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Lysbaerer – Trolddom

January 23, 2026January 21, 2026 Vinterd

Black metal has been well known to encapsulate many things in its long run and many different branches of exploration. While it tends to be more towards the violent and caustic reaches that black metal has become known for, I … Continue reading Lysbaerer – Trolddom

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Dreichmere – Starless Shores

January 22, 2026January 21, 2026 Vinterd

Vision is a wonderful thing to have, but rarely is it something that’s executed with excellence. Easily can it be theorized and even put into action, yet it remains a fickle thing that can easily fall apart if the hands … Continue reading Dreichmere – Starless Shores

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Paganizer – As Mankind Rots

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Vinterd

Since its inception, death metal has become many things. We’ve witnessed legions upon legions of name come out of the woodwork to show us what they might be able to bring to the table that death metal commands without a … Continue reading Paganizer – As Mankind Rots

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Decipher – ΘΕΛΗΜΑ

January 20, 2026January 9, 2026 Vinterd

For all that black metal can be in its numerous forms, there’s little that can be compared to when a band comes around and approaches the sound with tact and an understanding of the task at hand. Black metal carved … Continue reading Decipher – ΘΕΛΗΜΑ

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Weedpecker – V

January 19, 2026 Vinterd

It ought to go without saying that the landscape of psychedelic rock has been quite dynamic in recent times. To watch the scene unfurl and showcase loads of new talent is a sight and privilege like incredibly few others, and … Continue reading Weedpecker – V

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Malignant Aura – Where All of Worth Comes to Wither

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Vinterd

Every now and then, the underground offers us nothing short of absolute magnificence. Almost every genre has plenty to boast every so often as an absolute stroke of brilliance that capitalizes on so much of what a sound has to … Continue reading Malignant Aura – Where All of Worth Comes to Wither

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Astral Lore – To Summon the Powers of Bare Earth

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Vinterd

A great entrance is something that we’re always looking for when it comes to scouring the underground of metal to find the names that have early promise, but it’s a sight that is of rare occurrence. It’s the dream that … Continue reading Astral Lore – To Summon the Powers of Bare Earth

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Invictus – Nocturnal Visions

January 16, 2026January 15, 2026 Vinterd

In recent times, it ought to be made clear that the Asian metal underground has undergone quite a transformation practically from top to bottom. By all accounts, there are large swathes of the Asian scene that are largely unheralded for … Continue reading Invictus – Nocturnal Visions

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Gavran – The One Who Propels

January 15, 2026January 14, 2026 Vinterd

Of all the things that can go into music, emotion has got to be one of the most important factors that one can bring to the table if you hope to have any sort of impact with whatever you craft. … Continue reading Gavran – The One Who Propels

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Total Annihilation – Mountains of Madness

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Vinterd

To stand out in the underground after being in the game for so long is an accomplishment that I feel isn’t given nearly enough credit for what it signals. It’s all well and good to demonstrate a tremendous understanding of … Continue reading Total Annihilation – Mountains of Madness

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