Whereas there’s still plenty of glory to be found in the more straightforward realms of rock, I’ve never been able to turn away from the showcasing of the ethereal and more nebulous sides of what the genre has long been … Continue reading Temptress – hear
The sheer intensity of black metal is something that the genre has used to great effect over the decades, and it’s still very much into the modern era that it remains a big part of what the sound can be … Continue reading Nazghor – A World Ablaze
After being entrenched in the underground for over a decade, I still cannot believe how malleable and twisting the world of metal can be. As long as you find yourself before a band that has the right kind of daring, … Continue reading Ligation – After Gods
It likely goes without saying that there are many, many names out there in the vast intersection where psychedelic notions and thick doom meet, yet it still must be said how prevalent talent has become in recent years. Without … Continue reading Lord Elephant – Ultra Soul
While I dare not look upon the normal notions of doom metal as anything worthy of being looked down upon, it can certainly be said that sometimes the themes of it and its contemporaries don’t branch out to discover new … Continue reading Dhyana – Mu
Many times over the decades have we seen loads of different interpretations of what metal music can still become. Even as we find ourselves in an era where experimentation and outside-of-the-box thinking feel more rampant than ever before, there are … Continue reading Phasma – Purgatory
There are just some instances that you can never really prepare for. Long have I sought out the heavier and more aggressive sides of the underground with the vessel that is Head-Banger Reviews, but it should be obvious that my … Continue reading Sababa 5 – Nadir
There are many things that can go into black metal with influence coming from an infinite number of sources, yet it’s those that think outside of the box and go for something which can only be described as not of … Continue reading Hierophany – Tenebrario
Voraciousness in death metal is far from a new invention much less anything that we can expect to see leave the style any time soon. It’s long been a core pillar of what the style has long been about, yet … Continue reading Burning Palace – Dark Matter
A new name on the scene is something that can be as exciting as it can be disappointing. We’re always looking for new talent that can bring something to the table that feels fresh and interesting even if it means … Continue reading Draculum – Poems of Spellcraft
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