To take into consideration some of the weirder bands that are to be found in the vast wealth of the underground of the metal ecosystem is to take on more and more intrigue as the years roll on. Before where … Continue reading Veilburner – VLBRNR
The very crushing presence of metal is what many of us seek ultimate solace under as the many pains and troubles of the world seem to come ever closer upon our souls with this being one of the few forms … Continue reading Ggu:ll – Ex Est
In no small way, the releases of 2022 have been no less than bountiful for the underground, much like every year. From Herxheim to the return of Molder to the eldritch terror of Cosmic Putrefaction to the final assault from … Continue reading Phobophilic – Enveloping Absurdity
Not often enough do the combined realms of black and thrash metal find themselves in the limelight. It’s such an obvious combination the likes of which can make for something of the most eviscerating and scathing metal that we could … Continue reading Culto Negro – La Noche Oscura del Alma
It is never too late to rectify mistakes or improve upon previous works for any given reason one may have. Many bands either don’t take the opportunity to revisit past material in order to reshape it into a form that … Continue reading Morgue – Lowest Depths of Misery
With all the different paths the world of doom metal has taken over the years, it’s only natural that we get some relatively outlandish creations that manage to not only capture our imagination but provide us with new avenues into … Continue reading Remina – Strata
Of all the weird and wonderful bands that have come out of the deepest reaches of the black metal underground over the decades, it’s always a true joy to witness one rise above the masses to become a widely heralded … Continue reading Gaerea – Mirage
It’s the norm to wait years for any band to release new material or any at all, that much is simply expected in the world of music. Yet, when it takes decades for a performance to wholly come together, it … Continue reading Tiwanaku – Earth Base One
Over the years, it has been my observation that more than a few people would make the opinion that the very state of sludge metal is something that is quite dire. It’s not lacking in numbers by any means, but … Continue reading Tons – Hashension
With how revered and exalted the very idea of black metal has become out of the realm of Norway, it’s almost impossible nowadays for any new act to come around and manage to live up to the high standards that … Continue reading Mork – Den Svevende Festning
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