Ars Magna Umbrae is a one-man black metal band from Poland and this is his debut EP.
Through Lunar Gateways provides us with terrifying apocalyptic black metal that’s steeped in atmosphere and blackened gloom.
The music on this Continue reading “Ars Magna Umbrae – Through Lunar Gateways (Review)”
This is the debut album from Danish black metal one-man project Råttkung.
This is a band that we’ve encountered before, (Dark Is the Beginning, Unborn Undead), and that has impressed on both occasions.
Unborn Undead saw the music just starting to develop some elements of atmospheric black metal, and I’m pleased to say that Continue reading “Råttkung – Metamorphosis (Review)”
This is the fourth album by Woe, a black metal band from the US.
Here we have a black metal album that has a decidedly American flavour to it that includes some minor aspects of post-black metal, hardcore and a pinch of death metal.
The album is Continue reading “Woe – Hope Attrition (Review)”
This is the fourth album from Falls of Rauros, a black metal band from the US.
Falls of Rauros are a band that I know can always be relied upon to deliver. Across their various releases they have produced a wealth of atmospheric and engaging folk-influenced black metal that has never failed to impress and satisfy me. The same can be said of Vigilance Perennial in this regard too. Continue reading “Falls of Rauros – Vigilance Perennial (Review)”
This is a re-release of the 2014 album from one-man black metal band Vaiya from Australia.
Featuring three songs, each 13 minutes in length, Remnant Light is atmospheric black metal with a bleak demeanour and a grim personality. Continue reading “Vaiya – Remnant Light (Review)”
Lorn are an Italian black metal band and this is their latest EP.
Apparently this is an EP, but at 40 minutes in length it’s longer than some albums.
The artwork firmly caught my eye when this appeared; as soon as I saw the cover I knew I had to listen to it. I’m glad I did. Continue reading “Lorn – Arrayed Claws (Review)”
Fen are a UK progressive black metal band and this is their fifth album.
Fen combine atmospheric, progressive and post-black metal into their beguiling music. Taking the appropriate elements of each and using them to suit their own purposes, the music on Winter is expansive and full of dark vision. Continue reading “Fen – Winter (Review)”
This is the fourth album by Manetheren, a black metal band from the US.
Here we have 62 minutes of atmospheric black metal with dark, nihilistic, apocalyptic themes.
Manetheren’s approach to black metal is one of layering. Various Continue reading “Manetheren – The End (Review)”
This is a split between Palace of Worms and Ecferus – two US one-man black metal bands.
Both of these bands are ones that I really enjoy, and both have a history of quality releases, (check out The Ladder, Prehistory and Shamaniacal Essence), so when I found out they were sharing a split release, the expectation levels rocketed up. Continue reading “Palace of Worms/Ecferus – Split (Review)”
The Great Old Ones are a black metal band from France and this is their third album.
Boasting a larger and more comprehensive production than ever before on their latest release, The Great Old Ones sound as great as their name implies. Bold, grand and aggressively majestic, EOD: A Tale of Dark Legacy is an album to explore and be afraid of, for the dark delights it contains are not for unwary travellers. Continue reading “The Great Old Ones – EOD: A Tale of Dark Legacy (Review)”
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