Once upon a time in the North-West of France a band called PUTRID OFFAL made some noise, it all started in 1991 and in the following years splits with promiment names as AGATHOCLES and SUPURATION were made, well a few other bands were also involved. Though no one that I’ve heard about, so let’s get […]
They’re fast! The band started in 2010, and they already released 2 albums, 2 singles, a split EP, and now a live album. "Live Forum Fest VI" as the title says is a live album, which was recorded in February of 2014 in France. As you probably already know, M:PIRE OF EVIL is the new […]
This is a 2013 release, but as it just arrived at the Voices From The Darkside headquarters, and as we had no review of this album yet, let’s write a few words about "Crucified". It’s probably safe to say most of you will love this album, both because of the songs you will find here, […]
N.W.77 (short for: NUCLEAR WEAPON 77) from Brazil really did me a great favour with their first two offerings, the EPs ”Doomsday Countdown” and “Youth Explosion”. I just loved their fresh Crossover of Thrash Metal and Hardcore, the school of 1987. So I was really excited to hear their first full-length album, which is now […]
Old school Death Metal nowadays seems to be as popular as it was at its peak back in 1991. A lot new talented bands spread around the stench of putrefaction and keep the contributors of the underground zines very busy. NECROWRETCH is one of those talented newer bands. They present their second full-length album now […]
Viking Metal – honestly, I have no idea of a proper definition of that genre. Bands rooted in the homeland of the vikings? Using instruments the vikings played some hundred years ago? Some live action role playing Metalheads? Taking the viking culture as an inspiration for lyrics, cover artwork and band photos? By the way, […]
Release a low-fi production EP after putting out an outstanding sounding debut album? CATACUMBA tried something different this time around, 3 years have passed after the release of their debut full-length, a few line-up changes and moving to a different label helped the band to keep on going even when the time looked dark for […]
A little history, CATACUMBA is a band from Brazil that plays a type of nihilistic Black Metal in the old traditional South American way. I knew about CATACUMBA back in 2010 when my good friend also from Mexico (as I am) released this album through his label and sent me out a few copies to […]
It’s two years ago that the German BULLDOZING BASTARD unleashed their debut album “Bulldozing The Vatican” onto the masses. Well, maybe not the masses, since this album was released by tiny companies. Now the Westphalians are back with a second full-length strike. Drum destructor Barrage Beast left the band as a full member, but still […]
Holy shit! The SATHANAS album counter arrived at a proud output No.9! I must say that their 2012 album “La Hora De Lucifer” (PAGAN Records) went pretty much down the drain. On the one hand promotion wise, but also regarding the quality of the production and the whole essence of the album. “Worship The Devil” […]