There’s always a time and place for thinking outside of the box and going for something that goes against the grain in a big way, but there’s nothing that can compare to a tried-and-true approach done with tact and nuance. … Continue reading Last Retch – Abject Cruelty
It was at the start of this year that I began to see how much folk metal would impact 2025, and I’m still fortunate to be able to find myself before such awesome talent constantly making this style something to … Continue reading Månegarm – Edsvuren
Some terrors take aural form. Throughout a vast swathe of what metal music can be, there are always those that are looking to twist the sound to become something that leaves an undeniable mark upon the psyche, the likes of … Continue reading Dwelling Below – Wearisome Guardians
In the vastness of the underground, there isn’t much that’s certain. Out of everything, however, there’s one thing that is: rising talent attracts attention for all the right reasons. We’re lucky enough to be absolutely inundated by loads of fresh … Continue reading Angrrsth – Złudnia
Some things are just meant to be. There are any number of styles out there across the vast spectrum of metal that all come together in such a form that is fitting and bombastic for all the right reasons, but … Continue reading Gawthrop – Kuboa
Perpetually, whether some people are willing to admit it or not, we are always looking for that next fresh piece of talent that can truly catch us off-guard and impress us in a way that leaves us scrambling in desperation … Continue reading Castle Rat – The Bestiary
The expansion of black and death metal over the decades is no surprise. As one of the epitomes of what it means to take metal to some of its most extreme reaches, there are always bands trying their hand at … Continue reading Acephalic Void – We Chose Death
Certainly, art imitates life. Constantly do we find ourselves before brand new creations that are pulling from all sorts of fonts of inspiration that can be traced back to a moment in time whether it has a political, emotional, or … Continue reading Year of the Goat – Trivia Goddess
“Good things come to those who wait” is an expression that can offer a lot of relief and support when we’re dealing in the unpredictable nature of something like the metal underground. It reminds us that sometimes you have to … Continue reading Daytripper – The Alchemist
Where nightmares and reality intersect, lucidity is an option. The boundaries of reality are always on the chopping block when dealing with a particular type of music, but there’s always room for more if a name is able to come … Continue reading Drofnosura – Ritual of Split Tongues
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