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Far Beyond – The End of My Road

January 31, 2024January 23, 2024 Vinterd

For all that has been accomplished in the splendorous realm of melodic death metal, there is still so much more to be done. No matter which direction you’re taking the sound, there is clear passion and talent to be had … Continue reading Far Beyond – The End of My Road

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Hiraes – Dormant

January 24, 2024January 15, 2024 Vinterd

For all that has gone on in the many different worlds of death metal when it comes to innovation and challenging the norms of the sound, there is more than something to be said for acts that come around and … Continue reading Hiraes – Dormant

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Eternal Storm – A Giant Bound to Fall

December 16, 2023November 11, 2023 Vinterd

At any given time, there are a few dozen rising names in any particular vein throughout the vast underground that are more than worth taking a look into for what they’ve accomplished in the past. Be it black, death, doom, … Continue reading Eternal Storm – A Giant Bound to Fall

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Among Death’s Shadow – Darkness of My Dreams

November 4, 2023October 26, 2023 Vinterd

The very state of the Greek metal scene has never been something to question nor has it been anything that I’ve been silent about in the slightest for years now. It has long been positively overflowing with quality acts of … Continue reading Among Death’s Shadow – Darkness of My Dreams

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Oblivium Regnum – Zradce

October 29, 2023October 27, 2023 Vinterd

Pulling from history is nothing new for metal by any means with it still being a constant source of inspiration even to this day. While it is the majority of acts that do dabble in looking through the past tend … Continue reading Oblivium Regnum – Zradce

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Shores of Ithaka – Those Chosen

August 28, 2023August 15, 2023 Vinterd

In this modern era of innovation when it comes to all things metal, it can be quite nice when a band enters a particular sound and brings naught but the straightforward and deadly to the table. That’s not to rag … Continue reading Shores of Ithaka – Those Chosen

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Moonlight Sorcery – Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle

August 27, 2023August 6, 2023 Vinterd

It could be debated in many different by passionate individuals who may not like particular releases from names new and established, but it is in my opinion that 2023 has been one of the most bombastic years for a hot … Continue reading Moonlight Sorcery – Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle

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Kataklysm – Goliath

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 Vinterd

The very concept of “essential” death metal is an argument that has been around since the infant days of the genre itself. No two lists between any people would likely be the same given the grand number of bands that … Continue reading Kataklysm – Goliath

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Evoking Winds – Bald Mountain

August 2, 2023July 26, 2023 Vinterd

Since the dawn of black metal going into the realms of fantasy and folklore, Tolkien has been the undeniably dominating presence with hundreds if not thousands of bands using his works to propel their brand of black metal into the … Continue reading Evoking Winds – Bald Mountain

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Olde Throne – In the Land of Ghosts

July 25, 2023July 17, 2023 Vinterd

The very voices of the ancient world have long held a place in many corners of metal music, but it is in relatively few instances that we get a performance that succeeds in bringing it all forward in a meaningful … Continue reading Olde Throne – In the Land of Ghosts

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