Oct 21
Heresiarch left its mark on me with their 2011 EP, Hammer of Intransigence. While 2014’s Wælwulf saw a slight shift in musical direction, it was still a crushing, aggressive release. This year the band finally drops its debut full length, fusing the speed of Hammer of Intransigence, and the crushing heaviness of Wælwulf, along with possibly their most (gasp!) melodic track?
Oct 17
Progenie Terrestre Pura’s sophomore full length album Oltreluna is the heaviest work in their discography thus far. But has this increased tendency towards heaviness compromised the uniqueness of the band’s music?
Oct 14
Akercocke returns after 10 years of silence, but they have shed their Savile Row image. However, have they lost their musical sharpness along with their previous visual imagery? Fortunately not, as Renaissance in Extremis may just be the surprise comeback of the year.
May 01
White Ward presents a form of post black metal with a twist – with the addition of saxophones to convey their message of desolation and melancholy to listeners. But is this just a gimmick, or will White Ward go to prove their naysayers wrong?
Apr 21
Ulvegr features past and present members of prominent Ukrainian bands like Nokturnal Mortum and KZOHH, and Tihation: Kaos Manifest is their fourth full length release.