Tag: Black

Maax – Unholy Rock & Roll Review

You may not know it from my reviews or forum interactions, but I can be a real asshole sometimes. Hell, I already had this review half-written in my mind before even hearing a single note: …

Les Discrets – Ariettes Oubliées… Review

Those unfamiliar with shoegaze enthusiast Fursy Teyssier of Les Discrets need only know that the group’s stunning debut, Septembre et Ses Dernières Pensées, may in fact go down as the crowning acheivement of the entire …

Omega Centauri – Universum Infinitum Review

Duplicate Records is slowly but surely gaining a reputation as a boutique label with a keen eye for compellingly odd takes on the darker ends of metal’s vast spectrum. 2011 alone saw Einar Sjursø’s (of …

Abigail Williams – Becoming Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance After cycling through nearly 20 bandmates and two distinctly modern approaches to symphonic black metal, Abigail Williams’ main man Ken Sorceron sounds closer to finding a style that suits him on Becoming, …

Azaghal – Nemesis Review

If I was feeling like kind of an asshole, I might suggest that this review of Nemesis, the ninth and newest Azaghal record (and third for Moribund) could be kept to three words: “Finnish black …

Lantlôs – Agape Review

originally written by Chris McDonald Lantlôs has long been my favorite band of the wimpy black metal genre. In addition to the band’s skilled melodic sense and intense drumming and vocals, their ability to channel the …

Drudkh – Eternal Turn Of The Wheel Review

When Drudkh announced that their ninth album would be a return to their harsh roots, many preparing to groan at another Handful of Stars probably held their breath and raised a cautious eyebrow. After all, …

Excommunicated – Skeleton Key Review

From the ashes of New Orleans-based outfits Suture and Catholicon comes Excommunicated, debuting with this Vatican-bashing platter of respectable black/death. The promo of Skeleton Key came complete with a glossary of terms and explanations of …