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Seems to be no shortage of stuff being released from Switzerland right now, must be something in the snow and whilst I await the new Borgne to arrive Ungfell have proven a great distraction. They are part of the shadowy… Continue Reading →
To a lot of people, the word ‘Odal’ is probably best associated with the Elder Futhark rune system and as such has a strong link with history and ancestry. As with all the things, the exact meaning is open to… Continue Reading →
Black metal is about far more than just music. It is about emotion and attitude. It should be provocative, aggressive and confrontational and there should be an intensity, whether that be a brooding claustrophobia or vitriolic aural assault. Of course,… Continue Reading →
There has been an unquestionable progression by this German band since their debut EP ‘Elemental Fury’ released in 2018 where their unremitting raw fury has been somewhat smoothed over to produce a far more scintillating polished debut full length. Both… Continue Reading →
A reviewer of my acquaintance, currently stricken with a dose of Covid-19, noted he really pitied the first band who send him a sub-par offering to review. The combination of lockdown, isolation and illness affects our spirit in different ways… Continue Reading →
I listen to a lot of black metal, and particularly enjoy dredging through the underground looking for that new gem. If I’m honest, a lot of the bands all merge into one but back in 2016, I stumbled across a… Continue Reading →
“Hear the words I sing, war’s a horrid thing”… as someone once said. And that pretty much sums up Panzerfaust’s take on the relentless plague of war – not just in battle, but the endless centuries of conflict endured by… Continue Reading →
While the bulk of the releases covered by Ave Noctum fall into the extreme category in one way or another, we are also partial to an occasional more atmospheric release. While not extreme in terms of brutality, let’s be clear… Continue Reading →
To say Fellwarden’s first release, Oathbearer, rarely strays from my playlist even after three years should tell you the esteem I hold this musical vision in. A project of The Watcher from lauded innovators Fen, with help from his Fen… Continue Reading →
An album cover is always a good starting point to get acquainted with a band, I find. At least it should be. As mentioned before, I like it when album cover art and music fit well together. In fact, this… Continue Reading →
This is the sixth album by 13 year old black metal band Blaze Of Sorrow, and if you’ve never heard of them, it might have a little to do with the fact that they sing Italian lyrics which may not… Continue Reading →
Yes, there have always been Fissures Within The Construct. Now that they have become apparent, everyone can see them, and the more time goes by, the wider they get, turning into broad cracks and large fractures. Velnias are from Nederland,… Continue Reading →