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Month: December 2016

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Hyperion – Seraphical Euphony

December 31, 2016 Vinterd

 There are an absolute plethora of bands out there who have tried to mold intensity with melody to make black and death metal much more bearable for people who aren’t into just consistent chaos like we do. Some bands fall … Continue reading Hyperion – Seraphical Euphony

Death, MetalLeave a comment

The Mutilator – The Seven Seals

December 30, 2016 Vinterd

 What’s something that many of us metalheads have always wanted out of our metal? The answer is extremely simple: power! More power!! You can never have enough power, then couple that with brutality and you got death metal that can … Continue reading The Mutilator – The Seven Seals

Metal, ThrashLeave a comment

Kreator – Satan Is Real (single)

December 29, 2016 Vinterd

 There are bands of thrash out there that get as much love for their hard work over the decades as they do hate, and while none may compare to the massive levels of criticism that Metallica may get there are … Continue reading Kreator – Satan Is Real (single)

Folk, MetalLeave a comment

Open Access – Toward the Wilderness

December 28, 2016December 29, 2016 Vinterd

 Typically, I’m not very picky when it comes to the various sub-genres of metal as I like how many bands can do many different things, but there’s one style, in particular, I find myself to be quite selective with, and … Continue reading Open Access – Toward the Wilderness

Metal, ThrashLeave a comment

Evil Force – Banging on the Pentagram

December 27, 2016December 28, 2016 Vinterd

 I always like finding new music from the most unexpected of places. For instance, if you were to have asked me some time ago about death metal from Iran I would’ve made a joke of how there isn’t any death … Continue reading Evil Force – Banging on the Pentagram

Atmospheric, Black, Death, Doom, Metal, Sludge, ThrashLeave a comment

Transcending Obscurity Records: Label Sampler 2016

December 26, 2016 Vinterd

 I think it’s safe to say that for anyone like me who’s constantly on the search for new material that we each have specific record labels we always refer to simply because we find consistent enjoyment out of those peoples’ … Continue reading Transcending Obscurity Records: Label Sampler 2016

Doom, MetalLeave a comment

Snow Burial – Victory in Ruin

December 25, 2016 Vinterd

 It is to my understanding that the term of “hipster” has garnered its share of hatred in recent years and is especially used for a group of people against typical norms, which is a whole bunch of whatever in my … Continue reading Snow Burial – Victory in Ruin

Atmospheric, Black, Folk, MetalLeave a comment

Selvans / Downfall of Nur – Downfall of Nur / Selvans

December 24, 2016December 25, 2016 Vinterd

 For every single one of us, we all have a select few bands and musicians that take us to a very special place in our minds, and the euphoria they give to us is simply everlasting. In my case, Downfall … Continue reading Selvans / Downfall of Nur – Downfall of Nur / Selvans

Metal, ThrashLeave a comment

Overkill – Mean, Green, Killing Machine (single)

December 23, 2016 Vinterd

 Outside of the Big Four, many people sadly forget about so many extremely talented and fairly big thrash bands that have come out over the decades. With the recent release from Testament, people were reminded once more of other thrash … Continue reading Overkill – Mean, Green, Killing Machine (single)

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Atlas – Blush

December 22, 2016 Vinterd

 I find it to be very healthy for someone to always try and expand their musical horizons, especially when you’re someone like me who is constantly searching for new material every single day for whatever reason. For me, I always … Continue reading Atlas – Blush

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