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The band name of this Greek act may be unfamiliar to you but the duo within its ranks are certainly not, comprising Jim Mutilator (ex-Rotting Christ up to 1996) and The Magus (Necromantia and also ex-Rotting Christ). Both are legendary… Continue Reading →
And with a slow, ominous drumbeat, the lapping of restless waves and choral, almost Nordic voices Nre of And Now The Owls Are Smiling introduces his latest conjuring of isolation. As soon as the riff breaks loose on ‘Rejection’ you… Continue Reading →
Even if you don’t realise it, chances are you have heard of renowned supernatural German author Gustav Meyrink due to his most praised novel The Golem which was adapted to film several times. The strangely named Meister Leonhardt is one… Continue Reading →
Ah the irony of the album title as I sit in lockdown. Even more so as Werewolves are of course Australian and as such are enjoying a lot more freedom than the majority of the planet. Hairy flea-bitten bastards! Annoyingly I cannot hold… Continue Reading →
Well, here’s me thinking I’ve stumbled across a previously unreleased German Metal album from the 80’s that’s been remixed and remastered for 2021 and it turns out that it’s the debut release from a brand new German Metal band! Are… Continue Reading →
This might be a debut album but it’s been a long time coming from French doom merchants, Conviction. Having formed in 2013, this long player has had a long gestation as the band have carefully poured their souls and influences… Continue Reading →
I am very pleased that the wait for this new 17th album by Therion has been only three years as opposed to six between 2012’s ‘Les Fleurs Du Mal’ and ‘Beloved Antichrist’ in 2018. ‘Beloved Antichrist’ coalesced everything about Therion… Continue Reading →
Having a legendary status is surely both a boon and a hindrance. Naturally it means that you’ve achieved a huge goal but at the same time the pressure is always going to be greater. What happens if you don’t deliver?… Continue Reading →
Talk about business as usual and I had to smile. Putting together the 1st review list of the year 2 names stuck out, both of them prolific artists who we will probably get stacks more albums from over the course… Continue Reading →
I’ll get this out the way early doors – “Splendidula”. Is it an artificial sweetener or a quote from either the B.F.G or Mary Poppins? No Sir or Madam, Splendidula is a Doom/Psyche/Sludge outfit from Genk in Belgium. Somnus is their third album following a self-titled release… Continue Reading →
Leaving just three months from the release of an album to put out a follow-up EP would seem too soon under normal circumstances, however, in a period where time has lost all meaning and the future remains uncertain at best… Continue Reading →
Listening to the latest label sampler from Les Acteurs De L’Ombre Productions, Les Chants De Nihil were a band who stuck out as one I had not previously encountered and their brand of Gallic blackness definitely struck as one needing… Continue Reading →