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Vitriol – Suffer & Become

February 6, 2024January 30, 2024 Vinterd

Ferocity and power are just a pair of what has always made death metal such a powerhouse of a sound from its very inception. We’ve seen thousands upon thousands of different iterations of that DNA brought to life in forms … Continue reading Vitriol – Suffer & Become

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Mountain Caller – Chronicle II: Hypergenesis

February 5, 2024January 28, 2024 Vinterd

In every given style no matter which it may be, there’s no way to deny that there are a few select names that stand out. It’s as you focus your searches even more upon the more niche styles that you … Continue reading Mountain Caller – Chronicle II: Hypergenesis

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They Came From Visions – The Twilight Robes

February 4, 2024January 28, 2024 Vinterd

Any effort that’s able to work outside of the box even a little bit and manage to tap into success is what it means to not just catch the attention of new listeners, but to hold them without issue for … Continue reading They Came From Visions – The Twilight Robes

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Clouds Taste Satanic – 79 A.E.

February 3, 2024January 28, 2024 Vinterd

Even in terms of those who aren’t content with sitting still for too long, it typically takes a while for talent to come back around with new material with it usually taking a minimum of a few years before we … Continue reading Clouds Taste Satanic – 79 A.E.

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Job for a Cowboy – Moon Healer

February 2, 2024January 24, 2024 Vinterd

Without so much as a doubt, Job for a Cowboy has to be hailed as one of the most influential bands of our time especially when it comes to much of the new talent that has been coming out of … Continue reading Job for a Cowboy – Moon Healer

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Lord Dying – Clandestine Transcendence

February 1, 2024January 24, 2024 Vinterd

To push the envelope of your sound and actually succeed is to truly set yourself apart from the vast majority of your contemporaries. It’s something that so many throughout the underground have been striving to achieve ever since the dawn … Continue reading Lord Dying – Clandestine Transcendence

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Far Beyond – The End of My Road

January 31, 2024January 23, 2024 Vinterd

For all that has been accomplished in the splendorous realm of melodic death metal, there is still so much more to be done. No matter which direction you’re taking the sound, there is clear passion and talent to be had … Continue reading Far Beyond – The End of My Road

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The Mountain King – Apostasyn

January 30, 2024January 23, 2024 Vinterd

A work that manages to be ambitious and effective is something that is almost always to be hailed. Destined for greatness are many of such acts with plenty, like Inter Arma, achieving wide acclaim for all of the right reasons … Continue reading The Mountain King – Apostasyn

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Vorga – Beyond the Palest Star

January 29, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

Where the very cosmos plays a big role in what black metal brings to the table, we oftentimes get some of the most memorable and bombastic performances in the entire style. Over and over, we’ve seen acts come about in … Continue reading Vorga – Beyond the Palest Star

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We Follow the Earth – Extinct

January 28, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

A dense creation that offers immense power as well as contrast to offer a multi-dimensional experience is something that metal can easily hide, but the exceptional acts are never able to be truly hidden for long. It’s particularly in the … Continue reading We Follow the Earth – Extinct

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