Tag: Black
Negura Bunget – Vîrstele Pamîntului Review
originally written by Erik Thomas There are some heavy expectations for Negura Bunget and Vîrstele Pamîntului, not in only following up 2006’s critically acclaimed Om – an arguably classic, landmark black metal album that elevated the band to an Emperor-like pedestal …
Aosoth – Ashes Of Angels Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Those of you who follow the French black metal scene with any sort of dedication might raise an eyebrow of interest with a new project MkM is involved in, and …
An Autumn For Crippled Children – Lost Review
There appears to be a full-swing trend within several metal styles that sees bands focusing as much on mood as they do on fury, virtuosity, or the complexity of their arrangements. Sometimes that mood is …
Nechochwen – Azimuths To The Otherworld Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Yet another intimately-crafted project under the increasingly esteemedBindrune banner, Nechochwen is a nakedly honest folk entity. While the folk metal tag has taken on a Kryptonite-esque connotation for some, this is as far …
Alcest – Écailles De Lune Review
Shoegaze, for me, has the emotional tone of a gray, overcast day. It seems sad, but there’s an inherently solemn beauty in its calm that kindles quiet reflection. Ultimately, it is the warm glow permeating …
Les Discrets – Septembre Et Ses Dernières Pensées Review
One of the things I love about independent artists (or at least those that cater to the spirit of independent art), is their ability to condense all the intricacies of making that art into something …
Darkthrone – Circle The Wagons Review
First, a quick tip of the hat to the people of Peaceville Records: A pre-order of the LP version of Circle the Wagons brought it to my doorstep a full month before the official release …
Negura Bunget – Maiestrit Review
When bands choose to re-record classic albums or songs, the flags start flying. Is it just for a quick buck? Are they hyping some revamped lineup? Is someone being intentionally shut out of royalties? These …