Tag black metal
If ever there was a band that has been badly used by the internet it is Immortal: Whether it’s those interminable mostly unfunny ‘memes’ or cracks about the Abbath crab-walk, the internet has mostly ignored the one bright, blazing fact… Continue Reading →
The way that this starts off with its creepy, death-like whisperings and underproduction values suggests this is some black metal piece from the early 1990s. This horror-like ghastliness in fact comes from Canada. Brutal drumming and razor-sharp guitar sounds mingle… Continue Reading →
In the land of mathematical formulae, Finnish + Pagan + Black Metal will never equal warmth or cosiness, yet while the ambient beginning of this atmospheric adventure suggests cold winds, there is an alluring mysticism in the lapping waters. “Descension”… Continue Reading →
As the end of 2015 looms so do the end of year lists as I tend to wait until the last minute before producing said lists on the off chance that something truly amazing comes my way and blows my… Continue Reading →
French extreme metal is in a rude state of health at the moment, and one of the brightest stars comes in the form of black metal maestros Deathcode Society, who released debut “Eschatonizer” towards the end of 2015, causing a… Continue Reading →
If you didn’t know Saligia is a mnemonic for the seven deadly sins in Latin which are superbia, avaritia, luxuria, invidia, gula, ira and acedia as the Norwegian duo of Ahzari (vocals, guitar and bass) and V (drums) deliver five… Continue Reading →
On paper this line up was a feast of extremity from various quarters of the globe as I arrived in Sheffield pondering our mental weather as the temperature was more spring like than wintry. Early door times seem to plague… Continue Reading →
“Im Reich der Schatten” (In the Kingdom of Shadows) is Sekora’s second album. A weighty intro “Einbruch der Dunkelheit” (Nightfall) suggests a symphonic experience, and there is that, but a slightly unsatisfactory downturn takes us into the realms of melodic… Continue Reading →
After various encounters with Himinbjorg in the past, most of them fleeting, the arrival of Wyrd was a good opportunity for me to get deep down into the French pagan black metal undergrowth, slap on the woad and ready my… Continue Reading →
Art of Propaganda is clearly looking to corner the market in a certain kind of emotionally-charged, angst-ridden post-black metal that Anomalie exemplifies so well. Harakiri For The Sky has been well positioned as the flagship of this windswept sound which… Continue Reading →
Swedish solo artist Dagny Susanne is the mastermind behind black metal project Nachtlieder, taking care of all vocal and instrumental responsibilities, except for drums on the 2010 promo EP and newest release ‘The Female of the Species’, which were provided… Continue Reading →
After last year’s complex and exhilarating ‘III’ the man behind this impressive black metal project has pressed on with a flurry of releases. Unlike many one man black metal bands, where the number of splits and EPs almost feels like… Continue Reading →