Review: Sarastus – Agony Eternal CD
The Finnish band Sarastus first emerged in 2014 and has since steadily forged a distinctive sound within traditional Black Metal. Over the
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Review: Nacior Udun – The Crooked axis of Solace and Solitude Tape
Although the recordings of this debut tape by Nijmegen-based Nacior Udun were reportedly completed back in 2022, the name had remained entirely off my
Review: Necromantic Worship – Necromantic Worship LP
It took a while, but after a period of silence and anticipation, the long-awaited debut album by Necromantic Worship is finally here.
Review: Edicule – Finitude Tape
The American duo Edicule began their activities in 2020 and released their first EP Apotheosis a year later — a promising introduction to their uncompromising take
Review: Lost Years of Second Wave Black Metal (1989–1992): The Obscure Legions Behind Black Metal’s Resurrection Book
In recent years, there’s been a veritable deluge of books about the Black Metal scene. The most well-known – and perhaps most
Review: Hexvessel – Nocturne LP
The annual Roadburn Festival in Tilburg has long been known as a breeding ground for musical experimentation, unexpected collaborations, and exclusive commissioned compositions. For
Review: Dernier Souffle – Abyss EP
The Parisian duo Dernier Souffle — a name that, for the record, has nothing to do with the airy dessert, but rather means Last Breath —
Interview: Ibex Angel Order
You’ve been active in the Dutch Black Metal scene for a long time and have witnessed its rise and changes up close.
Review: Structure – Heritage CD
When Tony Iommi was forced to tune down his guitar in the late 1960s due to an industrial accident, he likely had
Review: Putain de Tristesse – Putain de Tristesse CD
These days, the Norman town of Bayeux is best known for its world-famous 70-meter-long tapestry — an astonishing visual chronicle of the Battle of