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We are back with our top albums of 2025, you might have heard of a few of our choices and both of Mike's were on the more obscure side. Dig in for a real fun episode
2025 Music Review
Arch Enemy - Blood Dynasty (Sebastian's Pick)
- Melodic death metal album praised for its classic 90s metal feel.
- Key Track: "Paper Tiger" → Recalls Metallica's "Spit Out the Bone."
- Vocals: Alyssa White-Gluz's growls are clear and intelligible, a key factor for Sebastian.
- Context: White-Gluz departed the band shortly after the album's release, immediately launching a solo single.
- Nite - Cult of the Serpent's Son (Mike's Pick)
- Authentic 80s-style metal with influences from Metallica, Tool, Iron Maiden, and Black Sabbath.
- Vocals: "Death metal light" growls are clear enough to understand, which was a key requirement for Mandatory Music.
- Key Tracks: "Crow" (most-played song of the year) and "The Mystic."
- Yungblud - Yungblud EP (Sebastian's Pick)
- Six-song EP with Aerosmith, featuring a cover of "Back in the Saddle."
- Impact: Youngblood's youthful energy revitalized Steven Tyler's performance, making the collaboration a standout.
- Suggestion: Youngblood needs a dedicated, world-class guitarist (e.g., a modern-day Slash) to form a classic frontman-guitarist duo.
- Wucan - Axioms (Mike's Pick)
- German band playing 70s-style psychedelic hard rock.
- Instrumentation: Features keyboards, theremin, and prominent flute (noted as distinct from Jethro Tull).
- Vibe: Described as a modern album that could have been released in the 70s.
- Miss Monique (Sebastian's Pick)
- Ukrainian DJ playing melodic house/trance.
- Format: Releases long (1–2 hour) progressive sets on YouTube, often filmed in remote locations.
- Style: Subtle, wave-like progression creates a mellow, non-lyrical journey.
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