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Rudra – Eight Mahavidyas

January 1, 2023December 30, 2022 Vinterd

Given the wild scenario that the entirety of the Asian metal scene has to offer us nowadays, it was only a matter of time before names would start to come out of the woodwork that constantly impresses on all angles … Continue reading Rudra – Eight Mahavidyas

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Uranium – An Exacting Punishment

December 31, 2022October 11, 2025 Vinterd

I think it’s safe to say that most of us tend to go for music that is more organic in its structure, flow, and essence simply because it’s an easier listen with it being all but effortless to fall into … Continue reading Uranium – An Exacting Punishment

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Vahrzaw – In the Shallows of a Starlit Lake

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 Vinterd

When we’re discussing bands on the rise who have made an impact in their respective scenes and constantly manage to keep us coming back from more, it would be rude of us to leave out even a single name despite … Continue reading Vahrzaw – In the Shallows of a Starlit Lake

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Neolithic – Shattering Vessels

December 29, 2022December 23, 2022 Vinterd

In our current climate of death metal, it can always feel as though there’s a race of sorts constantly going on where bands try and find out who can be the most vicious and captivating at their particular style. Even … Continue reading Neolithic – Shattering Vessels

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Scarcity – Aveilut

December 28, 2022December 23, 2022 Vinterd

While it is fascinating to see what people are able to take with the very concept of black metal and watch them twist it into whatever form they may please, it’s clear that not every idea is a banger. The … Continue reading Scarcity – Aveilut

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Heaving Earth – Darkness of God

December 27, 2022December 19, 2022 Vinterd

After a seven-year wait, damn near anything can happen to a band’s sound. It can be taken in any and all directions should a band lose sight of its original vision, have a change of heart, want to make the … Continue reading Heaving Earth – Darkness of God

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Wild Rocket – Formless Abyss

December 26, 2022December 18, 2022 Vinterd

Given that many who find themselves in the depths of psychedelic rock tend to drift towards the reaches of outer space in order to really find a home for their sound, it’s no surprise to see a band of the … Continue reading Wild Rocket – Formless Abyss

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Sarcoptes – Prayers to Oblivion

December 25, 2022December 18, 2022 Vinterd

I think it’s safe to say that we all go into any given new year with a few albums already on our minds when we expect what greatness there will be for us to lose ourselves in, and already it’s … Continue reading Sarcoptes – Prayers to Oblivion

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Merlock – Onward Strides Colossus

December 24, 2022December 18, 2022 Vinterd

After a band makes a shift that can only be considered dramatic, it’s really anybody’s guess as to what else that band would bring upon their return be it a few days, months, or years after debuting that very change. … Continue reading Merlock – Onward Strides Colossus

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Grá – Lycaon

December 23, 2022December 18, 2022 Vinterd

It could happen at any point in a band’s career and it’s truly anyone’s guessing as to specifically when it occurs. When a band strikes upon real, undeniable gold, even if the band’s discography has long been nothing to look … Continue reading Grá – Lycaon

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