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Ommnus / My Pitbull Lucifer – split

December 22, 2023December 11, 2023 Vinterd

On occasion when we see a split album come into being, it can be all too easy that the bands in question put forth material that are little more than B-sides or rarity tracks for the acts to bring out … Continue reading Ommnus / My Pitbull Lucifer – split

Instrumental, Metal, Progressive, RockLeave a comment

Infinite Rising – Awakening

December 15, 2023November 22, 2023 Vinterd

When taking everything into consideration for all that has been accomplished and all that is still to be done across the vast spectrums of both rock and metal music, it’s a wonder to me that we don’t see a more … Continue reading Infinite Rising – Awakening

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Yawning Balch – Volume Two

November 22, 2023November 16, 2023 Vinterd

Already, we’ve been spoiled lately with all things psychedelic in rock music. The last few years have been downright bountiful in every regard be it in the form of veteran acts returning to us with landmark albums that will shine … Continue reading Yawning Balch – Volume Two

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The Re-Stoned – Spectrum

November 9, 2023November 5, 2023 Vinterd

For the almost ten years that I have been doing these reviews, I have had the immense pleasure of finding many different names across many of the different avenues that populate the vast underground scenes of metal and rock music … Continue reading The Re-Stoned – Spectrum

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La Mer – Tetrahedra

November 6, 2023October 27, 2023 Vinterd

Something that I will always appreciate in the world of metal no matter how long I find myself in its trenches is the simple fact that one band can really come out of nowhere and surprise us, defy odds at … Continue reading La Mer – Tetrahedra

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Lucid Sins – Dancing in the Dark

November 2, 2023October 22, 2023 Vinterd

Without even a shred of exaggeration to be had, there is no school quite like the old school. That goes in particular for all things music as those long-travelled veins are held in high reverence no matter the style with … Continue reading Lucid Sins – Dancing in the Dark

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Ritual King – The Infinite Mirror

October 27, 2023October 14, 2023 Vinterd

Given the landscape of all things psychedelic in the modern climate, it’s not hard to find new talent at practically any given turn so long as you’re actually paying attention. At any given time, there are plenty of new releases … Continue reading Ritual King – The Infinite Mirror

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Stone of Duna – Moonsplitter

October 22, 2023October 12, 2023 Vinterd

It’s hard enough for any band to emerge out of nothingness and make any sort of impact in the underground upon their arrival. To add on top of that trying to make material that can really catch the attention of … Continue reading Stone of Duna – Moonsplitter

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Formation Ritual – Doors to the Dead

October 9, 2023September 24, 2023 Vinterd

A rising name is something that all of us are familiar with in some form or another, with the tale of an underdog out of nowhere always something that people love flocking towards. Bands can take years to climb their … Continue reading Formation Ritual – Doors to the Dead

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Kadabra – Umbra

October 4, 2023September 25, 2023 Vinterd

On occasion, we’re gifted bands whose focus on delivering excellence is no less than singular. Every sound out there has a select group that are easily distinguishable from the rest of the rabble where the talent and passion shines brighter … Continue reading Kadabra – Umbra

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