XOI – The One Who Holds The Flame [2025]
XOI’s The One Who Holds The Flame is a moody, genre-blurring full of gloom, tension, and introspection. Self-produced and deeply personal, it slowly burns through rock, darkwave, and industrial sounds with haunting vocals and careful, intentional songwriting.
GAI 荄 – You Lie [2025]
GAI’s YOU LIE blends deathcore, nu-metal, and hip-hop into a sharp, cohesive debut. Heavy, glitchy, and rhythm-driven, it’s a bold full-length effort that stands out in a scene driven by singles. Smart production, solid features, and plenty of bite.
Thetans – Worldwide Vibes [2025]
Thetans – Worldwide Vibes [2025] is a darker, more experimental follow-up to their debut. Blending punk energy with darkwave textures and raw dynamics, it’s a slower burn that still hits hard in its own offbeat, genre-defying way.
Imperatus – The Dusk of Hopeless Dreams [2025]
Imperatus returns with The Dusk of Hopeless Dreams, a gritty blend of black, death, and thrash metal. Raw, fast, and atmospheric, it’s a solid follow-up that shows growth without losing the band’s DIY spirit and heavy backbone.
Cút Lộn – Bắc Thảo [2024]
Cút Lợn’s Bắc Thảo marks a fierce transformation—dark, emotional, and self-produced. A landmark release for Vietnam’s heavy scene and one of the most powerful records of 2024.
District 105 – Chapter 1: The Lost Creator [2025]
A short but powerful step forward. District 105 are no longer just one of Vietnam’s heaviest acts—they’re becoming one of its most forward-thinking.
Diarsia – Armageddon [2024]
Armageddon, the debut offering from Vietnamese deathcore band Diarsia, is a bold step forward for the group and a testament to the ever-growing talent in Vietnam’s heavy music scene.
Better Lovers – Highly Irresponsible [2024]
Blending the chaos of Every Time I Die and Dillinger Escape Plan, Highly Irresponsible is an explosive mix of panic chords, crushing breakdowns, and raw emotion. Greg Puciato’s feral vocals and Jordan Buckley’s razor-sharp riffs make this an essential modern hardcore record.
156/Silence – People Watching [2024]
156/Silence’s People Watching: A Dark, Unpredictable Evolution
Blending brutal aggression with haunting melodies, People Watching pushes 156/Silence’s metalcore sound into new territory. Guttural screams, eerie clean vocals, and crushing riffs create an unsettling atmosphere, while guest features from Carson Pace and Craig Owens add depth. A gripping, emotionally charged listen.
Mastodon – Hushed & Grim [2021]
Mastodon’s Hushed and Grim: A Haunting Masterpiece of Grief and Progression
This double LP blends sludge, prog, and metal, delivering a deeply introspective journey through loss and resilience. Written after the passing of their longtime manager Nick John, the album explores grief with haunting melodies, layered textures, and cathartic heaviness.