Tag: Black
Black Anvil – Triumvirate Review
Originally written by Chris Chellis. Black Anvil occupies that corner of extreme metal that has become increasingly hard to define or put a finger on sonically. Celtic Frost influences will do that to a band. So will covering …
Deathspell Omega – Paracletus Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Going into this review, I realized I could analyze the long-awaited conclusion to Deathspell Omega’s trilogy in two ways; as some mystical statement of philosophical intent miraculously bestowed on the …
Melechesh – The Epigenesis Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Although it’s not as prevalent as, say, three years ago, melding Middle-Eastern influences into metal can still throw an invigorating and potent twist into a well-worn style of music. Where …
Withered – Dualitas Review
I remember it as if it were yesterday, wandering down the darkest and most bizarre alleyways New Orleans had to offer, blasting Folie Circulaire so loudly through my headphones that it felt as if putrid …
Haeresiarchs Of Dis – Denuntiatus Cinis Review
originally written by Jim Brandon October is slowly reaching its end. The moon is full tonight, with a lone star shining brightly in the dark blue sky as the strains of Haeresiarchs Of Dis pierce …
Arckanum – Sviga Læ Review
Ever since the release of last year’s ÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞ, I have not been able to stop listening to Arckanum. Although I’m quite fond of Shamaatae’s (Arckanum’s only member) earlier albums, I immediately thought ÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞ would be …
Valdur – Raven God Amongst Us Review
With all the scenester bullshit dominating black metal in the United States, it’s really refreshing to hear a band and album from my home country playing something a bit more geographically ambiguous. California’s Valdur is …
Winterfylleth – The Mercian Sphere Review
originally written by Chris McDonald My colleague Doug Moore once made a point regarding Decrepit Birth as a band he theoretically “should” like, but doesn’t in reality. This isn’t exactly the situation I’ve found myself …