It’s rare to hear a demo so violently raw that it still manages to pull you in instead of pushing you away. Brùid play a savage, grinding mix of blackened death metal coated in a thick layer of lo-fi filth – the kind of production that feels like it’s trying to hide the riffs from…
When you utter the words “Finnish black metal” the word “lush” is probably not the first thing that comes to mind, not to discount the distinct melodicism that bands such as Satanic Warmaster and Horna possess, with riffs that are laden with emotion and power, however, If I had to call a Finnish black metal…
Hailing from the Montana underground death metal outfit Cellar Vessel returns with their latest release, Sermons In The Void. This is a brutal fusion of orchestral grace and punishing death grooves that grasps towards a nostalgic sound that is somewhat reminiscent of Opeth. Sweeping symphonic passages that transform into brutal breakdowns is always a charming…
Arcane Marrow returns with their sophomore album, Rising in the Early Dawn. Members of this band have been split among many of the different releases under the Moonlight Cypress Archetype label which has diversified their skills. Sharpening and honing the blade making this an incredibly tight and precise listen. At this point the band knows…
Debuting from deep within the German underground comes a mind warping act named Aätra with their epic release titled The Nine Billion Heads of God. This is a fascinating album that I think will cause a lot of contention within the scene. Following in the footsteps of Trhä with it’s uplifting atmosphere and colorful approach…
Czech based psychedelic cult known as White Hat had presented us with their album, Psychedelic Ascension Order, back in 2023. This is a hard hitting mix of raw psychedelic metal, vitriolic vocals and an old school groove. There’s layers of sound and details that any psychonaut might find distinctly familiar, and those who have not…
Underground black metal warrior Malacath returns with their third compilation compromising of previously released singles and a few original tracks. This collection is a monument to traditional black metal done in the style of the Nordic second wave. There’s a burning passion for true black metal behind this project and it’s very apparent in the…
Marching into the scene from the US underground comes Eagle’s Nest’s debut assault titled, Purification. This album is rich with atmosphere and hard hitting riffs of volkish pride. This debut is coming off the back of their well received demo “A Legacy Reborn… Forever Written in Blood” which presented the band as much more raw…
There was once a time when the atmosphere of a certain song or album would unnerve me. Creating a looming anxious dread that sweeps over you much like a horror movie would. The sounds surrounding and suffocating you, restricting your ability to escape as you’re dragged deeper and deeper into the audial abyss. I’ve become…
From the haunted ridges of Appalachia to the gator-choked gutters of the Gulf, Stumptail barrels down I-65 like a rust-eaten hearse on fire. Somewhere past the boiled-peanut stands and bottomless humidity, they stumble into the Floridian Poseidon, a swamp-god with a mullet, a beer gut, and a trident stolen from a pawn shop. Sonder down…