For all the up-and-coming acts throughout the many different realms of black metal, it is arguably within the more atmospheric reaches of the sound that we’ve seen the most growth from in recent times. Plenty of acts have sprung from … Continue reading Olhava – Sacrifice
As much as everyone likes acknowledge the fact that it takes a lot to put forth a crazy performance that is as dynamic as it is complex, it can sometimes be more difficult for plenty to make a work that’s … Continue reading Beyond This Earth – Portraits of the Absurd
Death metal is one of those sounds that, by all accounts, is made to not leave anything on the table or hold anything back unless it’s for real dramatic effect. We’ve seen tens of thousands of different acts come around … Continue reading Defect Designer – Chitin
In every given style throughout the whole of metal’s spectrum, there’s always a perpetual group that feels as though they’ve all been in a steady decline for decades now with there not really being much coming around to do any … Continue reading Drunk Thrasher – Raining Vomit
A new act that is able to come around and create any sort of change is something that demands attention. Whether it’s being particularly deadly at their craft or attempting something new that actually works, it’s always a fascinating thing … Continue reading Cerulean – Carrion Angel
It always seems to be at the start of every new year that I am bombarded with material from the previous year that is simply peak. An odd phenomenon that I really need to do some research into for verification, … Continue reading Obsidian Tide – The Grand Crescendo
Of all the many different styles that adorn the vast spectrum of metal, black metal has to be the one that is the most populated by individuals who seem to not know the meaning of slowing down in any forms … Continue reading Malist – Of Scorched Earth
It is only once in a while that we’re presented with an experience that can really be considered transformative. A work that manages to not just surpass expectations but enhance your understanding of what’s still possible in any given genre … Continue reading Big Scenic Nowhere – The Waydown
Every so often, black metal sees a select few bands rise out of the underground to really gain favor from listeners and become real bastions of quality. In recent times, we’ve seen the likes of Mesarthim, Lamp of Murmuur, Panopticon, … Continue reading Dwarrowdelf – The Fallen Leaves
In any given year, decade, century, or whatever frame of time you feel like using, there are always a set of performances that people were particularly fond of with a subsidy of them truly standing the test of time. When … Continue reading Spectral Voice – Sparagmos
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