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Rye – Bcë

January 17, 2023January 8, 2023 Vinterd

Every so often, a name comes around that defies any and all expectations. It’s one thing to make for a decent surprise with an interesting debut or some new element that feels incredibly fresh in the grand scheme of everything, … Continue reading Rye – Bcë

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Transcending Obscurity Records – 2023 Label Sampler

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 Vinterd

In the nearly ten years I’ve been doing these reviews, I’ve been blessed with a few constants in my life that keep me interested in more than one way with new material from different sources and always give me something … Continue reading Transcending Obscurity Records – 2023 Label Sampler

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A Diadem of Dead Stars – Emerald Sunsets

January 13, 2023January 8, 2023 Vinterd

With all that is constantly going on within the undeniably dense underground of black metal, A Diadem of Dead Stars has long been a name that I’ve kept a close eye on since I first discovered the name with “The … Continue reading A Diadem of Dead Stars – Emerald Sunsets

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Witcher – Lélekharang

November 11, 2022November 9, 2022 Vinterd

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

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Phantasos – Last Shining Breath

November 5, 2022November 1, 2022 Vinterd

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

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Sickle of Dust – Where the Sun Glare Danced

August 5, 2022July 30, 2022 Vinterd

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

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Olhava – Reborn

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Vinterd

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

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Nebran – … Of Long Forgotten Times

July 1, 2022June 21, 2022 Vinterd

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

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Messa – Close

June 13, 2022June 1, 2022 Vinterd

The very depths of Bandcamp are something that none of us will truly be able to excavate fully. Even after years of scraping through its confines in order to find something interesting to listen to, there will always be bands … Continue reading Messa – Close

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Skognatt / Wehmut – The Swarm / November

April 21, 2022April 10, 2022 Vinterd

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

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