germany...

Life Is Just a Phase launches Seven Blood out of the gate with fierce emotional clarity: the band’s debut captures turmoil, hope and transformation in equal measure. Vocalist Azaria Nasiri brings raw vulnerability and power, supported by crushing riffs and soaring choruses that embed in memory. Tracks like “Hourglass” and “House ≠ Home” showcase the duality of despair and rebirth—sometimes you break down, sometimes you build back. The production balances heaviness with clarity: the synths and atmospherics give space for the band’s lyrical heart to breathe. For fans of metalcore that doesn’t shy from emotion or melody, this album is a strong, compelling start.  Genre : Metalcore Country : Germany Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 204th / 800 Highlight : Monsters Made me think of: Paramore Enter Shikari While She Sleeps #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Metalcore #SevenBlood #Germany #LP #Album #re...

With Another Miracle , Of Mice & Men deliver their most polished yet aggressive outing to date, fusing the emotional accessibility of their melodic side with a ruthless core. The blend of swelling clean choruses and gut-punch breakdowns keeps the band in familiar territory, even if the formula isn’t wildly reinvented. At its best moments, the record builds genuine anthems that feel designed for live pits and sing-along crowds alike. Some critics point to a lack of production consistency and sonic surprise, yet the execution remains strong and purposeful. For fans of high-energy metalcore that holds onto melody without losing its edge, this is a solid step forward. Genre : Metalcore Country : US Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 306th / 786 Highlight : Contact Made me think of: I Prevail Bad Omens Parkway Drive #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Metalcore #OfMice&Men #US #LP #Album #release ...

BODIES X sees Thornhill taking their most recent album BODIES and completely reworking it — not simply remixing, but enlisting peers and collaborators to reinterpret each track and push the band’s sound into new dimensions. The reinterpretations bring fresh energy: fans of the original will recognise the themes, riffs and emotional core, but the re-imagined versions often alter dynamics, rebuild atmospheres and emphasise different moods — making the album feel both familiar and radical. Production is bold: heavy guitars and rhythm drive remain, but a sense of experimentation, texture and community re-works the album into a collective statement rather than just a solo project. Lyrically and thematically the record retains its exploration of identity, trauma and transformation, yet the new versions add layers of reflection: what was raw now feels reconsidered, what was aggressive now sometimes introspective. Ultimately, BODIES X functions as both tribute and evolution — for listen...

Violent Nature marks a significant evolution for I Prevail, embracing both chaos and melody in equal measure. With Eric Vanlerberghe now handling both clean and harsh vocals, the album leans into rawer emotional territories—anger, loss, betrayal—while still allowing breathing room in tracks that offer quieter, poignant moments. From the tension-filled opener Synthetic Soul through to heavier cuts like God and Violent Nature , the band balances visceral breakdowns and atmospheric passages to create high drama. Though there are moments where the album feels anchored in genre tropes, the production is sharp, the riffing brutal, and the emotional stakes higher than on many of their past records. Overall, it’s a heavy, cathartic record that shows I Prevail can still grow, take risks, and deliver impact in the landscape of modern metalcore. Genre : Metalcore Country : US Final Verdict: 67% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 120th / 634 Highlight : Synthetic Soul Made me think of: Bring Me The...

Dreams of Being Dust is a bold reinvention: TWIABP trades expansive emo textures for a heavier, proggier sound that smolders with urgency and technical depth. Heavily compressed guitars and snarled vocals open “Dimmed Sun” with unexpected ferocity, signaling the band’s move toward metalcore-inflected riffs and flashier production. Lyrically, David Bello expands his political gaze, addressing themes like Gaza and healthcare inequality through abstract yet urgent imagery. Despite its weight and sophistication, critics note the album retreats somewhat from emotional intimacy, leaning into intellectual intensity. Still, it stands as one of their most ambitious and potent statements—a soundtrack for turbulent times, unafraid and unrestrained. Genre : Metalcore Country : US Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 181th / 574 Highlight : f or those who will outlive us Made me think of: Circa Survive Coheed and Cambria Glassjaw #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumof...

Orthodox’s A Door Left Open slams down the gauntlet with 32 minutes of pulverizing, groove-laden nu‑metalcore fury. It engineers a full-throttle collision of frantic riffs, thunderous rhythm, and vocals that crackle with both precision and primal rage. The record balances raw weight with creative flair—each breakdown lands like a blow, yet never overstay its welcome, keeping the listener pinned but eager. Collaborations with Andrew Neufeld, Matt McDougal, and Mastodon’s Brann Dailor add fresh contours, amplifying the album’s diversity and emotional gravity. More than sheer heaviness, this stands as Orthodox’s most focused, polished, and emotionally scorching statement to date. Genre : Metalcore Country : US Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 355th / 557 Highlight : Sacred Place Made me think of: Meshuggah Slipknot Knocked Loose #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Metalcore #Orthodox #US #LP #Album #rel...

Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience marks a striking, emotionally charged evolution for Bury Tomorrow, diving headfirst into themes of despair, resilience, and communal unity. The album’s production—overseen by Carl Bown—balances sweeping heaviness with clarity, lending fresh depth to both thunderous riffs and atmospheric passages. Tracks such as “Villain Arc” and “What If I Burn” deliver visceral catharsis through pounding rhythms and searing vocal interplay, while closer “Paradox” shifts into a Deftones-style ambient finale, offering a haunting, contemplative climax. Some critics note the mix feels flattened and occasionally overcompressed, with guitar tones lacking bite—though others argue the album is still gripping and far from genre fatigue. Overall, this feels like Bury Tomorrow’s most cohesive and ambitious record yet—a raw, revelatory statement that confronts inner turmoil while forging hope through shared struggle. Genre : Metalcore Country : UK Final Verdict: 65% (G...

Clockworked feels like Stray From The Path’s ultimate statement—a furious, 29-minute adrenaline burst built to provoke and galvanize. From the surprise drop to tracks like “Kubrick Stare” and “Fuck Them All To Hell”, the band channels social collapse and outrage into unrelenting riffs and breakdowns. Vocal guests Florent Salfati and Jeff Moreira add fresh textures, weaving in hardcore and rap-metal urgency. The album is tight, visceral, and unafraid to wear its anger—no frills, just burning conviction and razor-sharp production. As their final release, it doesn’t merely close a chapter—it swings hard until the end. Genre : Metalcore Country : US Final Verdict: 67% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 76th / 472 Highlight : Clockworked Made me think of: Knocked Loose Northlane While She Sleeps #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Metalcore #StrayFromThePath #US #LP #Album #release  

Fallen Star represents a significant evolution in Employed to Serve's sound, blending their signature ferocity with melodic and experimental elements. Critics have praised the album's dynamic range, noting its balance between aggressive riffs and atmospheric passages. The inclusion of guest vocalists—Will Ramos (Lorna Shore), Serena Cherry (Svalbard), and Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage)—adds depth and diversity to the tracks. Standout songs like "Treachery" and "Whose Side Are You On?" showcase the band's ability to merge intensity with accessibility. While some reviewers felt certain tracks leaned too heavily into mainstream metal tropes, the overall consensus highlights Fallen Star as a bold and successful step forward for the band. Kerrang!: Album review: Employed To Serve – Fallen Star Louder Sound: Employed To Serve have dished up their best album yet Heavy Blog Is Heavy: Employed to Serve – Fallen Star Echoes and Dust: Review: Emp...

Lore , the debut album from Australian metalcore band Lost Souls, is a dynamic fusion of heavy riffs, emotive lyrics, and pop culture references. Drawing inspiration from franchises like Star Wars , X-Men , and Attack on Titan , the album delves into themes of identity, neurodiversity, and mental health. Tracks like "Letter of Resignation" critique corporate culture with biting sarcasm, while "Childhood Died" and "My Soldiers Rage" explore personal and societal struggles through the lens of beloved fictional universes. The band's ability to intertwine storytelling with aggressive instrumentation creates a compelling narrative throughout the album. Critics have praised Lore for its authenticity and the band's commitment to crafting a unique sonic identity. ​ Good Call Live: LOST SOULS Drop Raging New Single 'Letter Of Resignation' + Debut Album 'LORE' Released Everblack Media: LOST SOULS: Kev Talks Debut Album 'Lore...