by Jillian Drachman | Jun 14, 2024 | Interviews
The ex-Nifelheim legend Hellbutcher has formed an eponymous band that epitomizes the true essence of metal. Their self-titled debut album, Hellbutcher, stands as a phenomenal triumph. On this glorious effort, Hellbutcher not only delivers a stellar performance on...
by Jillian Drachman | Apr 29, 2024 | Reviews
Formed in 2012, Lethe have finally returned with their third full-length offering, Alienation. A supergroup duo consisting of Anna Murphy of Switzerland and Tor-Helge Skei of Norway, Lethe represent the meeting of two top-notch talents. While the incredibly...
by Jillian Drachman | Apr 25, 2024 | Reviews
Shining’s self-titled eleventh masterpiece unleashed its lethal brilliance on September 15, 2023. Not only has Shining proved the best album of 2023 for me, along with Høstsol’s sublime Länge Leve Döden, but I consider it to be one of the greatest records of all time....
by Jillian Drachman | Apr 17, 2024 | Interviews
Lethe, the duo of Norway’s Tor-Helge Skei and Switzerland’s Anna Murphy, are about to unveil their third full-length masterpiece, Alienation, on April 26 via Bergen’s Dark Essence Records. Skei is revered for his pioneering role as the driving force behind Manes,...
by Jillian Drachman | Mar 27, 2024 | Lists, Top 20
There are countless incredible drummers in the black metal world. Thus, compiling a list of the greatest seemed to pose an especially daunting task. However, the musicians below are all so outstanding that our choices made themselves. Since this list...