Speed is something that plays a much bigger part in metal than what many may realize, and it’s more likely than not that we see it approached from its two extremes: incredibly fast or immensely slow. It’s not often enough … Continue reading Arhat – Dead Life
In today’s modern climate that we as metalheads find ourselves in, it’s by no means uncommon to think that many modern bands are doing their best to sound as old school as possible whether intentionally or not. It often feels … Continue reading Völniir – All Hope Abandon
When it comes to talking about folk metal in its modern form, I find it inexcusable not to mention Korpiklaani. They may not be the band that revolutionized the style or pushing it to the boundaries of all that it … Continue reading Korpiklaani – Jylhä
Easily, my greatest flaw with doing reviews and seeking what album to listen to is that I rely far too much on the cover art before I even hear a single note, sometimes deciding not to listen to an effort … Continue reading Breaths – Lined in Silver
My relationship with the exceedingly dark realm of death/doom has only been getting exponentially better over the last few years with a glorious streak presenting itself to me month after month much to my delight. It’s a trend that … Continue reading Cryptic Brood / Night Hag – Swollen With Rancid Phlegm
A more than worthwhile work out of black metal is always something that’s massively intriguing by all accounts is something that absolutely has to be talked about since the scene can often feel oversaturated, but, like many other styles, should … Continue reading Gestrüpp – Below the Trees
The simple act of standing in an empty field and watching the sky darken as dusk slowly folds over into night isn’t much to go off of when from an emotional front, or so it would seem at the surface. … Continue reading Burial Clouds – Last Days of a Dying World
Much like the endless void of screams and death, the number of black/death metal bands is seemingly endless. It’s a fusion that virtually all of us are aware of in some form or another, and there are few ways to … Continue reading Malgöth – Primordial Dawn
It’s a unique pleasure to see a worthy band make the transition into something far more than another band of whatever renown from whatever big or small label would take under any normal circumstances. The revered name of Cult of … Continue reading Cult of Luna – The Raging River
If you ask me, there isn’t enough history in metal nowadays. Sure, we’ve seen a small surge of sorts from the many different styles from bands like 1914 and Minenwerfer (just to name two) coming out of the woodwork to … Continue reading Ildskær – Paa Dækket Kalder de Døde
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