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Dwelling Below – s/t

October 8, 2023October 6, 2023 Vinterd

The twisting nastiness that is the realm of death-doom metal is quite an unpredictable one for all intents and purposes. While there are certainly reaches of the sound that are cleaner and much more approachable, it undoubtedly has corners that … Continue reading Dwelling Below – s/t

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Dyssebeia – Garden of Stillborn Idols

September 17, 2023August 30, 2023 Vinterd

Without so much as a doubt in my mind, I know for a fact we’re living in a golden age for all things innovative in the world of metal. Even if it’s an incredibly simple push forward into the progressive … Continue reading Dyssebeia – Garden of Stillborn Idols

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Suspiriorum – s/t

September 16, 2023September 6, 2023 Vinterd

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen the rising of a band that immediately exudes an air of certifiable success and talent undeniable from the very line-up alone. Such things can be incredibly tricky, though, since we never really … Continue reading Suspiriorum – s/t

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Shores of Ithaka – Those Chosen

August 28, 2023August 15, 2023 Vinterd

In this modern era of innovation when it comes to all things metal, it can be quite nice when a band enters a particular sound and brings naught but the straightforward and deadly to the table. That’s not to rag … Continue reading Shores of Ithaka – Those Chosen

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Arborescence of Wrath – Inferno

August 13, 2023July 31, 2023 Vinterd

Taking your time can really make the difference between any work becoming all that it can be or falling flat before it ever stands a chance for greatness. Plenty of bands out there exercise great patience when putting out records … Continue reading Arborescence of Wrath – Inferno

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Roots of the Old Oak – The Devil and His Wicked Ways

July 24, 2023July 13, 2023 Vinterd

When it comes to quality throughout the various different realms of metal, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a complaint when it comes to the state of death-doom metal be it in the modern era or in the past and … Continue reading Roots of the Old Oak – The Devil and His Wicked Ways

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Terra Builder – Solar Temple

July 17, 2023July 13, 2023 Vinterd

Always, there are plenty of bands out there that try to carve their own path through the underground. Oftentimes, admirable attempts are made but not much ever comes of such efforts be it due to the band petering out for … Continue reading Terra Builder – Solar Temple

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Ofnus – Time Held Me Grey and Dying

July 16, 2023July 7, 2023 Vinterd

Practically ever since the style came into existence, pain and existential suffering have long been a core part of what has made black metal what we all know it to be. Sometimes, we’re given works that draw from that concept … Continue reading Ofnus – Time Held Me Grey and Dying

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Cult of Sobek – Petsuchos

July 14, 2023July 7, 2023 Vinterd

While I tend not to care whether or not a band partakes in one, gimmicks are always a tricky business. It can effortlessly be the deciding factor between people investigating the material in interest or dismissing the work before even … Continue reading Cult of Sobek – Petsuchos

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Kosmik Sun – Medium Interstellar

June 24, 2023June 15, 2023 Vinterd

Of all the different regions of doom that there are to explore, the instrumental reaches are easily some of the most interesting in my book. There is nothing that can compare to a band that can keep your attention with … Continue reading Kosmik Sun – Medium Interstellar

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