angrymetalguy.com : Bludgeoning, bruising, and belligerent, brutal death metal beats listeners down into bloody paste when it does its job right. Indonesian duo Vertiginous takes this direction to heart, holding back nothing as they trounce on listeners with nary a batted eye. The pair released debut Reek of Putrefaction on Excruciating Lust in 2024, and … Seguir leyendo “Vertiginous – Incessant Affliction Review”
angrymetalguy.com : I was surprised to learn that we’ve never reviewed Xandria here. The German project of one Marco Heubaum (who covers guitars, keys, and the odd vocal spot), Xandria released their first full-length in 2003, performing gothic and, eventually, symphonic power metal. They first grabbed me with 2012’s Neverworld’s End, a fantastic orchestral metal … Seguir leyendo “Xandria – Eclipse Review”
angrymetalguy.com : Hailing from the East Frisian Island of Spiekeroog, German death metallers Temple of Dread have been kicking around since 2017. After 2019 debut LP, Blood Carving Mantras, the illustrious Holdeneye saw fit to review their sophomore effort, World Sacrifice, in 2020. He commended them for their ferocity and adherence to the olde ways, … Seguir leyendo “Temple of Dread – Dreadspawn Dominion Review”
thisisblackmetal.com : / Interview by Jeger What is reality? Perception and consciousness? Our own as Humans is that of some kind of twisted Narcissist: that we’re something remarkable and that the Galaxy, even the universe, is centered around us. And it’s been through centuries of searching for answers only to find at the bottom of … Seguir leyendo “Interview: Inferno”
thisisblackmetal.com : / Review by Transmontanus Panopticon – Det Hjemsøkte Hjertet Record Label: Bindrune Recordings ~ Nordvis Produktion Year: 2026 Rating: 8.5/10 There are very few artists in Black Metal who have built such a distinctive identity as Austin Lunn with Panopticon. Blending Atmospheric Black Metal with Folk influences and a deep connection to nature … Seguir leyendo “Review: Panopticon – Det Hjemsøkte Hjertet”
thisisblackmetal.com : / Review by Jeger Hulder – Verbolgen Record Label: 20 Buck Spin Year: 2026 Rating: 9/10 Since 2018, Belgian/Pacific Northwestern Black Metal Troubadour, Hulder, has spent her days developing her craft, much to the enthrallment of critics and enthusiasts, as her brand of Folk/Medieval-inspired BM is only appropriate for the genre, and sharing … Seguir leyendo “Review: Hulder – Verbolgen”
thisisblackmetal.com : / Review by K Nachtheem – Waan Van de Leegte Record Label: Terratur Possessions Year: 2026 Rating: 7/10 It’s about time we had a bit of mystery. When researching Nachtheem with a view to singing the praises of the band members, it transpires that the band actually consists of no members. No clues, … Seguir leyendo “Review: Nachtheem – Waan Van de Leegte”
angrymetalguy.com : In his quest to write some unique doom metal, Jamie Kobić dug deep into his own Bosnian heritage to draw on the traditional folk music called Sevdah. This musical tradition, with its slower tempo and melancholic tone, fits in perfectly with doom. Often, songs contain lyrical content about love and longing. My own … Seguir leyendo “Svjetlost – The Forever Silent”

