Review: Elsinore -The Vengeful Ghost / Tombstone Hex
As a record collector, I have to admit that the wonderful world of the 7” single still holds an enormous appeal for
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Review: Nagyszeben – Mysterious Ancient Arts
The Catalan entity Nagyszeben came into existence in 2020 in Barcelona and stands as a welcome exception to the omnipresent one-man project. This is a fully fledged
Elfsgedroch – Voor de Groninger Poorten, Hoogmoed Eindigt in As
When it comes to black metal, I am a demanding listener. An album needs to strike exactly the right balance of ingredients
Review: Wampyric Rites – Night Winds of the Tempest
Despite the fact that Ecuadorian outfit Wampyric Rites has only been active for six years, the trio has managed to build a
Review: Abysmal Grief – Taetra Philosophia
Already the seventh album from Italy’s quintessential horror doom/black metal band. With their distinctive blend of gothic horror, crushing doomy riffs, and
Review: Ordo Cultum Serpentis – Dereh Najash I & II
For the band name Ordo Cultum Serpentis and the title Dereh Najash, a brief glance at the dictionary is enough to understand where we are
Review: Blood Altar – Inverted Recrucifixion of Pious Martyrs
It was in 1989 that the underground was shaken by a demo from Canada that introduced the world to War Metal: Blood
Review: Sathanas/Nunslaughter – Torn Apart
Wolfkult Religion has a keen instinct for pairing bands on their split 7” EPs, and once again they deliver. Two legendary names
Review: Trouble – Live Dallas ,Texas 1990
I know it: Merg & Been is mainly known for reviewing bands that don’t exactly hold Christianity in high regard, and of
Review: Matru-Zebu – Ululations Before The Forbidden Teraphim
After their brilliant debut demo Blood Cries with Sorrow, released in April 2025, the Finnish band Matru-Zebu followed up with their debut