Review: Hands of Despair – The Crimson Boughs (And Other Short Tales)
They’ve done it again.
Review: Negură Bunget – Zău
An emotional swansong from Romanian black metal giants.
Review: Zych – Dante’s Inferno, Part I
A blistering new take on an ancient classic.
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: 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: Épiphanie – L’aube
The best musical character arc of 2021.
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
Review: Athemon – Athemon
Gather ‘round, children, gather ‘round! Grandpa Zach will tuck you into bed and tell you a tale of his past.
Review: A Dying Planet – When the Skies Are Grey
Zero Hour may be no more, but Jasun Tipton lives on, and this is his latest outing. Does this tower over Avarice or is the premise a dark deceiver? Find out!