I always have liked myself a good Tolkien reference in metal whether it be the core theme to a band’s material or just in their name. When I first peered upon the name that is Orodruin, I figured I’d be … Continue reading Orodruin – Ruins of Eternity
To say that there is an ungodly amount of bands that at least try to bring old school death metal to their sound would be an egregious understatement the likes of which the metal world can do without. Don’t get … Continue reading Innards – Back From the Grave, Straight In Your Face
It’s well within the capabilities of the expansive realm that is post-metal to create something that can truly cut deeper than any other music of its medium in such a way that’s as primal and raw as could be. With … Continue reading Golden Heir Sun – Holy The Abyss
It’s not uncommon to see a band want to try something different with each record that they put out as they simply don’t want to repeat themselves whether it be because they don’t want to seem like they’ve become boring … Continue reading Husmanskost – Solstice II
Many, many bands have tried to make their own little brands of atmospheric black metal stand out more than plenty of others, but there it’s not terribly often that we get a band that can actually pull it off even … Continue reading Moonknight – Discernment
This entire year has already been beyond bountiful for anyone who enjoys any sort of death/doom metal as we’ve gotten so fucking much excellence from that realm from the likes of Officium Triste, Weeping Sores, Illimitable Dolor, and much more … Continue reading Sun of the Dying – The Earth is Silent
The long history of black metal is one that is rich with so many different bands that approach the style in so many different ways that you could pay tribute to so many of the greats one by one and … Continue reading Iku-Turso – Storm Over Isengard
About once a year or so, we’re treated to something special from the likes of the underground that draws from a truly special place the likes of which makes any worthy band destined for greatness. Works like this aren’t common … Continue reading Wilderun – Veil of Imagination
It’s been the realm of post-metal that I’ve had my eye on for some years now with varying amounts of surveillance given how up and down the style tends to be, and this year has been no different. Cult of … Continue reading Third Island – Unspeakable
You’d think that any band that had just put out a titanic work of any style would seek to tour in support of that work, go back to the drawing board to make for another piece with a release set … Continue reading Exhumed / Gatecreeper – Split
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