Tag: Black
Turisas – The Varangian Way Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: So here’s a brief and very general history lesson. The term “Varangian” is a general term for ‘barbarian’ or ‘Viking’ used by the people in Eastern Europe (namely the Byzantine …
Angelcorpse – Of Lucifer And Lightning Review
originally written by Jim Brandon When I first heard last year that Angelcorpse were reuniting and quickly working on new material for future albums, it was pretty exciting news. Among the warlike middle-tier blast beat …
Shining – V – Halmstad (Niklas Angaende Niklas) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald My previous experience with Sweden’s Shining is limited to friends playing them for me and hearing several of their songs through various promotional mediums, but I am well aware of the semi-legendary …
Sigh – Hangman’s Hymn Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: In my recent black metal sabbatical, one of the names that kept surfacing was Japan’s apparently highly revered Sigh. So when Hangman’s Hymn, the band’s eight album, was released, I decided to …
Lord Belial – Revelation: The 7th Seal Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner I’ve met a lot of people who consider Lord Belial to be the token underachievers of black metal. Personally I disagree. Granted I can’t really point to any releases from …
Watain – Sworn To The Dark Review
originally written by Jim Brandon When I first heard from a few reliable sources that the new Watain was more melodic and deliberate than their past works, admittedly, apprehension set in very quickly for me. …
Nagelfar – Virus West (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey I want to believe that Ván is pushing Nagelfar’s third and final full-length back out to the public because it never had its fair share of time in the spotlight. …
The Ruins of Beverast – Rain Upon The Impure Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: I have actually owned this album for quite some time now, and even still I have a hard time reviewing it and putting its depressive majesty into words. Review: Consisting of …