Tag: Black
Xasthur – A Gate Through Bloodstained Mirrors (Reissue) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald To be blunt, I’ve never really liked Xasthur. I’m very much a fan of American black metal, and as such have made numerous attempts to gain an appreciation for Malefic’s …
Azaghal – Omega Review
originally written by Jim Brandon It was pure curiosity that led to choosing their newest release, Omega, to once again become acquainted with this understated Finnish four piece powerhouse after listening to and reviewing Azaghal’s …
Agalloch – The White Review
originally written by Chris McDonald The EP is an interesting format. For most bands it’s either a way to get rid of old material that‘s been sitting around for awhile, or a quick cash-grab (usually …
Nifelheim – Envoy Of Lucifer Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn Guilty as charged. Guilty as charged of making Metal into nearly flesh and blood. Talking about it like it’s my BFF. It can do no wrong by me. Unlike a significant other, or …
Leviathan – Massive Conspiracy Against All Life Review
originally written by Chris McDonald You know, I find the talk I hear sometimes about the lack of legitimacy and creativity in the current black metal scene (particularly in the U.S.) totally bewildering. In the …
Hellhammer – Demon Entrails Review
Some two decades and several thousand imitators later, Hellhammer exists outside of judgment or critique, not because they were really all that awesome, but because there’s a big disparity between their importance and their actual …
Necronoclast – The Plague Review
originally written by Jim Brandon As spring draws near, I’m reaching back into the bag o’ tricks to grab onto some cold, frosty Scottish black metal to indulge in as the season that best suits it …
Averse Sefira – Advent Parallax Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: While the majority of US black metal seems to be steeped in the form of one man despondency, Texas’s Averse Sefira has risen from the gloom and delivered a seething, vitriolic …