Category Archives: Releases

                The Left Hand Path is known for calling to those who pursue individual paths of illumination and freedom, and these concepts are at the core of US blackened cult LENAX’s first full-length conjuring titled Infection. It follows the course forged on their debut EP, 2023’s Purity, with dark ceremonial acts being recognizable in ominousContinue reading “Report | LENAX – Infection”

                Ancient horrors are revived on this newest summoning from CHAOS INCEPTION, and though it is the first release from these US death maniacs since 2012’s The Abrogation, they are undoubtedly set to dominate with the mighty forces amassed on Vengeance Evangel. Consistent with an assault from some otherworldly weaponry, “Artillery of Humwawa” wastes noContinue reading “Report | CHAOS INCEPTION – Vengeance Evangel”

                I’m one of those rare individuals who enjoys a good snowy winter, and nature has been delivering gloriously in my area so far this season, much to the displeasure of most others I regularly interact with. The raw and dark substance of black metal is really complemented by this climate, and one example whichContinue reading “Report | OLD WAINDS – Stormheart”

                Swedish titans NECROPHOBIC reap otherworldly shades within their latest manifestation titled In the Twilight Grey, and they are immersed right at the onset when an eerie-noted calm launches into orchestrations of chaos and shadow. These forces take effect at varying levels through a rhythmic versatility, with blast beats and double bass driving the hostilityContinue reading “Report | NECROPHOBIC – In the Twilight Grey”

                The US black/death horde DIABOLIC OATH is back with a second full-length that foresees only curses ahead, and the most wretched of nether regions are boldly immersed throughout its rites, with formulas to further distinguish a cacophonous breed they’ve devised using fretless wizardry. I can only imagine what it is like navigating such uncertainContinue reading “Report | DIABOLIC OATH – Oracular Hexations”

                Inner disturbances take endless forms, and persistence is matched with many of those states to generate the driving force behind DISCERNMENT, an Italian progressive metal gathering who’ve recently unleashed their full-length debut titled To Leave. The acoustics and lead melody of “Hopeless: Cyclogenesis” introduce a mesmeric atmosphere, and female voices heighten the allure untilContinue reading “Report | DISCERNMENT – To Leave”

                Darkness soars once again for a name that shouldn’t need any introduction, and a fierce initiation for 2024 is also marked in KRVNA’s return, which offers a more concise venture through the dreaded aspects of mortality titled The Rhythmus of Death Eternal. Consisting of three epic tracks, along with two covers included on theContinue reading “Report | KRVNA – The Rhythmus of Death Eternal”

                2020 was taken by storm when this Icelandic force unleashed Orsök, the full-length introduction to their hostile and mesmeric soundscapes, and now NYRST have joined its frostbitten wrath with a scalding second venture into epic terrains titled Völd. This name translates approximately to “Power,” and that is precisely what erupts during the piece suitedContinue reading “Report | NYRST – Völd”

            There are times when execution is the only suitable punishment, and PROFANATICA’s newest ungodly mass has taken its name after one of the most severe methods, which matches the abrasive and bestial sound carried forth on “Condemned to Unholy Death.” Its warped introductory ambience forwards an infernal presence that transfers to various chord andContinue reading “Report | PROFANATICA – Crux Simplex”