There’s plenty of talent out there in the sprawling landscape that black metal has made for itself over the years, and while there are always a few names that have long stood out for all that they’ve done for the … Continue reading Yellow Eyes – Confusion Gate
There are just some things in the world that work almost too well. Metal has no shortage of matching themes, approaches, styles, concepts, etc. that are able to come together in a single package and deliver on such a consistent … Continue reading One of Nine – Dawn of the Iron Shadow
I refuse to accept the possibility that we are living in anything but a golden age for what metal music is capable of. Sure, there are plenty of copycats and imposters out there seeking to ride on the coattails of … Continue reading Qrixkuor – The Womb of the World
Stagnation is more often than not a fate equal to that of death when it comes to music. It comes from when there are no fresh ideas nor any talent that’s able to come around and keep things interesting in … Continue reading Ulvehyrde – Dødsdømt
It would be a terrific understatement to say that black metal has taken on many different forms in the decades since its inception. For as many names we see trying to push the genre into fresh and compelling new territory … Continue reading Pogarda – Czarne Obrazy
Ambition is a hell of a thing. It’s what drives practically every artist to push themselves to their best possible forms and what keeps them coming back time and again in a constant effort to better themselves, hone their craft, … Continue reading Doubtsower – The Past Melts Away with a Sneer
Slowly but surely, we’ve been seeing extreme metal going in many different directions ever since its inception, and while there have already been loads of different reaches already excavated by daring adventurers, there are always deeper depth to explore for … Continue reading Strigiform – Aconite
For all that folk metal has brought to the table throughout this year, I think it’s safe to say that we’ve seen a fair number of surprises as well as expected creations that still somehow manage to become far more … Continue reading Olde Throne – Megalith
Given how long black metal has been around, it’s only natural that we’ve found ourselves before trends and notions that have become baked into the very DNA of what the genre still has to offer. For all that it has … Continue reading Vials of Wrath – Remnants of Remembrance
For all intents and purposes, black metal has seen a lot of growth in all directions as the decades have piled on. There is almost certainly something for everyone as far as black metal is concerned, but it just can’t … Continue reading Malakhim – And In Our Hearts the Devil Sings
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