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Unreqvited – Pathway to the Moon

December 16, 2024December 7, 2024 Vinterd

If we’re going to take into consideration all the black metal acts that have come around in the last ten years and brought about great change within their catalog, we could sit here for days going from one band to … Continue reading Unreqvited – Pathway to the Moon

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Grave Risk – Mindkiller

December 15, 2024December 8, 2024 Vinterd

We could sit here all day and argue for the importance of speed in metal. There’s a time and a place for it and the lack of it, and I oftentimes find myself leaning more towards the latter given the … Continue reading Grave Risk – Mindkiller

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Obscureviolence – Refuting the Flesh

December 14, 2024December 6, 2024 Vinterd

It’s no new feat for the underground to throw fresh names our way. With potential unbound, it’s always a gamble as to what bands are going to climb the ladder or find themselves festering on the base of the underground … Continue reading Obscureviolence – Refuting the Flesh

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Ancient Tome – The Implications of Ascendency

December 12, 2024December 6, 2024 Vinterd

Writhing in darkness are what some bands do best. There are throngs of acts throughout the underground that are constantly striving to climb the ranks and show everyone what they can bring to the table such that they get more … Continue reading Ancient Tome – The Implications of Ascendency

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Thunraz – Incineration Day

December 11, 2024December 7, 2024 Vinterd

It’s one thing to bring some semblance of out-of-the-box thinking to your material in order to bring a different feel to what you bring to the table, but it’s another thing altogether to virtually surrender yourself fully in that direction. … Continue reading Thunraz – Incineration Day

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Necronos – Charred Tongue

December 9, 2024December 7, 2024 Vinterd

It’s always fascinating to witness the arrival of a new name in the vast underground, but with such an event always comes a good deal of uncertainty. Anything is possible with a new group with failure absolutely amongst the options, … Continue reading Necronos – Charred Tongue

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Daedric Shryne – s/t

December 7, 2024November 30, 2024 Vinterd

At any given moment, we’re always ready for the next surprise to come leaping at us from out of nowhere. It doesn’t matter where it might come from in terms of style or who might be the one to put … Continue reading Daedric Shryne – s/t

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Blazemth – Gehenna

December 6, 2024November 30, 2024 Vinterd

There is well and truly no shortage of reverence for the old school nowadays. No matter what style we’re dealing with in particular, there is always a devoted sense from a vast swathe of people on board that seek to … Continue reading Blazemth – Gehenna

Death, Doom, MetalLeave a comment

Cryptic Brood – Necrotic Flesh Bacteria

December 5, 2024November 30, 2024 Vinterd

We could sit here for days on end discussing the many differences that metal has to offer within just one style with the whole spectrum a week-long debate at least. There are even plenty of more specific styles out there … Continue reading Cryptic Brood – Necrotic Flesh Bacteria

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Dewfall – Landhaskur

December 4, 2024November 30, 2024 Vinterd

Every year always has a few surprises in its waning moments. Whether it’s a large band making the cut before the new year to make for a splendid creation the likes of which are expected from such talent or an … Continue reading Dewfall – Landhaskur

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