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A curated descent into the tracks that defined
February 6th – February 12th: the most vital, corrosive, forward‑leaning new metal of the
week, delivered with the slow, air‑starved crush of something sinking under its
own mass. This rotation sinks fully into February’s churn, crawling through the
filthiest new strains on offer and locking onto the sounds that bruised
deepest, smothered the room, or clung like a tightening coil long after the
final impact.
Eximperitus – “Meritoriousness
of Equanimity”
The gravitational centre
of the entire week, streamed 90 times, making it both the top artist and the
most‑played album. Its labyrinthine death metal architecture set the tone for
the rotation from start to finish.
MØL – “Dreamcrush”
A major presence
throughout the cycle with 79 track streams, its soaring blackgaze intensity
cutting through the week with relentless momentum.
Shine – “Wrathcult”
With 77 streams, this
release carved deep into the mid‑week sessions, its serrated edge leaving a
clear mark on the week’s overall texture.
Shields – “Death
Connection”
Although not included in
the playlist, it still landed 59 streams, becoming one of the most significant
outside‑rotation forces of the week.
Nightmarer – “Hell
Interface”
A dense, disorienting
slab that contributed 45 track streams, adding weight and atmosphere to the
darker corners of the rotation.
Blacklight Holywater – “Not Here Not Gone”
Another off‑playlist
standout, streamed 42 times, its bleak, shadow‑drenched tone fitting seamlessly
into the week’s overall mood.
Syberia – “Quan
tot s'apagui”
A sweeping instrumental
counterbalance with 42 streams, offering atmosphere without easing the
intensity of the broader cycle.
Urne – “Setting
Fire to the Sky”
With 27 streams, this
track added a dose of muscular, melodic heft to the week’s listening profile.
Armed for Apocalypse – “Fist Like Feathers”
The most‑played
individual track of the week at 17 streams, standing out as the blunt‑force
highlight amid heavier full‑length rotations.
Pilori – “Lèse-Majesté”
A venomous single that
pulled in 15 streams, holding its own against the week’s dominant albums and
adding a sharp, caustic edge to the rotation.
⚔️ Total Streams: 504 — a 32% increase, marking one of the heaviest surges in recent rotation. The bulk of that weight came from a handful of records that demanded repeat immersion, with Eximperitus and MØL in particular pulling the week into deeper, more obsessive territory.
⚔️ Top Artist: Eximperitus (90 individual track streams)
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Top Album: Eximperitous – “Meritoriousness of
Equanimity” (90 track streams)
⚔️ Top Track: Armed for Apocalypse – “Fists Like Feathers” (17 streams)
⚔️🩸 The New Flesh Index Playlist #7 (30
biggest tracks of the week)
