Proclamation - "Advent of the Black Omen" : That Ross Bay Cult shit, you already know what it is. Or maybe you don't...listen to Blasphemy first.
Contaminated - "Final Man" : Abhorrence worship from somewhere not even close to Finland, but with better production so there's less to complain about. Absolutely crushing.
Blood Urn - "Of Gory Sorcery and Death" : If Archgoat and Demoncy were more into death metal and less into face paint, they would've formed Blood Urn.
Wormridden - "Infesting the Grave/Festering Glorification" : Mental Funeral-era worship from the guys in Undergang and Anatomia. The production on this alone makes me feel like I dove headfirst into a swamp. Had this come out 20/25 years ago, this would be essential listening.
Cosmic Void Ritual - "Gateways Through Septic Flesh" : Demo of the year. Extremely raw USDM with a Demilich/Blood Incantation vibe. My only gripe with this band is their weak ass logo, otherwise this is practically perfect. Cannot wait for the LP.
- WOODS