Ars Veneficium – The Reign of the Infernal King (Review)

Ars VeneficiumThis is the debut album from Ars Veneficium, a black metal band from Belgium.

This is a release full of fast-paced blasphemy and hatred. Ars Veneficium play fiery black metal that’s mean-spirited and true to its Satanic legacy. Continue reading “Ars Veneficium – The Reign of the Infernal King (Review)”

Divine Element – Thaurachs of Borsu (Review)

Divine ElementDivine Element are an international black/death metal band. This is their second album.

This is quite a varied release that essentially boils down to about 40 minutes of epic extreme metal.

The music takes Continue reading “Divine Element – Thaurachs of Borsu (Review)”

I, the Betrayer – 7 (Review)

I, the BetrayerI, the Betrayer are a Norwegian metal band and this is their debut EP.

This is the first EP from this new band, although as there’s over 30 minutes of material here, it’s actually longer than some albums. Continue reading “I, the Betrayer – 7 (Review)”

Arkheron Thodol – Thaw (Review)

Arkheron ThodolArkheron Thodol are an atmospheric black metal band from the US and this is their debut album.

Atmospheric black metal is one of my favourite sub-genres. When it’s done well and you’re in the mood for it, there’s nothing quite like it. Continue reading “Arkheron Thodol – Thaw (Review)”

Element of Chaos – A New Dawn (Review)

Element of ChaosElement of Chaos are a progressive metal band from Italy, this is their second album.

With a sharp sound, serrated riffs, and savage vocals, Element of Chaos burst onto the airwaves with the first track on the album The Second Dawn of Hiroshima. It’s quite an entrance. Continue reading “Element of Chaos – A New Dawn (Review)”

Suffering Hour – In Passing Ascension (Review)

Suffering HourThis is the debut album of US blackened death metal band Suffering Hour.

Suffering Hour’s 2014 debut EP Foreseeing Exemptions to a Dismal Beyond was a release that really struck a chord with me. The band’s primitive-yet-powerful display Continue reading “Suffering Hour – In Passing Ascension (Review)”