Thermate - Redshift City - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

In the heart of Sweden, a stone's throw from the melodic death metal capital of Gothenburg, Thermality was born in 2020. With their roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of 90s and early 2000s melodic death metal, Thermality has quickly established themselves as torchbearers of the genre. Their unique sound blends the nostalgia of melodic death metal's golden era with a fresh and innovative approach, creating music that resonates with fans across the globe. Following the acclaimed of their debut album, InchBefore I Get to Rest, Inch in February 2023, Thermality wasted no time basking in the glow of success. Instead, they channeled the positive worldwide feedback into the creation of their first EP, InchTales from the North, Inch which saw the light of day on June 30, 2023. The reception was nothing short of spectacular, further fueling the band's creative fire. Now, Thermality invites you to dive into their latest masterpiece. Recorded at the legendary Studio Fredman and masterfully mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström, this album is a testament to the band's dedication to their craft. It embodies the essence of traditional melodic death metal while paying tribute to pioneers like In Flames, Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, and Arch Enemy. Yet, Thermality's latest work transcends homage, weaving together diverse styles and sounds to forge something truly unique and refreshing. Heavier than it's predecessor yet melodically rich, the album boasts the iconic old-school death metal drums, prominent in the mix, and captivating melodies that are sure to enthrall. Each track is a labor of love, meticulously crafted to engage listeners in a sonic journey that is both familiar and exhilaratingly new. Thermality's latest album is not just a collection of songs; it's an invitation to experience the evolution of melodic death metal through the lens of artists who respect it'

Refused - Everlasting [COMPACT DISCS] date 09/26/2025

This album features three works by distinguished composer Alec Roth, each setting poetry on themes of nature and human reflection. A Road Less Travelled is a cantata for tenor and guitar using poems by Edward Thomas, written before his death in 1917. The Garden Path is a cycle for mezzo-soprano and string quartet setting poems by Amy Lowell, many inspired by her garden. Other Earths and Skies sets Vikram Seth's translations of LI Bai's poems for tenor and oboe. Performers include Mark Padmore, Morgan Szymanski, Martha McLorinan, the Sacconi Quartet, Hugo Hymas, and Nicholas Daniel.