The Recently Added

Great American Ghost “Power Through Terror” (2020) // A stunning surprise from a band that once seemed like a by the numbers unit. GAG open the release super convincingly and instantly showcase that they’ve risen from the pack. The act has been chiseling away at their catalogue for years and it feels like it’s finally all coming together for them. Heavy, intricate, well produced, reminiscent of an early Architects record 2/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #willowtip #uniquelordrecords #southernlordrecords #prostheticrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #epitaphrecords #metalbladerecords #staysickrecords #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B9BrsptAdea/?igshid=vwkmi3jdpudz

Suicide Silence “Become the Hunter” (2020) // The band reacted quickly to the overload in feedback and criticism regarding their last release, and while the band’s shell of what they did on their self-titled still lingers discreetly in the background of each track, it seems like the band (sans Eddie) is ready to get back to what they know to do best. While odes to “The Cleansing” are popping up throughout comments and reviews, it’s really just a heavy record from a band that is slowly cementing themselves as a legacy act in a scene they help create 2/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #willowtip #uniquelordrecords #southernlordrecords #prostheticrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #epitaphrecords #metalbladerecords #staysickrecords #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_PlvXAreK/?igshid=1lua4crg05nq3

Reflections “Willow” (2020) // An absolutely brilliant execution of all things brutal, Reflections deliver their a fierce onslaught of breakdown riffs that complete entire verses track after track that flow into, well, even heavier breakdowns that are coated in ambient guitar waves of atmosphere. Think Josh Travis’ finest moments, where Tony Danza Tapdance really got it together (IIII, basically) or even Emmure’s finest moments where Frankie really seems to have it together on the low end alongside some punctual cadence and brutal chuggathons. While the band is definitely intricate and progressive, it’s really the overall heaviness of the record that’s going to leave a lasting impression 2/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #willowtip #uniquelordrecords #southernlordrecords #prostheticrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #epitaphrecords #metalbladerecords #staysickrecords #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B88yyMRAvN1/?igshid=1qrmisjl3p0sn

Kvelertak “Splid” (2020) // One of Hellfest 2019’s most notable performances deliver an amazing installment in their already slam-packed catalogue. Loaded with leads and polished guitar melodies, the band brings their finest to the forefront and provide another release full of jam riffage, huge chords, and thundering beats that will make even the most calloused festival vet pound their fist in the air. Stop sleeping on Kvelertak and let’s make them the ultimate powerful band they deserve to be. A very refreshing listen 3/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #epitaphrecords #metalbladerecords #staysickrecords #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B81VvKiAGuA/?igshid=xhslgyrgjeam

Typecaste “Between Life” (2020) // For a standard fare metalcore meets aggro hardcore band, Typecaste are a super forward-thinking outfit and manage to crank out a memorable set on their latest batch. There’s a nice production to the drums and the warm guitars showcase that it’s not just the frontman that’s ultra animated 2/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B8gaQvHgPGx/?igshid=7r655kkk03gm

Creeping Death “Wretched Illusions” (2019) // A brutal, crisp, death metal record from young aspiring road dogs. Sustainment is key in this business, and their efforts landed them on a full tour alongside The Acacia Strain. Don’t sleep on this fresh take on a classic sound 2/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Lza2yge1w/?igshid=1lsu6e2ddy9sa

Bodysnatcher “This Heavy Void” (2020) // If you’ve heard ABACABB’s “Survivalist” you’ll definitely notice striking similarities between records. While the Virginia natives were definitely way harder than anything displayed here before disbanding in 2010, many influences linger throughout. Bold chugathons, groovy breakdowns that lead to more breakdowns that are actually verses in the form of groovy breakdowns are essentially the DNA of the band and are captured nicely here. But with no additional flare or truly exceptional songwriting, it’s really just an extension to their existing catalogue in a highly polished form 1/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ByNomg1Kt/?igshid=qqco5v5mqyeg

Lorna Shore “Immortal” (2020) // Century Media releases the band’s first major label release and highlights the band that’s been crafting this niche for years. While opening up with the seven minute title track was a bold move, some of the riffs throughout the record sound like a newcomer to the Chugecore site. While the drums and leads at times stand out as key features, in 2020 TRA is going to expect something else from the deathcore space from an act that’s been at it for over a decade. Even though there’s so much negativity around this release, when it comes down to the content within, it’s really just mediocre at best. While it may be a major milestone for the act, it’s really just a dated sounding record. All of it sounds like it could’ve been taken from that third or fourth Carnifex record. Also, is it really necessary to have the choir chant hymns on every single track? 1/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B7-1mSZAjOq/?igshid=y4dsmm3cmt2e

Vicious Embrace “Purged In Flames/Winter Demonstration” (2017) // The band brings a classic metalcore effort to the table that’s very similar to the early 00’s scene that gloated Skycamefalling (without the cleans) and A Perfect Murder (before they tried to do what Throwdown did and go Pantera). The band also features Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose fame on bass, and while his performance doesn’t really add anything to sensationalize the record, it does toss the band to a long laundry list of who’s who in the hxc space @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B7o-210AQER/?igshid=2bdgphp0ezat

TRA PRESENTS 2020: Rest In Piss, Heal, Court Order, Aka Mana, Knife Spitter, Tear &Miserable By Nature at Meatlocker in Montclair, NJ 2/1/2020 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Really proud to have this lineup together. Doors at 9PM. Bands at 10. Free posters will be available to first 50 the show day of show 🖤 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 💥: @apocalypticnuke_ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #sharptonerecords #wearetriumphant #equalvisionrecords #riserecords #victoryrecords #revolvermagazine #decibelmagazine #roadrunnerrecords #kerrang #razorandtie deathwishinc #impericon #bridgeninerecords #sharptonerecords #goodfightent #centurymediarecords #metalbladerecords #purenoiserecords #relapserecords #prostheticrecords #nyc #hxc (at Meatlocker) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7gMk-igMuw/?igshid=1dp88wg1ytn4q

Tomb Mold “Planetary Clairvoyance” (2019) // With excellent riffage and mint production that doesn’t borderline depict computer software, Tomb Mold deliver a death metal record that brings A Different Breed Of Killer to mind. It’s a shame they never came back, but this one’s super solid and the band name and cover are worth having in the arsenal too 2/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Zcc8fJCo3/?igshid=3fk9dpw77ay7

Fuming Mouth “The Grand Decent” (2019) // It seems like this band has been all the rage lately, sandwiched between Vein and Harm’s Way in tours all over the scene. But have you heard the juggernaut of a record they put out last year? With epic buildups and sustained aggression throughout, the band’s grunge/punk/hardcore hybrid is executed flawlessly to deliver another almost perfect release. How’d this miss the runner ups? 3/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UA4eLgu75/?igshid=nz6izanfxzco

Vatican “Sole Impulse” (2019) // These guys have been slugging it out for years and finally deliver a proper outing that highlights their true abilities. A brutal record, creative, animated, with heavy riffs, that positions out of this world augmented breakdowns. A solid slab that stands strong next to the likes of Sanction, Vamachara, Typecaste and Foreign Hands 3/3 @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B7OKxi-ANP6/?igshid=n9s75dpjva8k

Heal “Feralmind” (2020) // With lean, crisp chords that sound so refreshing (evidently influenced by 2004’s “Of Malice and the Magnum Heart”), Heal deliver a sensational follow up to their collection. At just four tracks, this EP makes an admirable impression if you managed to sleep on their debut EP that splashed a few years ago. Going to rank them high and here’s to hoping the band makes their appearance in public this year to support this effort 3/3 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B7LjGY9g_QP/?igshid=1fl6q5wzj0461

The Acacia Strain “It Comes in Waves” (2019) // If you’ve been a fan of the band since their inception, you may fall in line with the rest of the mob declaring the record to be so far removed from the rest of their catalogue. There’s a refreshing interpretation of a riff only Type O Negative would have been able to execute, so that’s a wild trick to execute, but otherwise this plays out like everything we’ve ever heard the band do since “Wormwood” 3/3 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #chelseagrin #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #staysickrecords #kublaikhan #deathwishinc #thisishardcore #everytimeidie #carnifex #bornofosiris #harmsway #aftertheburial #whitechapel #thyartismurder #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B7E1kiKAc49/?igshid=1w0u1kgdyrr1o

VENOM PRISON “SAMSARA” // ALBUM OF THE YEAR // Not enough good things can be said about Venom Prison’s efforts to rise out of the underground. Besides strategically plotting tours with some of the scene’s biggest names and putting in the field work, the band has been instrumental in crafting their art sinew by sinew, weaving together intense songwriting, sandwiched alongside strong packaging and layered with animated artistic expressions, most notably in the form of their past two records. “Samsara” is a ming-bending release. All the elements of traditional death metal are there, and the band’s progressive influences are noted while not blatantly overshadowing each variable of the songs’ composition. There’s a unique hue to the tracks, with each one coming out like a major can of ass whooping through auditory assault. But it would be a drastic oversight and a horrible omission not to highlight Larissa Stupar and the breath of fresh air that she breathes into the effort. Aside from an exemplary performance, her unique fit in the group proves that metal and, most notably the underground hardcore community in general, are not exclusively a “boy’s club,” while her performance cements her as a scene heavyweight and a force to be reckoned with in the heavy metal sphere at large. “Samsara,” as well as the band’s entire catalogue comes to you as one of the strongest, cohesive records of the year, while still leaving enough meat on the bone for a worthy, impending follow up release @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #bridgeninerecords #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #behemoth #6131records #deathwishinc #ironreagan #everytimeidie #thyartismurder #kingnine #backtrack #aftertheburial #incendiary #harmsway #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vCZXsAc0w/?igshid=1dc23oraaczc7

VENOM PRISON “SAMSARA” // ALBUM OF THE YEAR // Not enough good things can be said about Venom Prison’s efforts to rise out of the underground. Besides strategically plotting tours with some of the scene’s biggest names and putting in the field work, the band has been instrumental in crafting their art sinew by sinew, weaving together intense songwriting, sandwiched alongside strong packaging and layered with animated artistic expressions, most notably in the form of their past two records. “Samsara” is a ming-bending release. All the elements of traditional death metal are there, and the band’s progressive influences are noted while not blatantly overshadowing each variable of the songs’ composition. There’s a unique hue to the tracks, with each one coming out like a major can of ass whooping through auditory assault. But it would be a drastic oversight and a horrible omission not to highlight Larissa Stupar and the breath of fresh air that she breathes into the effort. Aside from an exemplary performance, her unique fit in the group proves that metal and, most notably the underground hardcore community in general, are not exclusively a “boy’s club,” while her performance cements her as a scene heavyweight and a force to be reckoned with in the heavy metal sphere at large. “Samsara,” as well as the band’s entire catalogue comes to you as one of the strongest, cohesive records of the year, while still leaving enough meat on the bone for a worthy, impending follow up release @therecentlyadded •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #therecentlyadded #newrelease #musicblog #purenoiserecords #sumerianrecords #nuclearblastrecords #seasonsofmist #relapserecords #sharptonerecords #riserecords #powertrip #epitaphrecords #bridgeninerecords #periphery #metalbladerecords #parkwaydrive #behemoth #6131records #deathwishinc #ironreagan #everytimeidie #thyartismurder #kingnine #backtrack #aftertheburial #incendiary #harmsway #nyc #hxc https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vCI9eg5l8/?igshid=117lno02q4ppc