Tag: Black
Nidsang – The Mark Of Death Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: Finally, a new, young black metal band from Sweden that lives up to the country’s legacy of evil, grim, yet melodic and seething black metal. Review: There’s something about Nidsang that …
Limbonic Art – Legacy Of Evil Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. In the mid/late 90’s, Norway’s Limbonic Art was often muttered in the same revered breath as Emperor, Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth and other luminaries in the then popular symphonic black metal genre. But somehow they …
Moonspell – Under Satanae Review
Originally written by Tim Pigeon As I was in the process of writing about how I enjoyed this new turn that Moonspell had taken, I decided to dig a little, and realized that this release is …
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, …