It's been three years since we released our first compilation, Soundtrack to the Underground, Vol. 1. Since then this site has progressed a lot and gone through some changes, but now it is finally time to release Vol. 2. Click the link in the sidebar or the embedded playlist at the end of the article to listen to and download the free compilation!
- GOLCONDA - The Law
Hungary | Trance Metal
From: ELEVEN (self released)
Hungarian trance metallers GOLCONDA opened up their latest effort with style on "The Law", with insane electronics and a relentless pace setting you up for a relentless aural assault. - Dystopie -Storm of Dust
France | Alternative Metal
From: Uprising (self released)
Grenoblois alt-metallers Dystopie have really upped their game on the sophomore effort. On Storm of Dust they show off a crushing combination of their influence to the fullest effect. - A Higher Demise - Renegade
UK | Metalcore
From: Renegade [Standalone Single] (self released)
A Higher Demise have gone from strength to strength over the past few years with the arrival of new frontman Mikey Lingfield. Renegade is the latest step towards realising their sound. - Berna - Covered
Brazil | Nu Metalcore
From: Deadwords (self released)
Berna continue Brazil's proud tradition of producing balls-to-the-wall heavy bands, taking a more modern approach with their fusion of nu metal and metalcore. - Senjakala - Arms
Brunei | Melodic Metal
From: Paradox (Mamat Records)
After years of silence, Brunei's Senjakala finally managed to drop their full-length Paradox last year. With a wide range of styles on display throughout the album, it was worth the wait. - Ambidreams - Pandemic
UK | Progressive Metalcore
From: Light & Dark (self released)
Watford guitarist Matt Williams's solo project Ambidreams has developed a neat approach to progressive metalcore, with plenty of ambience complementing the heavy riffs. - Tanin'iver - Pyrrhic
Australia | Blackened Death Metal
From: Pyrrhic (MSH Music Group)
Tanin'iver come from the frostbitten heartlands of Australia to put the country's black metal scene on the map. "Pyrrhic" is a grand declaration of intent with the group firing on all cylinders indiscriminately. - Krepitus - Praying for the Prey
Canada | Death-Thrash Metal
From: Dialectic (self-released)
Krepitus have presented a true musician's album on Dialectic. "Praying for the Prey" has them pushing the limits of their songwriting ability in every conceivable way, and more of that follows throughout the album. - Default Dimension - Manifesto
Spain | Melodic Death Metal
From: Lazaerus (self-released)
Spanish melodeath group Default Dimension continue to perfect their sound on Lazaerus, with Manifesto being the peak combination of melodic songwriting and sheer death metal rage. - Afreet - I'll Destroy Your Dreams
Afghanistan | Post-Metal
From: Until the End of Time (self-released)
Afreet have matured well in the 2 years they've been releasing music since the demise of District Unknown. On their latest EP, they seem to have finally found their feet sonically. - Dizruption -Murder
UK | Nu Metal
From: Previously Unreleased Unfortunately Dizruption imploded during the re-recording of their first EP "Prelude to the Slaughter", and only one track from the 2019 sessions saw completion. Here "Murder" finally gets released to the world. - Atomic Fog - Prodigal
UK | Sludge Metal
From: Third Face (self-released) Thomas Debenham has released another album from one of his vast menagerie of projects, with sludge project Atomic Fog unleashing the dirge on latest effort Third Face. At 13 minutes you get a lot of bang for your buck on "Prodigal".
A massive thanks to all the acts and labels that contributed to make this compilation possible, and to Jasmine Lee for the artwork. Stream and download the compilation below.
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