Tag: Black
An Interview With Alcest – Luminous Dimensions
Originally written by Patrick Rennick. One of metal’s greatest strengths as a stalwart sonic form is the enduring musical backbone laid down by its original innovators. Within the major metal genres,characteristic musical elements exist. For …
Primordial – Spirit The Earth Aflame (Reissue) Review
Heritage is something of crucial importance to Primordial, and it’s not limited to lyrics of Celtic history or the spent blood of their native Ireland. Musical heritage, while less overt, is equally important, as shown …
Withershin – The Hungering Void Review
originally written by Jim Brandon The Hungering Void was my introduction to Stockholm, Sweden’s Withershin, and so after going back and investigating 2008’s Ashen Banners, this three-song EP seems a little less noteworthy than the …
Setherial – Ekpyrosis Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Much like other 2010 black metal releases by the likes of Necronomicon, Thulcandra, Ragnarok, Nyseius and even respected veterans like Dark Funeral and 1349, the sixth studio album from Sweden’s Setherial isn’t going to change the face …
Arkheth – IX & I: The Quintessence Of Algaresh Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Much like fellow Aussies North and Astriaal a couple of years ago, this New South Wales duet has delivered a striking brilliant display of music that will flirt with my year end list. Except …
Hacavitz – Metztli Obscura Review
originally written by Jim Brandon One of the toughest battles I’ve faced as a reviewer isn’t just the obvious writer’s block, or even burnout; it’s cynicism. I make it a point to give any band …
Perversor – Demon Metal Review
Chile’s Perversor, curiously one of three bands from Latin America with said moniker, brings the time capsule approach to their primitive form of extreme music. Demon Metal is a handy little EP that very believably …
An Interview With Negura Bunget – Rebirth and Evolution
Originally written by Erik Thomas. My first exposure to Romania’s Negura Bunget was 2006’s OM. From then I was hooked, waiting four years for a new effort. However, as with many bands, personal issues and creative differences caused …