Another wicked compilation from Lockjaw, in partnership with Metal Hammer, and it ain't just employer loyalty that compels me to recommend it. With brilliant tracks from Stampin' Ground, Ordeal, Autonomy, Eyehategod and Sonatine, this is an essential primer to what the world will be flipping wads to next year. And with enough engrossing stuff from Fractal Jack and Exitwound to make you wonder if those people who complain about there being no good music around at the moment have got shit in their ears or are just plain lazy, this is food for the head and fuel for good few mad nights out you never knew you'd have. A pig-out that's good for you. A compilation series worth sticking with. Wonders never cease.

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