Review: Deviant Process – Nurture
Deliciously proggy techdeath with palpable Cynic influences.
Review: Black Sites – Untrue
The gods of heavy metal keep on giving this year, this time with stoner vibes.
Review: Sculptured – The Liminal Phase
I cannot think of a better example of a “hit or miss” album than this. Fans of Katatonia and Agalloch should check this one out.
Review: Peculate – Your Own Personal Abyss
Peculate employs multiple styles to evoke a sense of dread with instruments one might normally find peaceful, which makes it all the more chilling and fascinating.
Review: PIXL – Deformity
Looks like there is djent from China now. Is it good? Yes. But is it unique enough to stand out amongst the wave of instrudjental solo artists? Ehhh…
Review: KRZTA – ŻÓŁĆ.NISZCZENIE.ZGLISZCZE
The heaviest album of 2021.
Review: Épiphanie – L’aube
The best musical character arc of 2021.
Review: Medddler – Upsurge
An interesting gateway into the Indian prog scene.
Review: Shi – Basement Wizard
Will Basement Wizard be my perfect introductory doom album? Stay tuned to find out!
Review: The Silver – Ward of Roses
Horrendous and Crypt Sermon members team up for one of the most daring black metal records of the year