Author and journalist Dayal Patterson talks about the revised and expanded release of his Black Metal encyclopedia, ‘Evolution of the Cult.’
Trap-rap meets blackened deathcore (yes, you read that right) on Danish duo Gradience’s first single, “This Abyss.”
“Cellar Door,” off Spiritbox's newest EP, ‘The Fear of Fear,’ is both a metalcore banger and a philosophy lesson.
‘Stone’ is a departure from form for Baroness, but a valid post-Covid art-metal statement and powerful expression of creativity.
Oxbow's latest record, ‘Love's Holiday’ (Ipecac Recordings), shows off a band brimming with energy, eclecticism and a marvellous sense of the unexpected.
The 69 Eyes’ latest record, ‘Death of Darkness,’ is a decent slice of goth ‘n roll, but it really does need a bit more death and...
‘Catharsis,’ by Covet, is a whimsical, glowing take on the post-rock/math-rock genre and a showcase of Yvette Young’s musical virtuosity.
Where so many artists merely imitate, Spotlights truly stand on the shoulders of giants and take their music to new heights. ‘Alchemy For The Dead is...
‘The Serpent and the Pentagram (Pagan Records) is no formulaic “metalhead journey” biography but rather a personal and intimate view of Necromantia’s career.
The revival of a more rock-oriented expression of goth is well overdue in a post-darkwave era; and Die Oberherren may just be an essential aspect of...
Puscifer's 'Existential Reckoning: Re-Wired (Alchemy Recordings, BMG) is definitely one of the better remix albums of recent years. The additional effort pays off in a more...
What needs celebrating is how Striborg takes the same machine sounds any number of electronic and industrial producers have employed and makes them feel organic, cerebral...
Hilning's latest album ‘Råtijinn’ (Suicide Records), conjures up as much shamanistic fervour as it does berserker rage: all in all, an excellent offering and an artist...
On Dark Funeral's ‘We Are The Apocalypse’ (Century Media), it is, sadly, only Grá frontman Heljarmadr's contribution that feels like authentic black metal fury.
Draven's self-released ‘Abyssal Arcana’ is a really strong introduction to horrorsynth. Strap on your chainsaws, pack your Ouija boards and dive right in.