The world is a big place. It’s very easy for a talented band to go almost virtually unnoticed by the majority whenever they put out material. That goes double for underground metal bands, and even more so for those who … Continue reading Black Kirin – Nanking Massacre
Every now and then people like me who listen to new music every single day want something different. It helps freshen the palette and even allow your horizons to grow to see what else the wondrous world of music has … Continue reading Àrnica – Cabeza de Lobo
Ever since the inception of Myrkur’s eponymous debut years ago, this woman had my attention and interest. Despite all the stuff surrounding her and her work, I personally couldn’t give two shits about it, and I’m thankful for that because … Continue reading Myrkur – Mareridt
This year has been a straight up god send for metal heads who have been wanting high-quality releases from all the sorts of metal groups, but one style that seems to be not getting a lot of coverage this year … Continue reading Ensiferum – Two Paths
For years I’ve been incredibly picky with my folk metal more than any other kind of metal I listen to. In order to please me as a piece of the style, you gotta truly go balls to the walls and … Continue reading Crimfall – Amain
Ever since I’ve been into music, I’ve always adored the idea of bringing different styles together to bring about something new and tasty. Even if it’s a style that’s been done a million times before, it still holds the potential … Continue reading Lör – In Forgotten Sleep
Everyone goes into a new record with some sort of expectation. Be it immense hype because it’s your favorite band and you know they’re gonna bust out something ridiculously good or you’re anticipating yet another blatant Slayer rip off, we all … Continue reading Ye Banished Privateers – First Night Back In Port
The realm of folk metal is one that I always try to frequent when I can, but too much of a good thing can cause you to lose respect for it and take it for granted. Thus, I sparingly take … Continue reading White Raven – In the Forest
As someone who’s always been fascinated by realms of high fantasy that are rich with lore and atmosphere to no end, I’ve always been partial to folk metal of several forms, yet I’m extremely picky about it. Mix it with … Continue reading Nordland – European Paganism
Black metal has always been renowned for having vastly diverse and constantly expanding soundscape that is bigger and much more vibrant than ever before, and I love digging through it to see what I can find. Sometimes, that leads me … Continue reading Havukruunu – Kelle Surut Soi
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