There are just some things in the world that work almost too well. Metal has no shortage of matching themes, approaches, styles, concepts, etc. that are able to come together in a single package and deliver on such a consistent … Continue reading One of Nine – Dawn of the Iron Shadow
Despite how dense and sprawling the genre can be, there is the plain truth of oversaturation to be had when dealing with something like black metal. There’s just so much out there that it can oftentimes feel as though there’s … Continue reading Granitader – Schlachtenklang
Allowing things to unfold before your eyes can be a viciously rewarding experience given more than a little bit of luck in finding an entity that can bring such an event about. To find such an organic band that is … Continue reading Wormwood – The Star
It was just the other week that I was encountered with something that we just don’t get enough of: black metal with a clear inspiration from classic heavy metal. It’s the sort of sound that is always loaded with potential, … Continue reading Magnetar – There Will Be No Peace In My Valley
Growth is always an extremely important part of any band’s adventures through the underground. It’s what keeps things simply moving forward and prevents stagnation from taking place which can oftentimes times be the moment where bands make or break their … Continue reading The Mist from the Mountains – Portal – The Gathering of Storms
At any given moment, the underground is always ready for the arrival of a new name in black metal that can really inject some life into the sound no matter what the approach may be. Whether it be a straightforward … Continue reading Bloody Valkyria – Kingdom in Fire
For all that black metal has long been capable of, a strong melodic factor is always something that we see the sound return to sooner or later with it being quite constant that there’s some new act out there, however … Continue reading Kvaen – The Formless Fires
For some bands, excellence seems to come almost as easy as breathing. In the depths of the underground, some are truly able to rise above adversity and any challenges that may come from being a newer name in the scheme … Continue reading Oubliette – Eternity Whispers
Quickly can a name rise through the underground should the right circumstances arise, but rarely does everything come together in such a perfect form that offers a magnificent journey the likes of which simply cannot be denied. We’ve seen plenty … Continue reading Inherits the Void – Scars of Yesteryears
I think it’s safe to say that when people take into consideration black metal in general, we tend to think of the sound in its more raw and chaotic forms. That shouldn’t come as a surprise given the landmark releases … Continue reading Bilwis – Hameln
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