Tag: Black
Obtest – Gyvybës Medis Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: I’ve been a fan of Lithuania folk/pagan act Obtest since 1997’s Tukstanmentis, and while the band has dropped their black metal sound in favor of a more straight forward power metal/thrash with …
Withered – Folie Circulaire Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. Well goddamn, if this isn’t satisfying. One of the reasons I enjoy writing reviews is because I love to watch bands progress; it doesn’t happen often, but once in a …
Drautran – Throne Of The Depths Review
Originally written by Keith Fox. Though this is only their sophomore record (their first demo was released way back in 1999) these Germans sound confident and mature and I couldn’t be much happier with what …
Gnaw Their Tongues – An Epiphanic Vomiting Of Blood Review
Originally written by Chris Chellis. To say that I was not expecting what I heard on An Epiphanic Vomiting of Blood would be the kind of understatement that takes on a life of its own, walking slyly …
Celestia – Frigidiis Apotheosia : Abstinencia Genesiis Review
Originally written by Keith Fox. Celestia is the project of Noktu, owner of Drakkar Productions and member of depressive French black metallers Mortifera along with Neige. The band has been around since 1995 but this is only their second …
Dark Fortress – Eidolon Review
originally written by Jim Brandon In this time of retro thrash and monotonous breakdowns everywhere you turn, it’s pretty cool that Century Media still remains faithful to some black metal, even more so when the …
Moonspell – Night Eternal Review
Originally written by Tim Pigeon Portugal’s veteran goth/black metallers Moonspell have not missed a step as they approach their 3rd decade of existence. In fact, I feel that Night Eternal might be their most complete work to date, possibly excepting the …
The Funeral Pyre – Wounds Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn Who here flies the flag for The Funeral Pyre? Speak now or forever hold your piece, of Hot Topic paraphernalia that you just got home from the mall with. I …