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Voids – Who Needs the Words When There Are Stars Above?

January 8, 2022December 29, 2021 Vinterd

The route of instrumental rock is one that’s damn near perfect in order to bring to life a menagerie of different visions from all over the human consciousness whether they could realistically be found here on our planet or far … Continue reading Voids – Who Needs the Words When There Are Stars Above?

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Druid Lord – Relics of the Dead

January 7, 2022December 26, 2021 Vinterd

The many different iterations of death-doom have led to what can easily be called some of the most evocative releases that metal has seen in some of its heaviest forms, but anyone who even has only ever dipped their toe … Continue reading Druid Lord – Relics of the Dead

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Ustalost – Before the Glinting Spell Unvests

January 6, 2022December 26, 2021 Vinterd

Even the best of us need to find time in order to explore different avenues of creativity whether it be strictly for the sake of brevity or to change things up. That’s something that all of us can relate to … Continue reading Ustalost – Before the Glinting Spell Unvests

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Maha Sohona – Endless Searcher

January 5, 2022December 25, 2021 Vinterd

Any sort of wait for new material from a promising act can be downright excruciating for its fanbase with the question of a return up in the air but hopes always present to hear new music no matter how big … Continue reading Maha Sohona – Endless Searcher

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Godless Truth – s/t

January 4, 2022December 21, 2021 Vinterd

The very origins of technical death metal can be up for dispute much the origins of any style, but it can be very interesting in this case given its recent rise in popularity, but it seems to be more often … Continue reading Godless Truth – s/t

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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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Castle of the Winds – Until Segontium Burns

January 2, 2022December 22, 2021 Vinterd

The pure variation in black metal that occurs with barely even taking a step in either direction is something that will never cease to fascinate me as you’ll come across throngs upon throngs of bands that will swear allegiance to … Continue reading Castle of the Winds – Until Segontium Burns

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Hemelbestormer – Collide & Merge

January 1, 2022December 22, 2021 Vinterd

There truly doesn’t seem to be any limit with any style so long as it’s put in hands that are just as ambitious as they are capable, and such events are even more pronounced in the styles that don’t get … Continue reading Hemelbestormer – Collide & Merge

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Pyrrhic Salvation – Manifestum I

December 31, 2021December 20, 2021 Vinterd

It’s such an obvious thing to conceive but it still needs to be said every so often so that it is perfectly clear for all to know – just because you’re loud and intense does not mean you’re able to … Continue reading Pyrrhic Salvation – Manifestum 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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