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Abysmal Dawn – Phylogenesis

April 17, 2020December 31, 2020 Vinterd

There are always different albums from each different style that I look forward to at the top of every year, and, honestly, it was really only Symbolik that had my attention when January came around. Oh, if only I knew! … Continue reading Abysmal Dawn – Phylogenesis

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Mvrdvrkvltvr – Mauled by Savagery

April 16, 2020April 10, 2020 Vinterd

It can be argued that a large amount of the bands that make up both the black and death metal scenes of the world don’t really put too much time into their craft as a lot of time it can feel lazy, … Continue reading Mvrdvrkvltvr – Mauled by Savagery

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Towards Darkness – Tetrad

April 15, 2020April 10, 2020 Vinterd

There are many times when I sit down to listen to some classy, heavy doom that I find myself listening to something that just doesn’t come up to snuff with what so many other acts can bring to the table … Continue reading Towards Darkness – Tetrad

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Cosmic Putrefaction – The Horizons Towards Which Splendour Withers

April 14, 2020April 10, 2020 Vinterd

Creating something that’s simple at its core but still is something that can melt your fucking brain is the exact type of material that so many people are looking for without even knowing they needed it until they hear it. … Continue reading Cosmic Putrefaction – The Horizons Towards Which Splendour Withers

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Skognatt – Autumn Skies

April 13, 2020April 9, 2020 Vinterd

I could sit here all day about the very up and down nature about everything that is atmospheric black metal. It’s something that I’ve talked about in length, and can easily become something that can be as entrancing as it … Continue reading Skognatt – Autumn Skies

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Kanaan – Double Sun

April 12, 2020December 7, 2020 Vinterd

Over the years, one of my absolute favorite styles to dive into whenever I want something that almost never fails me is the realm of instrumental psychedelic rock. It’s always a mouthful to say, but it always elicits a specific … Continue reading Kanaan – Double Sun

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Vaar – As Dusk Fell

April 11, 2020April 4, 2020 Vinterd

To dive into the world of atmospheric black metal is to prepare yourself to inevitably find a lot of material that sounds the same simply because the style has become so oversaturated. Now, that can be just as much a … Continue reading Vaar – As Dusk Fell

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LáGoon – Maa Kali Trip

April 10, 2020December 7, 2020 Vinterd

The sheer number of bands that have come around ever since the arrival of legendary acts like AC/DC that have tried to emulate that exact same sound is absolutely staggering still to this day. For the vast majority of them, … Continue reading LáGoon – Maa Kali Trip

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The Black Dahlia Murder – Verminous

April 9, 2020April 4, 2020 Vinterd

There are many bands at the forefront of every genre that represents the generations from all across the board whether it be an older band that’s still catering to the veteran fans or the fresh bands that are the new … Continue reading The Black Dahlia Murder – Verminous

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Sonologyst – Ancient Death Cults and Beliefs

April 8, 2020April 2, 2020 Vinterd

If you’re going to want to listen to any sort ambient, it’s really best to just stop trying to find a new act and, instead, go to someone who has been doing it for so long and has knowledge of … Continue reading Sonologyst – Ancient Death Cults and Beliefs

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