Tag: Black
Charnel Valley – The Dark Archives Review
“This recording was arranged, rehearsed, and recorded in 5 days with 2 microphones, and preserved with a cassette 8-track to uphold the true spirit of analog.” Couple the above statement with the fact that this …
Dark Funeral – Attera Totus Sanctus Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner No introduction is really necessary here as I can’t really imagine a black metal fan that hasn’t come across these Swedes. Despite their reputation and popularity in many circles, I …
Black Crucifixion – The Fallen One Of Flames Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. If you’re like me – and of course you want to be – then you vomit upon hearing most of what passes for black metal today. Naturally there are exceptions …
Siebenbürgen – Darker Designs & Images Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner Darker Designs & Images is Siebenburgen’s fifth release of vampire inspired black metal. Will this be the album that propels Siebenburgen from their relative obscurity on Napalm Record’s roster? No. …
1349 – Hellfire Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Humorous how a band like 1349 conjures the fiery depths of Hell, whereas a group like Immortal embodies cold Arctic winds which terrorize frozen tundra. I’m also obligated to point out that – though I’ve …
Deathspell Omega – Kénôse Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner I’m sure most people have noticed by now, but the black metal scene has recently been shrugging off its previous entanglement in grandiose keyboards and preoccupation with violins and female …
Dragonlord – Black Wings Of Destiny Review
Dragonlord is the brainchild of Eric Peterson, longstanding guitarist of Bay Area Thrash legends, Testament, who seem to be quite dormant at present. The band’s origin is the direct result of Peterson’s desire to explore …
Absu – Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001 Review
Originally written by Patrick Dawson Accuse me of label whoring if you will but I think this album is getting my official recommendation as the number one most useful stocking stuffer for the metalhead in …