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Olhava – Sacrifice

January 17, 2024January 8, 2024 Vinterd

For all the up-and-coming acts throughout the many different realms of black metal, it is arguably within the more atmospheric reaches of the sound that we’ve seen the most growth from in recent times. Plenty of acts have sprung from … Continue reading Olhava – Sacrifice

Atmospheric, Black, Doom, MetalLeave a comment

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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Noircure – Kyrie

February 6, 2022January 30, 2022 Vinterd

The sheer diversity in the very sound of any given style in the vast spectrum of metal is always the sort of thing that continuously impresses me on a daily basis and will likely never cease doing so. In particular, … Continue reading Noircure – Kyrie

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Oratory – IV

February 22, 2020February 21, 2020 Vinterd

Whenever we think of anything related to black metal, we tend to think of something extreme with an icy edge to it all that could drain the very light out of the universe if it so desired, and something along … Continue reading Oratory – IV

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Vvilderness – Devour the Sun

January 1, 2018 Vinterd

 The realm of blackgaze is a very peculiar one as it’s a very specific sound across just about every single band that ventures within its borders. It’s not often that I’ve seen bands try to do different spins on the … Continue reading Vvilderness – Devour the Sun

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Grief & Bliss – Endeavor

September 16, 2017September 17, 2017 Vinterd

 The world is peppered with a certain kind of people that take music to routes solemnly taken or even go as far as to create entirely new strands of music that can only be defined as wholly unique. It’s people … Continue reading Grief & Bliss – Endeavor

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Neige et Noirceur – Verglapolis

June 13, 2017June 14, 2017 Vinterd

 To embody the harsh cold that is the frozen north you have got to be familiar with such scenery. You can’t just be some guy from a place like fucking Brazil and do a cold album without once seeing a … Continue reading Neige et Noirceur – Verglapolis

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Gray Souvenirs – Magnificence

May 23, 2017August 10, 2018 Vinterd

 I love, love, fucking love coming back to bands that I’ve reviewed before and seeing what they’re up to. New material with the possibility of being fucking awesome, innovative, or even groundbreaking? Sign me up! Does that come with the … Continue reading Gray Souvenirs – Magnificence

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