why: because this week, if you want something hard and angry or melodic and soothing you can pretty much take your pick. Converge are hardcore veterans who have withstood the rapidly evolving industry and are trying desperately to make your ears bleed in today's release 'Axe to Fall'.

Russian Circles are one of about three instrumental bands I actually care about. These dudes are musicians and they know what they're doing. 'Geneva', their third full-length release is musical expression to the T, you need to check it out.
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Noteables: Cartel, This Time Next Year, Flight of the Conchords