April's Top 10 Albums

April has breezed by already, so let's get you abreast of new releases. This might help you, casual readers, with what you might have missed.  I am not doing little blurbs on them, just linking the reviews. This helps me organize my lists for the end of the year by listing the album's genre. This does not mean that these albums have been released this month, but it is a list of new or upcoming albums I have enjoyed the most. I have albums in my in-box that won't come out until June, so I am normally way ahead of the curve in this regard. They are ranked in order of how much I have listened to them. This month, leaned more on heavy stuff ranging from Hardcore to Doom, so perhaps you will find your new favorite among them. Here are the Top 10 albums for April of 2026.

10-Nine Inch Noize- "S/t" 

 

Electronic

 

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/nine-inch-noize-st.html

9-Bad Stuff-"s/t" 

Doom- Lounge 

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/bad-stuff-st.html

8-GODTHRYMM - "Projections" 

Doom

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/godthrymm-projections.html

7-Last ten seconds of life -"The Dead Ones." 

Death-Core

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-last-ten-seconds-of-life-dead-ones.html

6-Sun Don't Shine -"From Birth to Death." 

Grunge

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/sun-dont-shine-from-birth-to-death.html

5-Monolord- "Neverending" 

Doom 

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/monolord-neverending.html

4-A, A Williams - "Solstice." 

Post-Pop

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/aa-williams-solstice.html

 3-Restless Spirit- "s/t." 

Stoner Metal 

 

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/restless-spirit-st.html

2-Terror - "Still Suffer." 

Hardcore 

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/terror-still-suffer.html

 1-Portrayal of Guilt- "...Beginning of the End."

 

 Power Violence 

https://abysmalhymns.blogspot.com/2026/04/portrayal-of-guilt-beginning-of-end.html

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The Last Ten Seconds of Life : " the Dead Ones"

 

I am very picky when it comes to deathcore. This band hooked me in after the first three songs with their knack for groove, and the vocals have amore of a purpose than just random gurgling.  One thing I like about this album is that it is fucking dark. There is a great creep to the riff of "Freak Reflection". Some vocals that are almost sung. At times, there have been some parts that were not far removed from Slipknot's heavier moments. I can see where this might turn off someone just looking for the heaviest shit ever, but these guys are taking heaviness to the limit while making music that still has memorable songs and hooks, which is key over just capturing a heavy sound. 

There is more of a death metal feel to "1-800-Do You Want to Die." It's the breakdown accents that bring the hardcore part of the equation. It's impressive that for something this heavy, it's still catchy. The flourishes of double bass are impressive. "Stiletto" is more deliberate with more of a Morbid Angel crunch that is contrasted by the almost rapped cadance of the vocals in places. "Stereo" finds a more Pantera-like riff, bringing the momentum, until the vocals come in. The vocals are articulated enough to understand the lyrics. The chorus of this song is almost sun, showing they use a dynamic approach to even this style of vocal. The more melodic break two minutes in is also unexpected.

"Dollar to Dime" carries more attitude in its energy. Though I'm not sure this song is as solid as what we have heard up to this point, or perhaps I am now getting used to it, as most of the same elements are in play. Vocally, the toy with the pig squeal gurgle a bit, as well as some bellowing singing. It makes sense that they would kick "CorruptConcerto" off with some guitar shredding. It is not as catchy as the rest of the album. Guess this is more for the kids to karate kick to. The last song is more deliberate with a steady chug setting the stage. Lyrically, they are talking about the world being their's and something about pussy boys.Overall this album is excellent I am giving it a 9.5, and seeing how it grows on me if you like nu-metal on the heavier side or death-core then this album is a must. Released on Metal Blade.

9.8

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