Tag Spain
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 →
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 →
The Wizards are a Spanish band I’ve followed for a long time now, each release has its own qualities, statements and groove. The latest offering is no different, but they band expand their influences and deliver an augmented experience that… Continue Reading →
More than once, I’ve read Hrizg being described as “cult”. I’m not sure what qualifies them for that but I’m guessing it’s their old school black-death metal style, which picks up comparisons with bands like Root, Mayhem and Tormentor. ”Damnatio… Continue Reading →
Spanish outfit Eternal Storm are back again with the follow up to their highly rated debut album ‘Come The Tide’. Their offering of Melodic Death Metal with progressive leanings blew me away and in anticipation of this release, I revisited… Continue Reading →
We are off to the Basque Country but don’t go expecting a sunny disposition. Judging by the title of the album this is a sun blinded by pollution. The duo of M (guitars, bass and vocals) and N (drums and… Continue Reading →
This debut album by Spain’s Apparition has already had a release on Headsplit records in July of 2023 on cassette and CD, as I suspect the German label has picked it up for a further CD issue and of course… Continue Reading →
Formed in 2021 in Barcelona, Spain, this is traditional heavy metal in a similar vein to Riot City, Enforcer, Night Demon and Skullfist, plus many others, I could be here forever. ‘Knights of Metal’ featured on their EP release from… Continue Reading →
So, for the first time in 2024, I am putting the metaphorical quill to parchment and that sound you can hear, is the creaking and popping of wordsmithing cartilage and bone, as my scrambled mind attempts to decipher music from… Continue Reading →
I really like this band, they graced a tiny Camden stage last year with Seven Sisters and presented material from their last album. From then to now, this new one comes out again and follows a similar formula. High intensity… Continue Reading →
Angelus Apatrida are a band we here at Ave Noctum have nothing but high praise for. Each of their releases since 2012 which have been covered here have all been full of nothing but praise for the Albacete titans and… Continue Reading →
This is the fifth album by the Spanish quintet, formed 18 years ago in Barcelona and their first in 9 years, with new vocalist Markus von Schwarzfurz and drummer Eduhchupih whom joined shortly after the previous release, with bassist CesarCold,… Continue Reading →