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Daedric Shryne – s/t

December 7, 2024November 30, 2024 Vinterd

At any given moment, we’re always ready for the next surprise to come leaping at us from out of nowhere. It doesn’t matter where it might come from in terms of style or who might be the one to put … Continue reading Daedric Shryne – s/t

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Blazemth – Gehenna

December 6, 2024November 30, 2024 Vinterd

There is well and truly no shortage of reverence for the old school nowadays. No matter what style we’re dealing with in particular, there is always a devoted sense from a vast swathe of people on board that seek to … Continue reading Blazemth – Gehenna

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Cryptic Brood – Necrotic Flesh Bacteria

December 5, 2024November 30, 2024 Vinterd

We could sit here for days on end discussing the many differences that metal has to offer within just one style with the whole spectrum a week-long debate at least. There are even plenty of more specific styles out there … Continue reading Cryptic Brood – Necrotic Flesh Bacteria

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Dewfall – Landhaskur

December 4, 2024November 30, 2024 Vinterd

Every year always has a few surprises in its waning moments. Whether it’s a large band making the cut before the new year to make for a splendid creation the likes of which are expected from such talent or an … Continue reading Dewfall – Landhaskur

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Eurynome – Miserere

December 3, 2024November 29, 2024 Vinterd

For all that doom metal has become known for in recent times, it’s intensity is certainly something that many can focus in on pretty easily. Whether it’s in the more sludge-oriented reaches of the sound, the riff-heavy acts that many … Continue reading Eurynome – Miserere

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Auriferous Flame – The Insurrectionists and the Caretakers

December 2, 2024November 29, 2024 Vinterd

Much as is the case with death metal in its current form, black metal is perpetually in a state of revering its older years. From its many different waves to the cold efficiency of it all, the old school of … Continue reading Auriferous Flame – The Insurrectionists and the Caretakers

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Shrieking Demons – The Festering Dwellers

December 1, 2024November 29, 2024 Vinterd

While there are certainly instances that allow for grandeur and sprawling excellence that knows no bounds, bigger is not always better. Death metal is many things simultaneously with all of its different veins and styles constantly pulling its fans into … Continue reading Shrieking Demons – The Festering Dwellers

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Knurling – s/t

November 29, 2024November 28, 2024 Vinterd

There are some things that are just best left untouched for the raw sake of simplicity and efficiency. Death metal is one of those sounds that can be taken in all sorts of different direction for an array of different … Continue reading Knurling – s/t

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Holystone – East of the Sun, West of the Moon

November 28, 2024November 23, 2024 Vinterd

It would be a tragic understatement for anyone to make the obvious claim that psychedelic rock and doom metal have found quite a union in recent times. With all sorts of different bands coming out of the woodwork to show … Continue reading Holystone – East of the Sun, West of the Moon

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Grave Ghoul – Living Dead Flesh

November 27, 2024November 21, 2024 Vinterd

For those of us who find ourselves fascinated by the macabre, it’s a wonder as to how many avenues there to when it comes to an entry point to where we are now. Horror media and its many forms have … Continue reading Grave Ghoul – Living Dead Flesh

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