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Atemporal – Thorn Genesis

March 5, 2023February 22, 2023 Vinterd

Already, the world of extreme metal is utterly beset by viciously talented musicians that not only know their way around a few instruments but are downright determined to conquer as many of the different branches that the tree of metal … Continue reading Atemporal – Thorn Genesis

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Scáth Na Déithe – Virulent Providence

March 3, 2023February 26, 2023 Vinterd

We’re all familiar with black metal bands that try to incorporate some kind of atmosphere into their work. Whether you’re new to the genre to a decades-old resident, you’ve seen more than your fair share of atmosphere done to all … Continue reading Scáth Na Déithe – Virulent Providence

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Spectral Lore – 11 Days

March 1, 2023February 20, 2023 Vinterd

At some point, there are a handful of acts that more than earn the title of “ubiquitous” in more ways than one. Having garnered a near-legendary reputation since its debut in 2006 and becoming an absolute monolith in the world … Continue reading Spectral Lore – 11 Days

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Autrest – Follow the Cold Path

February 27, 2023February 20, 2023 Vinterd

In the modern age of black metal, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen the more naturalistic side of the genre bloom in such a way that it cannot be considered anything less than overwhelming at times. The corner of black … Continue reading Autrest – Follow the Cold Path

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Foretoken – Triumphs

February 25, 2023February 22, 2023 Vinterd

Metal has never needed any sort of help when it comes to having an epic sound to only further elevate its undeniable glory. The more extreme ends of the style have never been ashamed to look upon myths and legends … Continue reading Foretoken – Triumphs

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Decipher – Arcane Paths to Resurrection

February 21, 2023February 12, 2023 Vinterd

For some time now, the Greek underground has not been anything to underestimate. From names new and old, Greece has been damn near non-stop in its pursuit of delivering world-class metal that is recognized in every capacity from all tiers … Continue reading Decipher – Arcane Paths to Resurrection

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Sinniht – Extinction Manifold

February 17, 2023February 8, 2023 Vinterd

Apocalypses and various cataclysms are far from an unexplored topic in the world of metal especially given how many take the stance that we are in the process of another ongoing mass extinction event, but it still remains a topic … Continue reading Sinniht – Extinction Manifold

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At the Altar of the Horned God – Heart of Silence

February 13, 2023January 29, 2023 Vinterd

It doesn’t take any expert of metal music to know that atmospheric black metal has a firm grip upon a vast territory of all that black metal encompasses, and it’s not likely to go anywhere any time soon. The deeper … Continue reading At the Altar of the Horned God – Heart of Silence

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Lamp of Murmuur – Saturnian Bloodstorm

February 11, 2023January 28, 2023 Vinterd

The sheer density of the world of black metal as we know it today is the very definition of staggering. From the smallest of names having a tiny but devout following to the rising names that are destined to take … Continue reading Lamp of Murmuur – Saturnian Bloodstorm

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Oak Pantheon – The Absence

February 6, 2023January 22, 2023 Vinterd

For some time now, the world of black metal has become quite a scene to bear witness to ever since the digital era for metal really went into full swing with plenty of names emerging in the early days with … Continue reading Oak Pantheon – The Absence

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