This is the latest EP from Árstíðir Lífsins, an international, (Germany/Iceland), black metal band.
Following on from 2020’s epic Saga á tveim tungum II: Eigi fjǫll né firðir comes an equally epic EP. Despite containing only two songs, Hermalausaz is an album-length release at 43 minutes in duration, and packs a lot of content into its extended running time. Continue reading “Árstíðir Lífsins – Hermalausaz (Review)”
Suel are a German black metal band and this is their debut album.
Venomous Curse brings us 45 minutes of classic black metal, influenced by the second wave of the 90s. Continue reading “Suel – Venomous Curse (Review)”
This is a split between two black metal bands, Grabunhold from Germany and Circle of Shadows from Austria.
Grabunhold feature current and ex-members of Baxaxaxa and Imha Tarikat, and they are up first, with three tracks spread over 17 minutes. Continue reading “Grabunhold/Circle of Shadows – Lamentationen – Split (Review)”
This is the fourth album from US black metallers Valdrin.
It’s been a long time since 2014’s Beyond the Forest, and Valdrin have had two other full albums since then. Throne of the Lunar Soul is their latest, and boasts an imposing 73 minutes of material. What does the Valdrin of 2023 have to offer the discerning black metal fan? Continue reading “Valdrin – Throne of the Lunar Soul (Review)”
This is the debut album from US black metallers Ritual Clearing.
Penitence contains 38 minutes of dark hostility. This is black metal that’s raw and hateful, delivering aggressive music shrouded in blades, spikes, and darkness. Ritual Clearing are ones to watch. Continue reading “Ritual Clearing – Penitence (Review)”
This is the third album from international black metallers Asagraum.
After thoroughly enjoying 2017’s Potestas Magicum Diaboli and 2019’s Dawn of Infinite Fire, (especially the latter), Veil of Death, Ruptured is one I’ve been looking forward to. It has surpassed my expectations too, let me tell you that now. Continue reading “Asagraum – Veil of Death, Ruptured (Review)”
Valravn are a Finnish black metal band and this is their second album.
Featuring a current/ex-member of Altar of Betelgeuze/Cardinals Folly, The Awakening contains 44 minutes of expressive black metal. Continue reading “Valravn – The Awakening (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)”
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)”
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)”
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