This Week's Recommended New Releases (09/09/16 & 09/16/16)...

This week's recommended new releases (09/09/16 & 09/16/16):
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Ayahausca - Yin (Self-Released)

Second album from Toronto trio combines Progressive Sludge Metal with Alice in Chains-esque vocal harmonies.

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Self-Hatred - Theia (Solitude)

Debut album from Czech six-piece blends atmosphere into incredible Doom/Death Metal epics.

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In The Woods - Pure (Debemur Morti)

First new album from Norwegian quintet in 17 years trades in Black Metal sound for a Prog/Doom vibe.

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Lotus Thief - Gramarye (Prophecy)

Second album from San Francisco duo melds Post-Rock and Black Metal into a stunning, dreamy mix.

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Mare Cognitum - Luminiferous Aether (I, Voidhanger)

4th album from California solo artist once again deals in gorgeous, spacey, Atmospheric Black Metal.

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Sumerlands  - Sumerlands (Relapse)

Debut album from Philly quintet is a strong contender for 2016 Top-5 records. Heavy/Doom Metal.

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