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 : / 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”

angrymetalguy.com : After weeks of hacking through uncharted wilderness, you break through the brush and into a large clearing. Ruins of long-abandoned homes and shops line the main drag. You walk down what was once a bustling Main Street, which eventually leads to a large and overgrown village green. In the center stands a modest … Seguir leyendo “Torpor – Đungeon Đescent Review”

angrymetalguy.com informa: I’ve wrestled with this intro more than I typically do. There’s a joke in here somewhere about how the title, The Violence of Time could only be charitably described as “unfortunate.” I’ve had flashbacks to mandatory HR meetings, to that brief time I worked for a house painting company, and that one day … Seguir leyendo “Eternal Drak – The Violence of Time Review”