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May 16, 2019

[THROWBACK THURSDAY] Emperor – In the Nightside Eclipse

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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January 30, 2018

REVIEW: Vargrav – Netherstorm (Werewolf Records)

Hyvinkaa, Finland’s Vargrav have far exceeded the trappings of your average black metal act. Brilliantly masterminded by multi-instrumentalist, V-KhaoZ, Netherstorm is quickly proving to be a crucial piece of Finnish metal history. With its precise execution and terrifying undertones, this outstanding debut appears to have but one missive on its agenda-Finnish Black Metal Supremacy. Adorned… Continue reading

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