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The Necromancers – Of Blood and Wine

September 17, 2018December 7, 2020 Vinterd

 The world of heavy psych is one that has been going for decades with the likes of Black Sabbath and Coven being real highlight influences for many bands in the genre. I’m usually more into the style when the psych … Continue reading The Necromancers – Of Blood and Wine

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Kingnomad – The Great Nothing

September 8, 2018 Vinterd

 A really special style that has been around for decades but has made one hell of a comeback with modern listeners is the glorious world of heavy psych. Those two words cover a lot of ground as that could range … Continue reading Kingnomad – The Great Nothing

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Dead Now – s/t

September 1, 2018September 2, 2018 Vinterd

 Every now and then, notable musicians come together and create a group that has nothing but promise with the attention of many fans from all over eagerly waiting to see the first taste of the new creation. I usually try … Continue reading Dead Now – s/t

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tide/edit – All My Friends

August 28, 2018August 29, 2018 Vinterd

 The amount of negativity that the genre of metal has can sometimes get real weary every now and then, and sometimes a change of pace is needed. That’s how I felt today when I simply couldn’t find anything heavy that … Continue reading tide/edit – All My Friends

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Glasir – New Dark Age

August 25, 2018 Vinterd

 Music has long been held as a medium that provides short term release in the form of music that comes but for a few minutes most of the time. But so many bands try to bring something different to the … Continue reading Glasir – New Dark Age

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Demonauta – Temaukel, The Spirit Before Time

August 24, 2018December 7, 2020 Vinterd

 The idea of being able to just sit back and let an album wash over you completely to take away the stress of a day is something that many of us rely on when we return home. While metal has … Continue reading Demonauta – Temaukel, The Spirit Before Time

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Laudare – d.é.o.m.é.

August 21, 2018August 22, 2018 Vinterd

 There is something about most music that many people tend to forget especially in the world of metal where everything tends to be violent and even catastrophic at times: it’s art. We tend to gloss over that fact with many … Continue reading Laudare – d.é.o.m.é.

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La Morte Viene Dallo Spazio – Sky Over Giza

August 8, 2018August 9, 2018 Vinterd

 The small region of space rock that I’ve managed to explore has been quite a fruitful one with Black Space Riders easily being my favorite that I’ve come across, and I’ve always been excited to see what else the style … Continue reading La Morte Viene Dallo Spazio – Sky Over Giza

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Haan – By the Grace of Blood and Guts

August 2, 2018 Vinterd

 In this world, it feels like bands can do only one of two things in order to appeal to certain audiences: (1) conform to whatever style the band chooses to play and simply become a band that doesn’t do anything … Continue reading Haan – By the Grace of Blood and Guts

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Silent Island – Fall of Oceans

July 24, 2018August 10, 2018 Vinterd

 Every now and then, I get the itch to seek out albums that are simply different than what I’ve been listening to recently just for the sake of variety and to simply hear something different. It’s also rewarding to come … Continue reading Silent Island – Fall of Oceans

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