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The Howling Eye – List Do Borykan

August 10, 2023July 31, 2023 Vinterd

Psychedelia comes in many forms. That’s a big reason why most of us keep finding ourselves returning to its mind-bending depths time after time as it can easily be the case that no two experiences sound the same if you … Continue reading The Howling Eye – List Do Borykan

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Tumulation – Haunted Funeral Creations

August 9, 2023August 2, 2023 Vinterd

Already, Tumulation means business. It was just earlier this year that we saw the act, who makes up the line-up for the equally magnificent Conjureth, deliver their first demo that was a beast in its own rights given that it … Continue reading Tumulation – Haunted Funeral Creations

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Lost Realms – Atmospheric Perception

August 8, 2023July 30, 2023 Vinterd

Understandably, many of us look for the big and up-and-coming names for performances in any given style that can impress us while always providing a damn good time. But, occasionally, we get something from an unexpected source born out of … Continue reading Lost Realms – Atmospheric Perception

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Great Cold Emptiness – Immaculate Hearts Will Triumph

August 7, 2023July 31, 2023 Vinterd

The change that has come upon black metal in certain corners of its sound over the years has long been undeniable, but I feel as though there is still so much to be done. Even as we find ourselves being … Continue reading Great Cold Emptiness – Immaculate Hearts Will Triumph

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Ursular – Preta

August 6, 2023July 26, 2023 Vinterd

While the attention of many would be on the likes of Rezn when it comes to out-of-the-box and superb heaviness in rock for what 2023 has thrown our way, there is always more to absorb should you simply look in … Continue reading Ursular – Preta

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Monolord – It’s All the Same

August 5, 2023July 25, 2023 Vinterd

For all that we have available at our fingertips, I think we’re pretty blessed in the realms of all things related to doom metal when it comes to the quality and vast scope that we have to choose from at … Continue reading Monolord – It’s All the Same

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Blazon Rite – Wild Rites and Ancient Songs

August 4, 2023July 26, 2023 Vinterd

For years now, if not decades, the very question of heavy metal itself has been something that people love to focus on. The classic vein is something whose power and influence cannot be understated as it remains one of those … Continue reading Blazon Rite – Wild Rites and Ancient Songs

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Drune – Drown

August 3, 2023July 25, 2023 Vinterd

With all the rising acts that are out there for us to lose our minds over, there will always be a few that slip through the crack for plenty with just as many lucky enough to bear witness to that … Continue reading Drune – Drown

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Evoking Winds – Bald Mountain

August 2, 2023July 26, 2023 Vinterd

Since the dawn of black metal going into the realms of fantasy and folklore, Tolkien has been the undeniably dominating presence with hundreds if not thousands of bands using his works to propel their brand of black metal into the … Continue reading Evoking Winds – Bald Mountain

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Moon Coven – Sun King

August 1, 2023July 19, 2023 Vinterd

More often than not, dealing with a sound influenced by anything from the realm of psychedelia means going all in. There’s nothing wrong with that, but there is always something that’s to be said about pulling back and only allowing … Continue reading Moon Coven – Sun King

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