I’ve always heard my doom metal and typically it’s been slow as that is the nature of the genre, but some bands have never been afraid to quicken the pace just a bit while still remaining true to the style (ie. Crypt … Continue reading Disenchanter – Strange Creations
I remember hearing Sarvas’ debut self-titled album and thinking that it was nice, but it could be better. Well, their new EP “The Throne” is much, much better on all accounts. Coming in at a whopping 28+ minutes with only … Continue reading Sarvas – The Throne
Ever wonder what would happen if a member of renowned symphonic doom metal band Draconian formed a doom/stoner metal band? Well wonder no more as the guitarist from Draconian as formed just such a band and that band is Mammoth … Continue reading Mammoth Storm – Fornjot
That is one of those album covers that is so badass that you cannot help but think “I hope the music is the same as the cover” (meaning epic). Stoner metal has always been a genre for me that is never consistent with being good or bad to my ears, and the same thing goes for doom metal, and especially not to mention if they were combined. They’ve both had their moments their, and Behold! The Monolith’s new upcoming album “Architects of the Void” is one of them as this combo of stoner and doom metal is more than anything … Continue reading Behold! The Monolith – Architects of the Void
Whoever said that classic metal could never be duplicated? If that answer is no one then that’s the right fucking answer with this album because Valkyrie’s upcoming album, “Shadows”, is something that those who are looking for a sound that is reminiscent of the first true metal bands such as Black Sabbath. The vocals in this are what make that statement more apparent than anything, but the groove of the guitars are nothing to be fucked with with how well they pound along and create a seldom heard of sound nowadays with these songs stretching over 5 minutes. The riffs … Continue reading Valkyrie – Shadows
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