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Atrocia – Contamination (Great Dane)

If you are looking for underground death metal from France it’s well worth keeping an eye on Great Dane Records who seem to be doggedly (sorry) unearthing no end of it at the moment. Atrocia are the latest example and… Continue Reading →

Kampfar – Til Klovers Takt (Indie Recordings)

You can get a very good idea of a bands work ethic by following them on social media and as far as Norse Pagan blacksters Kampfar are concerned there are not many out there who have a stronger one. Constantly… Continue Reading →

Her Shadow – The Ghost Love Chronicles (Svart Records)

This album from the Finnish quintet is described as “a biography of dream noir”. Morricone, haunted house thrillers, Lynchian twists and in one case a mellow Motown mood are quoted. This self-confessed dreamy thing could go either way for me,… Continue Reading →

Steve Blower – Thunder and Lightning (S/R)

‘Thunder and Lightning’ is Steve’s third solo release. Steve is a UK independent artist who some may know from the band Hamerex. Immediately, the drums, those toms have a profound effect, the balls start shaking and your ears react during… Continue Reading →

Drudkh – All Belong To The Night (Season Of Mist)

Drudkh’s eleventh album is released against the backdrop of their homeland fighting for independence from the renewed imperialistic urges of Mother Russia, a situation which the Western world clearly empathises with. Regardless, as with my Necrom earlier in the year… Continue Reading →

Epica – The Alchemy Project (Atomic Fire Records)

Symphonic Metal maestros Epica always put a bit of extra effort into their EPs. There’s usually something special to entice their fans into making a purchase and to make the EP almost as much of an event as a full… Continue Reading →

Arallu – Death Covenant (Hammerheart)

Although perhaps not as well-known as the likes of Salem and Orphaned Land outside their home country Arallu have been a consistent force over the last quarter of a century since they first declared ‘war on the wailing wall’ From… Continue Reading →

Bark – Rambler of Aeons (Listenable)

Finally, a band with the strength of character and testicular fortitude to create music that focuses on both the majestic mite of Satan, and the furry canine fury of dogs. ‘Rambler of Aeon’s is a strong, powerful album, the bands… Continue Reading →

Spider God – Fly In The Trap (Repose Records)

Coming seemingly from out of nowhere Spider God a UK based act and predominantly the work of G ascertained themselves with some very distinctive EP’s and splits of black metal / guitar shred in the early 2020’s. The zealous and… Continue Reading →

Dysgnostic – Scar Echoes (Transcending Obscurity)

Formally known as Defilementory, Danish Dissonant Death Metal troupe Dysgnostic have unleashed a new eight track album entitled ‘Scar Echoes’ through uber-prolific Indian label Transcending Obscurity Records. This marks the trio’s debut album under this guise and sees the band… Continue Reading →

Exessus – Asynapse (S/R)

Over the years of writing here I have noticed that I seem to be drawn towards many of the Spanish thrash and death metal acts who we have brought to our attention. A trend I have picked up on is… Continue Reading →

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