Review: Muras – Ægishjalmur EP
The Ægishjálmur (Helm of Awe) — a symbol said to grant its bearer courage and guide them through life. We still see it appear
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Review: Bad Omen – Returns To Hell Live-Tape
There may be plenty of Bad Omens if you believe the online Metal Encyclopedia, but for me, there’s only one that matters:
Review: Legiäo Oculta – Demo MMXXV Tape
That the ’90s had a major impact on the Black Metal scene has, of course, long been common knowledge. But what has
Review: Zeicrydeus – La Grande Heresie LP
When I finally dropped the needle on Zeicrydeus’ latest, I felt a pang of regret. This had been out since April—initially on
Review: Jordfäst – Blodsdåd och Hor CD
After three years of near silence, Swedish trio Jordfäst came crashing back with a barrage of three singles — each one a
Review: Rauhnåcht – Zwischenwelten LP
Austrian multi-instrumentalist Stefan Traunmüller has been active since the mid-1990s in various musical projects. He’s perhaps best known for his work with
Review: Bloed – ‘t Regent Tape
In the twilight of the 1980s, when transatlantic tape trails still carried secrets from continent to continent, a name began to spread
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
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.