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Battle Of The Bangers - February 13, 2026

Don Broco "Amazing Things" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Opeth "Blackwater Park" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Dance Gavin Dance "Jackpot Juicer" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Karnivool "In Verses" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Battle Of The Bangers - February 6, 2026

Battle Of The Bangers - January 30, 2026

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PEUR - DOGMA DANCE
PARTIZANNE - ABSTRACTION
ENDS IN TRAGEDY - BEG FOR THE BLOOD
VARIALS - THE HURT CHAMBER
SHIE...

Crystal Lake "The Weight Of Sound" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Been a fan of Crystal Lake for years, and now with John taking over vocals with Ryo leaving the band, let's find out how he does with "The Weight Of Sound"

Battle Of The Bangers - January 23, 2026

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HUSK - STARS AND STRIPES
HARD PILL - CONFUSION RANGE / COSTCO CASKET / DEAD SPACE
HUSK - BEFORE THE RAIN FELL
TROP...

Poppy "Empty Hands" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Poppy is back with another album, this time working again with Jordan Fish. This is "Empty Hands"

I Promised The World - EP REACTION / REVIEW

Waiting for copyright to clear so here's early access to a revivalcore band that's getting some well deserved attention!

Battle Of The Bangers - January 16, 2026

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ARCHSPIRE - LIMB OF LEVITICUS
MAXIMUM THE HORMONE - HUNGRY PRIDE
AILIFDOPA - MACHU PICCHU
ALIFIDOPA - NEVES
GAEREA - PHOENIX
...

Queen Kona "Long Live" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

For fans of classic metalcore riffage and breakdowns here's the new album by Queen Kona "Long Live".

Battle Of The Bangers - January 9th, 2026

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LANTLOS - DAISIES
HUSK - SMILEYFACE
ATLAS - ALTAR OF YOUR LOVE
SUTEJ SINGH - KAADAMBARI
SCARLET MERIDIAN - WHERE THE ROAD COMES T...

Converge "Jane Doe" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

It's true... I've never listened to this album in full. Although I enjoy some Converge, I think it's time I check out the album that helped define "metalcore". This is my album reaction to the highly praised "Jane Doe".

Deafheaven "Sunbather" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

I've been wanting to hear this record for years now... After loving Deafheaven's newest record "Lonely People With Power" it's about time I check out what is considered their masterpiece "Sunbather".

Ghost "Opus Eponymous" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Time to finish off my deep dive into Ghost's discography (at least their albums) and going all the way back to their first album "Opus Eponymous".

Battle Of The Bangers - January 2, 2026

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FROMJOY - ATARAXIA
AILIFDOPA- MANIHEKE
DYSMN - BLOODLUST
AILIFDOPA - OTOKONO HAHAMICHI
SEVER - THE ARTIST IN ME
HYLA - MIGRAI...

Battle Of The Bangers - December 19, 2025

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MIRAR "THE DREAM OF A RIDICULOUS MAN"
OoOoOoOoOO - RULES OF THE SHOW (CATERPILLAR)
XURL - EXCLISION/SELF ANALYSIS
OOOOOO - MEOW MEO...

Ethel Cain "Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

My first album by Ethel Cain... and it's not what I expected...

HEALTH "Conflict DLC" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

HEALTH the Cum Metal originators have returned with possibly their most metal offering yet. This is "Conflict DLC".

Abbie Falls "Life Is Just A Temporary Plan" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Did I do a my Top Albums Of 2025 video too early? Checking out the debut album by relentless metalcore band Abbie Falls "Life Is Just A Temporary Plan"

Battle Of The Bangers - December 12, 2025

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NOVA COLLEVCTIVE - CASCADES
ATLAS - COVEN OF TWO
FEATHER MOUNTAIN - LANTERN
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Battle Of The Bangers - December 5, 2025

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(Songs are a bit out of order in the list)

CORRIDOR VIOLENCE - DEAD MALL
ANGELMAKER - THIS USED TO BE HEAVEN
T...

Netherwalker "Odyssey Of Respair" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

There is a lot of buzz around this deathcore album and some people saying it's Deathcore AOTY. So time to check out Netherwalker "Odyssey Of Respair" .

What album reaction should I film next?

What's up MVBs, hope everyone's having a good start to the week!

As the year is getting close to an end, I'm trying to think what are some significant albums that I missed in 2025 that I need to check out.

I wish I had all the time to film every metal release but I don't, so that's ...

Battle Of The Bangers - November 28, 2025

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CODE ECHO - PELICAN

ECCA VANDAL - CRUISING TO SELF SOOTHE

BOKO YOUT - GUSTO<...

BAD OMENS - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

Finally checking out Bad Omens' debut album and self titled album! Since they're dropping new songs and just begun their new tour, I thought it would be a good time to check out their first album before whatever they drop next.

Battle Of The Bangers - November 21, 2025

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• TORNADIC - KNEEKNOCKER

• ANGELMAKER - CITADEL II

• DEADLOCKED US - BITTER MURMUR

• THE ...

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AVRALIZE "Liminal" - ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW

German metalcore band Avralize is already back with their sophomore album. Getting a good amount of hype in the scene and getting compared to similar acts in Germany like Vianova and Unprocessed makes me excited to check this out.