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Sol – Promethean Sessions

October 23, 2023October 12, 2023 Vinterd

It has been far too long since a piece has come before that has really taken the boundaries of metal and tossed them to the side to create an experience that is as dynamic as it is deep for all … Continue reading Sol – Promethean Sessions

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Neraterræ / Chaigidel – Lamaštu

April 18, 2023April 10, 2023 Vinterd

While there was a time where the world of ambient called my name, I have to admit that it has been some time since I’ve laid down in those dark mists for no reason other than there really hasn’t been … Continue reading Neraterræ / Chaigidel – Lamaštu

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Moloch Conspiracy – The Inner Fear

December 6, 2020November 18, 2020 Vinterd

It’s every now and then that we find ourselves in needing of a change. For me, when it comes to music, that need for change tends to come from hearing something different. Ambient has long been my go-to for that … Continue reading Moloch Conspiracy – The Inner Fear

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Sarvok – Cabin in Space

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 Vinterd

The purpose of all music is to transport the listener into a realm where the creator has all but limitless control. It can be used to simply convey a message, or, like in the various worlds of ambient, it’s utilized … Continue reading Sarvok – Cabin in Space

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Moloch Conspiracy – Incantatios from Ugarit

July 29, 2020July 16, 2020 Vinterd

There have been many times when I go to sit down and listen to some fresh ambient works to, hopefully, find myself lost in a unique wordless world that’s constantly changing with something as simple as one night or even … Continue reading Moloch Conspiracy – Incantatios from Ugarit

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Noctilucant – Amongst the Snow and the Shadows

May 8, 2020April 27, 2020 Vinterd

There are many ambient acts out there that can easily say they’ve done something interesting or whatever, but in order to actually stand out your quality needs to be unquestionable right from the beginning. It’s been rare that an act … Continue reading Noctilucant – Amongst the Snow and the Shadows

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Reza Solatipour – The Gate

December 11, 2019December 2, 2019 Vinterd

To delve into the wide and expansive world of dark ambient is to immerse yourself in a style that is bent on making you feel uncomfortable by luring you into a lucid dreamlike state where your very conscience is easily … Continue reading Reza Solatipour – The Gate

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Eighth Tower Records – Witchcraft & Black Magic in the United Kingdom

November 27, 2019November 26, 2019 Vinterd

The idea of paganism has not only been around for centuries upon centuries, but it has permeated our very society as we know it. The legends and horror stories of witches, people sacrificing animals, worshipping heathen gods, selling your soul … Continue reading Eighth Tower Records – Witchcraft & Black Magic in the United Kingdom

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Moloch Conspiracy – Baclou

July 3, 2019July 4, 2019 Vinterd

If there’s any one single thing that I treasure more above anything else in my music it’s undoubtedly novelty. I have always enjoyed hearing new things as much as I enjoy seeing new acts tackle old sounds because even then … Continue reading Moloch Conspiracy – Baclou

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Neraterræ – The Substance of Perception

May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 Vinterd

There are absolutely millions upon millions of examples of music that are meant to mystify the listener in a way that leaves them in awe at the beauty which the band in question weaves out of nothingness. But, it’s every … Continue reading Neraterræ – The Substance of Perception

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