The element of fantasy is something that has been something of a sight to behold in the world of black metal given how attractive it can be with the added challenge of simply bringing it to life since it requires … Continue reading Witcher – Lélekharang
It’s no secret that the surge of atmospheric black metal over the years has led to just as many bewildering creations as it has led to more than a few disappointments out there. For every Mesarthim, there are ten that … Continue reading Phantasos – Last Shining Breath
In the modern landscape that black metal finds itself in the midst of, it’s not hard to come to the assumption that many bands are going in one of two directions with their sound: (1) more primal, raw and dark … Continue reading Soul Dissolution – Sora
Raw ambition is oftentimes what many recognize as the key to creating an album that won’t be forgotten anytime soon as well as an essential factor as to what makes that effort destined to be hailed as one of the … Continue reading Forlesen – Black Terrain
To find yourself in the ethereal realms of black metal where the very themes of nature are just the starting point for what you’re getting yourself into is to find yourself amongst what has to be effortlessly some of the … Continue reading Sickle of Dust – Where the Sun Glare Danced
For the longest time, many corners of black metal have been intertwined with virtually every concept of nature and all that it embodies from glorious chaos to unparalleled serenity disrupted by the very existence of humankind, and it’s been since … Continue reading Olhava – Reborn
For as long as I could remember, black metal has been a true time machine in certain areas with a particular focus on fantasy and medieval elements playing huge roles for many, many bands throughout the style. It has long … Continue reading Nebran – … Of Long Forgotten Times
The idea of bringing melancholy into a work of black metal is far from a novel idea for the style with that having been the case for decades at this point. But, like many things that are done over and … Continue reading Skognatt / Wehmut – The Swarm / November
While the many different avenues of black metal can lead to any band taking their sound in a new direction at any given moment, the simple act of a band altering the direction of their sound can feel downright abrupt … Continue reading Tome of the Unreplenished – Earthbound
There are loads of entities across the vast underground that we manage to find under many different monikers in different bands whether it’s in the form of simple self-expression with a new act or contributing to a band that manages … Continue reading Mossgiver – The Song Among Branches
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