Category Archives: Releases

            The year continues heating up in terms of seasonal climate, but the same is true for Metal, and now it’s time to reflect on some other great releases that surfaced last month. These selections highlight the atmospheric quality of Black Metal with ventures into dark fantasy, winter forests, ancient civilizations, and countless other imaginativeContinue reading “Five Massive Releases from May”

            This year has offered many great albums so far, but it’s clear that Metal in 2021 is just beginning to leave its mark. April had a number of highlights that affirm Black Metal and its grimness will remain long after the last snows have passed, and glimpses ahead show there will be much moreContinue reading “Five Releases that Blackened April”

            The first quarter of the year has passed, and with April firmly in progress it’s time to recognize a few other great releases that I encountered during the last month. This selection offers many shades of darkness worth exploring, and I encourage any thoughts or comments on other albums from March that deserve mention.Continue reading “Five Highlights from March”

            Great releases continue taking form as Winter gives way to Spring. With the year progressing into March, it’s worth recognizing a few more notable albums released during February. Of course, there are countless other excellent offerings from last month that didn’t make it on this brief selective list, so feel free to comment onContinue reading “Five Standout Releases from February”

            Winter is obviously the season for Black Metal since the cold grimness of the music matches the frozen climate outside. This makes the atmosphere more immersive, and unlike many people I actually look forward to winter. It’s also amusing to watch people turn salty as I openly wish for more snow. For them it’sContinue reading “Five Recent Grim Releases for the Winter Cold”