Varg Vikerenes/Count Grishnack cast his spell of destruction upon the world with Burzum’s Aske and Burzum works (also released as Burzum/Aske), immediately creating an obscure, yet profound sound which was embraced by the few that could somehow comprehend it. After the onslaught of Burzum/Aske and Hvis Lyset Tar Oss, Varg outdid himself by crafting yet… Read More Burzum – Det Som Engang Var
Usually, the earlier works of most metal artists turn out to be the most destructive and vicious of their catalogue. However, these works frequently strive on destruction and singular musical mayhem as a separate entity. It is quite refreshing that Burzum/Varg Vikrenes/Count Grishnack has ignored this norm and effectively combined the debut-time madness with obtrude… Read More Burzum – Aske
Finally the ineffable kings of darkness have returned with 8 tracks of pure black metal supremacy.Comprising of Lord Ahriman and Dominion on guitars,Matte Modin(of Defleshed) on drums and Emperor Magus Caligula(original vocalist of Hypocrisy) on vocals and bass,Dark Funeral is a complete war machine. “Diabolis Interium” is a landmark release in the band’s history.Dark Funeral… Read More Dark Funeral – Diabolis Interium
My how this band changed. I don’t even recognize them anymore. While not entirely innovative on their last album, Bloody Blasphemy, they created a wonderful blend of melodic death, thrash with a small, minute amount of black metal and their songwriting was just perfect all around. They had a well-oiled machine going. Now what? They’ve… Read More God Dethroned – Ravenous
This new 90s metal outburst in countries overseas lately has produced some excellent outfits:Emperor,In Flames, Hypocrisy, Opeth…I could go on forever. But the problem is, once a movement starts, the amount of copycats and half-inspired groups tend to make it bland, and many mediocre releases start appearing. Some of the death/thrash/power/black metal releases I have… Read More God Dethroned – Bloody Blasphemy
Dimmu Borgir have long been threatening to crawl out from the Black metal underground and fight Cradle Of Filth for the top spot of the extreme metal world. They promised it and came oh so close with “Spiritual Black Dimensions” and “Enthrone Darkness Triumphant”, but only now, with “Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia”, do they actually deliver.… Read More Dimmu Borgir – Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia
First of all, let me pay my obeisance to my friend Nikhil, who introduced me to post-Soulside Journey Darkthrone, the True Black-Metal Warriors. (For those not in the know, Darkthrone refuses to acknowledge the releases prior to "A Blaze in the Northern Sky"). Those of you who have already heard Darkthrone would exactly understand the… Read More Darkthrone – Plaguewielder
The Devil is defeated, darkness has lost its Power Fire and Brimstone will torment him eternally (Revelation 20:10) (Song #7: Reality) I am sure most ours’ knowledge of the Revelations is limited to what was told to us by the veteran Brit-Legends, Iron Maiden. Here’s a band from Indonesia, out to educate everybody about some… Read More Kekal – Beyond The Glimpse of Dreams
Everybody has heard of Mayhem :- They were the forerunners of the whole black metal scene- great; They are strongly against Christianity – cool; They have been involved in tons of controversies- amazing; They hit the headlines when Dead committed suicide and more when Count Grishnack murdered Euronymous – holy shit; They’re bad, they’re evil,… Read More Mayhem – Grand Declaration Of War
Demonic Resurrection is a four-piece doom/black outfit from Mumbai who are among the forerunners in the revival of the Indian metal scene with bands coming up with local recordings and demos. Demonic consists of Demonstealer {sahil} on guitars and vocals, Count Varathora on the bass, Yash slamming the skins and Nikita with the background singing… Read More Demonic Resurrection – Demonstealer
Take a band whose core sound is devastatingly Morbid Angel-ish in it’s mannerisms.Throw in some Egyptian influences like weird chanting, traditional instruments and background synths.Mix it up nicely so that they get incorporated into the songs themselves.Then burn this death metal mayhem onto a CD. Yes sir,you guessed right. The black smoldering piece of plastic… Read More Nile – Black Seeds Of Vengeance
This is fifth release from Summoning , a two piece outfit from Austria , which , IMHO ,are the best music makers ever to walk this forsaken planet.They play a special kind of black metal which is unique in its own way.I think categorizing their music would do an injustice to the great music they… Read More Summoning – Stronghold