Tag Prophecy Productions
Laster’s previous and third album “Het Wassen Oog” (2019) impressed me greatly. Black, atmospheric and experimental in a way that different styles were infused but all haunting, spooky and strong on deep psychological disturbance. The Dutch outfit are clearly a… Continue Reading →
It’s been a while since my part of the world saw any considerable amount of snow. About 10 years, I think. And if I remember correctly, it’s more than 20 years that my street was snowed in overnight and that… Continue Reading →
With a band name and an album title such as the above this was never gonna be light and fluffy or fast and spiky. The fact that I have drank too much coffee this morning certainly puts me at odds with this dirty… Continue Reading →
The cult of Stephen Patrick Morrissey and the Smiths looms large in the lore of Indie and guitar based pop. For what was a relatively brief existence (1982- 87) The Smiths have had a lasting effect on the music world. Love em or hate em their Rickenbacker jangle guitar lines… Continue Reading →
Delving into the themes and concepts standing behind albums and bands instead of just focusing on the music has an advantage when writing a review. Since no two world views are alike, there is always something unique to be found… Continue Reading →
“Atmospheric”, “reflective”, “epic”… some of the superlatives that have been used to describe the music of Fen over the years. “Savage”, on the other hand… not so much. Until now. Fen established a foothold in the London live scene 2006… Continue Reading →
It’s hard to believe now, but less than 20 years ago I used to feast on a monthly newsletter which I received from a mail order company which sent out a list of obscure underground music and the odd compilation… Continue Reading →
Green metal, avant-garde black metal, progressive metal, experimental metal … whatever it is, “VIII: Selenotrope” is Botanist’s eleventh full release. The VIII signifies that it is the eighth with Otrebor in sole charge. Otrebor is the composer and multi-instrumentalist, and… Continue Reading →
German label Prophecy Productions / Lupus Lounge brings you a fascinating two track split release featuring two Black/Death/Doom Metal bands, US one man outfit Tchornobog, and from the UK, fellow one man project Abyssal. A two track split this may… Continue Reading →
Although Haavard may be a new name to us, its mastermind and legacy will certainly be familiar through his other ventures. You see, Håvard Jørgensen, who is the main man for Haavard, was a key member of Ulver until 2001… Continue Reading →
Where on earth do you begin with this fourth album from Germany’s Disillusion, a band I saw earlier this year supporting Obscura and reviewed which you can read about here. The band teased us with a few songs from this… Continue Reading →
Manifesting seemingly out of nowhere, Gospelheim from Manchester have made some waves with their debut album Ritual & Repetition recently released by Prophecy Productions. Their sound mixture, which is build from goth rock, heavy metal, doom and black metal, featuring,… Continue Reading →