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"Matt Heafy wrote an album that holds its own wit in the lexicon of forward-thinking metal."
"Dystopia fits in nicely with the post-metalcore wave, but Caliban still calls back to the many eras of heavy music they’ve partook in."
"As In Stasis demonstrates, progressive metalcore simply doesn't get much better than Monuments."
"For anyone hungry for traditional speed made for moshing, screaming, breaking things and more, this is the album of the year."
"It's hard to deny the impact of Landmvrks when they kick into high gear."
"Another Meshuggah album, another Album of the Year contender. As it should be."
"Virtually everything on Trauma stands out on its own unique merit and deserves to not be flying under the radar."
"Krüller shows a human side of Tristan Shone, more right side of the brain, and an openness to more perspective."
"TLTSOL is the sound of a band attempting to transcend the turning of tides within their scene."
"While it still technically falls under the blackened deathcore umbrella, Ritual Hymns finds Worm Shepherd proving how versatile this micro-genre can be."
Wilderun becomes more characteristic and commendable, carving out their own vital place within their stylistic landscape.
"Aquilus makes up for time spent away by hitting harder when it counts most, and doubling down on its eccentricities."
"This is Obscura standing more unencumbered and iconoclastically as they push the quality of their own work."
"This gears Live in North America more towards completionists and those who are really, really going to miss Mullen."
"This is death metal drenched in gore and brutality. The artwork and song titles say it all."
"Adventurousness comes in the form of an expanded exploration of their melodic side, making it at once the band's 'least' death metal but most...
"Moss Grew On The Swords And Plowshares Alike epitomizes why Kayo Dot remains a laudable one-of-a-kind project."
"On their third album Where Fear and Weapons Meet, 1914 paints a tragic, gritty and human portrait of WWI with musical bombast and emotional...
"Although I don't believe Twelve Foot Ninja have reached their full potential, they are damn close to perfection on Vengeance."
"This album’s balance of technical brutality, haunting ritualism and inexplicable catchiness can’t be replicated.."
"Here, the creation is one of a mood similar to that of the best cliff hanger that's already had the viewer/reader on the edge...
"While my overall feelings towards this album are lukewarm, there are also several pieces on here that could be fun additions to their live...
"Don’t be surprised if the name starts cropping up in future conversations and on year-end lists."
