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
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
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
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
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