Taking into consideration all that has been dished out in the vast reaches of atmospheric black metal over the years, it’s not hard to think that there isn’t much new ground or interest in given how oversaturated the style has … Continue reading I, of the Trees and Wind – Cry of the Forest
With all the names floating around in the world of atmospheric black metal, it’s only natural that a select few would rise to the top to become true staples of the sound. For some time now, it has been undisputed … Continue reading Enisum – Forgotten Mountains
A new name in the dense black metal underground is far from anything to lose our minds over anywhere with it really feeling as though they’re as common as little insects feeding on an old, decaying trunk of a once-glorious … Continue reading Crucible of Sorrow – Sadistic Hymns of Sorrow
Every so often, a name comes around that defies any and all expectations. It’s one thing to make for a decent surprise with an interesting debut or some new element that feels incredibly fresh in the grand scheme of everything, … Continue reading Rye – Bcë
In the nearly ten years I’ve been doing these reviews, I’ve been blessed with a few constants in my life that keep me interested in more than one way with new material from different sources and always give me something … Continue reading Transcending Obscurity Records – 2023 Label Sampler
With all that is constantly going on within the undeniably dense underground of black metal, A Diadem of Dead Stars has long been a name that I’ve kept a close eye on since I first discovered the name with “The … Continue reading A Diadem of Dead Stars – Emerald Sunsets
Change is inevitable, but what form it comes in is what we can never truly guess. We may be able to guess as to the direction with the degree of such change something that we’re not ultimately able to really … Continue reading Ueldes – Foreverer
The element of fantasy is something that has been something of a sight to behold in the world of black metal given how attractive it can be with the added challenge of simply bringing it to life since it requires … Continue reading Witcher – Lélekharang
It’s no secret that the surge of atmospheric black metal over the years has led to just as many bewildering creations as it has led to more than a few disappointments out there. For every Mesarthim, there are ten that … Continue reading Phantasos – Last Shining Breath
In the modern landscape that black metal finds itself in the midst of, it’s not hard to come to the assumption that many bands are going in one of two directions with their sound: (1) more primal, raw and dark … Continue reading Soul Dissolution – Sora
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