Tag: Black
Primordial – Imrama (Reissue) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Primordial are a band who need no introduction. I’m sure you’ve read that in plenty of reviews, but I can’t think of a better candidate to which that statement applies …
The Funeral Pyre – December Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell As little as 5 years ago, The Funeral Pyre was a name bandied about in the same breath as Light This City and Arsis as potential sparkplugs in the melodic death metal engine. Interestingly, the Stateside …
Ironwood – :Fire:Water:Ash: Review
Some albums demand that the bottom line of a review be introduced early because there is something so unique about it that it will instantly make or break the album for new listeners. :Fire:Water:Ash: is …
Orcustus – Orcustus Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Orcustus. The name just sounds so slippery and unclean. Diseased, even. “Orcuuuuustusssss.” Like a snake was meant to say it, or maybe a diabolical wizard perched atop his throne and …
Hod – Serpent Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell A black/death metal band comprised of dudes that spent time with G.G. Allin and Thornspawn? While certainly less than appealing on paper, Hod is actually a pretty wicked beast. Not “tear down your walls of …
Samael – Above Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas Though Samael had a nice sorta comeback with Solar Soul after the pure techno metal of Eternal and Reign of Light, nothing really prepared me forAbove and its almost return to blackened form. Apparently this album was started …
Wolves In The Throne Room – Black Cascade Review
Ramar Pittance’s take: “Black metal, by definition, creates a deep psychedelic wash by layering guitar and submerging melody in the chaos. This is one part of black metal that we will always stay true to.” …
Razor of Occam – Homage to Martyrs Review
Occam’s Razor is a scientific principle that all things equal, the most simple explanation (theory) for something is likely to be the correct one. Razor of Occam is a black thrash act from London by way of …