New Music Releases: April 13th to 19th, 2025

As we dive into the week of April 13th to 19th, 2025, music enthusiasts can look forward to a plethora of new album releases across various metal genres. This week showcases an exciting lineup, reflecting the diverse sounds emerging from both North America and abroad. Check out the details below and let us know if there’s anything we might have overlooked or if you have your own shopping lists to share!

Featured Releases

Tribunal — In Penitence and Ruin

Label: 20 Buck Spin | Genre: Doom Metal + Gothic Metal | Origin: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Tribunal’s sophomore album, In Penitence and Ruin, is a heavy and melodramatic exploration of doom metal. With poignant cello lines that enhance its emotional weight, the album exemplifies how metal can be both grandiose and accessible.

– Colin Dempsey

Ancient Death — Ego Dissolution

Label: Profound Lore Records | Genre: Death Metal | Origin: Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

Despite its cover art suggesting otherwise, Ego Dissolution is not a mere imitation of Obituary. Ancient Death’s debut album harnesses the spirit of early 90s death metal, skillfully blending influences from legends like Death and Morbid Angel, all while showcasing impressive lead guitar work.

– Colin Dempsey

Ashenheart — Tales from the Eternal Dusk

Label: Fiadh Prod | Genre: Black Metal | Origin: Michigan, United States

Ashenheart’s latest effort, Tales from the Eternal Dusk, marks a departure from their Elden Ring-inspired themes. With the addition of Steve Wiener, known for his work on the acclaimed Spectrum, the band embraces a more gothic sound reminiscent of early 2000s Cradle of Filth.

– Colin Dempsey

Divide and Dissolve — Insatiable

Label: Bella Union | Genre: Doom Metal + Drone Metal | Origin: Melbourne, Australia

Insatiable delivers a powerful emotional experience through ethereal doom metal, featuring short poems as track titles that encapsulate its themes. The addition of neo-classical elements enhances the album’s contemplative approach to colonialism.

– Colin Dempsey

Voluptas — Where Celestial Bodies Guide Not

Label: Sun and Moon Records | Genre: Experimental Black Metal | Origin: Prague, Czechia

With Where Celestial Bodies Guide Not, Voluptas experiments with a blend of structured black metal and dark jazz. This album showcases their rhythmic influences while balancing intricate compositions.

– Colin Dempsey

Luminous Veil — Where Malefic Icons do Eons Keep

Label: Independent | Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal | Origin: United States

Luminous Veil’s Where Malefic Icons do Eons Keep takes listeners on a journey through atmospheric black metal with lengthy tracks filled with tempo changes. The album intertwines cultish themes with a nod to classic heavy metal.

– Colin Dempsey

Blackwater Holylight — If You Only Knew

Label: Suicide Squeeze Records | Genre: Psychedelic Rock + Doom Metal | Origin: Portland, Oregon, United States

Featuring a Radiohead cover that straddles the line between dreaminess and horror, If You Only Knew is a captivating EP that encapsulates Blackwater Holylight’s expansive psychedelic sound.

– Ted Nubel

Silver Knife — Silver Knife

Label: Amor Fati Productions | Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal | Origin: International

On their self-titled album, Silver Knife invites listeners into a surreal realm of black metal, where the atmosphere becomes a transformative experience that challenges the boundaries of reality.

– Ted Nubel

Tetramorphe Impure — The Sunset of Being

Label: Aesthetic Death | Genre: Funeral Death + Doom Metal | Origin: Italy

The Sunset of Being is framed by eerie samples and interludes, crafting a sound rich in atmosphere. The intertwining of spoken word eulogies with intense instrumentation offers a glimpse into the album’s haunting narrative.

– Ted Nubel

Conclusion

This week’s releases showcase a remarkable variety of sounds across metal genres, from doom and death metal to atmospheric and experimental styles. Whether you’re a seasoned metalhead or just starting to explore, there’s something for everyone in this lineup. Remember to add these albums to your collection and share your thoughts with us!

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This week includes a diverse range of genres, including doom metal, death metal, black metal, psychedelic rock, and more.

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