Ashlands – II
A sequel to any series of music is always interesting to me because it’s a prime opportunity to show the listener just how much you, as a band, have grown in more ways than one. It’s a great chance by … Continue reading Ashlands – II
Tag: black metal
Mesarthim – The Degenerate Era
Seeing a big underground name return in any capacity is always a momentous occasion no matter the style. I’ll admit that after their massive string of releases, not seeing anything from Mesarthim after a year was a bit curious especially … Continue reading Mesarthim – The Degenerate Era
Great Cold Emptiness – Death Gifted a Bouquet
Time can be just as grueling as it can be rewarding. To see an album that you’ve been looking forward be delayed for whatever reason is always a shame, but it’s in the world of music that us peons must … Continue reading Great Cold Emptiness – Death Gifted a Bouquet
Ildskær – Den Rædsomste Nat
History has always been a big thing in the world of metal with all different kinds of acts from all different kinds of styles showcasing many different stories from across time in their works. Whether it’s something big like WWII … Continue reading Ildskær – Den Rædsomste Nat
Onirik – The Fire Cult Beyond Eternity
The bewildering underground of black metal is something that has been thriving well before the marvel of Bandcamp was even a glimmer in the eyes of its founders, and it’s still something that’s going on strong to this very moment. … Continue reading Onirik – The Fire Cult Beyond Eternity
Valdrin – Effigy of Nightmares
It’s the great vast majority of the time that whenever I go to listen to any given album, it’s done via either request, a referral from a friend with likewise taste, or my own research. But just occasionally, I can … Continue reading Valdrin – Effigy of Nightmares
Uada – Djinn
Of all the black metal acts that have risen to become stars in the community in recent years, Uada is a clear standout act like incredibly few others. The two full-length albums that they’ve produced up to this point have … Continue reading Uada – Djinn
Havukruunu – Uinuos Syömein Sota
Ever since their debut that was both no so long ago and forever ago, Havukruunu has rightfully become one of the very best names to know of in the modern landscape of black metal by far. What’s now three … Continue reading Havukruunu – Uinuos Syömein Sota
Sarcoptes – Plague Hymns
A nice little EP is sometimes all someone needs in order to get their proper dosage of a band that they really enjoy, or at least wanted to hear more of. A new full-length is almost always preferable especially to … Continue reading Sarcoptes – Plague Hymns
Irhagar – Sutra
Have you ever come across an album that you feel probably won’t amount to much? Maybe something surprising? I have that feeling a lot more than I’m willing to admit, unfortunately. But, more often than I’m also willing to admit, … Continue reading Irhagar – Sutra
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