While heaviness is oftentimes the straightforward goal of what many go for in the vast expanse of what metal can bring forth, it means nothing if you don’t bring a dynamic approach and a real understanding of what it means … Continue reading Piece – Rambler’s Axe
I refuse to accept the possibility that we are living in anything but a golden age for what metal music is capable of. Sure, there are plenty of copycats and imposters out there seeking to ride on the coattails of … Continue reading Qrixkuor – The Womb of the World
For all that’s to be found throughout the underground, it’s mandatory to understand that not everything is for everyone. I like to think that my taste in all that metal has to offer is quite inclusive, yet it’s in my … Continue reading Miscreant of Malfeasance – Phonk Slam
For all that doom metal is able to bring to the table, it’s in its more expansive and wide-reaching forms that people tend to become fascinated with for all that such an approach can offer listeners be it in the … Continue reading Vast Pyre – II | Bleak
While it’s always tempting to go above and beyond to craft a piece of music that is undeniably complex and winding in its nature, it can be ever more effective to keep things simple and know how to capitalize on … Continue reading Scorching Tomb – Ossuary
Fun is one thing that metal doesn’t embrace nearly as often as it should. I completely understand that this is a genre that’s largely dominated by a serious attitude without much wiggle room when it comes to being able to … Continue reading Cultic – Lore
Stagnation is more often than not a fate equal to that of death when it comes to music. It comes from when there are no fresh ideas nor any talent that’s able to come around and keep things interesting in … Continue reading Ulvehyrde – Dødsdømt
Perpetually are there tons of new acts cropping up along the vast undergrowth of the metal underground. It is virtually impossible to keep up with it all given the sheer volume that’s always out there with many being far more … Continue reading Summoning Hellgates – Spear of Conquest
It’s already an impressive feat to go against the grain and find a foothold that you can really capitalize off of to allow yourself to explore something interesting and fresh in your own way, but it’s another thing altogether to … Continue reading Tzevaot – The Hermetic Way
In a realm dominated by bands adhering to the old principles that are as strong as ever, it’s important to have a dichotomy in place where we see fervent exploration of the unknown in order to show us what can … Continue reading Dead and Dripping – Nefarious Scintillations
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