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Esoctrilihum – Mystic Echo From A Funeral Dimension

July 19, 2017July 20, 2017 Vinterd

 Mysticism is something that can really draw you into any piece of material whether it be a novel or album, and when it’s mixed with other interesting elements well it can make a world of difference. Black metal is a … Continue reading Esoctrilihum – Mystic Echo From A Funeral Dimension

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Dzö-nga – The Sachem’s Tales

July 6, 2017 Vinterd

 Ever since I heard Inter Arma’s album “The Cavern”, I’ve silently been on the search for albums that become so much more and instead become experiences. There’s so much more enjoyment to be had when a record becomes an all … Continue reading Dzö-nga – The Sachem’s Tales

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Veldes – The Bitterness Prophecy

July 2, 2017July 2, 2017 Vinterd

 Every one of us has got a selection of bands that we like to keep track off. Whether they be giants of the genre of metal or tiny, tiny bands who’ve only an EP to their name, everybody’s got some. … Continue reading Veldes – The Bitterness Prophecy

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Neige et Noirceur – Verglapolis

June 13, 2017June 14, 2017 Vinterd

 To embody the harsh cold that is the frozen north you have got to be familiar with such scenery. You can’t just be some guy from a place like fucking Brazil and do a cold album without once seeing a … Continue reading Neige et Noirceur – Verglapolis

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Midnight Odyssey – Silhouettes Of Stars

April 19, 2017April 20, 2017 Vinterd

 There are few bands that can be as transdimensional as Midnight Odyssey. This band has been around for ten years now and has made quite the impact in the world of atmospheric black metal. Cosmic boundaries have been taken and redrawn … Continue reading Midnight Odyssey – Silhouettes Of Stars

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Saule – s/t

April 13, 2017April 14, 2017 Vinterd

 The whole idea of making a piece of material that’s so surreal and dissonant is the very dream of so many artists out in the world that it’s by no means a foreign subject. Plenty of bands have taken black metal … Continue reading Saule – s/t

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Ghost Horizon – The Erotics of Disgust

April 7, 2017 Vinterd

 The misty plane that is atmospheric black metal is one that can take on many forms. Some bands will either soak their atmosphere with loads of folk influence, others will make most of the record pure unnerving ambiance, and others … Continue reading Ghost Horizon – The Erotics of Disgust

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Haate – Crystal: Farewell

March 23, 2017March 24, 2017 Vinterd

 Prior to a few months ago, I had always been into metal infused with loads of atmosphere but not the style of music that’s simply titled “noise”. Mainly because I always felt it needed more, but recently some switched flipped … Continue reading Haate – Crystal: Farewell

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Drug Honkey – Cloak of Skies

March 19, 2017March 20, 2017 Vinterd

 Personally, I’ve never been super big on the whole experimental side of metal as it always leads to weird creations that more often than not lead to me disliking what I’m experiencing. Last time I was impressed by the experiments … Continue reading Drug Honkey – Cloak of Skies

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Somnium Nox – Terra Inanis

March 16, 2017 Vinterd

 A band’s first full-length album is one that has absolutely got to leave an imprint on the listener. That’s if you want your band to be successful and sustainable, of course. In the case of Somnium Nox, their initial EP, … Continue reading Somnium Nox – Terra Inanis

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