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Band
Darkthrone
Title
The Underground Resistance
Type
LP/EP
Company
Peaceville
YOR
2013
Style
Heavy/Extreme
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Darkthrone have just released their 15th studio album called The Underground Resistance and I'm here to tell you that it's their best post Black Metal-era album to date! Leaving behind the crust punk sound of their last 3 albums and opting for a killer thrash/NWOBHM mix, the 6 songs on this album slay. Complete with a great blend of harsh vokills and clean singing, soaring guitar solos, and impeccable song writing, Darkthrone prove once again that even after 25+ years, they are still fresh and very relevant. The Underground Resistance is already in my Top 10 metal albums list of 2013! Long live Darkthrone and their brand of metal!
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