by Mar Morannon | Dec 29, 2023 | Top 10
With the barrage of covid-era recordings being released over the last couple of years and the ease of finding new artists in the modern world, it’s difficult to narrow down a year of metal into just 10 albums. I could easily make a top 10 list for each major...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 25, 2023 | Lists
Whether we are still witnessing the aftermath of the pandemic or entering a time when more doors are open for artists to release albums, 2023 has seen a significant number of releases. And may I say, they are really good ones too. From the major players to...
by Matt Brown | Dec 22, 2023 | Top 10
I’ve become quite the picky bastard nowadays. Ten years ago, I listened to multiple albums a day, back to back. Now, faced with an ever-growing list of music, I find myself turning albums off after two or three tracks if I’m not feeling it. On the one hand, I believe...
by Lisa Burke | Dec 20, 2023 | Top 10
10) Taake,Et Hav av Avstand (Dark Essence Records) While we may never see this band live in America again, they still can give us some great new black metal to devour. Their daunting Norwegian-style black metal tunes have always had a forceful impact on those who...
by Mar Morannon | Oct 13, 2023 | Photos, Reviews
Fans lined up outside the doors of Amsterdam Beer & Hall in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 1st, 2023, eagerly awaiting a promising night of black metal. Unfortunately, the restaurant has two entrances, and despite the signs on the doors, there needed to be...