Emerging once more from the shadowed, mist-covered hills of ancient Celtic lands, Auld Ridge delivers yet another offering to the Old Gods. This latest release is an epic blend of rustic black metal, paying homage to the raw and unrelenting spirit of the old school. Channeling the spirit of the second-wave’s golden era, Auld Ridge…
From the rainy shores of Seattle, Washington, comes an intriguing folk group reviving the old Gothic sounds of maritime sea shanties known as Headstone Brigade. Supported by accordions, fiddles, cellos, guitars, and trumpets, this ensemble captures vivid imagery through well-crafted lyrics, blending it all with a punk-like attitude to keep their sound fresh and modern….
Conjured from within emerald visions of times that never were, the entity behind the mysterious Strix Akesis has presented us with another offering under a different banner. Ghosts of Lietus is the combination of black metal rawness and intensity, with the melodic and triumphant riffs and aesthetics of traditional heavy metal. Much like Strix Akesis,…