ÀRSAIDH – ROOTS (Darker Than Black Records)
For some totally illogical reason – I have no idea why – I harboured very high expectations for this album,
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AKITSA / ASH POOL – SPLIT LP (Tour De Garde / Hospital Productions)
What an intriguing collaboration we have on our hands here! Two great underground Black Metal acts coming together for what
Read moreSENTIMEN BELTZA – ILTZEAK LP (Titan Woods / Spitako Studios)
‘Iltzeak’ is the sixth Sentimen Beltza release I’ve reviewed here so I’m pretty sure Oindurth SaVinitta now holds the dubious
Read moreTHE EYE – SUPREMACY LP (Debemur Morti Productions)
The very mention of the name Vindsval should be enough to pique your interest here. The Blut Aus Nord mainman
Read moreVLAP TEPES – ANTHOLOGIE NOIRE (Drakkar Productions)
‘Anthologie Noire’ is a double CD compilation gathering well over two hours’ worth of material from five hard-to-get demos plus
Read moreKRYPTS – UNENDING DEGRADATION LP (Me Saco Un Ojo Records / Detest Records)
The debut full-length from Helsinki-based Krypts comprises almost 40 minutes of great mid-paced, semi-guttural Death Metal with a dark and
Read moreSHROUD OF THE HERETIC – BOILED TO DEATH MLP (Blood Harvest)
Sometime in January, Blood Harvest unleashed the 12” vinyl edition of this debut EP from American band Shroud Of The
Read moreALTAR OF PLAGUES – TEETHED GLORY AND INJURY (Profound Lore Records)
Even if it hardly represents a dramatic departure, I really do not like the direction Altar Of Plagues’ music has
Read moreTRISKÈLE – IV (Schattenkult Produktionen)
I recently purchased nine full-length albums from German label Schattenkult Productionen for a grand total of €32, including postage. That’s
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