The name Trym Torson should ring a bell to every Black Metal fan, his work for bands like EMPEROR and ENSLAVED made him one of the most influential musicians in the Norwegian scene back in the 1990s. THRYMR is his solo-project and as much as I appreciate his previous work, the debut “Saga Of The […]
The sound that Swedish Death Metal bands created in the early 1990s, based on the typical sound of the legendary HM2-guitar pedal, has left its giant footsteps in the world of extreme Metal. Some bands take it as an inspiration, some simply worship that sound. From all over the world there were long running formations […]
HEATHEN PEACE’s debut full-length, “Civilisation Ends Here…”, is a ferocious and uncompromising foray into the realms of Black / Death Metal with a modern edge. HEATHEN PEACE, from the Netherlands, delivers an intense album that showcases both technical proficiency and aggression with atmosphere. Released via Rebellion Records, this eight-track offering marks a promising start for […]
CRYPTIC BROOD returns with their third full-length album, “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria”, released in November 2024 via War Anthem Records. Nine tracks clocking in at 40 minutes. The album solidifies the band’s reputation for delivering Death Metal with grotesque atmospheres all across their activity. From the moment the opening track ‘Acid Fumes’ emerges, we are dragged […]
THE GATES OF SLUMBER, a seminal name in the Doom Metal scene, have returned with their self-titled sixth studio album, “The Gates Of Slumber”, marking their first release in 13 years. The band, which tragically disbanded in 2014, following the death of bassist Jason McCash, has attempted to make a strong comeback, reigniting their signature […]
TOTAL HATE is a Black Metal band from Germany with their sixth full-length album, a piece of Metal, that could easily have been done in the ’90s, inspired by both Norwegian and Swedish bands from that era. It especially reminds me of EMPEROR, DARK FUNERAL, MARDUK and IMMORTAL. Obviously after playing for so long, the […]
“Long Live The Rot” is the the second full-length album released by the international Death Metal band ROTPIT. The band is formed by Jonny Pettersson, a well known Swedish guitarist and bassist that has been working with many underground bands like WOMBBATH and MASSACRE, just to name the most important ones. In addition, the line-up […]
ADORIOR is a long standing British Death Metal Band. Formed in 1994, they have released two demos, two splits and two excellent albums. “Bleed On My Teeth” is their third full-length, released 19 years after their last one. And all I can say is that the wait was all worth it. Upon first listening I […]
ARTERY from France returns with their fifth studio album, “Last Chance,” after a six-year hiatus. Formed in 2005, the band has evolved significantly, moving away from their Thrash roots towards a more technical and progressive Death Metal sound. This album marks a bold artistic shift, following their previous effort, “Deep Nature”. Clocking in at 57 […]
CHAOS INVOCATION’s “Wherever We Roam…” is an enthralling journey into the depths of Black Metal. Released via AOP Records, the album stands as a testament to the band’s commitment to the genre’s dark and intense essence. The album kicks off with the title track, ‘Wherever We Roam’, drawing listeners in with its atmospheric intro before […]