Kaliya – Born to See, Bred to Hate, Led to Destroy
On this release, Kaliya can run you down with speed, rumble over you with power, and often does both simultaneously. Behold the brutal velocity!
THEY LEAPT FROM BURNING WINDOWS – Demo 2020
…a melodic/raw black metal duo from Anchorage, and I believe their setting is extremely important to how their music seems so effortless, when talking about how coldness and organic nature of their sound.
EXCLUSIVE TRACK STREAM: Ov Shadows – Den Eld Som Tär Och Förvrider
The album is an exceptionally intense listen, certainly in the running for the best and most visceral release in this style this year.
Helzgloriam – Decapitated Mystics Of The Serpent
They have created symphonic metal which is subdued enough to accent the essential darkness of their sound, instead of overwhelming it.
Edoma – Immemorial Existence
It races forward like a thoroughbred on the hunt, but has so many interesting and unique flourishes, time changes, and unexpected twists that it is clear the band are thoughtful composers.
Gravecoven – Coughing Blood
The whole album is bleak and hopeless, yet incredibly, viscerally powerful.
EXCLUSIVE TRACK STREAM: Ysengrin – Mia Carne Sepolta & Monumentum
Take the time to really let Initiatio seep into your pores. The payoff is so worth it.
Crypts of Despair – All Light Is Swallowed
All Light Is Swallowed is less of an album and more of a channeling of eviscerating darkness.
Sepulchral Curse – Only Ashes Remain
This album could probably beat up your dad and older brother combined.
Akix – An Obscure Delirious Seance
Black and roll meets psychedelic doom to create an off kilter stew of occult magical delights.