The Finnish black metal scene is no less than absolutely immense given the country’s massive reputation for being a straight up breeding ground for the genre. Recent years continue to prove that fact with class acts such as Mork and … Continue reading Verge – The Process of Self-Becoming
My recent delvings into the realm of metal have been bountiful in the simplest of terms, but one style that I realized I don’t check out enough is thrash metal, and I was feeling some blackened thrash specifically so that’s … Continue reading Affliktor – s/t
A few years ago I was introduced to this weird ass band out of ol’ San Fran called Howls of Ebb, and I decided to investigate. Unfortunately, at the time I had yet to really get into death metal of … Continue reading Howls of Ebb / Khthoniik Cerviiks – With Gangrene Edges / Voiidwarp
In order to really captivate your audience with your record and keep them coming back to your material wanting more, you’ve got to make sure that your music is actually good. That’s such an easy thing to conceptualize, but many … Continue reading Poison Blood – s/t
Possibly as the first metal band from Spain that really caught my attention, I’ve been a fan of Itnuveth ever since their first album and I’ve checked out each piece they’ve put out since. Their pagan black metal sound is … Continue reading Svipdagr – To Torment the Men
Recently, I haven’t come across any sort of black metal that can be akin to that of a painting. There haven’t been many pieces that have crossed my radar lately that feel layered with care to create an experience that … Continue reading Serpent Column – Ornuthi Thalassa
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
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
Every so often the underground will see a new single musician arrive. Just one man. That is what we call a mastermind, and in some rare instances, there’s no other word except mastermind to call the person behind the project … Continue reading Tchornobog – s/t
