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April 26, 2019

ALBUM REVIEW: Turin Turambar – Czas Braku Wojny (PAGAN RECORDS)

Czas braku wojny roughly translates to ‘No war time‘ or ‘Time of absence of war‘ in English. The phrase also exemplifies the fact that I don’t know a lick of Polish. And, that’s fine really, because Turin Turambar‘s music finds a way to transcend that barrier somewhat. I mean, sure, I do not understand the… Continue reading

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February 11, 2018

REVIEW: Towards Atlantis Lights – Dust of Aeons (Transcending Obscurity)

Powerfully emotional, Towards Atlantis Lights draws from historical moments and blends folk, doom, death, and black metal elements together in order to bring their story to life on Dust of Aeons. And, by story, I mean an epic spanning four tracks, one of which is a whopping 30 minutes (The Bunker of Life) and the… Continue reading

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