Dads/of/Metal

I know spotify unwrapped is a forbidden word around here. But I am happy to report that I am #59 in the world for minutes listened to Blood Incantation this year. Maxing out at 10,213 minutes.

The Sinking Isle, by Oromet 3 track album

We have arrived at the Viking funeral. We have arrived at the Volcano island. We've arrived the combination Viking Funeral-Volcano Island.

(no idea if lyrical content supports this skeet)

Unself, by Conjurer 9 track album

Happy new Conjurer day to all those who celebrate.

I have listened to this song so many times.

Messa, Imperial triumphant, ancient death...all contenders for me based on number of listens.

Loved the new Rwake.

Waiting for the new Conjurer though...

Wolves of the Trench

Holeee. This album is kicking in my eardrums today.

Couldn't find their bandcamp...

This is an album that I would not have predicted that I would like so much. It's absolutely amazing.

Let Us Live, by Conjurer from the album Unself

So excited for new Conjurer.

Dreaming Delusion, by Gloombound from the album Dreaming Delusion

Track 5 FTW

Dreaming Delusion, by Gloombound 5 track album

Take me away to caverns of despair...

Doomed, by Defacement 8 track album

Surprisingly diverse set of songs on this album incorporating multiple sub-genre elements. Quite enjoyable.

It's already later...do we appreciate them yet?

Under a Gilded Sun, by Malevich 9 track album

Had a hard time finding new release albums in the last month that have spoken to me. Enjoying this one today:

Hope against Hope, by Catharsis 7 track album

I have not followed this band's progression over time. But this just feels like well-matured hardcore, refined over decades. Thanks to #metalsky @gordonskramzy.bsky.social for the rec.

Oh shiz. This is good.

KILL THE ORCS! SLAY THE ORCS! DE-STROY ORRRRRCS!

Planisphaerium!

This is still quite good. Dreamy synth and simple riffs. Chill and somber. #metalsky

If You Only Knew, by Blackwater Holylight 4 track album

Not sure what to call this doomy-ness, but I'm into it. Apparently different from their prior albums, but very representative of what I've been into recently. #metalsky

Not sure it's my favorite. But haven't seen it posted yet.

Okay...so a band I've slept on for over a decade? This catalog is insane.

It sounds like I'm looking for attention...I literally just want album recs. Thanks for yours!

Inorganic Rites, by Krallice 10 track album

This is great. A 2024 album I slept on. Really well composed.

Either ya'll don't like me or you don't have any favorite albums of the year...

We're more than halfway through 2025. Give me your AOTY contenders! I want to hear some amazing new metal. #metalsky

Myopia Mizmor · Album · 2022 · 8 songs

Oh shit. Just discovered this oollab with Thou from 2022.

Also excellent. Also not on bandcamp...

Alluvion Mizmor · Album · 2025 · 4 songs

beautiful and brutal, like a sunset punching you in the face. #metalsky

Album isn't on bandcamp for some reason.

I kinda like "Zoinks".

F$&k things. Generally.