Trespasser is not just an excellent experimental extreme record record. It is a superb album that reveals itself further with every listen. Since the release of their debut All Sights Affixed, Ablaze in 2014 Idol Of Fear have explored the depths of heaviness and defied description. Austin Vocals/Guitars; ''Describing Idol of Fear is something we usually avoid. We feel it’s best to leave people to find the meaning for themselves. The spirit of the band existed long before th

Oryad is band that defies normal convention. From soaring operatic harmonies and excellent heavy passages that transcend the boundaries of metal, classical and gothic. It begins with the ancient ritual Moira ‘’I have a very deep interest in world religions and mythologies, and even work as a professional freelance musician for various religious institutions and have recently been really delving into Gregorian Chant. I’m drawn to the ways in which music forms the backbone of s

Conjuring the essence of Black Metal along with many classical elements is the excellent Sukkhu. The driving force and led by the powerful vocals of Morgause, their debut album Labyrinths explores many themes, musical realms and concepts that began from the beginning Morgause ‘’Sukkhu was formed in December 2019, when I and Ego BMK went to Normandy, France, for a short trip. Around midnight, we stopped at the mighty Gaillard castle. You can maybe imagine the atmosphere, the c

The New Album Deepest fears and Darkest Minds is a defining statement from the UKs Phobetor. It is brutal, intense Blackened Death Metal with the deadliest of intentions. MARC: Debora and myself knew that we wanted to take Phobetor in a heavier, more extreme direction, and the new additions to the band (Ross – guitar and Dredgewood – bass) were of the same mindset. The writing process was pretty painless really. Everyone was on the same page and enthusiastic about what we

Dusk - The Relic 9/10 Containing five “Relics” this Costa Rican act that began as an industrial project has metastasized into a dark brooding black metal act infused with hatred and vitriol on this their fifth release combining technology with raw primal fury. A journey of desolation and despair Dusk takes industrial ideas from the likes of Malformed Earthborn and Meathook Seed. Dusk seam these with a disruptive intent that melds black metal with the darkest industrial, c