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Febris Manea – (IN)EXISTENCE

Posted on April 17, 2022 by deshift00

Only just recovering from his previous album Febris Manea does it again and releases yet another fantastically dreadful album. But this time he’s not alone, each track featuring a different vocal guest providing their lyrical contribution and their own take on this hellish music. Featuring vocal performances from acts such as Vide, Vinterfodt, Endless Nothing,…

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Lord Mortvm – Dead Christ Baptism

Posted on April 5, 2022 by deshift00

Returning from the cold Norwegian wastes, Lord Mortvm makes his presence known yet again with his second full length release Dead Christ Baptism. Returning with a fresh production style, heavier tones, and darker atmosphere, this is a triumphant return indeed. Immediately from the opening scream, wailing guitar solo, and devastatingly heavy bass, I knew I…

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Reflection of Misery – Communion with the Vile

Posted on April 5, 2022 by deshift00

Hailing from the jungles of Nicaragua, Reflection of Misery helps us commune with our twisted selves with their second full length release Communion with the Vile. This is a grimey and rather heavy black metal album, with slow and methodical parts that creep along in a grim way. There’s a lot packed into each song,…

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Mycorrhizae – S/T

Posted on April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by deshift00

Demos like these always bring me immense joy. Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mycorrhizae brings the world another raw black metal demo. This one, thankfully stands out among the sea of releases thanks to the creative riffs, unique imagery, and just all around stellar instrumentation. Its rather straight forward and par for the course with black…

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Borgerkrigen – Roots of Barbarian Tribes

Posted on April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by deshift00

This release has a rather tragic story behind it. Back in 2014, Borgerkrigen produced a savage and incredibly barbaric demo. Savage riffs, war drums, and harsh vocals all wrapped in a chaotic and raw production. Sadly, the sole member of the band, Christopher Ryan Bertaina, tragically lost his life in 2015 due to a senseless…

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Adati – Panembahan Senapati Jumeneng Ratu ing Nagari Mataram

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by deshift00

This is the second release from Adati, Indonesian raw black metal. Hauntingly dark melodies and claustrophobic atmosphere thanks to the harsh production is par for the course here. I never grow tired of these types of albums and the song writing here is great thanks to the wicked guitar riffs and surprisingly diverse drumming. The…

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Hoofless – Ad Nauseam

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by deshift00

Hailing from Salt Lake City, Hoofless is what one would call a ‘chamber punk’ act. A mixture of orchestral strings and compositions and atmospheric post rock sensibilities. Its a unique mixture for a very unique band that really captures a sound that isn’t so often explored much in the musical world. While one can drop…

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Ruine – Révolte et Crânerie Paysanne

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by deshift00

Proud Québécois act Ruine present us with their debut full length Révolte et Crânerie Paysanne. A beautifully tragic album with triumphant undertones and deep meaning behind the lyrics. I wouldn’t go out right and call this a black metal album, but there are some stylistic similarities that they for sure took influence from. The melodic…

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Hyngwar – Eternal Glory

Posted on March 12, 2022 by deshift00

Hailing from the cold mountains of Sweden Hyngwar brings us their first full length Eternal Glory. This is a raw and heavily melodic lo-fi black metal album with some acoustic passages to give it that folk touch. While not incredibly ground breaking, what you do have is hard hitting and well written black metal that…

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Pestilength – Basom Gryphos

Posted on March 12, 2022 by deshift00

Hailing from Basque Country, Pestilength spews forth its vitriol with their second full length release Basom Gryphos. Heavy blackened death/doom metal all combined in a dense package filled with hatred. This is a wicked album, with twisting dark riffs and punishing drums that really rock you to your core. At times reminding me of other…

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