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Deaf Wolf – Not Today, Satan

January 27, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

No matter what sound we’re talking about, the underground is constantly populated with small bands looking to make their own mark upon the scene or, at the very least, throw down material that they themselves can be proud of whether … Continue reading Deaf Wolf – Not Today, Satan

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Black Sorcery – Deciphering Torment Through Malediction

January 26, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

Dark creations that really channel the occult and all things that reside in darkness is what the vast majority of black metal is made for, and I don’t think many of us would change that for anything. While there are … Continue reading Black Sorcery – Deciphering Torment Through Malediction

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Tropic Santos – Caccia Grossa

January 25, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

No matter what, it always seems to be the case in every new year that there’s a simple realization that comes forth in which we come to see many of the albums we missed in the previous year, and what … Continue reading Tropic Santos – Caccia Grossa

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Hiraes – Dormant

January 24, 2024January 15, 2024 Vinterd

For all that has gone on in the many different worlds of death metal when it comes to innovation and challenging the norms of the sound, there is more than something to be said for acts that come around and … Continue reading Hiraes – Dormant

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Aureole – Alunarian Bellmaster

January 23, 2024January 17, 2024 Vinterd

For all that one man can accomplish largely on his own, people’s expectations tend to be tempered to be more reasonable rather than bombastic. It is usually the case that a single person cannot account for the talent necessary to … Continue reading Aureole – Alunarian Bellmaster

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Sacrofuck – Swieta Krew

January 22, 2024January 15, 2024 Vinterd

For all that is possible within the realms of death metal, there are still a few corners and veins out there that are absolutely more extreme to the point that warrants a particular level of depravity to bring to life. … Continue reading Sacrofuck – Swieta Krew

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Lotus Thief / Forelesen – split

January 21, 2024January 10, 2024 Vinterd

We are all familiar with the concept of a split album with some of the more unexpectedly interesting experiences in the underground coming from them, but there’s always more to them than what would normally meet the eye. When splits … Continue reading Lotus Thief / Forelesen – split

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Soulcarrion – Enthrone Death

January 20, 2024January 9, 2024 Vinterd

All-in devastation is something that every different realm of death metal is ever so familiar with, but it goes without saying that not every band within those styles are able to really tap into what their respective veins of death … Continue reading Soulcarrion – Enthrone Death

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Black Sky Giant – The Red Chariot

January 19, 2024January 9, 2024 Vinterd

Quickly can a name rise through the underground to become a surprising entity that people absolutely flock towards. It takes the right measurements of timing, talent, consistency, and more than a little bit of luck. By all accounts, Black Sky … Continue reading Black Sky Giant – The Red Chariot

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Onslaught Kommand – Visions of Blood and Gore

January 18, 2024January 9, 2024 Vinterd

A blistering offensive that none can escape from is something that all too many in the darker reaches of the metal underworld seek to achieve, but it’s the sort of goal that is far easier said than done. Whereas it … Continue reading Onslaught Kommand – Visions of Blood and Gore

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