Belphegor is a band out of Australia that many people have heard of because of their eleven albums that have attained widespread success. They have figured out exactly what makes a great song in this genre and they know exactly how to please their fans. The
new heavy metal music that comes from this band, including their song "Apophis - Black Dragon", has all of the violent melodies, blasts of sound, and turbulent rhythms that they have become known for.
"No Lives Matter" from the band Body Count is a direct and in-your-face take on some of the most important social issues that are taking place right now. It is easy to see how much Ice-T believe in and is frustrated about the lyrics he is performing. It also becomes easy to feel the same way he does after listening to it.
When Jeremy Wagner of Broken Hope came across some guitars that once belonged to and were played by the famous Jeff Hanneman from the band Slayer, he knew he had to have them. He didn't know what would become of them, but he knew it would be something special. That was when he and the band made their album called Mutilated and Assimilated, and he recorded such hits from the album as "The Carrion Eaters" on these legendary guitars.
Forever is an album by Code Orange that is just as disgusting and horrible as their fans would expect. The title track of the album is so chaotic and full of violent energy that it affects any environment where it is played. Highly distorted and with intense lyrics, this is a great pick for fans of this genre.
For groups that have been around for a long time, it can be hard to maintain the same sound and stop it from sounding stale after a while. This is not a problem that DragonForce currently has because their album Reaching into Infinity is as rejuvenated a sound as fans can ask for. The most triumphant track on the album is probably "Ashes of the Dawn".
People who spend a lot of time in the mosh pit are probably big fans of Dying Fetus. Their song "Die With Integrity" is great to move around to and physically express one's self. This song feels fresh and new while at the same time making callbacks on some of the styles from previous decades.
Norway is home to some of the darkest, most hardcore bands that have ever existed on this Earth. One of these bands is Enslaved, and they bring elements of Viking living in with a more ritualistic side as well. "Storm Son" is a song that was produced with incredible attention to detail to maximize its barbaric impact.
Some bands never recover from having their lead member die or leave the band in some other way. Because of the way that fans often associate bands with the singer and the distinct sound of their vocals, it is often impossible to find a perfect replacement. In the case of GWAR, Oderus Urungus passing away didn't mean the end of the band. Blothar is the new singer, and he commands the vocals amazingly on songs such as "F--ck This Place".