Argentinian Black Metallers release a ferocious third full-length offering. Since forming back in 2008, Argentina’s Infernal Curse has released a slew of EPs, 4 compilations, 2 Splits, and 2 full-length albums. Now with the release of “Revelations Beyond Insanity” that full-length count rises to 3. Now, the Argentinian scene is …
Read More »Miserere Luminis – “Ordalie” Album review
It’s Black Metal, but it’s Québécois Black Metal… Indeed! And that can only mean one thing – that Miserere Luminis‘ second full-length offering is going to be good! Much like the Norwegian contingent, the Quebec BM scene is definitely influenced by extreme cold, snow, and the hardiness of the people …
Read More »Kaine-Extinction After-EP Review-Planetmosh
Kaine, the irrepressible band formed in Colchester 2009 forge on with their unrelenting five track EP Extinction After. Formed and fronted by Rage Sadler, the Bruce Banner of metal,”Don’t make him angry, you won’t like him when he’s angry!” Opening track ‘Evil I (All Hail The Evil One)’ is an …
Read More »Demonstealer-The Propaganda Machine- Album Review-Planetmosh
Welcome back Demonstealer AKA Sahil Makhija, the quietly spoken creator of Demonic Resurrection but it’s Demonstealer we are talking about as he will release his latest studio album The Propaganda Machine via Black Lion Records on March 31st 2023. Dubbed as technical symphonic death metal, these eight tracks are overwhelming …
Read More »DIMMU BORGIR – Hybrid Stigmata – The Apostasy (Remixed & Remastered)
One of Norway’s most creative black metal bands DIMMU BORGIR released the groundbreaking Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia in 2001. The band are celebrating this seminal album by releasing a brand-new sonic experience on the 28th of October, they have released the remixed & remastered version of ‘Hybrid Stigmata – The Apostasy‘. Stream ‘Hybrid Stigmata – The Apostasy‘here: https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/hybrid-stigmata-the-apostasy.ema Pre-Order Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia …
Read More »Wampyric Rites – “The Wolves Howl To The Moon” album review
Prolific Ecuadorian black Vampire metal band release their first full length album Ok I know, Ecuador is not the first place that springs to mind when we talk about Vampire influenced black metal. But nevertheless, South America has always been a hotbed for all sorts of extreme metal, and they …
Read More »ARMNATT – “Immortal Nature” album review
Black metal from the icy wastes of… Portugal! One look at the band name, the album title, and the cover, all scream out Norway or Finland. But no, Armnatt does indeed hail from the Iberian Peninsula, and Portugal. More surprising to me, is that until now, I had never heard …
Read More »Belphegor – “The Devils” Album Review
Austria’s kings of Blackened Death Metal return with dynamic 12th album “The Devils” Belphegor have been perverting the line that straddles black and death metal since 1992 with a very uncompromising sound and attitude. However with their new album “The Devils” they are building on that signature sound with more …
Read More »Watain – “The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain” album review
Staying true to the core values of Black Metal, Watain delivers their best album yet. Watain are without doubt the 21st century’s flag flyers for black metal. Since 2000, they have delivered 6 full-length albums, and now we have a seventh in “The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain” to add …
Read More »AGVIRRE _ _ _ _ _ _ released on January 28th 2022
I imagine there is an age old conundrum of how to put the experience of a musical performance into words. Every review you read is an effort to do exactly that. It is always, to a certain extent, doomed to failure. We can use all manner of catchy terms in …
Read More »Morgal – “Nightmare Lord” album review
Finnish black metal horde Morgal bring forth the Nightmare Lord on their superb first full length album. Morgal have been hitting the black metal world hard in the face since 2015. With a demo, 3 EPs, a split with fellow countrymen Exitius, and a solitary live album, Nightmare Lord sees …
Read More »Cradle of Filth – “Existence Is Futile” album review
Soundtrack to a failing world… Cradle of Filth never fail to divide opinions, but new album Existence Is Futile may narrow the divide some. Eschewing the all out Gothic horror that has been their mainstay over their long history, real life horror is now brought in. To quote from Dani …
Read More »Ichor – “The Black Raven” album review
Australian Black Metal band Ichor have just released their second full length album “The Black Raven” Though they formed back in 1993, it was not until 2018 that Ichor released their first full-length album. Hosting six tracks of icy cold slow to mid-paced BM, nevertheless, it was a solid piece …
Read More »PERSUADER – NECROMANCY “The Curse Unbound” – Lyric Video
One of Sweden’s finest power metal acts, Persuader is back with ‘Necromancy’, their first album since signing to Frontiers Music Srl and fifth overall. “This release marks the beginning of a new chapter for us and we look forward to working together for many more albums in the future,” states guitarist Emil …
Read More »Ingested: Where Only Gods May Tread
Manchester's Slam King's once again show the rest how it's done. A stepping stone for both the band and the Genre.
Read More »Idolos – Ahi Cab EP Review
Idolos – Ahi Cab EP Review Idolos offer up Ahi Cab, a 4 track EP of old school black metal for the new generation. Hailing from a Pulsar in the outermost reaches of the Milky Way via France; Idolos is a 2 piece black metal band. If one is to …
Read More »Schizo: “Main Frame Collapse” 30th anniversary special shows!
Legendary Italian Thrash/Black Metal metallers Schizo have planned two exclusive shows in order to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the “Main Frame Collapse” release. The masterpiece was originally released in 1989 by Crime Records. You can see all the details about the concerts below. -Fri 14 February- Roma @ Traffic …
Read More »THE VICE Release ‘White Teeth Rebellion’ Music Video
Swedish black metal/rock ‘n’ roll trio THE VICE have released a new music video for the song “White teeth rebellion“. The song is taken off the new album “White teeth rebellion“, which is scheduled for a 2020 release. THE VICE once again teamed up with Jimmy Johansson (Crashdiet, Martyrdöd, Iron Lamb, Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz) of Superlinopuro Productions for another …
Read More »Black Metal Icons, BEHEMOTH, Confirmed For VAGOS METAL FEST 2020!
Black Metal Icons, BEHEMOTH, Confirmed For VAGOS METAL FEST 2020! Joining the Line-Up with TESTAMENT, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY, ASPHYX + TROLLFEST, with many more names to be announced soon! Portugal’s VAGOS METAL FEST has announced one of their headlining acts for a blasphemous summer of 2020, and confirmed Black Metal legends BEHEMOTH! …
Read More »GosT – Valediction Album Review
American GosT returns with his new album Valediction. The constantly changing electronic landscape he creates includes many alternative musical styles. For instance, black metal, brutal industrial, energetic dance music and catchy synth pop, all effortlessly flow from one genre to the other. This results in a varied listen and most …
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