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Bull of Apis Bull of Bronze – Offerings of Flesh and Gold

October 28, 2019October 19, 2019 Vinterd

Some of the best things come completely out of left field with no warning whatsoever, and that makes the great material all the more glorious because of how random they seem. The very underground of Bandcamp can often be the … Continue reading Bull of Apis Bull of Bronze – Offerings of Flesh and Gold

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Astralborne – Eternity’s End

October 25, 2019October 19, 2019 Vinterd

Any person who follows the current state of melodic death metal will know that it has become quite an eclectic landscape in recent years with bands like Amon Amarth keeping the formula simple but then others like Countless Skies who … Continue reading Astralborne – Eternity’s End

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Oak – Lone

October 23, 2019October 18, 2019 Vinterd

The amount of quality death/doom releases that we’ve gotten this year has been all but staggering with so much excellence in the style being presented to us the likes of which I truly was not prepared for in the slightest, … Continue reading Oak – Lone

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Day of the Beast – First Invocation

October 2, 2019September 29, 2019 Vinterd

It endlessly entertains me whenever I look deeper into a metal scene in any given country and seeing something grow or, at the very least, seeing something that’s just taken root for their metal scene. When it comes to France, … Continue reading Day of the Beast – First Invocation

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Articulus – I

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Vinterd

Usually, when I’m thinking of a very clean and uniform take on metal, I’m usually thinking of something along the lines of metalcore or even trying to find a sound that’s close to what you would find on the radio. … Continue reading Articulus – I

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Ashlands – I

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Vinterd

We live in an age that it’s impossible for any new act to not have been influenced by the greats of the past, and some people like it while others despise it. If it’s done well, it’s definitely something to … Continue reading Ashlands – I

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Nox Irae – Here the Dead Live

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 Vinterd

There’s almost always something special about a band’s debut whether the members are highly experienced or first-timers with that first work being able to capture the raw emotion and the ferocity of the band in question to exquisite effect. Where … Continue reading Nox Irae – Here the Dead Live

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Inonum – Follow the Witch

September 16, 2019 Vinterd

The mind is a truly wonderful thing with its amazing ability to create music and also have the drive to learn how to produce every different function of a band even if the person in question has no experience in … Continue reading Inonum – Follow the Witch

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Big Scenic Nowhere – Dying on the Mountain

September 12, 2019December 7, 2020 Vinterd

We are sometimes granted musicians that are just absolute legends in their talent, dedication to the world of music, and just true machines when it comes to constantly dish out new material that always keeps us excited. It’s thanks to … Continue reading Big Scenic Nowhere – Dying on the Mountain

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Br00Tal Beefcake – Based On True Events

September 4, 2019 Vinterd

Sometimes it can really feel as though many bands out there just seem to take themselves too seriously. Not terribly so but it can really feel as though many acts just aren’t having a ton of fun when you listen … Continue reading Br00Tal Beefcake – Based On True Events

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