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Trudger – Void Quest

December 16, 2025December 11, 2025 Vinterd

Looking across the vast expanse of what the metal underground has to offer, it goes without saying that there are simply loads of names out there that are held in limbonic suspension. Whether it’s bands that are shelved for personal … Continue reading Trudger – Void Quest

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Piece – Rambler’s Axe

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 Vinterd

While heaviness is oftentimes the straightforward goal of what many go for in the vast expanse of what metal can bring forth, it means nothing if you don’t bring a dynamic approach and a real understanding of what it means … Continue reading Piece – Rambler’s Axe

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Farseer – Portals to Cosmic Womb

October 18, 2025October 9, 2025 Vinterd

Even after finding myself almost twelve years deep into doing these reviews, I still find myself pleasantly surprised often enough that I am perpetually kept on the edge of my seat for I’ve truly no idea what sort of excellence … Continue reading Farseer – Portals to Cosmic Womb

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Old Animals – s/t

October 10, 2025October 6, 2025 Vinterd

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

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Abraham – Idsungwüssä

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Vinterd

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

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Drofnosura – Ritual of Split Tongues

August 24, 2025August 23, 2025 Vinterd

Where nightmares and reality intersect, lucidity is an option. The boundaries of reality are always on the chopping block when dealing with a particular type of music, but there’s always room for more if a name is able to come … Continue reading Drofnosura – Ritual of Split Tongues

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A Ghost in Rags – Solfatara

June 21, 2025June 16, 2025 Vinterd

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

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Coltsblood – Obscured Into Nebulous Dark

June 8, 2025June 3, 2025 Vinterd

The continuation of excellence and to constantly pursue greater heights is something that everyone strives for in some form or another with that absolutely ringing true with what metal has to offer. We are inundated with all sorts of potential … Continue reading Coltsblood – Obscured Into Nebulous Dark

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Fallen Short – Hollow Screams of a Withering Soul

June 6, 2025June 2, 2025 Vinterd

No matter how long you find yourself in the underground, it’s still a place that manages to surprise you when you least expect it. It’s not often that the depth of the murky underground allows you to get on any … Continue reading Fallen Short – Hollow Screams of a Withering Soul

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Ravine – Chaos and Catastrophes

May 29, 2025May 27, 2025 Vinterd

The pursuit of heaviness is something that many bands have strived to achieved as the years have gone on. That fanaticism still holds true well into today with all sorts of bands constantly coming out of the woodwork to show … Continue reading Ravine – Chaos and Catastrophes

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