Author Demitri Levantis
I’ll start this review by saying that the label of “ritual black metal” or any band of the black metal ilk referring to their concerts as ‘rituals’ is cringe-inducing on another level. However, every now and then we are given… Continue Reading →
As one who has observed the evolution of the black metal world over the past two decades, it’s no surprise to see its ambient spin-off: dungeon synth become more and more prominent, particularly with the ever increasing popularity of atmospheric… Continue Reading →
Space, science fiction, the farthest realms of all speculation and idea of the future; the most weird and wonderful ideas of the future and survival of the known universe. Those, among many other topics of creativity have been present in… Continue Reading →
Greece, a land with a rich history of culture is rightfully seen as a place fruitful in the creation of many fine metal and alternative bands, and thrash metal is no stranger at that. Despite being more acquainted with the… Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that reviewing a Ukrainian band would not go without a mention of the dangerous situation said band’s homeland is facing at this moment in history. However, despite the ongoing slaughter of innocents, the creative drive of Ukraine… Continue Reading →
One thing I have always found intriguing about death/doom and the adjacent genres, is the ability to personify the ever growing sense of dread one feels when facing a frightening situation. It’s an ability that many artists who pride themselves… Continue Reading →
This is one review I will keep short as the record in question is a short mix of death and some black metal clocking in at just over 20 mins. Cerulean, hailing from Arizona and California released Carrion Angel last… Continue Reading →
Of all the big names on the Norwegian black metal scene, Vemod are ones who might not be considered as notorious as those who put their homeland on the global metal stage over 30 years ago. The fact Vemod have… Continue Reading →
There’s an old saying in the performing arts world I came across some time ago: “It takes ten years to become an overnight success.” And that has been somewhat true for Master’s Call, the Wolverhampton based black/death collective who have… Continue Reading →
Canada is one of the biggest nations of the world and with that comes the vast diversity of many ethnic groups such as the native tribes who predated its colonisation, but also the French Canadian contingent which is almost a… Continue Reading →
Fantasy fiction is among the numerous cliches of black metal and has led to a surge in its popularity and with groups like Stormkeep helping form a whole movement of bands obsessed with the writings of Tolkien, Moorcock and other… Continue Reading →
The Magus, veteran of the Greek black metal world and mastermind behind Necromantia, one of the finest pioneers of the Hellenic sound has finally made his solo debut. Βυσσοδομώντας (Vissodomontas) is the Greek word for “building in the depths”, a… Continue Reading →