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Ancalagon – Gateway Specter

December 29, 2017December 30, 2017 Vinterd

 There are few things in this world that catch my attention more than a solid Tolkien reference. Oh yeah, you can easily make some casual reference to the movies and call it a deep cut, but black metal tends to … Continue reading Ancalagon – Gateway Specter

Atmospheric, Black, MetalLeave a comment

Exterior Palnet – Dorsia

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017 Vinterd

 The cosmic realm of black metal can be one that’s all but tantalizing, but often it can be understandably overwhelming with how much talent there is to go around for the genre as a whole. Yet, people like people absolutely … Continue reading Exterior Palnet – Dorsia

Instrumental, Psych, RockLeave a comment

Church of Orion – Spirals

December 21, 2017December 7, 2020 Vinterd

 Ever since I discovered the wondrous act that is My Sleeping Karma over two years ago, the realm of instrumental psychedelic rock is something that I can’t get enough of. It’s a place that I visit very often as there’s … Continue reading Church of Orion – Spirals

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Deathwish – s/t

December 18, 2017 Vinterd

 No matter what your opinions are when it comes to death- and metalcore, it’s here to stay as it’s now a global thing that millions upon millions have tried to imitate like any style of any music. But it truly … Continue reading Deathwish – s/t

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Warbound – Walk Towards Extinction

December 7, 2017 Vinterd

 For decades, thrash metal has been widely known to be a viciously fast source of riffs and madness that brings forth fire even in its quietest moments. Many bands have tried but so many have failed to capture the genre … Continue reading Warbound – Walk Towards Extinction

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Galactic Gulag – To The Stars By Hard Ways

December 5, 2017August 10, 2018 Vinterd

 There’s always a part of me that desires to hear some tasty rock music. I enjoy plenty of what the genre has to offer, but lately whenever I sit down to find something new I always somehow subconsciously find my way … Continue reading Galactic Gulag – To The Stars By Hard Ways

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Spite – Antimoshiach

December 3, 2017December 4, 2017 Vinterd

 Every now and then, you simply need a taste of the dark side, am I right? Don’t get me wrong, I’m a very consistent listener of black metal which is known to not exactly be the purest shit on the … Continue reading Spite – Antimoshiach

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Defamatory – Premature Burial

December 2, 2017 Vinterd

 The old school of death metal is one that has never and likely never will lose its presence in the world of metal, and its number of students is truly massive. Countless bands come from all over to try their … Continue reading Defamatory – Premature Burial

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Limbsplitter – Chloroform Cocktail

November 28, 2017December 10, 2017 Vinterd

 With every single music lover, there’s always a line that each individual has when it comes to their own taste. Some don’t like acoustics, some detest electronic effects, and some dislike when everything’s too intense. For me, a lot of … Continue reading Limbsplitter – Chloroform Cocktail

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Atramentum – Aischrolatry

November 22, 2017 Vinterd

 Black metal has long been a key genre for me in my years as a metalhead who is seeking out new metal, and even to this day is never ceases to surprise me with all sorts of innovation and talent … Continue reading Atramentum – Aischrolatry

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