Hard to believe the year’s half over! There’s been a lot of great metal released so far. Here are a few personal faves:

Ludicra, “A Larger Silence” (from the album The Tenant)

High on Fire, “Snakes for the Divine” (from the album of the same name)

Alcest, “Écailles de Lune (part II)” (from the album Écailles de Lune)

As I Lay Dying, “Beyond Our Suffering” (from The Powerless Rise)

Bison B.C., “Two-Day Booze” (from Dark Ages)

Dillinger Escape Plan, “Farewell, Mona Lisa” (from Option Paralysis)