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God – God V – Sin – Part I

January 3, 2022December 26, 2021 Vinterd

As any band goes on, it would be foolish for anyone to think that no change would come into the very spirit of the act no matter how singular or concentrated the vision may be ever since day one. Variety … Continue reading God – God V – Sin – Part I

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Restless Spirit – Blood of the Old Gods

December 30, 2021December 21, 2021 Vinterd

While it can be a fascinating sight to see a band bring forth a sound that is highly specialized in a single style taken to a great extent, it’s my firm belief that it’s more impressive to see a band … Continue reading Restless Spirit – Blood of the Old Gods

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Somalgia – Inverted World

December 16, 2021December 7, 2021 Vinterd

Exploring different avenues of sound as a whole, not just music, is something that fascinates me wildly. Just seeing the many different directions that a specific style can be twisted or influenced to go an entirely different direction than what … Continue reading Somalgia – Inverted World

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Others by No One – Book II: Where Stories Come From

December 7, 2021November 25, 2021 Vinterd

It’s whenever we take a dip into the world of any music that can be considered progressive that it really does feel like we could get literally anything given it can go in virtually any possible direction with the variations … Continue reading Others by No One – Book II: Where Stories Come From

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Lunarite – Distance

November 23, 2021November 11, 2021 Vinterd

When we take into consideration just how well done instrumental metal can become in good hands, the potential for greatness becomes virtually limitless since it can take place in any style with nothing but a tremendous effort as the result. … Continue reading Lunarite – Distance

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Reaper – Rebirth of Chaos

November 9, 2021October 28, 2021 Vinterd

As a band goes forward in its time creating more music over the years, I always find it appreciative when the band in question takes a moment to stop, look back, and not only appreciate the music that they made … Continue reading Reaper – Rebirth of Chaos

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Creature – Eloge De L’Ombre

October 13, 2021October 1, 2021 Vinterd

It was in the madness and the heat at the beginning of summer last year that it came out of France. An exceedingly strange entity the likes of which would take several minds to even begin to put a finger … Continue reading Creature – Eloge De L’Ombre

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Mountain Caller – Chronicle: Prologue

October 1, 2021September 15, 2021 Vinterd

In my humble opinion, there isn’t nearly enough instrumental metal out there. It absolutely confounds me why that’s the case for if we were to look at instrumental rock we would see a sprawling soundscape that touches on every corner … Continue reading Mountain Caller – Chronicle: Prologue

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Rivers of Nihil – The Work

September 25, 2021September 13, 2021 Vinterd

If we were to consider newer bands that have come around since after the turn of the century, the very name of Rivers of Nihil is appropriately one that causes a good deal of a stir across virtually every corner … Continue reading Rivers of Nihil – The Work

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Ola Englund – Starzinger

August 2, 2021July 20, 2021 Vinterd

When we take into consideration all the prolific musicians that have graced our ears in recent years, there is a definitive list that crosses many of our minds when it comes to names that are downright essential in one way … Continue reading Ola Englund – Starzinger

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