EXCLUSIVE TRACK STREAM: Vixen Maw – Cur
Though each band clearly has their own style, the whole is as cohesive as it is crushing, exquisite as it is eviscerating.
Gold Spire – Gold Spire
Gold Spire, set to release in early November, is a hodgepodge of dark and melancholic tones, chilling piano, and mystifying saxophone. The cover artwork, featuring hues found upon those soon-to-be crisping trees, was created by guitarist Påhl Sundström and is what first drew me in.
Zebulon Kosted – Under An Eternal Mirage Projected In The Sky
Under An Eternal Mirage Projected In The Sky is the best thing I’ve heard from this project. That, of course, is my subjective taste, but this release hits me hard with each listen. I love it.
Rübezahl – Remnants of Grief & Glory
The resulting atmosphere is one of fury and loss, ringing swords and weeping widows.
Sermon of Flames – I Have Seen The Light, And It Was Repulsive
If the first two tracks don’t spark your interest and you don’t willingly give in to the curiosity that will surely kill the cat, then I don’t what to tell you.
EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: Skverna Liniya – Green Horror
Band – Skverna Liniya Album – В венке из воска (“In a Garland of Wax”) Country of Origin – Russia Genre – Progressive/Atmospheric Black Metal Release Date – October 1, 2021 Label – Casus Belli Musica/Beverina...
Per Wiberg – All Is Well In The Land Of The Living, But For The Rest Of Us… Lights Out
Much of the music is catchy, but a track such as But For The Rest Of Us… shows an aptitude for engaging dissonance and deconstruction as well.
EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: Norse – Useless
These eight tracks will get directly into your veins, addicting you to the malevolence writhing throughout.
Gexerott – Hallucinetic Violet Ignition
…Hallucinetic Violet Ignition is rich and flavorful, but you should keep some milk nearby, in case you can’t handle the heat.