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AAWKS / Aiwass – The Eastern Scrolls

September 9, 2023August 30, 2023 Vinterd

On occasion, we’re given a split the likes of which really embodies the best of what such a release can bring to the table. It was last year that we saw numerous split releases from many different and talented bands … Continue reading AAWKS / Aiwass – The Eastern Scrolls

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Dead Otter – Bridge of Weird

August 31, 2023August 22, 2023 Vinterd

Oftentimes when we’re dealing with anything that falls within the ever-shifting realm of psychedelics, the bands that go all-in with the sound tend to be the ones that stand out from the crowd the most especially if it’s done with … Continue reading Dead Otter – Bridge of Weird

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Domkraft – Sonic Moons

August 16, 2023August 8, 2023 Vinterd

Numerous rising bands have graced my ears and gotten my attention after doing these reviews for almost an entire decade, but few bands have been as promising and satisfying to watch rise as Domkraft. Ever since I came upon them … Continue reading Domkraft – Sonic Moons

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The Howling Eye – List Do Borykan

August 10, 2023July 31, 2023 Vinterd

Psychedelia comes in many forms. That’s a big reason why most of us keep finding ourselves returning to its mind-bending depths time after time as it can easily be the case that no two experiences sound the same if you … Continue reading The Howling Eye – List Do Borykan

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Ursular – Preta

August 6, 2023July 26, 2023 Vinterd

While the attention of many would be on the likes of Rezn when it comes to out-of-the-box and superb heaviness in rock for what 2023 has thrown our way, there is always more to absorb should you simply look in … Continue reading Ursular – Preta

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Moon Coven – Sun King

August 1, 2023July 19, 2023 Vinterd

More often than not, dealing with a sound influenced by anything from the realm of psychedelia means going all in. There’s nothing wrong with that, but there is always something that’s to be said about pulling back and only allowing … Continue reading Moon Coven – Sun King

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Apex Ten – Aashray

March 30, 2023March 22, 2023 Vinterd

As more and more bands rise to the surface throughout their respective scenes, it’s only natural that repetition happens in some form or another depending on what precisely has happened. In some unfortunate circumstances, it leads to uninspired creations that … Continue reading Apex Ten – Aashray

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Rezn – Solace

March 26, 2023March 20, 2023 Vinterd

Typically, it takes a band decades to become a widely respected, known, and landmark name in their respective style to the point where it becomes one of the first that many think of when envisioning what the modern landscape of … Continue reading Rezn – Solace

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Witchthroat Serpent – Trove of Oddities at the Devil’s Driveway

February 19, 2023February 8, 2023 Vinterd

In the deep reaches of the psychedelic doom world, it’s not uncommon for any of us to be confronted by a vast array of colors and be transported to lands that only the musicians that take part in the crafting … Continue reading Witchthroat Serpent – Trove of Oddities at the Devil’s Driveway

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Acid King – Beyond Vision

January 27, 2023January 19, 2023 Vinterd

For all that the vast world of psychedelia has been able to bring forth over the decades, I still find myself very comfortable in making the claim that we are in a true golden age for anything that dares to … Continue reading Acid King – Beyond Vision

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