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Broken Pillars – Of Pillars and Primordial Myth (Review)

Broken Pillars are an Iranian black metal band, and this is their debut EP.

To start with I’m going to just lazily regurgitate some of the promo blurb for Of Pillars and Primordial Myth, as it sets the scene nicely for this EP – “Broken Pillars’ music can be described as the Persian response to Hellenic black metal. The songs contain slow yet deliberate doomy-sounding guitar riffing accompanied by grandiose symphonic arrangements. The music can be described as chants trying to reawaken an empire lost to the cruelties of time.” Continue reading “Broken Pillars – Of Pillars and Primordial Myth (Review)”

Białywilk – Zmora (Review)

This is the second album from one-man US black metal band Białywilk.

Zmora contains 30 minutes of atmospheric black metal, brought to us by an ex-member of Vukari. On Zmora the artist provides us with a rich expression of atmospheric music. Documenting the struggles of sleep deprivation and insomnia, it’s a journey into Białywilk’s passionate style. Continue reading “Białywilk – Zmora (Review)”

Belial’s Throne – Forgotten Land of the Lost Souls (Review)

This is the debut album from Irish/international black metallers Belial’s Throne.

Featuring the drummer of Coscradh, Forgotten Land of the Lost Souls contains 36 minutes of good quality second wave black metal. Continue reading “Belial’s Throne – Forgotten Land of the Lost Souls (Review)”

Weald and Woe – For the Good of the Realm (Review)

This is the second album from US black metallers Weald and Woe.

Weald and Woe play a medieval folk-influenced brand of melodic black metal. Across 37 minutes they craft an album of ancient atmosphere and blackened hooks. Continue reading “Weald and Woe – For the Good of the Realm (Review)”

Demoniac – Nube Negra (Review)

This is the third album from thrash metal band Demoniac, from Chile.

Demoniac are back with more ripping thrash that’s memorably enriched with non-standard ideas and songwriting, as well as clarinet, Moog, and accordion. The band’s idiosyncratic style was very nicely demonstrated on 2021’s So It Goes, and on Nube Negra they spend 42 minutes showcasing their individual style once more. Continue reading “Demoniac – Nube Negra (Review)”

Marduk – Memento Mori (Review)

Marduk are a Swedish black metal band and this is their fifteenth album.

Memento Mori contains 42 minutes of passionately crafted blackened intensity. It’s like bottled chaos and frenzied mayhem, with moments of dark storms and nightmare worldbuilding. Yep, Marduk are back. Continue reading “Marduk – Memento Mori (Review)”

Black Birch – Black Birch (Review)

This is the debut EP from Black Birch, a Swedish black metal band.

Containing 22 minutes of music, Black Birch is an atmospheric black metal release that showcases the very capable talents of this new black metal act in no uncertain terms. Continue reading “Black Birch – Black Birch (Review)”

Boréalys – L’heritage (Review)

This is the debut album from Canadian black metal band Boréalys.

L’heritage brings us 61-minutes of atmospheric black metal. Boréalys have produced an enjoyable slice of mournful black metal that recommends itself well. Continue reading “Boréalys – L’heritage (Review)”

Baxaxaxa – De Vermis Mysteriis (Review)

Baxaxaxa are a German black metal band and this is their second album.

Featuring members of Runespell and Ungod, Baxaxaxa play black metal with sinister atmosphere and wicked groove. De Vermis Mysteriis contains 41 minutes of atavistic blackened character. Continue reading “Baxaxaxa – De Vermis Mysteriis (Review)”

Lepra – Devil’s Blood in Her Tongue (Review)

Lepra are a black metal band from the US and this is their debut album.

In a fit of pure laziness on my part, I’m going to just reproduce a line from the promo blurb to set the scene for this release – “It is not your usual cup of black metal, this one has a unique blend of black punk/and roll, folk, goth rock, doom… All played with drums, bass, flute, endless keyboards, and duelling vocals.” Continue reading “Lepra – Devil’s Blood in Her Tongue (Review)”