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Heavy metal uprisings from around the globe

ENGULFED Vengeance Of The Fallen DARK DESCENT

If you like your DM to bubble and hiss like Satan’s excrement, this Turkish trio’s hellish squall will fit the bill. Emanating evil vibes and plenty of swagger, these songs serve the Dark One with aplomb. ■■■■■■■■■■

DOM LAWSON

THE INFERNO DOLL Sacrifice SELF-RELEASED

Chilean singer/songwriter Laura Vargas unleashes her inner demons on this four-track concept EP, its tale of demonic resurrection wrought in theatrical goth rock with bursts of metallic extremity. ■■■■■■■■■■

TOM O’BOYLE

SACROCURSE Supreme Terror SHADOW/REGAIN

Mexico’s blaspheming black/death metallers latest EP again chooses kvlt aesthetics over all-out sonic warfare. Its lo-fi production hampers the resonance of its manic vocals, evil riffs and plague-ready rhythms. ■■■■■■■■■■

DEAN BROWN