The misty plane that is atmospheric black metal is one that can take on many forms. Some bands will either soak their atmosphere with loads of folk influence, others will make most of the record pure unnerving ambiance, and others … Continue reading Ghost Horizon – The Erotics of Disgust
A band’s first full-length album is one that has absolutely got to leave an imprint on the listener. That’s if you want your band to be successful and sustainable, of course. In the case of Somnium Nox, their initial EP, … Continue reading Somnium Nox – Terra Inanis
Anyone who follows black metal of any sort will know that the atmospheric variety has a fucking gigantic community. Just when I think the style can’t reach new heights I always come across something that’s no less than stunning. There’s … Continue reading Enisum – Seasons of Desolation
In recent times, it’s become very apparent that any casual visitor of the metal section on Bandcamp knows that black metal absolutely fucking dominates. That has led to a particular few elite bands stay near or at the top almost … Continue reading Fen – Winter
Many, if not most, associate black metal as being intense, powerful, and the sheer embodiment of rage. Yet, as with everything, there’s always people who want to flip the script to shake things up. For black metal, those people created … Continue reading Darkened Winter – Dark Age Warfare
The ever expanding realm that is black metal has taken some curious turns in the last decade. Nowadays, it seems that most bands only ever try to be as unoriginal as possible or try to create something no less than … Continue reading Wormwood – Ghostlands – Wounds From A Bleeding Earth
The short description of this band on Bandcamp begins with a simple phrase: “random dude from Germany”. I like that a lot. Not the fact that the guy’s from Germany as it doesn’t matter to me where he’s from, but … Continue reading Ur – Stories Between Death and Being Born Again
The idea of a concept album is not an easy one, albeit something that many people find to be very interesting when put into the proper hands. However, like music in general, it’s not very often it’s actually put into … Continue reading Manetheren – The End
A typical band has about three to five members in it. Sounds about right, doesn’t it? Well, if you’re any sort of familiar with black metal then you know it’s absolutely riddled with one man bands. Ancient Tundra is one … Continue reading Ancient Tundra – All Light Has Since Escaped Me
Anyone who takes half a glance at the atmospheric black metal scene on Bandcamp knows for a fact that Mesarthim reigns over the entire kingdom right alongside Saor, and there are several reasons for that. Namely, Mesarthim just seems to … Continue reading Mesarthim – Type III
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