Ludicra - The Tenant

2010 release, the fourth album from the San Francisco Black Metal outfit. The Tenant finds Ludicra at the height of their musical prowess. Possibly their most Metal-sounding release yet (thanks in no small part to some infectious Metallica-esque dual guitar harmonics), the record also features a strong progressive edge reminiscent of 2006's Fex Urbis Lex Orbis-not to mention a return of the raw, Punk-inflected Black Metal vibe with which the band first made their name. It is bound to be one of the most memorable releases of the year.