Tag: Black

Drudkh – A Furrow Cut Short Review

Originally written by K. Scott Ross. In the early days of black metal, certain scene leaders believed that the only true black metal was the Satanic kind. Some artists and fans still maintain that the

Satan’s Wrath – Die Evil Review

I know there are many fans that take issue with the continued use of satanic imagery and lyrical themes in metal. They find it juvenile, silly, played out, and lacking in the shock value it

Sigh – Graveward Review

Originally written by K. Scott Ross. A lot of the music that we listen to as metal heads is extremely similar. When it really comes down to it, is there that much difference between Immolation and Incantation? Sure,

Malthusian Lurks from the Hengiform – New EP and Interview

You ever get that feeling that music takes you to a dark place? Of course you do, you’re metal fans. Some darkness comes from the blackest of metals, leaving you cold and alone (Katharsis, Ayat); some

Wiegedood – De Doden Hebben Het Goed Review

In today’s underground, where perceived honesty and “trueness” are of the utmost importance to many, a new black metal band formed by guys that had done most of their time in hardcore and post-metal acts

Sulphur Aeon – Gateway To The Antisphere Review

German deathers Sulphur Aeon did something neat with their full length debut, 2013’s Swallowed by the Ocean’s Tide – they pulled from all over the place without going overboard in any single area. Bombastic, blasting,

Akhlys – The Dreaming I Review

Akhlys is a side project of Nightbringer guitarist Naas Alcameth (because a pseudonym is cooler than being a black metal artist named Kyle Spanswick). When first putting ears on sophomore effort The Dreaming I, this

Murg – Varg & Björn Review

Murg is from Sweden. Murg shows a real dedication to black and white cover art. Based on just these facts, one can make a pretty good guess what Murg brings to the table. If you