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Primarily the work of Romain Paulet although extended to a full band for live excursions RüYYn (pronounced Ruin) are a fairly new outfit only active since 2021. Previous to this they released a self-titled EP which kind of left our… 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 →
This nicely packaged album comes from Parisian band Moonreich, who have been plying their trade since 2008 and have released five albums including this one. The sleeve-work is probably the only nice element of it, as this is a black… Continue Reading →
I have had the privilege of reviewing this French bands last four releases going back to 2017’s ‘Serpentine’ album and during that time Hyrgal has been steadfastly consistent yet highly ambitious in writing provocative searing black metal, that touches base… Continue Reading →
If you have studied demonology 101 you are no doubt aware that Raüm is the name (with or without umlaut) given to a particularly nasty earl of hell who can shapeshift between crow and human form. Known for ruling 30… Continue Reading →
It has been a while since a band made me sit up and pay attention as much as Limbes’ latest release did. There I was expecting a polished, melodic atmospheric black metal album, but instead I had my face ripped… Continue Reading →
Well, I am again “cursing” at the “cryptic” nature of this French act. I mean, ACOD is a fish by any other name but what does it mean? The adopted moniker does not seem to translate, initialise with anything in… Continue Reading →
Finalising another fantastic year for French label Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions, this album made it through the snow and postal strikes just in time to ensure my days at the end of it are pale ones. Naturally it has… Continue Reading →
I have been lucky and privileged to have reviewed the Wesenwille discography in some form or another and also to receive some exceptional digipak CDs on which to base them and this third chapter from this Dutch band continues the… Continue Reading →
Although no duelling banjos here there are plenty of aspects making French band Deliverance a very interesting addition to LADLO’s roster. Its their 3rd album and first time I have encountered them. They made an entrance with EP ‘Doomsday, Please’… Continue Reading →
The debut EP from Parisian Black Metal band Houle has deeply enigmatic artwork that draws you in without a note being played. The band’s music tells the story of mankind’s never ending struggle with the forces of nature around us,… Continue Reading →
This is the third album release by Québec-based Acédia in their eleven years of existence. The fact that they produce black metal is no surprise, given the pedigree of the region in this genre, but Acédia are known for the… Continue Reading →