A lot of times that I bring India’s metal scene into the spotlight it’s to bring the country’s innovation and rich amount of diversity as well as the sheer amount of quality bands that it has within its borders. Black … Continue reading Stark Denial – Covenant of Black
There are many, many bands that have graced the unholy territory of black metal from names like Darkthrone, Dark Funeral, and Mayhem being household names for any fan of the genre simply because of their greatness and contribution to the … Continue reading Abigor – Höllenzwang (Chronicles of Perdition)
For the longest time, I’ve always revered Greece as a place that as a terrific metal scene albeit one that’s still building itself up, and the number of exceptional bands that have come from within its borders is proof enough … Continue reading Nigredo – Flesh Torn – Spirit Pierced
Symphonic metal has always been one of those styles that I’ve been on the fence about with loads of bands making great cases for the style and plenty others fumbling at every turn. I’ve always been meaning to get more … Continue reading Caedeous – Domini Tenebrarum
It’s very easy to become stuck in the past. With metal, loads of people refuse to look to anything past a certain period be it because they love the classic material so much that it can’t be topped in their … Continue reading Funeral Winds – Sinister Creed
Over the past few years, Greece has become a place to me that has been synonymous with quality thrash metal as plenty of Greek thrash bands have graced my ears with Suicidal Angels and Biotoxic Warfare being only two highlights. … Continue reading My Deathbed – s/t
At what point does a band become much more than a mere act playing instruments for the enjoyment of others? When does it become more? For many bands out there, metal is a form of discovery and enlightenment be it … Continue reading Eigenlicht – Self-Annihilating Consciousness
For years now, the underground label of Transcending Obscurity Records has long been one that I’ve been in love with ever since hearing releases from bands like The Dead, Toxoid, and Rectified Spirit. Since then, the small label has grown … Continue reading Transcending Obscurity Records – Label Sampler 2018
The tricky thing about black metal is how it’s been subject to so much experimentation in recent years that it’s hard to set yourself apart from the rest without relying too much on classic tropes and possibly fucking them up … Continue reading Kosmogyr – Eviternity
Last year, we were given a band that wasn’t bad by any means but still had plenty to prove. Esoctrilihum easily pleased with their debut album, but it left a lot to be desired. Given that it’s a one-man band … Continue reading Esoctrilihum – Pandaemorthium (Forbidden Formulas To Awaken The Blind Sovereigns Of Nothingness)
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