Hello and Happy 2023 to all!
This is my first post of the new year and as such, we're going to try to kick it off with some bangers! Over the course of the year I'll be doing my best to shine a light on some of the most incredible releases out there, both new and old. With that said, let's get in to it!
#1 Tribal Gaze - Cold Devotion
First up we have a band that only came to my attention in December, however were an instant hit for me. Tribal Gaze are a riff driven Death Metal band hailing from Texas, USA. With pounding sludge-laden riffs reminiscent of the great Kurt Windstein, this band will destroy everything in their path in 2023 (including your speakers or headphones 馃槀)
#2 Soen - Sectarian
Somewhat of a superband, Soen comprises members from legendary metal outfits including former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, as well as the frontman from a popular Swedish indie band Willowtree. The opening track from their 3rd album 'Lykaia', starts with a real swagger! If you like bands such as Opeth & Tool, this progressive metal act should be right up your street. Ooof, that sweet bass tone!!!
#3 Sumerlands - Edge of the Knife
Following their exceptional debut, traditional heavy metal revivalists Sumerlands are back and as badass as ever! The Philadelphia natives have a quality of a band with much more experience them than they have and cater to fans of the genre perfectly. Their 80's style power riffage and catchy choruses will have you hooked before you know it!
That's my 3 for this week, hope you all enjoy and my offerings give you that extra push to get us all through the working week! Many thanks to 
