This is the debut album from Australian atmospheric black metal band Somnium Nox.
Terra Inanis is the follow up to the band’s very enjoyable first release Apocrypha. Continue reading “Somnium Nox – Terra Inanis (Review)”
Tag: Atmospheric Black Metal
Nemesis Sopor – MMXL (Review)
This is the third album from Nemesis Sopor, a German black metal band.
Nemesis Sopor play atmospheric black metal with long songs and a cutting, second wave influence. Continue reading “Nemesis Sopor – MMXL (Review)”
Ars Magna Umbrae – Through Lunar Gateways (Review)
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)”
Råttkung – Metamorphosis (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)”
Woe – Hope Attrition (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)”
Falls of Rauros – Vigilance Perennial (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)”
Vaiya – Remnant Light (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 – Arrayed Claws (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 – Winter (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)”
Manetheren – The End (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)”
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