Tag: Black
Blut Aus Nord – Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue With The Stars Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Blut Aus Nord has taken the underground metal scene by veritable storm since the world heard The Work Which Transforms God in 2003, with each subsequent release garnering fevered anticipation …
Fen – The Malediction Years Review
originally written by Chris McDonald It’s becoming increasingly marketable in the metal scene to have that catchy label to apply to your band’s sound for the Internet hordes to lap up. Projects that pay homage …
The Axis Of Perdition – Urfe Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. That The Axis of Perdition have gone down this particular path isn’t all that surprising. After the cyber-black metal blitzkrieg of The Ichneumon Method, this British act has become steadily more abstract, with …
Woe – A Spell For The Death Of Man Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell The realization strikes quickly; A Spell For The Death of Man is an atypical force. The haunting, oddly naked guitar that opens the record–perfectly painted in the “Solitude” referenced in the track’s …
Satyricon – The Age Of Nero Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell If you’ve been hip to Satyricon’s post-Rebel Extravaganza method of madness, you’ll certainly know what to expect from The Age of Nero. Satyr and Frost’s “arena black metal” is in full effect, and …
Israthoum – Black Scenery Avatar (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell If you were commissioned to compile a list of essential reissues, what would it contain? The Chasm’s early albums? Demilich’s Nespithe on double gatefold vinyl? Babylon Whores’ King Fear (if it’s not on your list, it should be, dammit…)? …
Lecherous Nocturne – The Age Of Miracles Has Passed Review
Originally written by Kris Yancey It’s business as usual at the Unique Leader camp, perhaps business-ier than usual given the recent Deeds of Flesh record dropping into the hands of death metal addicts like a …
Velvet Cacoon – Genevieve (Reissue) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Velvet Cacoon, a two-person project from Oregon, remains one of the most controversial figures to surface in the metal underground. The project initially gained recognition through the outlandish stories spread …