When black metal dares to get even a little weird, there is no such thing as only going halfway with it. It’s such that the sound really does feel as though it’s only ever at both ends of the spectrum … Continue reading Kamra – Cerebral Alchemy
Even as we find ourselves in a golden age of innovation in the world of everything heavy, the very fringes of death metal are still obscured realms the likes of which only the bravest of purveyors find themselves. Whenever a … Continue reading Cryptae – Capsule
It’s no secret that the surge of atmospheric black metal over the years has led to just as many bewildering creations as it has led to more than a few disappointments out there. For every Mesarthim, there are ten that … Continue reading Phantasos – Last Shining Breath
There is always a time and place for massive, grandiose works that leave us in awe of what’s been created as we’re faced with something that can only be considered the very epitome of artistic expression and music pushed to … Continue reading Ashen Tomb – s/t
The expanding yet limitless expanse of space is something that has and will continue to inspire hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of musicians for years to come so long as there is a sky to marvel at and the human … Continue reading Liquid Earth – Teufelskreis
Often the world of extreme metal tries to bring forth some sense of ancient madness and chaos into its work to try and emulate some sort of foreboding presence mixed with the power of old to make for a performance … Continue reading Harvest Gulgaltha – Ancient Woods
Slowly but surely, we’re seeing orchestral implementation and experimentation taking place in the world of extreme metal. For those unfamiliar with such an idea, it sounds downright alien and unachievable by all accounts given how different the two can be, … Continue reading Skythala – Boreal Despair
Despite what the appearance of power metal looks to be on the surface, it is in my unfortunate experience that I find myself disappointed with what many bands tend to bring forward within the style nowadays. Far too often I … Continue reading Krilloan – Emperor Rising
While I’m always more of a fan when splits are more likened to combined performances for one cohesive experience than anything else, there’s nothing wrong with a brief offering that leaves an impression of what each band is able to … Continue reading Putrid / Hexorcist – Profane Coronation
There are just some bands that you simply can’t keep down for long. When we take into consideration the very state that the blossoming realm of heavy psych finds itself it and what all it has to offer, it shouldn’t … Continue reading Elder – Innate Passage
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