Ever since I was a child, I’ve been absolutely enamored by the work of Tolkien and that love has only held true as all throughout my life I’ve loved Middle-Earth in all of its lore, endless characters, and epic tales. When … Continue reading Dwarrowdelf – The Sons of Fëanor
A constant theme that I’ve noticed when it comes to newer bands versus older bands is that many people prefer older groups. That’s understandable since those bands have been around longer, know what they’re doing (usually) and have had plenty … Continue reading Rivers of Nihil – Where Owls Know My Name
The brilliance behind the genres of ambiance and noise is the same kind of thing that music, in general, creates for different people as music as almost always been a realm to another world that can only be tapped into … Continue reading Hiemis – Nachtstücke
Whenever I hear of new metal from anywhere I almost always have an instinctive impulse to check and see where the band is from. If I see the band in question is from Australia, I get excited because that country … Continue reading Depravity – Evil Upheaval
For the longest time, I always felt that folk metal would be suited to a Chinese or samurai theme and for the longest time, no one attempted it. Then I discovered Whispered, and then Black Kirin, and now MethysOs. These gentlemen … Continue reading MethysOs – Jukai
Even though metal is easily the most diverse genre in all of the music worlds with having niche corners creating by unique bands every single year, I find myself wanting to hear different things. But, with these reviews, I try … Continue reading Inhumankind – Self-Extinction
Typically, it can take a band anywhere between two to five or more years to create a new album due to touring, personal obligations, creative breaks, and anything in between. A band that is constantly dishing out new material back … Continue reading Ende – Goétie Funeste
A lot of times when I do this review shit, I do a lot of stumbling around when looking for new music. It was especially clear in my earlier days doing this, and one day I got an email from … Continue reading Interview with Canyon of the Skull
With many of us being in the depths of winter, sometimes it’s music that can really bring out the best of the season. It’s hard to find a metal album that accurately represents a season in general, but black metal … Continue reading Coldawn – …In the Dawn
If you search long and hard enough in the metal underground, you’ll come across some real filthy shit that doesn’t abash itself by censoring themes or lyrics. Instead, they thrive in it. Most of these bands tend not to get … Continue reading Ilsa – Corpse Fortress
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