Tag: Black
Anaal Nathrakh – Hell Is Empty, And All The Devils Are Here Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. It’s easy to become jaded as a metalhead. The focus on fastest-loudest-heaviest overstimulation and glut of similar-sounding bands can reduce even the most ardent fan to a sneering elitist (as anyone …
Dark Forest – Aurora Borealis (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. While I’m not knowledgeable enough to write a paper about the seemingly minute differences between battle, heathen, pagan, and Viking metal, I know what I like, and I like the …
Darkthrone – F.O.A.D.
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Unlike my esteemed colleague, I’m no Darkthrone aficionado. Other than their early 90’s necrotrinity (which, honestly, doesn’t strike me in the way that classic albums should) I’ve watched the duo’s career fly …
Tombs – Tombs Review
Originally written by Tyler Wagnon. Brooklyn, NY’s Tombs is a three-piece featuring Mike Hill (ex-Anodyne, ex-Versoma) on vocals and guitars, Justin Ennis (The Heuristics) on drums, while Dominic Seita (Speedloader) rounds out the band on bass. Hill …
Alcest – Souvenirs D’un Autre Monde Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Known for his work with Amesoeurs, Mortifera, and Peste Noire, Neige’s least metal project Alcest has oddly enough generated more buzz than the others. While 2004’s Le Secret contained Burzumian screams on “Elevation,” the full-length Souvenirs d’un Autre Monde, …
Tangorodrim – Justus Ex Fide Vivit Review
Technicality? BAH! Tangorodrim SMASH your technicality! Bells and whistles? YAARGH! Save your bells and whistles for the old! Tangorodrim explode your damned heart!! Tangorodrim punch your eyes with nails!! Tangorodrim kick loose your spine!!! TANGORODRIM …
Oakhelm – Betwixt And Between Review
New to the pagan/Viking-inspired scene but certainly no greenhorns to metal, Portland, Oregon’s Oakhelm features two guitarists and a drummer from black/death metal troupe, Fall of the Bastards, and one-time Assück (Anticapital), current Wormwood champ, …
Vreid – I Krig Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. Following on quickly from last year’s Pitch Black Brigade, Vreid’s latest full-length, I Krig, sees the Norwegian band continuing to refine their unique fusion of black metal and classic rock. On this album Vreid combine …