Album Review: Grave Miasma – Abyss of Wrathful Deities (Dark Descent Records/Sepulchral Voice)
“Abyss of Wrathful Deities” is Grave Miasma´s fifth release, the latest in a 19-year sonic exploration of the transcendental essence and nature of death.
Black Metal
EP Review: Dødsferd – Skotos (Transcending Obscurity Records)
Greek black metal legends Dødsferd will release their new EP Skotos on May 14th, 2021 via Transcending Obscurity Records.
Album Review: Åskog – Varþnaþer (Grind to Death Records/Leviaphonic Records/Corrupted Flesh Records)
Swedish black metal unit Åskog presents their debut full-length, Varþnaþer, which will be out on CD via Grind to Death Records and digitally via Leviaphonic Records on 12th May 2021.
Album Review: Jordfäst – Hädanefter (Nordvis)
Jordfäst envelopes the melancholy and rawness of Scandinavia. Hädanefter is Jordfäst’s debut album and will be released on May 7th 2021 via Nordvis.
Album Review: Grey Aura – Zwart Vierkant (Onism Productions)
Atmospheric black metal band, Grey Aura’s second album, Zwart Vierkant is bound tightly to a novel written by Grey Aura’s Ruben Wijlacker. The album will be released on CD and vinyl by Onism Productions on May 7th, 2021.
EP Review: Garden of Eyes – Boomhammer (Ancient Entity Records)
Following the 4 demo tapes, split CD and compilation CD (featuring all material), Garden of Eyes return with a debut on vinyl. This 7″ features a brand-new song entitled “Boomhammer” on the A-side with the B-side holding a remixed and remastered version of “Saw Cleaver” which was previously exclusive to the compilation CD.
Album Review: Cicada the Burrower – Corpseflower (Blue Bedroom Records)
Corpseflower is the most ambitious effort to date by Cicada the Burrower, the solo project of Cameron Davis. The album will be out via Blue Bedroom Records on April 23rd 2021.
Album Review: Syning – Syning (Terratur Possessions)
Yet again the darkness comes crawling… Syning’s self-titled release is out on April 9th, 2021 via Terratur Possessions.