Some things stay the same for a very good reason. Whether it’s some notion of fate that keep things the way they are, or the sheer will of those involved that are able to remain consistent in their efforts, it’s … Continue reading Rudra – Antithesis
The rise of something new and interesting is one of the many different aspects that have always made the underground such a treat from top to bottom. To witness an act make a real name for itself, follow up on … Continue reading Sepulchral Curse – Crimson Moon Evocations
There are just some people that refuse to play by the rules. As we find ourselves in a time where the boundaries of each sound in the wide spectrum of metal are extremely well defined and offer loads of crossover … Continue reading Felgrave – Otherlike Darknesses
By and large, there’s a lot that can be done within the vast realm of atmospheric black metal. While there are legions of names out there that are able to bring about a magnificent splendor within such a normally dark … Continue reading Sickle of Dust – Across the Vultures Trail
The outer fringes of what metal can still be even after so much experimentation and unabated innovation are no less than overwhelmingly fascinating to me. The possibilities are nigh on endless in the right circumstances with the modern landscape of … Continue reading The Overmold – s/t
When you make yourself known as a name that’s not to be messed with practically right out of the gate, where else can you take your sound? The way I see it, there are really only two options: (1) find … Continue reading Crypts of Despair – We Belong in the Grave
Some things just make sense. Certain flavors naturally gravitate toward each other with very little resistance or change as the years go on and such factors become increasingly intertwined more and more over time. Metal has been no exception to … Continue reading Aldaaron – Par-delà les Cimes
Once you attain a certain level of prestige in your particular corner of the underground, there are plenty of instances where it can be quite difficult to hold onto whether it be through the competition that surrounds you or the … Continue reading Warbringer – Wrath and Ruin
The chilling embrace of winter is something that metal has long sought to embody in many of its different forms, and it would be wrong for anybody to claim that there has been quite a bit of success especially in … Continue reading Norilsk – Antipole
It’s been quite a theme in recent times that black metal has seen innovation in a few ways that many might not have expected with some surprising influence from the world of rock making their way into the sound to … Continue reading Autumn’s Dawn – We Lost Our Hope Along the Way
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