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Lurk – Fringe

May 21, 2018May 22, 2018 Vinterd

 Any metalhead head who’s worth his or her own salt has specific taste when it comes down to it. Sure, we can appreciate all if not most styles, but many would say they like death, doom, or black metal the … Continue reading Lurk – Fringe

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Onhou – s/t

March 14, 2018March 15, 2018 Vinterd

 It’s all well and good to play some crispy doom metal that is no less than crushing, but it’s another thing entirely to mix it with other elements to create a tasty sound in the end that’s both cohesive and … Continue reading Onhou – s/t

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Eyes of the Sun – Chapter I

March 9, 2018 Vinterd

 Bringing together doom and sludge metal has been a practice that has garnered many fans from all over as it’s special flavor of heaviness has always been alluring to people far and wide. It’s something that almost never gets old … Continue reading Eyes of the Sun – Chapter I

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Oryx – Stolen Absolution

February 22, 2018 Vinterd

 Doom and sludge metal have long been a pairing that’s much like black and death metal or even psychedelia and rock: unforgettable and too enjoyable to let die. Many bands have tried the combination ever since the first experimentation much … Continue reading Oryx – Stolen Absolution

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The Blacktones – The Day We Shut Down the Sun

February 5, 2018February 6, 2018 Vinterd

 Ever since the 90s, there has been a slow but definite increase of stoner acts that have come out of the woodwork from all across the globe. Be it in a pure form, mixed with grunge rock, or combined with … Continue reading The Blacktones – The Day We Shut Down the Sun

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Transcending Obscurity Records – Label Sampler 2018

January 15, 2018January 16, 2018 Vinterd

 For years now, the underground label of Transcending Obscurity Records has long been one that I’ve been in love with ever since hearing releases from bands like The Dead, Toxoid, and Rectified Spirit. Since then, the small label has grown … Continue reading Transcending Obscurity Records – Label Sampler 2018

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Monolord – Rust

December 4, 2017December 5, 2017 Vinterd

 With every year comes new albums from bands that we enjoy, obviously, and I feel it’s safe to say that every one of us has got at least one album that we hear about and go “I need to check … Continue reading Monolord – Rust

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StoneBirds – Time

October 29, 2017October 30, 2017 Vinterd

 One of the greatest things I’ve stumbled across in my unending search for new metal to enjoy is the concept of bringing together psychedelia and doom metal, but it is one that is far from unique. It’s been done so many … Continue reading StoneBirds – Time

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Iron Monkey – 9-13

October 18, 2017 Vinterd

 Imagine your band not being a thing since the 90s because a member had passed away. That’s a very good yet incredibly tragic reason to end any band, and that’s what happened with Iron Monkey when their original vocalist passed … Continue reading Iron Monkey – 9-13

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Coughdust – Worldwrench

October 16, 2017October 17, 2017 Vinterd

 The world of doom metal is one that is always dark and brimming with talent, but you really gotta look for the talent if you wanna hear it. Easily, several great doom metal bands have excellence in their music with … Continue reading Coughdust – Worldwrench

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