Tag black metal
I only really know of Texans Necrofier because of the review of their debut album hereabouts and the fact a handful of people I know have name checked them relatively recently. So pretty much blind here, but eager. ‘The Fall… Continue Reading →
If this French band had a slogan, may I suggest it would be “No Nonsense”. “Aucune Connerie”, perhaps? Excuse my French. Like their EP “Vermines”, this album is a collection of one word titles which give a clue that the… Continue Reading →
Like all metal genres, black metal has its share of sub-genres born from bands combining elements of other genres into their audible output. Ask anyone who listens to black metal what its most renowned sub-genres are and you will most… Continue Reading →
Obviously a simple umlaut on their name is not enough for this band. Comprising of four gents and a lady and hailing from various parts of France, not a huge amount is known about them other than the fact this… Continue Reading →
Well, this was a nice surprise. I was quite fond of “In the Woods”, and to my very great surprise, Nattehimmel features not only the Botteri brothers, but also James Fogarty on vocals. Even if you’ve not heard In The… Continue Reading →
When the classic lineup of a band changes it’s understandable for fans to worry if their signature sound will be compromised in any way. Case in point: Norwegian black metal veterans Immortal faced such anxieties in the middle of the… Continue Reading →
Minimal clues here: two 20 plus minute-long tracks, VI I and VI II, and a tongue twister of a band name. The band doesn’t appear to have released anything previously but I did establish that horrifying screams and a descent… Continue Reading →
There are few things you can rely on in life, but Norwegian black metal seems to be one of those, especially when it comes to bands who don’t stray too far from the blue print. Bergen’s Nattverd are one such band,… Continue Reading →
You may not yet have heard of RUÏM but when learning that this new project is a case of going “back to the black with Blasphemer”, no doubt your interests should be peaked. Of course since leaving the hallowed halls… Continue Reading →
Before I get into this review, I just want to be clear that this review is based on the HD version of Malivore that was uploaded to YouTube when the album was released. I did indeed get a download of… Continue Reading →
Icelandic Black metal is back with another epic soundscape of blackened majestic, thought-provoking, epic musical scores courtesy of composer, multi-instrumentalist and sole member of Oreida, Thor. ‘The Eternal’ is constructed of five grand and contemplative tracks, each one delivering the… Continue Reading →
Meaning “Spirits” (among other interpretations) in native Finnish Henget may well be a new name but with them comes a wealth of experience. Primarily the project of Saturnian Mist vocalist King Aleijster de Satan ‘Beyond North Star’ is essentially a… Continue Reading →