Review: Uprising – III
“III” may not shatter the listener, but it demands to be heard, as in its icy call, there is both warning and hope.
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Review: In The Woods… – Otra
“Otra” is a brooding, melodic journey, rich in atmosphere but often too controlled. Its grandeur intrigues, yet the restraint keeps it from fully igniting.
Review: Der Weg einer Freiheit – Noktvrn
With “Noktvrn” , Der Weg einer Freiheit depart further from their icy, feral beginnings and drift into more introspective terrain. The result is a curious, often compelling record, haunted by restraint, marked by experimentation, but not without moments of uncertainty. This is not a misstep, …
Review: Silver Knife – Silver knife
Silver Knife’s self-titled sophomore effort is a slow bleed through monochrome soundscapes—an epic drudgery that mesmerizes but rarely surprises. Drawing on seasoned musicians from the sprawling BeNeLux and French black metal underground, the band constructs a dense atmosphere: elongated riffs, smeared bass, relentless vocals. The …
Review: Corroding Soul – Corroding Soul
“Corroding Soul” is a promising debut full of nuance, emotion, and texture. It doesn’t always fulfill the high potential of its concept, and its consistency sometimes borders on sameness. But its strengths in melody, atmosphere, and honest feeling make it worthy of attention from anyone drawn to black metal that mourns as much as it roars.
Review: Canis Dirus – By The Grace Of Death
“By the Grace of Death” is a bleak, atmospheric black metal record that values mood over variety. Immersive but occasionally repetitive, it captures desolation effectively while stopping short of true distinction.
Review: Bloodbark – Sacred Sound Of Solitude
“Sacred Sound of Solitude” pulls you into a blizzard of melody and desolation, quiet moments and tremolo storms that make you feel both small and alive. It sometimes leans on familiar tropes and lets the quieter vocals sag, but when it moves, it moves with a grandeur you won’t forget.
STICK TO YOUR GUNS @Skaters Palace, Münster
Münster was a stop on the recent Stick To Your Guns-tour and the expectations were high. Could the band satisfy them?
Review: Convictive – Rastlos
“Rastlos” is a compelling, if imperfect, statement. It’s the work of a band unafraid to take risks, and while not every gamble pays off, the highs are high enough to make the journey worthwhile. For fans of atmospheric black metal with a penchant for emotional depth and technical flair, this is an album worth your time.