Where death and black metal intersect, terrible things are wrought. It’s the sort of combination that nowadays is obvious given what both sounds can offer each other when brought forth in a dichotomous creation, but any performance still requires tact … Continue reading Viande – Monument aux morts
It ought to go without saying at this point that out of all the issues that the vast underground of metal music suffers from, one of the most prominent has got to be oversaturation. It’s one thing for there to … Continue reading Mossystone – Paysages Tristes
A fierce presence is what many strive for throughout the underground as we find ourselves drowning in a sound that is nothing if not aggressive. It’s what throngs of bands put their asses into in order to not just bring … Continue reading Organ – Immobilism
Last year, folk metal was on a run the likes of which the genre hasn’t seen for quite some time and likely will not for some years to come. Despite the success it had, there were still a few names … Continue reading Finsterforst – Still
Many times over have we seen bands of all different types come together and create evocative works centered on the travesties that plague our planet. It’s something that still holds great weight as we witness all sorts of natural disasters … Continue reading If These Trees Could Talk – The Hidden Hand
All reviews below are written and executed by Drako In Their Sleep – Infinite Genesis (EP) One of the best EP’s of the year so far! Alright, so, this is my first review entry of this round of four reviews … Continue reading Drako’s Corner – Volume 2
While I can never get away from my inclination toward all things in the world of heavy, I’ve never been able to shy away from the adjacent sounds that offer much of the same atmosphere and emotion despite dwelling in … Continue reading Pulsar1081 – L’inizio della fine.
For every new band, first impressions are everything. Even if the members of the band have garnered experience in plenty of other acts, those first steps as a cohesive unit can oftentimes be tentative in nature with unsure footing oftentimes … Continue reading Carbon Tomb – Passage to a Neutron Star
Power is a magnificent thing when in isolation. However, if you are unable to channel what it offers and brings to the table, all too easily can you find yourself biting off far more than you can chew with your … Continue reading Temple Guard – Citadel in Flames
A solid foundation can be all some bands needs in order to seize their opportunity for greatness. It can be something quite simple, yet it can effortlessly become the sole factor between a band landing firmly on their feet or … Continue reading Rotual – For the Dead