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Cistvaen – At Light’s Demise

February 25, 2024February 14, 2024 Vinterd

It tends to be that whenever we’re dealing in a band that’s firmly entrenched within the realm of atmospheric black, little to no inspiration from outside styles are incorporated to make the proceeding music multi-dimensional or even interesting in more … Continue reading Cistvaen – At Light’s Demise

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Severoth – By the Way of Light

February 13, 2024February 5, 2024 Vinterd

Over the years, we have seen a ton of new acts come about that comprise of simply one member with many of them finding homes within the depths of the atmospheric black metal realms and all that they encompass. Many … Continue reading Severoth – By the Way of Light

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Herfstdood – Lijdensweg

February 9, 2024January 31, 2024 Vinterd

At any given moment, it wouldn’t be a stretch of the imagination to say that black metal is overflowing with names vying for their own little piece of territory to stake their claims, and that is especially true for the … Continue reading Herfstdood – Lijdensweg

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Aureole – Alunarian Bellmaster

January 23, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

For all that one man can accomplish largely on his own, people’s expectations tend to be tempered to be more reasonable rather than bombastic. It is usually the case that a single person cannot account for the talent necessary to … Continue reading Aureole – Alunarian Bellmaster

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Lotus Thief / Forelesen – split

January 21, 2024January 10, 2024 Vinterd

We are all familiar with the concept of a split album with some of the more unexpectedly interesting experiences in the underground coming from them, but there’s always more to them than what would normally meet the eye. When splits … Continue reading Lotus Thief / Forelesen – split

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Olhava – Sacrifice

January 17, 2024January 8, 2024 Vinterd

For all the up-and-coming acts throughout the many different realms of black metal, it is arguably within the more atmospheric reaches of the sound that we’ve seen the most growth from in recent times. Plenty of acts have sprung from … Continue reading Olhava – Sacrifice

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Mahr – Odium

December 30, 2023December 17, 2023 Vinterd

For all that is has to offer and all that is to be found within it, the sheer state of atmospheric black metal can most certainly be described as a double-edged sword. On one hand, you have a vast array … Continue reading Mahr – Odium

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Panopticon – The Rime of Memory

December 6, 2023December 2, 2023 Vinterd

Of all the acts and magnificence that have come about since the turn of the century in the world of black metal, it can’t be said there’s a shortage of quality or intensity in any given sound with many modern … Continue reading Panopticon – The Rime of Memory

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Ringarë – Of Momentous Endless Night

December 4, 2023December 1, 2023 Vinterd

Despite how it can easily be argued that atmospheric black metal has become quite difficult to sift through in recent years as we see tons upon tons of names sprouting from every possible corner of the globe, there is, of … Continue reading Ringarë – Of Momentous Endless Night

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Domhain – Nimue

November 1, 2023October 22, 2023 Vinterd

A new name in the world of atmospheric black metal is hardly anything to get excited about since it’s a constant event on such a scale that it’s impossible for any of us to keep up with at any given … Continue reading Domhain – Nimue

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