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ROGGA JOHANSSON – As Garpe Beckons

Frank Stöver — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:02:34 +0000

So I was just listening to AVULSED (their latest “Phoenix Cryptobiosis”) and also reading some missives about the band. In some of the critiques, people express much of the lack of innovation and the continued unoriginal output from the band, despite having been in existence since the early nineties. Now I mention this comparison because, […]

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RIMRUNA – Wenn Droben Nachts Der Frostmond Thront

Frank Stöver — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:13:34 +0000

As I say time and time again, the essence of Black Metal is how atmospheric it can sound. How cold, dark, melodic or combative. That those characteristic elements of semiology, of symbolism, all qualities of this genre that contributes so much to the Metal universe, are always present. And this happens with RIMRUNA, a German […]

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RAVAGED BY THE YETI – Snowbound Horror

Frank Stöver — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:20:04 +0000

Maybe it is my love for animal horror movies, but when I heard the name RAVAGED BY THE YETI, I just had to apply for the chance to review it. Even though there are always a few songs here and there from various bands that deal with this topic, I was not aware of a […]

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RESURRECTED – Perpetual

Frank Stöver — Tue, 05 May 2026 06:16:49 +0000

You know, in this day and age, you have to give a tip of the hat to those of our Metal brethren who persevere and keep chugging along. Despite the ever-shifting tastes in the world of Heavy Metal, and with new genres and bands popping up on every corner, it can be a daunting task. […]

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REVOLTING – Monolith Of Madness

Frank Stöver — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:52:23 +0000

Okay, I’m about to go on a rant here, so you may have to excuse me at the onset. Why is a CD being put out of a release from 2018? I can’t tell if it’s a remaster or something special I’m not aware of (simply because it is long out of print – Frank). […]

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ROGGA JOHANSSON – Dreaming The Otherwhere

Frank Stöver — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:22:56 +0000

The name of the band is the name of the leader. As if you do not know that. And for me that speaks of a lot of confidence. But, the man is Rogga. He plays probably in that Death Metal band that rehearses near your place, because for the man, distance means nothing. Yes, he […]

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RITUAL MASS – Cascading Misery

Frank Stöver — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:44:18 +0000

After almost 10 years of existence, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s RITUAL MASS are finally releasing their first full-length album through 20 Buck Spin. They’ve had plenty of time to hone their craft through a single, an EP and a rehearsal tape (all collected in compilation at some point). Stylistically “Cascading Misery” seems more similar to the band’s […]

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ROBUST – Robust

Frank Stöver — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:11:40 +0000

Raw Black Metal generally has the curb appeal of an abandoned house, infested with roaches in a dilapidated neighborhood. It just simply isn’t very inviting and, of course, that is entirely by design. Those willing to explore the genre are often met with low-fi production, repetitive compositions or very primitive instrumentation due to many bands […]

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RED DEAD – Paths Across The Graves

Frank Stöver — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:49:55 +0000

Five years after unleashing the impressive “Forest Of Chaos” in 2020, French Death Metal band RED DEAD are back with their third full-length album, “Paths Across The Graves”. With fourteen years of their running, these French maniacs continue to fly the flag for old school Death Metal, but “Paths Across The Graves” comes wrapped in […]

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REBIRTH IN FLAMES – Ascension To The Chaos

Frank Stöver — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:19:02 +0000

“Ascension To The Chaos” is a compilation, featuring the releases after the debut “Lucifer’s Cosmogony” from 2018. These are the two songs from the demo “F***ck Off Lambs!!!”, the “Ascension To The Chaos Axis” EP and three live songs, recorded at CreaRock, Santiago de Chile. REBIRTH IN FLAMES are a Black Metal band, active since […]

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