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Inferno – The Anthropic Sophisms (On the Heights of Despair) (Review)

Inferno are a black metal band from Czechia and this is their ninth album.

2013’s Omniabsence Filled By His Greatness, 2017’a Gnosis Kardias (of Transcension and Involution), and 2021’s Paradeigma (Phosphenes of Aphotic Eternity) were all strong releases of an esoteric nature. With four new songs that expand across 41 amorphous minutes, Inferno have arrived once more with The Anthropic Sophisms (On the Heights of Despair) to show the world their inscrutable vision for blackened darkness. Continue reading “Inferno – The Anthropic Sophisms (On the Heights of Despair) (Review)”

Astral Alchemy – Weaving Chilling Magical Dreamworlds (Review)

This is the debut album from US black metal band Astral Alchemy.

Weaving Chilling Magical Dreamworlds unleashes 39 minutes of multifaceted black metal on the world. Astral Alchemy revel in the creation of an alluring mix of the ancient and the modern, leading to a record that captures the strengths from both remarkably well. Continue reading “Astral Alchemy – Weaving Chilling Magical Dreamworlds (Review)”

Mourir – Nous, le Venin (Review)

This is the third album from French black metal band Mourir.

Following on from 2020’s Animal Bouffe Animal and 2022’s Disgrâce, Nous, le Venin contains 41 minutes of new, ferociously grim material from Mourir. If you haven’t encountered Mourir before, then steel yourself before entering their threatening world. Continue reading “Mourir – Nous, le Venin (Review)”

Sojourner – Gateways (Review)

This is the fourth album from International black metal band Sojourner.

Containing the artist behind Miasmata, Sojourner play what can probably loosely be termed as atmospheric black metal, but with an epic streak and a definite Gothic metal flavour. In essence, it’s metal, atmosphere-first, and balances beauty and darkness wonderfully. Continue reading “Sojourner – Gateways (Review)”

Soothsayer – The Unbinding (Review)

This is the second album from Irish doom/sludge band Soothsayer.

The Unbinding follows on from 2016’s At this Great Depth and 2021’s Echoes of the Earth, heralding the return of the bone-shaking Soothsayer. Across five colossal songs Soothsayer showcase a sound that’s developed, while also retaining what made them so good in the first place. Continue reading “Soothsayer – The Unbinding (Review)”

Vafurlogi – Gneisti af eldi Guðs (Review)

This is the second album from Icelandic black metallers Vafurlogi.

Following on from 2024’s Í Vökulli Áþján, Gneisti af eldi Guðs delivers 49 minutes of new material. Now rounded out to a full band, Vafurlogi’s black metal has been greater developed. The band were already in a good place with their music, but now they’ve taken things up a step. Continue reading “Vafurlogi – Gneisti af eldi Guðs (Review)”

Temple ov Ahriman – Heretics of Consensual Reality (Review)

This is a the debut album from Temple ov Ahriman, a solo black metal band from the US.

Aided by a session drummer, this solo act delivers 43 minutes of well-crafted black metal on Heretics of Consensual Reality. The first record by Temple ov Ahriman is one that you should absolutely check out if you’re a fan of an old style played both very well and with good ideas. Continue reading “Temple ov Ahriman – Heretics of Consensual Reality (Review)”

Forsmán – Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur (Review)

This is the debut album from Icelandic black metallers Forsmán.

Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur is the 46-minute follow up to 2021’s promising debut EP Dönsum i Logans Ljóma. Containing members of Misþyrming and Múr, Forsmán’s brand of esoteric black metal is a very potent one. Continue reading “Forsmán – Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur (Review)”

Inherits the Void – The Silent Abscission (Review)

This is the fourth album from French solo black metal act Inherits the Void.

From 2021’s Monolith of Light to 2023’s The Impending Fall of the Stars to Scars of Yesteryears, the artist behind Inherits the Void seems to refine and tweak his vision for atmospheric/melodic black metal just that little bit more with every release. Which brings us to The Silent Abscission. It is the longest Inherits the Void album so far at 47 minutes in length, so what does this new record have to offer fans of this quality act? Continue reading “Inherits the Void – The Silent Abscission (Review)”

Mork – Monolitt (Review)

This is the eighth album from Norwegian black metal solo act Mork.

This is old-school Norwegian black metal, played by a musician that knows the style inside out. He’s aided on Monolitt by a drummer and additional vocalist; so combined, Monolitt is an easily enjoyable listen for fans of classic black metal. The latest Mork album has arrived, fully formed and ready to assert its dominance. Does it have the power to? Continue reading “Mork – Monolitt (Review)”