Dark, crushing and Ladies Home Journal? Doesn’t really seem to go together, does it? But, leave it to Kampfar to find a way. Of course there aren’t any mentions of that particular publication within this album; however, there is something unusual for black metal. What is it? It is women’s advocacy. I know what your … Continue reading
I hate to add another sub-genre to the already bloated sea of sub-genres, but I may have to just for this band. If you are familiar with Fleshgod Apocalypse then you may understand why. If not, then hopefully I can explain. Imagine if you took the symphonic pomp and beauty of Dimmu Borgir’s best symphonic … Continue reading
Atriarch already have quite a bit of cred before their debut album, Forever the End, is released. Decibel is streaming it and called it “A towering, grief-stricken album, these four songs are able to balance a fierce rawness with swells of atmosphere that keep pushing songs forward without turning towards prissy symphonics,” giving it a … Continue reading
Finding legitimate USBM is a task that seems exceedingly difficult. The ever-mysterious Avichi has, at least in my opinion, finally given American black metal fans something to brag about. Hailing from Illinois, Avichi is a solo project by Andrew Markuszewski. Those of you who are black metal fans may recognize the name as a member of Nachtmystium, but … Continue reading
When I started writing this, it was last night…er…this morning at about 2:00 AM, I had been drinking and decided to listen to the new In Flames album, Sounds of a Playground Fading, which I just got. Jesus, what a stupid album title. Why did I get it? Because, In Flames is one of those … Continue reading
I’m a much bigger fan of the word horseshit than I am of bullshit. Because of this, I’m extremely irritated that spellcheck immediately underlines horseshit in red, but not bullshit. That’s horseshit. Not horse shit. I love Between the Buried and Me. I really do. I didn’t give them a chance for the longest time … Continue reading
I feel like I should unleash a fury of swords upon an oncoming army of orcs…or something. This album is so battle-based without even knowing it. You’d think that Amon Amarth, Turisas or more folky stuff like Windir, Ensiferum or Eluveitie would force me to war against the enemy, but this shit really does it. … Continue reading
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