Summary of Top 5 New Metal Albums of The Week! - February 21st, 2025
Summary
In the YouTube video titled "Top 5 New Metal Albums of The Week! - February 21st, 2025," host John Barbas, who is also a writer for Metal Digest, discusses his top five metal album picks from the week, along with notable album releases. He begins by highlighting the new album "The Consequence" by Killswitch Engage, which he describes as universally appealing to various types of metal fans. He also mentions other significant releases, including "Tides" by Horizon Ignited, "Phobias" by Traders, and "Gold" by Scour, the latter being a heavy black metal record featuring Phil Anselmo.
Barbas then dives into his top five albums, starting with "Malignant Worthlessness" by Piss Gr, a raw and abrasive death metal record. He follows with "Existentialism" by Abduction, which combines black metal with a sense of mournful reflection on modernity. "War Eternal" by Shellshot, themed around Warhammer, is praised for its groove and heavy sound. The number two spot goes to "On Shoulders of Giants" by Seventh Station, an avant-garde progressive album that surprises with its unique approach. Finally, "Somus Mortis" by Retr Morphosis, a tech death album, takes the number one position for its blend of old-school and technical elements.
In addition to the top five, Barbas discusses a split album featuring Necronomicon ex Mortise and Blood Feast, which he finds complementary and enjoyable. He concludes with the "Album Art of the Week," highlighting the striking cover of "Was It Worth It" by the hardcore band Scare, which encapsulates the essence of their music.
Speakers
- John Barbas (Host)
Notable Quotes
— 04:04 — « Black metal has a long and storied tradition of rejecting modernity and revering nature, but it's a little bit different; it's horror, it's witnessing what has become of us and recoiling away. »
— 06:29 — « This is Progressive without the extravagance, it's avant-garde without the pretentiousness. »
— 11:30 — « In the end, was it worth it? »