Strixskog returns with their latest EP titled Slaughtered. Once a more traditional heavy metal outfit, the band has now transitioned into a more progressive metal and with this release even hardcore and metalcore influences. The imagery of this release is deep, touching upon an age old tale of pride, wrath, and murder told through the…
From the rich Finnish underground comes black metal spiritualists known as Starcave. Their latest release Sukta is a continuation from their previous release Final Sins, which was a raw and melodic romp that called upon the astral powers to fuel the dark atmosphere of that release. Sukta continues just that, providing raw and melodic riffs…
The US Black metal undergound scene has always been a point of contention for many denizens of the scene. Some who claim that the majority to come out of the US is typically trash, not well done, and a shameful copy of their European counter-parts. Personally, I think the US scene is probably the strongest…
Hailing from Connecticut, Forest Thrall presents their primalistic debut full-length album, Apparitions of the Golden Horn. Following the raw, pagan-inspired black metal showcased in their earlier demo, this release takes their craft to new heights. Forest Thrall weaves an intricate tapestry of folk elements and shamanistic primalism, seamlessly intertwined with the feral spirit of old-school…
Pried out of cryostasis, Oratoria Empírea is a lost gift from ancient worshippers of alien gods of Annunakian origin. This underground release is presented under the occult banner of the Enclave Magico Indomito and was created between the years of 2005 to 2009 and finally brought to Earth in 2021. These tracks were compiled together…
Hailing from the Columbian underground and under the Enclave Magico Indomito banner comes Delictii and their second release Portales de Guerra Astral. This is a deeply atmospheric and esoteric album with heavy influence from dark chaos magicks of the occult underground. With hypnotic and raw psychedelic atmosphere and a strong traditional South American black metal…
Hailing far north in the Arctic Circle, home of the Sámi people comes another project from the mastermind Ruohtta titled Djuasa. This short and compact EP titled Skälmit is a perfect project to display along side Ruohtta‘s unique approach to Black Metal. With crude and cold guitar melodies and rustic drumming with harsh vocals that…
Hailing from the Maryland underground comes Charisma Rat with their latest release, ISAR. Charisma Rat brings a backlog of releases varying from noisy and abrasive punk rock to more quaint and emotional lofi acoustic passages that feel like a blast back to the 90s alternative scene. With ISAR however, the rat has decided to go…
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….