In recent times, we’ve truly seen a wave of innovation throughout the many different realms of black metal. For everything that the genre has to offer from its old school veins to the newcomers looking to inject a different sort … Continue reading Zørza – Twilight of the Golden Star
I’m as much a fan of a straightforward creation as much as the next guy, but there just aren’t very many things out there that can compare to when a band dares to go above and beyond while absolutely nailing … Continue reading Misotheist – De Pinte
Ever since the underground was first carved out, there have always been names that have sought ever darker depths where even the ground itself is hostile. As we’ve seen endless corridors carved out and all sorts of performances come out … Continue reading Seven Chains – Swollen, In Flux
A new name in the scene is far from an uncommon occurrence. We’re constantly bombarded by the arrival of fresh bands coming out of the woodwork to show us what they’re made of, but it’s not often whatsoever that we … Continue reading Ignobleth – Manor of Primitive Anticreation
At any given point in time, there are legions of names out there in the dense underground that are seeking to either revive, perpetuate, or hearken to the old school flame in a way that maintains the sound’s original passionate … Continue reading Spectr3 – A Procession of the Dead
When a band is able to stride forth with a sound that carries real weight and presence, great things can be summoned should that band know how to approach it all with tact, care, and passion the likes of which … Continue reading Verdun – Abyssal Womb
The return of any band after a lengthy silence is almost always something that demands our attention. Such an event can be absolutely rife with potential of a sort that we just don’t see all that often, especially when such … Continue reading Sojourner – Gateways
Given the sheer vastness that the underground has to offer, it’s no surprise to see bands trying their own thing in some effort to make their unique voices heard, explore what’s still possible, or to simply try something new and … Continue reading Voidstar Nocturnal – Nexus Teleport Fracture
Ever are the boundaries of extreme metal being pushed. Whether you like it or not, there is always a long list of names toiling away in the density of the underground to not just find their own path but show … Continue reading Egregore – It Echoes in the Wild
Even when some of us come to a stop, there are those who just refuse to stop moving forward. The debate of quality over quantity is something that has raged for longer than we can remember and will continue to … Continue reading Non Est Deus – Blessings and Curses