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Howling Giant / Sergeant Thunderhoof – Masamune and Muramasa

September 2, 2020December 7, 2020 Vinterd

It’s not terribly often that we get a split album that’s less of a traditional split and more of a proper collaboration. Bell Witch’s latest effort in league with Aerial Ruin is the latest and most notable of such that … Continue reading Howling Giant / Sergeant Thunderhoof – Masamune and Muramasa

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The Spacelords – Spaceflowers

August 21, 2020December 7, 2020 Vinterd

One of the most intriguing sounds in all of music, in my opinion, is undoubtedly just about any form of instrumental rock but especially when it’s drenched in psychedelia. Whether it leans towards the heavier side or not, the style has always … Continue reading The Spacelords – Spaceflowers

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Elmsfire – Wings of Reckoning

August 7, 2020July 23, 2020 Vinterd

There’s a true cheesy wonder to be had when the worlds of power metal and heavy metal are brought together for some hijinks that can just as easily be incredibly serious as immensely ridiculous. It’s not terribly often anymore that … Continue reading Elmsfire – Wings of Reckoning

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Elephant Tree – Habits

August 5, 2020December 7, 2020 Vinterd

I remember when I was first coming around to the glorious style that is heavy psych and everything closely related to it that Elephant Tree put out a massive album that caught all sorts of well-deserved accolades. It really seemed … Continue reading Elephant Tree – Habits

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Spell – Opulent Decay

July 31, 2020December 7, 2020 Vinterd

The return of proto-metal in recent years has been something that many people have gladly jumped onto whether or not you think even half of the bands that populate the style pull it off, and I’m certainly one of the … Continue reading Spell – Opulent Decay

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Valkyrie – Fear

July 17, 2020July 12, 2020 Vinterd

It wasn’t too long ago that excellent heavy metal wasn’t coming out as nearly often as it is today. Now, we’re practically spoiled with the releases that are constantly coming out in such high quality at such a consistent rate, … Continue reading Valkyrie – Fear

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Nighttrain – Hell Central

July 3, 2020June 16, 2020 Vinterd

There is an absolutely obscene number of bands out there that are just far too content with the idea of just copying classic acts of both rock and metal hoping the grab the ear of many different listeners with the … Continue reading Nighttrain – Hell Central

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Vampiric – Supernatural Tales

June 29, 2020June 14, 2020 Vinterd

There are many instances of tons of different bands constantly pumping out material at an alarming rate to where, like many things, it’s impossible to keep up with them all. By far, my favorite of these lands on the name … Continue reading Vampiric – Supernatural Tales

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Divine Weep – The Omega Man

June 23, 2020June 9, 2020 Vinterd

Heavy metal tends to be one of those styles that can easily be a real coin toss when it comes to the overall quality of whatever material you find yourself listening to. It feels like it could just as easily … Continue reading Divine Weep – The Omega Man

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Ice War – Defender, Destroyer

June 18, 2020June 3, 2020 Vinterd

There aren’t many times when I find myself listening to much thrash or heavy metal nowadays that I can really feel the power that’s at play throughout the album. Sure, speed and riffs tend to have large roles in both … Continue reading Ice War – Defender, Destroyer

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