May Bandcamp Friday Be with You

Bandcamp Friday returns to ring in the lovely month of May! You know the drill: Bandcamp waives its revenue share and all the money goes directly to the artists and labels for a full 24 hours. As is tradition, here are my Top Five Eight picks (‘cause five just wasn’t enough this month) to help you find some great music for the occasion.

First off, hot off the press, legendary NWOBHM band Tygers of Pan Tang returns with a blistering 13^th studio album, Bloodlines. They truly age like a fine wine! This is one of their best in years and will satisfy long-time fans of the band. You can grab it here.

Second, speaking of legends, Overkill released an Album of the Year candidate on April 14^th with their 20^th LP, Scorched. You can read my thoughts on it here and pick up this gem over here.

Third, one of my favourite doom bands of recent years, Grave Disgrace, released their latest LP last weekend, Visions of Tomorrow. It’s a gloomy affair that you simply must own! I’ll have a Musings column on it this weekend, meanwhile you can take it for a spin right here.

Fourth, one of my fave releases of the year so far, old school metal band Skinher released their phenomenal first album, Heartstruck, a couple of weeks ago. It’s got melodies and hooks for days! Read my Musings on it here and pick up this bad boy over here.

Fifth, Lawrence, Kansas’ They Watch Us from the Moon (TWUFTM) will unleash their debut LP, the heavy psych space opera Cosmic Chronicles, Act I: The Ascension, next week on May 12^th. It’s a blast from beginning to end! You can read my thoughts on it here and pre-order it over here.

Sixth, Tennessee’s operatic doom metal band Oryad will unleash their debut LP, Sacred & Profane, on May 25^th. It’s a beautifully diverse album that is worthy of your time and money. You can read my thoughts on it here and pre-order it over here.

Seventh, Canadian heavy rock trio Tumble release their two-song debut EP today, Lady Cadaver. The title song is paired with a terrific instrumental titled “The Plague.” The retro rock band caught the attention of Ian Blurton who recorded, mixed, and co-produced the EP. Fans of Blue Cheer and Budgie will really dig this. Check it out right here.

Eighth and final, Swedish instrumental post-metal duo Dimwind released a superb album a couple of weeks ago titled The Futility of Breathing. The band’s 2^nd LP explores the theme of grief after losing a loved one. You can experience a gamut of emotions by listening to it right here.

Bandcamp Friday will be going AWOL for the months of June and July. I usually do my version of it, Harbinger Friday, where I do a roundup on the first Friday of the month to showcase my Top Five albums but this summer, I’ll also be taking some time off so, no Harbinger Friday. I’ll be back for the next Bandcamp Friday on August 4^th. Until then, tune in for lots of Rapid Fire Reviews, Musings, Audiobook Showcases, Sword & Sorcery ramblings, the odd interview with a band, and some articles along the way. And don’t forget to support those hard-working bands and labels who provide us with a soundtrack for our lives. Enjoy the tunes!