This swaggering Phoenix metal outfit swings for the fences on its debut release. With guitar pyrotechnics woven into a band aesthetic that focuses on ensemble playing, Jupiter cyclops delivers the punch of metal but with an uncommon degree of nuance. As one would expect – demand, really – of this kind of music, the riffs are uber-heavy. They’re catchy in a way that stays with you after the music’s over, but never clichéd nor overwrought. The occasional pig-squeal guitar lick adds to the appeal rather than overwhelming the sound.

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Jupiter Cyclops