Being late to the party is almost always better than never showing up for it at all. That’s how I felt when I heard Howling Giant’s “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1” months after its release. It was a delicious … Continue reading Howling Giant – Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2
I don’t really do much exploration anymore in my metal as often as I used to given that I’ve honed in on what styles I really like in the last few years. Recently, though, I’ve been craving some good prog … Continue reading Scardust – Sands of Time
Spain has been a light focus of mine in these past few months as I’m slowly getting more and more exposure to the band’s scene and witness what great acts the country has to call their own. I’ve been familiar … Continue reading Interview with Totengott’s drummer Jose Mora!
Every album that has its own unique flavor is an album that can set it apart from the greater of the scene, and thus become more of an attraction for those of us who enjoy the innovations of bands from … Continue reading Nemesis Sopor – MMXL
The Middle East is a place where but a few years ago I never would’ve expected to find metal amongst the sands. Yet to my surprise, I found a rich underground that may not be all that expansive in comparison, … Continue reading Arallu – Six
Unreleased material from a band that suddenly decided to throw in the towel can sometimes be the best shit that the band in question had ever compiled up to that point. Untapped potential and untold of success could be waiting … Continue reading Canker – Earthquake
Back in 2015, I stumbled upon a 2-track debut of instrumental drone metal that was admittedly dry and a bit repetitive, but it was intriguing. After several listens, I grew to enjoy the crunchiness that Canyon of the Skull brought … Continue reading Canyon of the Skull – The Desert Winter
It takes a good few elements to come together nicely and cohesively in order to make any sort of technical record of any kind. With death metal, you really have to take a lot into consideration in order for your … Continue reading Slave One – An Abstract and Metaphysical Approach to Deceit
Mysticism is something that can really draw you into any piece of material whether it be a novel or album, and when it’s mixed with other interesting elements well it can make a world of difference. Black metal is a … Continue reading Esoctrilihum – Mystic Echo From A Funeral Dimension
A story in an album is always something that can easily draw people in, and that goes double for me. I’m a real sucker for a good story, and when it’s woven in a very well crafted album then what’s … Continue reading Kylver – The Island
