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
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
A new act that is able to come around and create any sort of change is something that demands attention. Whether it’s being particularly deadly at their craft or attempting something new that actually works, it’s always a fascinating thing … Continue reading Cerulean – Carrion Angel
Of all the many different styles that adorn the vast spectrum of metal, black metal has to be the one that is the most populated by individuals who seem to not know the meaning of slowing down in any forms … Continue reading Malist – Of Scorched Earth
Every so often, black metal sees a select few bands rise out of the underground to really gain favor from listeners and become real bastions of quality. In recent times, we’ve seen the likes of Mesarthim, Lamp of Murmuur, Panopticon, … Continue reading Dwarrowdelf – The Fallen Leaves
As it stands, black metal is a creation that is almost always something to behold with all that it’s capable of and able to bring to the table with its wide scope, but it’s when we witness an act mutate … Continue reading Boarhammer – II: Chemognosis – A Shortcut to Mushrooms
In recent times, we have really seen a different boom of sorts that I’ve never been shy from acknowledging yet I always find myself fascinated by it: the sheer number of musicians out throughout the underground that manage to not … Continue reading Deadlife – Unreachable
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
There are some records that you come upon and are able to jive with practically right out of the gate. Creations like that make my work as a reviewer quite easy while never once losing an ounce of enjoyability after … Continue reading Kommodus – Wreath of Bleeding Snowfall
A rising name is always a fascinating prospect in the underground. In more ways than one, that is what many of us are constantly looking for in such a vast scene even if it can often and understandably be seen … Continue reading Undulation – An Unhealthy Interest in Suffering
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