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Well, this rips. Plain and simple. It isn't the most original album around, but Year of Desolation's debut is a ferocious blend of death...
When it comes to '80s American thrash, the San Francisco Bay Area and New York are the first places that come to mind. However,...
"So long as Deicide is putting out albums of this quality, it'll be worth checking out whatever that is."
"The Shape of Fluidity is an outstanding glimpse into van Dorst's individual (but universally resonant) triumphs and tribulations."
"Tomorrow's Rain is not here to make you feel good. That being said, those who appreciate the genre will have a lot to contemplate...
"Ingested is unafraid to explore different caves of sound and engage with different melodies, crafting a sound that never sacrifices intensity with ten brand...
"Ten fine features could have been traded for five amazing ones, that truly complemented the sounds and delivered extra layers."
"Udåd legitimizes the existence of lo-fi black metal even after the genre at large has evolved so much."
"The point is the steel marches on, and you can't stop it."
"Isenordal points back to a time during the mid-'90s when fringe artists weren't operating under any assumptions of what they needed to sound like."
"While Karkosa's style isn't new, they put an excellent spin on it and have created a genuinely thrilling listen on Esoterrorcult."
"Fall proves that Borknagar is a band that, even 12 albums in, can still deliver fresh material enrobed in their signature sound."
Ihsahn, chief composer and frontman of the legendary Norwegian black metal band Emperor, gives us his latest opus. This took some three years in...
"With She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She, Wolfe continues her reign as perhaps the most disquietly serene singer/songwriter around."
"Enterprise Earth knocked the wind out of me on almost every track and I'm confident it will have the same effect on both new...
"If you seek purpose in a world that often feels bleak, Junta will inspire you to take meaningful action."
"You’ll surely find Charcoal Grace to be a deeply impressive and thoughtful journey from one of today’s greatest genre torchbearers."
"Project Regeneration Vol. 2 reminded me why I fell in love with this band to begin with."
"Take a listen to The Deepening and you'll hear why there's so much to celebrate."
"This is most certainly a record that younger fans who have come to love bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest should also check...
"While each interesting in their own, the tracks play more like independent releases and I would have liked to see more of a bond...
"If Death Is But A Door is a sign of things to come, Alluvial will continue to carve out an important spot for themselves...
"Without any doubt, it's a must have for any black metal fan's library."
