Category Archives: Releases

            Time is fleeting as we’ve already crossed into the second quarter of 2022, and with the continued farce of our existence comes a concise dose of distinguished releases that actualized during March. Powers from various black sorceries and entities are seized on this collection while typifying the ferocity and majesty of their arts, andContinue reading “Brief Reports From March 2022”

            The second chapter of the new year has passed, and with that comes the time for reflection on some new standout efforts from February. This also comes with a side thought since certain world events can’t be ignored. The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine shows we must be doomed to pass continually fromContinue reading “Brief Reports From February 2022”

            The new year is off to a relentless start for metal, and much promise has already been revealed for the months ahead. As we progress through the heart of winter it becomes time to reflect on some great works that were encountered during the period of renewal, and this selection contains numerous grim andContinue reading “Brief Reports from January 2022”

            We’ve reached the end of the last month for this year, and it wouldn’t be right to conclude without giving due attention to some great releases from this transitory period. December surely had a lot to offer, and it sees 2021 through on a strong note with the powerful energies of this selection. HereContinue reading “Five December Releases to Close the Year”

            The end is fast approaching as we cross into the last month of 2021, and many great releases still need covered before reaching the next annual beginning. This selection from November reflects the harsh incoming climate, with diverse layers of frost and darkness conveyed in elaborate songwriting, and death is also glorified along withContinue reading “Five Nefarious Releases From November”

            Frost is taking hold as the year continues into its late stages, but the relentless strength of metal is evident with these selections from October. A raw darkness endures while including progressive nuances, and it also drifts into psychedelia while battlefields and the abyss take wondrous symphonic form. Bleakness is especially pronounced at varyingContinue reading ” Five New Entities that Haunted October”

            Another month passes while entering the final quarter of 2021, and a grim outlook prevails with this selection of great releases from September. Various dark dimensions are explored through these soundscapes, with some reviving the 90’s and others venturing further into a mythical past. Phantasmic shapes are rampant along with shadowy depictions of theContinue reading ” Five Releases for a Somber September”

            Another month is gone and the new horizon brings a dying Summer. As we enter this next seasonal transition, the time becomes to reflect on some other great releases that wreaked havoc during August. This collection highlights a variety of expressions from old-school to progressive, and with influences from many subgenres while conjuring theirContinue reading ” Five Exemplary Arrivals from August”

            The second half of 2021 is upon us, and with July now in the past it’s time to highlight a few great releases that captured my interest during the last month. These selections offer the classic black metal sound and venture into black/death territory while exploring a variety of moods and epic settings. OfContinue reading “Five Supreme Releases from July”

            Another month passes while time continues its relentless course, and we now force a pause to explore some other noteworthy efforts from June. These selections also demonstrate a range of atmospheric potential within their grim personalities, along with prominent melodic tendencies and other dynamics. Of course, many other great releases are eluding notice atContinue reading “Five Sinister Expressions from June”