Vakker – What Will Become of Our Pain (Review)

Vakker - What Will Become of Our PainThis is the debut album from US black metal band Vakker.

I only encountered What Will Become of Our Pain due to a random social media recommendation, and I’m very glad I did. Vakker play atmospheric black metal, only with the sort of horrific, monstrous vocals that you wouldn’t normally associate with the style. Continue reading “Vakker – What Will Become of Our Pain (Review)”

Canis Dirus – By the Grace of Death (Review)

Canis Dirus - By the Grace of DeathThis is the fourth album from US black metallers Canis Dirus.

By the Grace of Death contains 38 minutes of atmospheric black metal. Through a captivating mix of hostility, beauty, and dark splendour, Canis Dirus have produced a record that’s undeniably potent. Continue reading “Canis Dirus – By the Grace of Death (Review)”

Sun Worship – Upon the Hills of Divination (Review)

Sun Worship - Upon the Hills of DivinationThis is the fourth album from German black metallers Sun Worship.

Brought to us by a member of both the mighty Ultha and Unru, Upon the Hills of Divination contains 41 minutes of modern black metal. Hold on tight and prepare yourself, as this one’s a special one. Continue reading “Sun Worship – Upon the Hills of Divination (Review)”

Solbrud – IIII (Review)

Solbrud - IIIISolbrud are a black metal band from Denmark and this is their fourth album.

IIII is an album of four parts, each written by one of Solbrud’s four band members. The end result is an ambitious album with an imposing length – 94 minutes – that takes the listener on a compelling journey into a vast atmospheric black metal vistas. Continue reading “Solbrud – IIII (Review)”