Castrickanae, debut release from Power-death phenoms Cobberide

It's unheard of in the metal world when the x and y chromosomes are in equal measure. This taut, tightly-honed quartet consists of Mellie Korkos and Ryan Frinning on vocals/guitars, Mitch Henner on drums and Syla Rowen on bass. Air-raid highs, Bowel-upsetting lows, and everything in-between assaults and caresses your ears on this epic concept release that recounts the quest of Quaylir, knight-errant. Said Korkos in a blitzkrieg of a press-release, "it hearkens back to the days of honor, short lifespans, and belief in giving all for your cause." The highlight is the tear-inducing track "Let God let me." The interplay between vocals delivered between Korkos and Frinning give you pause and make you reach for your dusty, leatherbound bible.