Wharflurch – Shitslime
Have we heard this genre mixing before? Duh. Of course. Here’s the thing though, the changing of said genres is absolutely seamless.
Spire – Temple of Kronos
…what I discovered was an offer of a selection of different styles and approaches under the black metal banner, fitting together cohesively like the inner gears, springs, and screws of a monstrous timepiece.
Pupil Slicer – Mirrors
Mirrors by Pupil Slicer is a highly enjoyable and unbelievably powerful collection of twelve tracks that demand and deserve attention.
Tribulation – Where The Gloom Becomes Sound
The album brings the realization that each track can stand alone and they could all be introduction points to the listeners depending on the specific tastes the next victim holds.
Pursuit – Two Singles
File this one under bands to watch.
FEATURE: Sacrilegious Crown – Culto II: Under The Blasphemous Spirits
“Raw black metal is not for everyone, of course, but its strength lies in its ambiguity.”
Pessimista – Uma saída
Through the extra time allowed on a full length, the artist really spreads their wings, taking the time to develop each feeling, each howl, each riff, each drum stroke.
Abiotic – Ikigai
Igikai is the product of a group of insanely talented musicians that craved nothing more than to craft their vision into art with palpability, with longevity, and with true passion.
ALBUM PREMIERE: Rampancy – Coming Insurrection
The album is ethereal, but also urgent.
Great Falls/ Throes – Split 7″
‘Immersive’ is probably a good adjective to describe this record as a whole, but I think I’d rather use ‘refreshing.’