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 | Jun 14, 2024 | Reviews
“The history of one of Norway’s most important albums is now secured by the dedication and sublime work by Mr. Rødland” ~ Kark of Dødsengel To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mayhem’s De Mysteriis Dom. Sathanas, which is widely regarded as the definitive black...
by Jillian Drachman | Jun 13, 2024 | Lists
Turn the clock three decades back, and you have landed in a great and miserable time for rock and metal. In particular, many of the most well-known black metal albums were released around this period, though posers had just begun to infiltrate the genre. Meanwhile, it...
by Jillian Drachman | Jun 5, 2024 | Reviews
Whoredom Rife have returned with their fourth full-length album, Den Vrede Makt. Formed in 2014, this Trondheim-based powerhouse have established themselves as one of the most revered acts in the black metal world. Their music is composed by V. Einride, who belongs to...
by Jillian Drachman | Jun 4, 2024 | Reviews
As was the case with Parfaxitas, once I heard the first released track by Kråbøl, the epic “Fundaments,” on the sampler TERRATUR COMPENDIUM MMXXIII in March 2023, it became apparent to me that this band would quickly rise to become one of the most lethal forces in...