black metal
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BS Bone – Inside Insanity (Demo) [EP REVIEW]
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BS Bone, a trio from Molise, Italy, presents a self-produced demo showcasing their blend of late 80’s inspired metal with punk influences. Their sound, reminiscent of Celtic Frost, combines catchy riffs and varied tempos. While the production has minor flaws, the band’s passion and talent shine through, promising a bright future in heavy metal. Continue reading
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Brain Stem – Symptoms of Annihilation Stage 2 [EP REVIEW]
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Symptoms of Annihilation (Stage 2) is an EP that evokes nostalgia for mid-2000s death metal, offering heavy, well-crafted tracks with a blend of technicality and potent bass work. Brain Stem skillfully mixes elements of various subgenres without resorting to traditional solos, creating an immersive listening experience that feels expansive yet concise. Continue reading
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Michael Alvarez of FLUB [INTERVIEW]
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Flub, formed by Michael Alvarez and Eloy Montes around 2011-2012 after parting with other bands, initially created music together before assembling a lineup that included Jared Klein, Charles King, and Viktor Hansen. Their laid-back songwriting approach allows creativity while overcoming challenges. They celebrate the upcoming album’s completion and the supportive metal scene. Continue reading
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Sean Meyers of Gates To The Morning [INTERVIEW]
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SM discusses the journey of his project, Gates to the Morning, originally started in 2008 but interrupted due to school. After a revival in 2016, he wrote “Return to Earth,” culminating in an album with collaborative elements. Challenges included promotional aspects and integrating jazz influences, while a strong community underscores his experience in metal. Continue reading
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[REVIEW ROUNDUP] Age Of The Wolf, Catafalque, HEX, Kavara, Handful of Hate, and EVIL ANGEL.
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FRIDAY, MAY 24th, 2019 Age Of The Wolf – Ouroboric Trances Aural Music Ouroboric Trances is a cumulation of all the most hectic and dark moments of Stoner/Doom and noise rock. Age of the Wolf has created something sinister, foreboding, and heavier then even the heaviest efforts put forth by the subgenre\’s heavyweights. It\’s Continue reading
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Misþyrming (Misthyrming) – Algleymi [ALBUM REVIEW]
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Misþyrming’s album “Algleymi” revitalizes black metal with its rich atmosphere and careful production. The band blends traditional elements with modern clarity, showcasing powerful bass lines and engaging lyrical styles that enhance its appeal. This dynamic sound captures themes of despair and mystery, establishing “Algleymi” as a deserving masterpiece in the genre. Continue reading
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[THROWBACK THURSDAY] Emperor – In the Nightside Eclipse
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Coming into this, I somehow had it in my head that In The Nightside Eclipse was somehow the worst thing Ihsahn has ever done – or the least creative, maybe. Either of those statements would be completely untrue, however. It’s common knowledge that black metal swept in, full force, in the mid 90’s just when Continue reading
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EP REVIEW: The Necrosexual – The Gory Hole Overture in F#
I am no stranger to the Necrosexual, I had the pleasure of interviewing him last year when he dropped GRIM 1 to the unknowing public. Being the modern day equivalent of the crypt creeper, and the hideous glue, that binds rock n’ roll and black metal – I was more then happy to see Continue reading
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EP REVIEW: Burial Party – Please, Electric Move Slow
Life sucks, everyone knows it. So, if you need to complain about it – might as well make it good right? (I can’t believe how passive-aggressive and cynical that sounded. Oh please, god help me.) Anyhow… Burial Party borders on so many closely related subgenres, I wouldn’t dare try to straight-forward label them. In fact, Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Shadow of Everest – The Hunting Ground
There is just something about the north (the North-American north, also known as Canada) and fantastic groups that seem to ride the stoner-rock/metal style out of ‘stoner’ territory. No joke, I mean it could be a group of people smoking joints while playing and I could only say it mirrors the style, not the content Continue reading