New music releases from Helloween, In Mourning, and more available this week 8/29
This week’s metal releases feature a diverse range of genres and styles, showcasing the talent and creativity in the ever-expanding heavy metal scene.
Kicking off the list is Asymmetric Universe with their album “A Memory And What Came After.” This progressive metal band from Turin, Italy, delivers a blend of djent heaviness and fusion, featuring melodic and technical tracks with special guest appearances by Richard Henshall from Haken and saxophonist Jared Yee.
Next up is the legendary power metal band, Helloween, with their album “Giants And Monsters.” Hailing from Hamburg, West Germany, this record marks their 17th release and features dual vocals, a unique characteristic that sets them apart in the genre.
Ihlo, a progressive metal band from the United Kingdom, presents their sophomore record “Legacy,” drawing inspiration from bands like TesseracT, Caligula’s Horse, and Periphery. Their blend of progressive elements creates a captivating listening experience for fans of the genre.
In Mourning, a progressive/melodic death metal band from Falun, Dalarna, Sweden, delivers “The Immortal,” a dark and epic record that showcases the addition of Ahab’s Cornelius Althammer on drums, adding an extra layer of heaviness to their sound.
London-based alternative/rap metal duo, Nova Twins, offers “Parasites & Butterflies,” a genre-bending release that fuses elements of Muse, Rob Zombie, Grimes, and Poppy into a unique and refreshing sound that challenges traditional genre boundaries.
Baltimore, Maryland’s Pinkshift explores grunge and alternative influences in their album “Earthkeeper,” showcasing a mature and expanded sound that draws from bands like Deftones and Flyleaf.
Belgian shoegaze/post-metal band Slow Crush presents “Thirst,” a record that combines heavy and ethereal elements reminiscent of Chelsea Wolfe and Nothing.
Closing out the list is Wucan from Dresden, Germany, with their album “Axioms.” This krautrock/progressive band offers a diverse and unpredictable listening experience with classic rock influences, intricate bass lines, and otherworldly synths.
In addition to these highlighted releases, the metal scene also sees new albums from a variety of artists across different sub-genres, including post-metal, post-rock, black metal, alternative rock, power metal, thrash, hardcore, progressive metal, extreme metal, and more.
Overall, this week’s heavy metal releases offer something for every metal fan, showcasing the diversity and innovation present in the genre. Whether you’re a fan of classic power metal, progressive metal, melodic death metal, or genre-blending experimentation, there’s a new release waiting for you to discover and enjoy.