A little bit of daring and an adventurous attitude can take a band very far. There’s plenty to be said for those that are able to deliver greatness all within the typical confines of a particular sound, but I think … Continue reading Old Animals – s/t
It’s no surprise anymore to see just how far bands are able to take the very concept of heaviness. For all that can be accomplished within such a vast breadth of possibilities, there’s still so much to be said. As … Continue reading Abraham – Idsungwüssä
There’s something about having a sense of scale that can really set a work apart from not just the competition as a whole but set it apart from what has come before from the same band. It’s the kind of … Continue reading Hemelbestormer – The Radiant Veil
I think it’s safe to say that we’ve seen black metal given the atmospheric treatment time after time over the years with there always being more talent around the corner to throw their names into the mix to show us … Continue reading Gràtfall – Thanatopsis
In many circumstances, heaviness is the name of the game. To put forth a performance that’s intense and simply overwhelming is what many corners of the underground make an undeniable living off of with all sorts of bands constantly flexing … Continue reading A Ghost in Rags – Solfatara
As is the case for all of us, life can very easily heed any and all progress in the journey of any musician or band. It’s the bane of progress in many instances, but it is something that can offer … Continue reading Façade – Radiant
There aren’t very many things that can compare to when a band comes along that makes things feel fresh, interesting, and downright invigorating. We find ourselves constantly inundated by what the vast breadth of the underground has to offer even … Continue reading Cave Sermon – Fragile Wings
Perpetually do we find ourselves in a genre that is always moving forward. Whether you like it or not, there are always bands out there in such a number that absolutely litter the underground with each and every one of … Continue reading A Flock Named Murder – Incendiary Sanctum
The dichotomy of the human consciousness is something that we still grapple with today in great detail. Dissecting what it means to strive to be a good person and help those around us while simultaneously suppressing the negative intrusive thoughts … Continue reading Bleeth – Marionette
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