#altmetal — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #altmetal, aggregated by home.social.
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When fans send us this 🖤🖤🖤🖤 It's wild to think we're their all-time most streamed artist on Spotify! 🔥 Stream our music at open.spotify.com/artist/41RYrzskJoovYRHB07AQdh 🤘🏻 #metalsky #metal #progressivemetal #metalcore #altmetal #musicsky #music #spotify #yourpartyoftheyears #fans
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Today's music:
MORPHIDE - Of Healing Part 2 - Anger
#metal #AltMetal #ProgressiveMetal #latvia #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
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Today's music:
MORPHIDE - Of Healing Part 2 - Anger
#metal #AltMetal #ProgressiveMetal #latvia #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
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Today's music:
MORPHIDE - Of Healing Part 2 - Anger
#metal #AltMetal #ProgressiveMetal #latvia #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
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Today's music:
MORPHIDE - Of Healing Part 2 - Anger
#metal #AltMetal #ProgressiveMetal #latvia #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
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Today's music:
MORPHIDE - Of Healing Part 2 - Anger
#metal #AltMetal #ProgressiveMetal #latvia #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
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Today's music:
StRaNgE LiKe Me // Atonement
#metal #AltMetal #metalcore #usa #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
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The metal track that roasts social media is finally back on the platform that banned us 🔥 Watch The Cable Girl now youtu.be/pXN2BMAmk3g #metalsky #metal #numetal #progressivemetal #altmetal #musicsky #music #musicvideo #socialmedia #consumerism
Pink Paradox - The Cable Girl ... -
We're going full alt metal this week as our spotlight falls on #GeminiSyndrome ... buckle up, it's that kind of ride.
Check it out and see what we had to say about the song and the band behind it, and don't forget to follow us for more picks from across the world of #rock and #metal every week. If you've got a suggestion for a future song or band to showcase, drop it in the comments!
#nowplaying #musicblog #altmetal
https://rocksongoftheweek.com/song/gemini-syndrome-stardust/
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We're going full alt metal this week as our spotlight falls on #GeminiSyndrome ... buckle up, it's that kind of ride.
Check it out and see what we had to say about the song and the band behind it, and don't forget to follow us for more picks from across the world of #rock and #metal every week. If you've got a suggestion for a future song or band to showcase, drop it in the comments!
#nowplaying #musicblog #altmetal
https://rocksongoftheweek.com/song/gemini-syndrome-stardust/
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New tracks added to our Pink Paradox Metal Bangers playlist 🔥 11 hours of our favorite metal 🖤 open.spotify.com/playlist/0yyJiNX0VdcGfvWE2qhEVC?si=3Qa0IGw-RpCaTmt_6drsWQ #metalsky #metal #numetal #metalcore #altmetal #musicsky #music #spotify #spotifyplaylist #playlist #metalplaylist
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CROSSRIP - Interdimension
"A collection of heavy tracks that cover a variety of styles in the metal genre."
#metal #metalcore #alternativemetal #industrialmetal #numetal #groovemetal #numetal #altmetal #numetal #music
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#WhereToFindMe #Bilmuri #TheNovelists #NewMusic #AltMetal
Hot off the presses! 🔥🎵🎶Bilmuri - WHERE TO FIND ME (feat. NOVELISTS) [OFFICIAL VISUALIZER]
The Official Visualizer for Bilmuri's "WHERE TO FIND ME" (feat. The Novelists)Pre-order the album “KINDA HARD” now:
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#WhoWillYouFollow #Evanescence #NewMusic #AltMetal
Hot off the presses! 🔥🎵🎶Evanescence - Who Will You Follow (Official Lyric Video)
We are so incredibly excited to announce our new album, Sanctuary. It’ll be out on streaming platforms on June 5th. Our new single, Who Will You Follow, is o...
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#WhoWillYouFollow #Evanescence #NewMusic #AltMetal
Hot off the presses! 🔥🎵🎶Evanescence - Who Will You Follow (Official Lyric Video)
We are so incredibly excited to announce our new album, Sanctuary. It’ll be out on streaming platforms on June 5th. Our new single, Who Will You Follow, is o...
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#WhoWillYouFollow #Evanescence #NewMusic #AltMetal
Hot off the presses! 🔥🎵🎶Evanescence - Who Will You Follow (Official Lyric Video)
We are so incredibly excited to announce our new album, Sanctuary. It’ll be out on streaming platforms on June 5th. Our new single, Who Will You Follow, is o...
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Today's music:
ANKOR - MADARA · endless dream
#metal #AltMetal #metalcore #spain #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
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Today's music:
INDAR - Thalassophobia
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Mallavora – What If Better Never Comes? Review By Lavender LarcenistAccessibility in music isn’t something we fuck with here at AMG. It isn’t even really something metal fans in general care about. Many times, even at its most accessible, metal is a genre written off due to how abrasive it is. But what about physical and mental accessibility for fans and musicians? That is the mantra for Mallavora, a band that originally caught my attention in the promo pile with its bold description as an alt-metal group that fuses elements of R&B, Soul, and Middle Eastern trappings. Upon further inspection, they are pushing the frontlines of accessibility, making a point of playing shows in accessible spaces. Lead singer Jessica Douek suffers from fibromyalgia and is disabled herself, and guitarist Larry Sobieraj pulls from his own experience with chronic illness. If you think this slows the band down in any capacity, you would be wrong. Mallavora’s brand of Middle Eastern-infused alt-metal is dynamic, bombastic, and crushing. Their debut record, What If Better Never Comes? looks to answer the question: Is this a band that can back up its positive message with awesome music?
The album art for What If Better Never Comes? depicts a blurred figure staring up at an endless staircase, and I can only imagine how much more terrifying this image is for those with physical disabilities, but as someone who suffers from mental illness, the metaphor of this insurmountable staircase plays out across the album. This is no happy space filled with sappy messaging and generic positive affirmations. “Sick” sees Douek chanting “Sick” to the backing of grooving guitars and Sam Brownlow’s energetic and punchy drumming. The track is a combo of alt and groove metal enhanced by Douek’s incredible vocals. While “Sick” is an easy example of Mallavora’s worldview, the album is peppered with ideas that personify the concept behind the album title and accompanying art. “Hopeless” is a depressing ballad with emo trappings that showcases Doeuk’s absurd vocal range and amazing falsetto. “Break” sees her directly confronting her life in an existence that feels hostile, calling out, “I guess this world just wasn’t made for bodies quite like mine,” before the track leads into “Birth of a Sun,” where she drops the hammer with powerful low gutturals backed by a massive riff that could live on an Orbit Culture album.
What If Better Never Comes? by Mallavora
Mallavora deftly avoids the repetition typical of many metalcore adjacent outfits. Alt-metal is at the forefront, and What If Better Never Comes? Is stuffed with creative left turns and surprising genre switches. “Smile” flips on a dime from all-out fury to a bouncing groove, only to go back to brutal blasts and Douek hitting her lowest growl. The album’s closer, and title track, is a nine-minute epic with massive riffs, an R&B tangent, and gorgeous chanting inspired by Douek’s Jewish and Middle Eastern heritage. Douek’s vocal talent cannot be overstated, and her range and style act as a throughline in the album, helping keep the disparate and chaotic elements cohesive. The clean production still allows for Brownlow’s skin beating to come out clear and brutal, while Ellis James’ bass shines. There is a consistent atmosphere that keeps Mallavora sounding like a veteran band, not one that is only just releasing its debut.
What If Better Never Comes? is a powerhouse debut for a young band, but it isn’t all roses. “Waste” is an unfortunately named track, because it doesn’t really add anything to the album and has some of the weakest lyrics. It also feels the most formulaic of the tracks while never really opening up. The album is also oddly-paced. The variety on display is admirable, but at times it throws the album off course, such as dropping the ballad “Hopeless” too soon, derailing early momentum.
Mallavora has something special with its sound. Douek’s vocals are consistently amazing, and her range is incredible. They use this to the fullest, with an album that goes wherever it wants and is the better for it. The four-piece shines on all fronts. Brownlow’s drumming has a classic rock energy that is infectious, Sobieraj’s riffs are huge, and James’ bass is allowed to shine with unique passages and expansive production. What If Better Never Comes? is as powerful as its message without being trite or treating disability as something to be patronized. It is as complex, flawed, depressed, and hopeful as we all are while remaining an infectiously groovy, anthemic alt-metal album that swings for the fences and mostly hits it.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #AltMetal #BritishMetal #ChurchRoadRecords #GrooveMetal #HardRock #Mallavora #Mar26 #Metalcore #OrbitCulture #Review #Reviews #WhatIfBetterNeverComes
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Church Road Records
Websites: mallavora.co.uk | Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: March 27th, 2026 -
Mallavora – What If Better Never Comes? Review By Lavender LarcenistAccessibility in music isn’t something we fuck with here at AMG. It isn’t even really something metal fans in general care about. Many times, even at its most accessible, metal is a genre written off due to how abrasive it is. But what about physical and mental accessibility for fans and musicians? That is the mantra for Mallavora, a band that originally caught my attention in the promo pile with its bold description as an alt-metal group that fuses elements of R&B, Soul, and Middle Eastern trappings. Upon further inspection, they are pushing the frontlines of accessibility, making a point of playing shows in accessible spaces. Lead singer Jessica Douek suffers from fibromyalgia and is disabled herself, and guitarist Larry Sobieraj pulls from his own experience with chronic illness. If you think this slows the band down in any capacity, you would be wrong. Mallavora’s brand of Middle Eastern-infused alt-metal is dynamic, bombastic, and crushing. Their debut record, What If Better Never Comes? looks to answer the question: Is this a band that can back up its positive message with awesome music?
The album art for What If Better Never Comes? depicts a blurred figure staring up at an endless staircase, and I can only imagine how much more terrifying this image is for those with physical disabilities, but as someone who suffers from mental illness, the metaphor of this insurmountable staircase plays out across the album. This is no happy space filled with sappy messaging and generic positive affirmations. “Sick” sees Douek chanting “Sick” to the backing of grooving guitars and Sam Brownlow’s energetic and punchy drumming. The track is a combo of alt and groove metal enhanced by Douek’s incredible vocals. While “Sick” is an easy example of Mallavora’s worldview, the album is peppered with ideas that personify the concept behind the album title and accompanying art. “Hopeless” is a depressing ballad with emo trappings that showcases Doeuk’s absurd vocal range and amazing falsetto. “Break” sees her directly confronting her life in an existence that feels hostile, calling out, “I guess this world just wasn’t made for bodies quite like mine,” before the track leads into “Birth of a Sun,” where she drops the hammer with powerful low gutturals backed by a massive riff that could live on an Orbit Culture album.
What If Better Never Comes? by Mallavora
Mallavora deftly avoids the repetition typical of many metalcore adjacent outfits. Alt-metal is at the forefront, and What If Better Never Comes? Is stuffed with creative left turns and surprising genre switches. “Smile” flips on a dime from all-out fury to a bouncing groove, only to go back to brutal blasts and Douek hitting her lowest growl. The album’s closer, and title track, is a nine-minute epic with massive riffs, an R&B tangent, and gorgeous chanting inspired by Douek’s Jewish and Middle Eastern heritage. Douek’s vocal talent cannot be overstated, and her range and style act as a throughline in the album, helping keep the disparate and chaotic elements cohesive. The clean production still allows for Brownlow’s skin beating to come out clear and brutal, while Ellis James’ bass shines. There is a consistent atmosphere that keeps Mallavora sounding like a veteran band, not one that is only just releasing its debut.
What If Better Never Comes? is a powerhouse debut for a young band, but it isn’t all roses. “Waste” is an unfortunately named track, because it doesn’t really add anything to the album and has some of the weakest lyrics. It also feels the most formulaic of the tracks while never really opening up. The album is also oddly-paced. The variety on display is admirable, but at times it throws the album off course, such as dropping the ballad “Hopeless” too soon, derailing early momentum.
Mallavora has something special with its sound. Douek’s vocals are consistently amazing, and her range is incredible. They use this to the fullest, with an album that goes wherever it wants and is the better for it. The four-piece shines on all fronts. Brownlow’s drumming has a classic rock energy that is infectious, Sobieraj’s riffs are huge, and James’ bass is allowed to shine with unique passages and expansive production. What If Better Never Comes? is as powerful as its message without being trite or treating disability as something to be patronized. It is as complex, flawed, depressed, and hopeful as we all are while remaining an infectiously groovy, anthemic alt-metal album that swings for the fences and mostly hits it.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #AltMetal #BritishMetal #ChurchRoadRecords #GrooveMetal #HardRock #Mallavora #Mar26 #Metalcore #OrbitCulture #Review #Reviews #WhatIfBetterNeverComes
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Church Road Records
Websites: mallavora.co.uk | Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: March 27th, 2026 -
Mallavora – What If Better Never Comes? Review By Lavender LarcenistAccessibility in music isn’t something we fuck with here at AMG. It isn’t even really something metal fans in general care about. Many times, even at its most accessible, metal is a genre written off due to how abrasive it is. But what about physical and mental accessibility for fans and musicians? That is the mantra for Mallavora, a band that originally caught my attention in the promo pile with its bold description as an alt-metal group that fuses elements of R&B, Soul, and Middle Eastern trappings. Upon further inspection, they are pushing the frontlines of accessibility, making a point of playing shows in accessible spaces. Lead singer Jessica Douek suffers from fibromyalgia and is disabled herself, and guitarist Larry Sobieraj pulls from his own experience with chronic illness. If you think this slows the band down in any capacity, you would be wrong. Mallavora’s brand of Middle Eastern-infused alt-metal is dynamic, bombastic, and crushing. Their debut record, What If Better Never Comes? looks to answer the question: Is this a band that can back up its positive message with awesome music?
The album art for What If Better Never Comes? depicts a blurred figure staring up at an endless staircase, and I can only imagine how much more terrifying this image is for those with physical disabilities, but as someone who suffers from mental illness, the metaphor of this insurmountable staircase plays out across the album. This is no happy space filled with sappy messaging and generic positive affirmations. “Sick” sees Douek chanting “Sick” to the backing of grooving guitars and Sam Brownlow’s energetic and punchy drumming. The track is a combo of alt and groove metal enhanced by Douek’s incredible vocals. While “Sick” is an easy example of Mallavora’s worldview, the album is peppered with ideas that personify the concept behind the album title and accompanying art. “Hopeless” is a depressing ballad with emo trappings that showcases Doeuk’s absurd vocal range and amazing falsetto. “Break” sees her directly confronting her life in an existence that feels hostile, calling out, “I guess this world just wasn’t made for bodies quite like mine,” before the track leads into “Birth of a Sun,” where she drops the hammer with powerful low gutturals backed by a massive riff that could live on an Orbit Culture album.
What If Better Never Comes? by Mallavora
Mallavora deftly avoids the repetition typical of many metalcore adjacent outfits. Alt-metal is at the forefront, and What If Better Never Comes? Is stuffed with creative left turns and surprising genre switches. “Smile” flips on a dime from all-out fury to a bouncing groove, only to go back to brutal blasts and Douek hitting her lowest growl. The album’s closer, and title track, is a nine-minute epic with massive riffs, an R&B tangent, and gorgeous chanting inspired by Douek’s Jewish and Middle Eastern heritage. Douek’s vocal talent cannot be overstated, and her range and style act as a throughline in the album, helping keep the disparate and chaotic elements cohesive. The clean production still allows for Brownlow’s skin beating to come out clear and brutal, while Ellis James’ bass shines. There is a consistent atmosphere that keeps Mallavora sounding like a veteran band, not one that is only just releasing its debut.
What If Better Never Comes? is a powerhouse debut for a young band, but it isn’t all roses. “Waste” is an unfortunately named track, because it doesn’t really add anything to the album and has some of the weakest lyrics. It also feels the most formulaic of the tracks while never really opening up. The album is also oddly-paced. The variety on display is admirable, but at times it throws the album off course, such as dropping the ballad “Hopeless” too soon, derailing early momentum.
Mallavora has something special with its sound. Douek’s vocals are consistently amazing, and her range is incredible. They use this to the fullest, with an album that goes wherever it wants and is the better for it. The four-piece shines on all fronts. Brownlow’s drumming has a classic rock energy that is infectious, Sobieraj’s riffs are huge, and James’ bass is allowed to shine with unique passages and expansive production. What If Better Never Comes? is as powerful as its message without being trite or treating disability as something to be patronized. It is as complex, flawed, depressed, and hopeful as we all are while remaining an infectiously groovy, anthemic alt-metal album that swings for the fences and mostly hits it.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #AltMetal #BritishMetal #ChurchRoadRecords #GrooveMetal #HardRock #Mallavora #Mar26 #Metalcore #OrbitCulture #Review #Reviews #WhatIfBetterNeverComes
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Church Road Records
Websites: mallavora.co.uk | Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: March 27th, 2026 -
Mallavora – What If Better Never Comes? Review By Lavender LarcenistAccessibility in music isn’t something we fuck with here at AMG. It isn’t even really something metal fans in general care about. Many times, even at its most accessible, metal is a genre written off due to how abrasive it is. But what about physical and mental accessibility for fans and musicians? That is the mantra for Mallavora, a band that originally caught my attention in the promo pile with its bold description as an alt-metal group that fuses elements of R&B, Soul, and Middle Eastern trappings. Upon further inspection, they are pushing the frontlines of accessibility, making a point of playing shows in accessible spaces. Lead singer Jessica Douek suffers from fibromyalgia and is disabled herself, and guitarist Larry Sobieraj pulls from his own experience with chronic illness. If you think this slows the band down in any capacity, you would be wrong. Mallavora’s brand of Middle Eastern-infused alt-metal is dynamic, bombastic, and crushing. Their debut record, What If Better Never Comes? looks to answer the question: Is this a band that can back up its positive message with awesome music?
The album art for What If Better Never Comes? depicts a blurred figure staring up at an endless staircase, and I can only imagine how much more terrifying this image is for those with physical disabilities, but as someone who suffers from mental illness, the metaphor of this insurmountable staircase plays out across the album. This is no happy space filled with sappy messaging and generic positive affirmations. “Sick” sees Douek chanting “Sick” to the backing of grooving guitars and Sam Brownlow’s energetic and punchy drumming. The track is a combo of alt and groove metal enhanced by Douek’s incredible vocals. While “Sick” is an easy example of Mallavora’s worldview, the album is peppered with ideas that personify the concept behind the album title and accompanying art. “Hopeless” is a depressing ballad with emo trappings that showcases Doeuk’s absurd vocal range and amazing falsetto. “Break” sees her directly confronting her life in an existence that feels hostile, calling out, “I guess this world just wasn’t made for bodies quite like mine,” before the track leads into “Birth of a Sun,” where she drops the hammer with powerful low gutturals backed by a massive riff that could live on an Orbit Culture album.
What If Better Never Comes? by Mallavora
Mallavora deftly avoids the repetition typical of many metalcore adjacent outfits. Alt-metal is at the forefront, and What If Better Never Comes? Is stuffed with creative left turns and surprising genre switches. “Smile” flips on a dime from all-out fury to a bouncing groove, only to go back to brutal blasts and Douek hitting her lowest growl. The album’s closer, and title track, is a nine-minute epic with massive riffs, an R&B tangent, and gorgeous chanting inspired by Douek’s Jewish and Middle Eastern heritage. Douek’s vocal talent cannot be overstated, and her range and style act as a throughline in the album, helping keep the disparate and chaotic elements cohesive. The clean production still allows for Brownlow’s skin beating to come out clear and brutal, while Ellis James’ bass shines. There is a consistent atmosphere that keeps Mallavora sounding like a veteran band, not one that is only just releasing its debut.
What If Better Never Comes? is a powerhouse debut for a young band, but it isn’t all roses. “Waste” is an unfortunately named track, because it doesn’t really add anything to the album and has some of the weakest lyrics. It also feels the most formulaic of the tracks while never really opening up. The album is also oddly-paced. The variety on display is admirable, but at times it throws the album off course, such as dropping the ballad “Hopeless” too soon, derailing early momentum.
Mallavora has something special with its sound. Douek’s vocals are consistently amazing, and her range is incredible. They use this to the fullest, with an album that goes wherever it wants and is the better for it. The four-piece shines on all fronts. Brownlow’s drumming has a classic rock energy that is infectious, Sobieraj’s riffs are huge, and James’ bass is allowed to shine with unique passages and expansive production. What If Better Never Comes? is as powerful as its message without being trite or treating disability as something to be patronized. It is as complex, flawed, depressed, and hopeful as we all are while remaining an infectiously groovy, anthemic alt-metal album that swings for the fences and mostly hits it.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #AltMetal #BritishMetal #ChurchRoadRecords #GrooveMetal #HardRock #Mallavora #Mar26 #Metalcore #OrbitCulture #Review #Reviews #WhatIfBetterNeverComes
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Church Road Records
Websites: mallavora.co.uk | Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: March 27th, 2026 -
Mallavora – What If Better Never Comes? Review By Lavender LarcenistAccessibility in music isn’t something we fuck with here at AMG. It isn’t even really something metal fans in general care about. Many times, even at its most accessible, metal is a genre written off due to how abrasive it is. But what about physical and mental accessibility for fans and musicians? That is the mantra for Mallavora, a band that originally caught my attention in the promo pile with its bold description as an alt-metal group that fuses elements of R&B, Soul, and Middle Eastern trappings. Upon further inspection, they are pushing the frontlines of accessibility, making a point of playing shows in accessible spaces. Lead singer Jessica Douek suffers from fibromyalgia and is disabled herself, and guitarist Larry Sobieraj pulls from his own experience with chronic illness. If you think this slows the band down in any capacity, you would be wrong. Mallavora’s brand of Middle Eastern-infused alt-metal is dynamic, bombastic, and crushing. Their debut record, What If Better Never Comes? looks to answer the question: Is this a band that can back up its positive message with awesome music?
The album art for What If Better Never Comes? depicts a blurred figure staring up at an endless staircase, and I can only imagine how much more terrifying this image is for those with physical disabilities, but as someone who suffers from mental illness, the metaphor of this insurmountable staircase plays out across the album. This is no happy space filled with sappy messaging and generic positive affirmations. “Sick” sees Douek chanting “Sick” to the backing of grooving guitars and Sam Brownlow’s energetic and punchy drumming. The track is a combo of alt and groove metal enhanced by Douek’s incredible vocals. While “Sick” is an easy example of Mallavora’s worldview, the album is peppered with ideas that personify the concept behind the album title and accompanying art. “Hopeless” is a depressing ballad with emo trappings that showcases Doeuk’s absurd vocal range and amazing falsetto. “Break” sees her directly confronting her life in an existence that feels hostile, calling out, “I guess this world just wasn’t made for bodies quite like mine,” before the track leads into “Birth of a Sun,” where she drops the hammer with powerful low gutturals backed by a massive riff that could live on an Orbit Culture album.
What If Better Never Comes? by Mallavora
Mallavora deftly avoids the repetition typical of many metalcore adjacent outfits. Alt-metal is at the forefront, and What If Better Never Comes? Is stuffed with creative left turns and surprising genre switches. “Smile” flips on a dime from all-out fury to a bouncing groove, only to go back to brutal blasts and Douek hitting her lowest growl. The album’s closer, and title track, is a nine-minute epic with massive riffs, an R&B tangent, and gorgeous chanting inspired by Douek’s Jewish and Middle Eastern heritage. Douek’s vocal talent cannot be overstated, and her range and style act as a throughline in the album, helping keep the disparate and chaotic elements cohesive. The clean production still allows for Brownlow’s skin beating to come out clear and brutal, while Ellis James’ bass shines. There is a consistent atmosphere that keeps Mallavora sounding like a veteran band, not one that is only just releasing its debut.
What If Better Never Comes? is a powerhouse debut for a young band, but it isn’t all roses. “Waste” is an unfortunately named track, because it doesn’t really add anything to the album and has some of the weakest lyrics. It also feels the most formulaic of the tracks while never really opening up. The album is also oddly-paced. The variety on display is admirable, but at times it throws the album off course, such as dropping the ballad “Hopeless” too soon, derailing early momentum.
Mallavora has something special with its sound. Douek’s vocals are consistently amazing, and her range is incredible. They use this to the fullest, with an album that goes wherever it wants and is the better for it. The four-piece shines on all fronts. Brownlow’s drumming has a classic rock energy that is infectious, Sobieraj’s riffs are huge, and James’ bass is allowed to shine with unique passages and expansive production. What If Better Never Comes? is as powerful as its message without being trite or treating disability as something to be patronized. It is as complex, flawed, depressed, and hopeful as we all are while remaining an infectiously groovy, anthemic alt-metal album that swings for the fences and mostly hits it.
Rating: Very Good
#2026 #35 #AltMetal #BritishMetal #ChurchRoadRecords #GrooveMetal #HardRock #Mallavora #Mar26 #Metalcore #OrbitCulture #Review #Reviews #WhatIfBetterNeverComes
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Church Road Records
Websites: mallavora.co.uk | Bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: March 27th, 2026 -
Today's music:
NEVER OBEY AGAIN - Never feel, never fear
#metal #AltMetal #AltRock #italy #music #np #NowPlaying #MastoMusic
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Pink Paradox music video for Broken Doll is back on YouTube at youtu.be/hza3bKrw0lM 🤘🏻 #metalsky #metal #progressivemetal #altmetal #goth #emo #musicsky #music
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Today's music:
NEVER OBEY AGAIN - Control
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I wrote a #WhiteRoomReviews news item about the new project “Bleu Saphir” from Lille, led by guitarist Quentin Moskwa and drummer Mateo Christain.
Go check it out: https://www.whiteroomreviews.nl/nieuws/bleu-saphir-kondigt-single-in-frames-aan#alt #modernmetal #modernmetalcore #metalcore #altmetal #metalmusic #metalband
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I wrote a #WhiteRoomReviews news item about the new project “Bleu Saphir” from Lille, led by guitarist Quentin Moskwa and drummer Mateo Christain.
Go check it out: https://www.whiteroomreviews.nl/nieuws/bleu-saphir-kondigt-single-in-frames-aan#alt #modernmetal #modernmetalcore #metalcore #altmetal #metalmusic #metalband
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I wrote a #WhiteRoomReviews news item about the new project “Bleu Saphir” from Lille, led by guitarist Quentin Moskwa and drummer Mateo Christain.
Go check it out: https://www.whiteroomreviews.nl/nieuws/bleu-saphir-kondigt-single-in-frames-aan#alt #modernmetal #modernmetalcore #metalcore #altmetal #metalmusic #metalband
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I wrote a #WhiteRoomReviews news item about the new project “Bleu Saphir” from Lille, led by guitarist Quentin Moskwa and drummer Mateo Christain.
Go check it out: https://www.whiteroomreviews.nl/nieuws/bleu-saphir-kondigt-single-in-frames-aan#alt #modernmetal #modernmetalcore #metalcore #altmetal #metalmusic #metalband
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I wrote a #WhiteRoomReviews news item about the new project “Bleu Saphir” from Lille, led by guitarist Quentin Moskwa and drummer Mateo Christain.
Go check it out: https://www.whiteroomreviews.nl/nieuws/bleu-saphir-kondigt-single-in-frames-aan#alt #modernmetal #modernmetalcore #metalcore #altmetal #metalmusic #metalband
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A music break for sanity's sake and yes I know I've posted this one before but I love it as well as have a vested interest! #music #aussiemusic #australia #indiemusic #goth #altmetal #postpunk #onewholehand https://youtu.be/gDPqVSWCSGc?si=InVtzv4G3bhu8kf7
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🔥 We've launched our Spotify playlist 🔥 It contains our best tracks, the ones that influence us, and pure metal bangers 🤘🏻 Listen to it on open.spotify.com/playlist/0yyJiNX0VdcGfvWE2qhEVC 🖤 #metalsky #metal #metalcore #numetal #altmetal #spotify #spotifyplaylist #playlist #musicsky #music
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This Halloween, we’re not giving you tricks or treats, we’re giving you temptation, sin, and redemption in blood 🩸 Watch Crown of Thorns music video at youtu.be/VOCWiHa5cvI 🤘🏻 #metalsky #metal #metalcore #progressivemetal #altmetal #goth #gothic #gothgirl #altgirl
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I also maintain a separate list of modern metal music videos. This one is devoted to new songs from just the current decade, so not as long. But it's currently at 24 vids and constantly growing as I find new stuff to add. Hopefully this playlist can help introduce you to something new
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHR6xT7LdNMdv_OzZXgD9Z5P4Wa3612bh
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Check out our Pink Paradox bassist @alessianakamura.bsky.social new video 🖤🤘🏻 #metalsky #metal #metalcore #progressivemetal #altmetal #altgirl #gothgirl #emogirl #musicsky #music
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Nine Treasures – Seeking the Absolute Review
By Andy-War-Hall
Nine Treasures has been around since 2010, and yet has always seemed like the new kid on the block. Hailing from Inner Mongolia, China, founder Ashkan Avagchuud pursued the integration of traditional Mongolian instrumentation with heavy metal since day one. Nine Treasures saw success with their first three independent releases, but also saw The Hu steal a bit of their black thunder by becoming a global hit with their take on Mongolian folk metal.1 Eventually, Nine Treasures grew dissatisfied with their own sound and disowned their previous records almost entirely in a bid for rebirth. Now, they place their future in Seeking the Absolute, their first partnership with Metal Blade Records and first global release, where Nine Treasures attempts both a greater cohesion of folk instrumentation and heavy metal and to “capture the things that truly excite [them] deep inside.” Fresh starts can make all the difference, but does it make enough of one for Nine Treasures to finally fulfill their potential?
Seeking the Absolute continues Nine Treasures’ pursuit of Mongolian folk metal, but ditches their previous full-throttle metal approach in favor of a more progressive, alternative philosophy. Tracks forgo the verse-chorus structure in favor of songs that ebb and flow, preferring groove over speed (“Indecision,” “The Ultimate Evolution.”). More so than ever before, drummer Namra and bassist Orgil are unleashed on Seeking the Absolute, laying out hypnotic beats (“Real Dream”) and pulsing grooves (“Until Now”) with an expertise that feels effortless. Saina’s balalaika and Nars’ morin khurr,2 while always good, now feel essential to Nine Treasures’ sound, with balalaika providing a percussive role to “Indecision” and morin khurr used for both drone notes and leads on “Steel Falcon.” Seeking the Absolute thrives off repetition, with expert musicianship and clever songwriting keeping the slow progressions more meditative than monotonous. But nowhere does main-man Ashkan forget to bring the big guitars or big vocals when they matter most, dishing out riffs reminiscent of TOOL and alt-era Metallica from opener “Until Now” to the closing title track. Their reinvention succeeded; Nine Treasures landed on a style that works for them.
Nine Treasures are more distinct and interesting than ever on Seeking the Absolute, but not without their shortcomings. Though they reject conventional pop/rock structure, songs on Seeking the Absolute still follow certain patterns of quiet starts, loud verses, quiet bridges and loud finishes. While electrifying on “Until Now” or “Steel Falcon,” even reaching its best execution in the closing title track, there’s nonetheless a sense that you’ve heard it all before by then. A lack of solos also contributes to this issue; a guitar solo here or there would help differentiate things. Further, Seeking the Absolute’s approach to alt-prog draws too much from TOOL for comfort, particularly in its delay-heavy bass lines played high on the fret board that makes me wonder if Justin Chancellor has some missing pages in his notebook (“The Ultimate Evolution”). Seeking the Absolute has all the pieces of a great album, and I know the pieces fit, but in Nine Treasures discovering their sound, they may have played too closely into it.Regardless, for a band drastically changing sound, Nine Treasures has crafted a remarkably engaging and re-listenable album. Seeking the Absolute sounds much better than its brick-walled DR score would suggest, with every instrument and voice sounding clear and well-balanced in the mix. This lets the fantastic performances shine within Seeking the Absolute’s tight, immediate songwriting, such as the folk-forward groove of “Just Like You,” the 10,000 Days-but-lean “Indecision,” and the thrashy morin-khurr-and-guitar assault on “Lonely Old Horse.” Vocally, Ashkan has the range and control to make lighter moments like “Indecision” and “Just Like You” soar, and the grit and power to belt out the heavier tunes like “Until Now” and “Steel Falcon.” Even though I don’t understand a word of what he’s saying, he still commands ateention like the best frontmen can. Both progressive and concise, easy-listening and inventive, Nine Treasures give Seeking the Absolute broad appeal and artistic depth.
Nine Treasures was always good, but Seeking the Absolute sounds like what the band was always meant to be. Like Pantera with Cowboys from Hell, Nine Treasures exudes confidence in their transformation, crafting a fun, approachable chunk of metal without compromise to their new vision. There’s still room to grow; TOOL will be expecting some compensation/credits for a few of those bridges. But for fans of folk, progressive, and alternative metal, Seeking the Absolute is a joy to behold. Nine Treasures has arrived.
Rating: Very Good
DR: 4 | Format Reviewed: 256 kbps mp3
Label: Metal Blade Records
Websites: ninetreasures.bandcamp.com | ninetreasures.net | facebook.com/ninetreasuresofficial
Releases Worldwide: October 24th, 2025#2025 #35 #AltMetal #ChineseMetal #FolkMetal #MetalBladeRecords #Metallica #NineTreasures #Oct25 #Pantera #ProgressiveMetal #Review #Reviews #SeekingTheAbsolute #TheHu #Tool
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A music break for sanity's sake #takethepowerback #music #rap #metalrap #rockfunk #altmetal https://youtu.be/UhuWmH5xtk4?si=3cGBQq5kqnthaipu
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Have you listened to it yet? 🤘🏻 Else find it here pinkparadox.band/promo/crown-of-thorns-single 🖤 #metalsky #metal #metalcore #progressivemetal #altmetal #altgirl #emogirl #gothgirl #goth #gothic #musicsky #music
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Angels fall and demons rise as we wear our crowns of thorns 🌹 Listen to our new single Crown Of Thorns on pinkparadox.band/promo/crown-of-thorns-single 🤘🏻 #metalsky #metal #metalcore #progressivemetal #altmetal #altgirl #emogirl #gothgirl #goth #gothic #musicsky #music
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"I hate! You hate!" A music break for sanity's sake? #music #postgrunge #hardrock #altrock #altmetal https://youtu.be/gqbQuypKCCU?si=6luph5qfFvziM0Ql
