Au-Dessus – End of Chapter (Review)

Au-DessusAu-Dessus are a black metal band from Lithuania.

This is tension-building black metal that incorporates aspects of post-black metal to create involving atmospheres and dark soundscapes. Think a cross between Mayhem, Deathspell Omega and Schammasch, maybe. Continue reading “Au-Dessus – End of Chapter (Review)”

Ghost Bath – Starmourner (Review)

Ghost BathThis is the third album from Ghost Bath, a post-black metal band from the US.

Ghost Bath play post-black metal that combines the depressive and atmospheric styles. Okay, but what does this mean in practice?

Ghost Bath are an unusual band. This Continue reading “Ghost Bath – Starmourner (Review)”

Windswept – The Great Cold Steppe (Review)

WindsweptWindswept are a Ukrainian black metal band and this is their debut album.

Created by the same talented individuals behind Drudkh, Windswept play black metal that’s harsh and raw, channelling the elemental power of nature into their chosen musical style. Continue reading “Windswept – The Great Cold Steppe (Review)”

Oath – Mustan Liekin Veljeskunta (Review)

OathOath are a Finnish black metal band and this is their second album.

Oath worship at the altar of the Scandinavian second wave, and the music that they have produced on Mustan Liekin Veljeskunta will make you very glad that they do. Continue reading “Oath – Mustan Liekin Veljeskunta (Review)”

Cult of Erinyes – Tiberivs (Review)

Cult of ErinyesThis is the second album from Belgian black metal band Cult of Erinyes.

The band’s 2016 EP Transcendence was a very strong calling card for Cult of Erinyes, ably demonstrating their ritualistic black metal to great effect. Continue reading “Cult of Erinyes – Tiberivs (Review)”

Barathrum – Fanatiko (Review)

BarathrumBarathrum are a Finnish black metal band and this is their ninth album.

This is old-school black metal with plenty of groovy mid-paced sections that drip filth everywhere and generally make a mess all over everything they touch. Continue reading “Barathrum – Fanatiko (Review)”

Ashen Horde – The Alchemist (Review)

Ashen HordeAshen Horde are a black metal band from the US and this is their latest EP.

2015’s Nine Plagues was a striking record. Now, we’re treated to an equally striking two-track EP named The Alchemist. Continue reading “Ashen Horde – The Alchemist (Review)”

Entity of Hate – Cursed for Eternity (Review)

Entity of HateEntity of Hate are an Indian melodic black metal band and this is their debut EP.

Featuring a member of Diabolus Arcanium, this is 15 minutes of melodic black metal with death metal undertones. Continue reading “Entity of Hate – Cursed for Eternity (Review)”