Tag: Black
Otargos – No God, No Satan Review
originally written by Jim Brandon As someone who was obsessed with the thrash scene when it was tearing up the underground towards the mid/late-80’s, speed has been an addictive element of extreme forms of metal …
Woe – Quietly, Undramatically Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell A consistent thread has been running throughout black metal culture since its inception: A perpetual crisis of identity. Not artistically, of course, but it terms of presentation. Somehow, somewhere, it …
Blutmond – Thirteen Urban Ways 4 Groovy Bohemian Days Review
If Blutmond is willing to name their album Thirteen Urban Ways 4 Groovy Bohemian Days, then perhaps they’re willing to try anything. Experimentation is certainly something this Swiss outfit isn’t afraid of, but their latest …
Drudkh – Handful Of Stars Review
KK’s take: Drudkh. In the past, the band’s very name has been one of mysterious enchantment, one of isolation, one of solitude. Drudkh has always stood out in the world of black metal as a band whose …
Enslaved – Axioma Ethica Odini Review
“Witness: march of the giants.” Few bands or artists of any media forge a legacy in which their fans can be one hundred and ten percent confident that new work will give them the thrills …
Wolfshade – When Above Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Whether it’s because of my own personal tastes in breakneck-speed black metal, or the fact that there’s so much of it out there to listen to, an album like Wolfshade’s …
Noctis Imperium – Nihil Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Hailing from Venezuela but featuring a currently international lineup with the inclusion of Nick Barker, Noctis Imperium lays out a plentiful eight tracks on their new EP, Nihil, which serves …