I find myself in a bit of a predicament here. I’ve always found myself on the side of quality rather than quantity purely because it tends to be that when a band is constantly pushing out new material the very … Continue reading Esoctrilihum – Astraal Constellations of the Majickal Zodiac
Just earlier today, I thought I was already spoiled rotten by the collaboration between Dødsferd and Sarvok in the most recent creation from the former, “Asphyxiating Late Night Sessions”, being a crossover the both styles from each musician’s realm of … Continue reading G.N.L.S. – Conspiracy of Thoughts
To even dip your toes into what modern black metal has to offer is to find yourself absolutely inundated by the sheer volume and staggering variety of styles that call the style home in the landscape we see today. Personally, … Continue reading Outlaw – Reaching Beyond Assiah
When we’re considering need-to-know names in the modern landscape of black metal, Mork absolutely has to be a name that comes to mind damn near instantly. The endless barrage of darkness from the Norwegian act ever since their first album … Continue reading Mork – Dypet
Too often the deeper reaches of black metal get immense injustice done to them. There is so much potential and excellence that can be done with little to no production so long as it’s done right by hands that actually … Continue reading Unohdus – Niin Turhaan Tähdet Valaisivat Meitä
The concept of identity is something that many throughout the world of black metal tend to hunt for even if they aren’t aware of it with very few able to achieve it in such a way that really sets them … Continue reading Cursebinder – Drifting
Already, the world of extreme metal is utterly beset by viciously talented musicians that not only know their way around a few instruments but are downright determined to conquer as many of the different branches that the tree of metal … Continue reading Atemporal – Thorn Genesis
We’re all familiar with black metal bands that try to incorporate some kind of atmosphere into their work. Whether you’re new to the genre to a decades-old resident, you’ve seen more than your fair share of atmosphere done to all … Continue reading Scáth Na Déithe – Virulent Providence
At some point, there are a handful of acts that more than earn the title of “ubiquitous” in more ways than one. Having garnered a near-legendary reputation since its debut in 2006 and becoming an absolute monolith in the world … Continue reading Spectral Lore – 11 Days
In the modern age of black metal, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen the more naturalistic side of the genre bloom in such a way that it cannot be considered anything less than overwhelming at times. The corner of black … Continue reading Autrest – Follow the Cold Path
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