Tag black metal
So if you’ve never heard of them and find not even an entry on Metal Archives and wonder what Season Of mist are doing releasing it… well, yes, it’s that thing which in black metal circles shall never be called… Continue Reading →
Black verses and dark witchery are promised on the sixth album from French black death band ACOD. They have worked steadfastly since 2006 under the guise of founding duo Jérome and Fred, although only coming to my attention on recent… Continue Reading →
I’ll start this review by saying that the label of “ritual black metal” or any band of the black metal ilk referring to their concerts as ‘rituals’ is cringe-inducing on another level. However, every now and then we are given… Continue Reading →
As one who has observed the evolution of the black metal world over the past two decades, it’s no surprise to see its ambient spin-off: dungeon synth become more and more prominent, particularly with the ever increasing popularity of atmospheric… Continue Reading →
Well this stood out as looking a bit on the different side. Based both in New York and Europe this multi-national cast list comprises of a group clad in ecclesiastical costumes and looking more than a little pious. However, once… Continue Reading →
Polish black metal band Blaze of Perdition are back with their sixth full album release. From fury to sludge, the band here reflect in summary the repression resulting from ideologies and religions. These five substantial pieces start with “W kwiecie… Continue Reading →
It is my principle to never pass on anything which contains at least 10 seconds of wall of sound. I go gogo and gaga and agog and amok for that stuff. I had a half mind to spare you this… Continue Reading →
I’m sure that many of you out there follow this French label avidly such is its enduring quality and penchant for releasing wholly spellbinding and intriguing black metal releases. There are some labels, such as this one, where you could… Continue Reading →
By Satan and all his agencies, this is a (great) beast of an album. Running just shy of an hour and hitting you like the last 5-minutes of Ben Wheatley’s Kill List, (what do you mean spoilers, it came out… Continue Reading →
If you recognise the most deliberate nod in the title of this album (to The Axis Of Perdition for the uninitiated) then not only will you have a vague idea for the turmoil, chaos and noise within but will also… Continue Reading →
A state of nothingness for 13 years and then two albums delivered within the space of just one. For whatever reason Australian musos Mitchell Keepin and Tim Yatras found the necessary spark to resurrect Austere, I’m sure nobody is complaining…. Continue Reading →
During the 30 years plus of listening to black metal and all its subsequent subgenres I can honestly say I’ve been subjected to some of the most extreme music that has ever been constructed. In retrospect some of the very… Continue Reading →