Thank You Scientist have become one of my favorite bands over the past several years. This is my favorite release from them and one of the best full length debut albums of all time (in my opinion). 10/10
Nobody does death metal quite like Sulphur Aeon. Meticulously crafted dark and brooding atmosphere that oozes with Lovecraftian horrors. This release might not be as punchy as their previous two but it’s still excellent. 8/10
Chapel of Disease have returned after 6 years with a continuation of their unique and progressive “clean” version of death metal. A great follow up to “…And As We Have Seen The Storm, We Have Embraced The Eye” that is equally as refreshing and almost as astonishing. 8/10
I’m not sure where I first heard about Bríi but over the span of their first 4 albums they have become one of my favorite eclectic and clandestine projects out there. A seamless mesh of folk influenced electronica and atmospheric black metal. 7/10
Blackbraid quickly followed up their 2022 debut in 2023 with more native folk infused furious black metal. This is by no means a sophomore slump as it is equally excellent, methodical, melodical, and approachable as the first record. 9/10
Grimy and slimy, raw and wriggling black metal with an eerie dungeon synth under crust. This sounds like it’s from just beneath the murky surface of some forgotten bog. FFO: Hekseblad, Old Nick, Grîmmöld, Këkht Aräkh. 8/10
Quintessential old school death/doom metal. This album crushes while still giving a thick, brooding atmosphere. The fact that this was originally released in 1993 is insane… definitely ahead of its time. 7/10
I went into this album blind and not really knowing what to expect… and that’s how I would recommended everyone go into this experience. Black and death are the foundation but there are so many nontraditional diversions you are left with a unique experience that leans towards the obscure and bizarre. 8/10
From the same mastermind behind Kaatayra and Bríi comes Vauruvã, an atmospheric black metal project in similar folksome fashion, just a lot of more aggressive. I am a fan of the style of music this guys puts out. 7/10
A short but punchy single from Pallbearer’s prime years followed by two solid covers from legendary bands. I’m rather partial to the Type O Negative cover. 7/10
This is my first exposure to Sivyj Yar and I must say I like what ‘Burial Shrouds’ brings to the table. Atmospheric black metal with a melancholic and folksy feeling that is achieved with minimal use of non traditional instruments. Somewhere from the same book as Agalloch. 8/10
For me this is Mesathim’s best work to date. Excellent atmosphere and incorporation of synth elements to give a celestial feeling. The general composition and performance seem matured from previous releases. Absolutely excellent. 8/10