Unfettered darkness is what the seething floor of the underground was made for. There are tons of bands out there that seek to embody that very madness with their own approach to a sound whether or not it seeks to … Continue reading Putrid Vomit Christ – Perpetual Intercourse
There’s nothing that can compare to a proper slab of death metal done right. It’s the sort of splendor that has propped up the genre for decades now without a single sign of slowing down in any form whatsoever, yet, … Continue reading Akheron – El Despertar
In any given year, there are a few acts out there in the dense forests of folk metal that manage to not just put forth a worthwhile performance, but managing to really stand out and deliver a performance that is … Continue reading Aita – I
The writhing floor of the underground can oftentimes be the best place to find burgeoning talent from all corners of the underground, but it can go in either direction as we shift from one band to the next. To keep … Continue reading Visteria – s/t
An evolving band is not one that sits still for long. Much like names along the lines of Veilburner, it’s through constantly honing your track and trying new things, even if they’re only subtle, that you can reach new territory … Continue reading Aabode – Neo-Age
Fantasy has always played a magnificent role in what the metal underground has pulled from for inspiration, and that proves to be no different for today’s landscape. Even as we find ourselves before bands that are going over the same … Continue reading Dead Sacraments – The Pale Temple and Others
Stagnation is a threat to many of the old bastions of metal music with only the finest names able to show us what can really still be done in styles that can be considered long-dead. Repetition in the wrong capacity … Continue reading Hāg – Over Stormskapte Fjell
Oftentimes, less is more. It’s a simple concept that can make or break an album when a band reaches too far and tries to accomplish too much, but when a band manages to come around that is actually able to … Continue reading For the Storms – Losing What’s Left of Us
Slowly but surely, we’re seeing different cultures getting some real reach in the metal underground. Myth has always played a big role in what many have brought to the table for metal music, but it’s always fascinating to see bands … Continue reading Ershetu – Yomi
To take the subject of darkness into consideration is to think about the very fabric that makes up a vast swathe of extreme metal. It’s something that many have sought to imbue their sounds with to varying degrees of success … Continue reading Infernalivm – Conquering the Most High
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