The sheer density of the world of black metal as we know it today is the very definition of staggering. From the smallest of names having a tiny but devout following to the rising names that are destined to take … Continue reading Lamp of Murmuur – Saturnian Bloodstorm
More than a few bands out there have tried their best to bring to life creations that embody what it means to self-destruct. Whether it be in the form of something cathartic and calculated or an all-out flurry of madness … Continue reading Turbid North – The Decline
While some bands out there manage to intrigue at sporadic points throughout their careers, there are some that accomplish the seemingly impossible and deliver greatness at what feels like every given turn and opportunity that comes before the act itself. … Continue reading Lurk – Aegis
Given the world of technical death metal, as we know it today, it’s not hard to find talent should you simply use your eyes and ears to look even a little bit in the right place. It can sometimes feel … Continue reading Carnosus – Visions of Infinihility
On the fringes of every style, there are names both new and old that are never once satisfied to stay in the same place for long. The meandering spirits of these musicians allow those of us who discover them to … Continue reading Yaaroth – The Man in the Wood
For some time now, the world of black metal has become quite a scene to bear witness to ever since the digital era for metal really went into full swing with plenty of names emerging in the early days with … Continue reading Oak Pantheon – The Absence
After reviewing thousands of albums for almost nine years at this point, it’s only natural that I’ve seen the rise, fall, and evolution of many bands that I’ve come across with all sorts of results across the board and regardless … Continue reading Gravehuffer – …Depart from So Much Evil
Despite the many different directions that the world of post-metal can be taken even without the inclusion of other styles, it can often feel as though many bands in the style are somewhat narrow-minded in how many don’t try new … Continue reading Dirge – s/t
Taking into consideration all that has been dished out in the vast reaches of atmospheric black metal over the years, it’s not hard to think that there isn’t much new ground or interest in given how oversaturated the style has … Continue reading I, of the Trees and Wind – Cry of the Forest
Already, anything where the worlds of psychedelia and heaviness intersect begs investigation when we consider the undeniable renaissance that the sound has been going through for some time now, and I’m by no means the only one who can’t shut … Continue reading Hail the Void – Memento Mori
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