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Fimbul Winter – What Once Was

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Vinterd

Capitalizing off past experience and growing to become more, Fimbul Winter puts forth an interesting display of power with its debut EP. Continue reading Fimbul Winter – What Once Was

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Chaos Over Cosmos – The Hypercosmic Paradox

November 16, 2025December 6, 2025 Vinterd

As it is the final frontier, space is something that modern heaviness has long drawn inspiration from. But, for every band out there that showcases grand exploration through tremendous talent, there are tens of names out there that just simply … Continue reading Chaos Over Cosmos – The Hypercosmic Paradox

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Ch’ahom – Covered in the Priests Black Shit

November 15, 2025 Vinterd

When we’re dealing in the more niche realms of what metal can offer us, it’s always important to remember that even the most gifted of acts can take a turn. What direction that turn takes varies from one band to … Continue reading Ch’ahom – Covered in the Priests Black Shit

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Oromet – The Sinking Isle

November 14, 2025 Vinterd

While there’s always something to be said about quality over quantity, there are times where you simply wish there was more to go around. When it comes to niche genres, it can oftentimes be the case that we’re given tremendous … Continue reading Oromet – The Sinking Isle

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Astral Spear – s/t

November 13, 2025November 16, 2025 Vinterd

For everything that has been accomplished over the years in the vast underground, there is still plenty of glory to be had in the way of harnessing what’s been done before. Oftentimes, we’re given creations that are mere shadows of … Continue reading Astral Spear – s/t

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Barbaric Horde / Goatsmegma – Impurity Manifesto

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 Vinterd

It probably goes without saying that there’s loads of debauchery, blasphemy, and all other sorts of nastiness that goes on throughout the varies sounds that thrive on the very floor of the metal underworld. We’ve been subjected to loads of … Continue reading Barbaric Horde / Goatsmegma – Impurity Manifesto

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Upon the Altar – Profanation’s Vapor

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Vinterd

Few things can compare to when an act does more than tap into the potential of darkness itself and actually embodies what it means to be of an evil sort. Metal has no shortage of creations that try to channel … Continue reading Upon the Altar – Profanation’s Vapor

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Yellow Eyes – Confusion Gate

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 Vinterd

There’s plenty of talent out there in the sprawling landscape that black metal has made for itself over the years, and while there are always a few names that have long stood out for all that they’ve done for the … Continue reading Yellow Eyes – Confusion Gate

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Wolvennest – Procession

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 Vinterd

Not often enough are we given performances that truly embody what it means to be psychedelic. Sure, we’ve seen plenty of examples come forth out of the smoke-wreathed realms of rock and doom, but it’s not commonplace to see psychedelia … Continue reading Wolvennest – Procession

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One of Nine – Dawn of the Iron Shadow

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Vinterd

There are just some things in the world that work almost too well. Metal has no shortage of matching themes, approaches, styles, concepts, etc. that are able to come together in a single package and deliver on such a consistent … Continue reading One of Nine – Dawn of the Iron Shadow

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