When it comes to black metal, I’m regrettably picky when I’m decided what I really like and what is good but I won’t ever come back to. I guess I just have certain things I’m looking for that can vary from band … Continue reading Vindland – Hanter Savet
The whole thing that is atmospheric black metal has always astounded me with all the different directions that it could possibly go. To the depths of the universe, the most serene places in existence, or the chaotic turmoil of a … Continue reading Seedna – Forlorn
The idea of pagan metal (or shaman metal depending on whichever you fancy the most) has always been such an interesting concept to me because it combines the harsh elements of black metal with the tranquility of folk metal which … Continue reading Darkestrah – Turan
The whole concept behind blackened death metal is to combine something raw (the black) and something brutal (the death) in order to create something that could peel away the rotting earth itself. And there’s not much “diversity” amongst the bands … Continue reading Serpent Spells – Mantras Within Ascending Fire
I’m a firm believer that a good cover art leads to a good album. Not always the case, but more times that not that’s the case for me. So seeing the gloriously ominous and dreadful cover of UADA’s debut “Devoid … Continue reading UADA – Devoid of Light
When you’re like me and listen to enough black metal to keep the crosses upside down and everything to be fast and raw (heh) all the fucking time. But sometimes, you just want a little bit more amongst all the … Continue reading Darkend – The Canticle of Shadows
Thanks to a good friend of mine who is a bigger blackened death fan than I am, he thought to tell me of the piece that is Mourning Soul’s first full length album, “Ego Death (Ritual I)”. And when I … Continue reading Mourning Soul – Ego Death (Ritual I)
The category of blackened death metal has managed to put out some pretty awesome pieces over the years, that much is plain obvious. In my recent experience sadly, it’s been rather lack luster and like most ruts in music there’s … Continue reading Heretique – De Non Exisentia Dei
Personally, a lot of bands that are anti-religion, anti-government, anti-whatever tend to just sound like a mess to me as bands get too lost in being aggressive without actually trying to be an actual band in any way. But every … Continue reading Heathen Beast – Rise of the Saffron Empire
When it comes to black metal, there are fewer bands that one think of and Dark Funeral is a certain staple of the genre. With their first album in over five years, there’s a lot of hype around this album, … Continue reading Dark Funeral – Where Shadows Forever Reign (single)
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