So glad the monumental debut album from one of my favorite bands of all time is on Bandcamp. My favorite release from them (along with Kodama). This music immediately gives me a sense of peaceful calmness and relaxation. I cannot recommend this album enough. 10/10
One of the most beautifully atmospheric albums ever recorded. Neige has a way of striking right at the emotional core with every composition. Perfection. 10/10
I first heard Thank You Scientist live in 2017 when they were on tour with Devin Townsend for this album and I became an immediate fan. An insanely talented group of musicians and friends who are doing something truly unique. I cannot recommend this album and this band enough. 10/10
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
Acathexis have found the balance between both sides of black metal; ferocious intensity and somber atmosphere. A great performance but the vocals are especially exceptional to me. I would easily recommend this album as well as their debut self titled from 2018. 8/10
This is the kind of ultra low-fi, raw, basement dwelling, home grown black metal I’ve come to really enjoy over the past couple of years. Can’t wait to see what this project puts out in the future. 8/10
Hand of Despair have really come into their own with this album. A grandiose and cinematic concept album that pairs mature songwriting with a stellar blackened progressive death metal performance. 8/10
A solid debut of blackened progressive death metal. A little rough around the edges and not overly original, but an absolute exclamation point to begin a career with. 7/10
Plini is one of my favorite musicians right now. His newest EP continues to showcase his approachable, progressive, instrumental, djent/jazz fusion. The long awaited Tosin Abasi collaboration doesn’t not disappoint either. 8/10
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
