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Interview with Totengott’s drummer Jose Mora!

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 Vinterd

Spain has been a light focus of mine in these past few months as I’m slowly getting more and more exposure to the band’s scene and witness what great acts the country has to call their own. I’ve been familiar … Continue reading Interview with Totengott’s drummer Jose Mora!

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Nemesis Sopor – MMXL

July 24, 2017July 25, 2017 Vinterd

 Every album that has its own unique flavor is an album that can set it apart from the greater of the scene, and thus become more of an attraction for those of us who enjoy the innovations of bands from … Continue reading Nemesis Sopor – MMXL

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Arallu – Six

July 23, 2017July 24, 2017 Vinterd

 The Middle East is a place where but a few years ago I never would’ve expected to find metal amongst the sands. Yet to my surprise, I found a rich underground that may not be all that expansive in comparison, … Continue reading Arallu – Six

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Canker – Earthquake

July 22, 2017July 22, 2017 Vinterd

 Unreleased material from a band that suddenly decided to throw in the towel can sometimes be the best shit that the band in question had ever compiled up to that point. Untapped potential and untold of success could be waiting … Continue reading Canker – Earthquake

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Canyon of the Skull – The Desert Winter

July 21, 2017July 22, 2017 Vinterd

 Back in 2015, I stumbled upon a 2-track debut of instrumental drone metal that was admittedly dry and a bit repetitive, but it was intriguing. After several listens, I grew to enjoy the crunchiness that Canyon of the Skull brought … Continue reading Canyon of the Skull – The Desert Winter

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Slave One – An Abstract and Metaphysical Approach to Deceit

July 20, 2017January 1, 2021 Vinterd

 It takes a good few elements to come together nicely and cohesively in order to make any sort of technical record of any kind. With death metal, you really have to take a lot into consideration in order for your … Continue reading Slave One – An Abstract and Metaphysical Approach to Deceit

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Esoctrilihum – Mystic Echo From A Funeral Dimension

July 19, 2017July 20, 2017 Vinterd

 Mysticism is something that can really draw you into any piece of material whether it be a novel or album, and when it’s mixed with other interesting elements well it can make a world of difference. Black metal is a … Continue reading Esoctrilihum – Mystic Echo From A Funeral Dimension

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Tales of Gaia – Hypernova

July 17, 2017July 18, 2017 Vinterd

 There are some styles of metal that I don’t visit often enough, and it’s not out of a displeasure but simply because I don’t come across any pieces from those styles that really draw me in. Power metal is one … Continue reading Tales of Gaia – Hypernova

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Destroyer of Light – Chamber of Horrors

July 16, 2017July 17, 2017 Vinterd

 A lot of times I’ll allow the cover art to draw me in because I have this natural desire to investigate an album that has an amazing cover. It’s the very first thing people searching for music see on the … Continue reading Destroyer of Light – Chamber of Horrors

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Bone Storm – Ritual Supremacy

July 15, 2017July 15, 2017 Vinterd

 Of all the style of metal that can sometimes be stuck in the past, I think it’s death metal that tends to bust out the most satisfying pieces that pay homage to the old school. There’s an umpteenth amount of … Continue reading Bone Storm – Ritual Supremacy

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