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Stepping From The Shadows March 31, 2017

Nuclear Chaos
by Vacivus

The Pitch: UK blackened death faction Vacivus return with a new EP on limited vinyl through Goatprayer Records. FFO Malthusian, Portal What I Like: This EP is asolid leap forward from the previous one on a number of levels, but is no less ugly (in a good way). Listen to those drums. That bass kick ...

The Hammer and The Cross March 31, 2017

Ár Sinsear
by Papacy

The Pitch: Pagan and Celtic-themed blackened folk music from New York one-man project Papacy. FFO Beithioch, Downfall of Nur, Myrkur What I Like: I recieved this 2015 album on St. Patricks Day with the promise of "sweeping traditional Celtic atmospheres." I was not dissapointed. I've always wanted ...

MT Sampler Vol. 2 FREE March 31, 2017

Metal Trenches Volume 2
by Metal Trenches

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Beauty Is Frail March 30, 2017

A Harrowing Atrocity
by Dark Portrait

The Pitch: Moody, bombastic symphonic black metal from Athens, Greece. FFO Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Carach Angren What I Like: This one takes me back to the first time I heard Midian and Death Cult Armageddon. I feel as if the traditional approach to symphonic black metal has been somewhat wa...

Roots Remain, But Down Deep March 30, 2017

Emperor Of Sand
by Mastodon

The Pitch: Atlanta progressive metal band Mastodon returns from the somewhat divisive (I loved it) Once More Round The Sun promising an album more in line with Crack The Skye, arguably their finest work. Can they deliver? What I Like: There are some solid moments to be found here, which is no surpr...

A Mist in the Dark March 29, 2017

Herzogian Darkness
by Medico Peste

The Pitch: The mighty W.T.C. Productions presents Polish black metal band, Medico Peste's new mini-album, Herzogian Darkness. FFO Outre, Schammasch, Sulphur Aeon What I Like: I am so easily suckered in by the style of intro with whcih this album opens. Those ominous, spiraling guitar hooks are the ...

Into The Inescapable Madness March 29, 2017

Through Lunar Gateways
by Ars Magna Umbrae

The Pitch: Meet Ars Magna Umbrae, a Polish one-man black metal project and "a manifestation of the darkest psyche." FFO Deathspell Omega lite, Outre What I Like: Great sound to this album. The darkness is palpable and comes through in a number of ways. There are more overtly fierce compositions lik...

Beast In You March 28, 2017

Hearts of Darkness
by Fleshdoll

The Pitch: The fifth album from French death metallersFleshdoll. FFO: Decapitated, Cannibal Corpse, Job for a Cowboy What I Like:Fleshdollmixesold school brutality with technical playing that does not come off overly self-indulgent or tastelessly complex.The whole record has aDecapitatedvibe, which...

The Autist (Official Album Premiere) March 28, 2017

The Coldest Sun
by The Autist

The Pitch: Lush, varied, and often quite heavysymphonic metal project The Autistgraciously shares an exclusive early stream of their latest album, The Coldest Sun. Symphonic metal for those who may not like symphonic metal. FFO Oracles, Nightwish, Kamelot What I Like: Frequent viewers of the site w...

Still Life Slumbers Here March 28, 2017

The Comfortable Low
by The Moth Gatherer

The Pitch: Following up the excellent The Earth is the Sky, Sweden's post-metal/sludge act The Moth Gatherer are back with a new EP through Agonia Records. Featuring a guest spot from Dennis Lyxzen (Refused) and with lyrics revolving around introspection and rising up in the face of depression. FFO ...

Grim Melodicism March 27, 2017

Mourning Cloak
by Underdark

The Pitch: UK atmospheric, post-black crew Underblack gets their 2016 EP reissued through ThirdI Rex. What I Like: This is just a generally beautiful album. Much like Vattnet Viskar and Numenorean among others, Underblack know how to take some really scathing black metal vocals along withheavy inst...

New Storm Brewing March 27, 2017

Tempest
by Telepathy

The Pitch: With much anticipation, we present the follow-up album to UK progressive, post-metal act Telepathy's2014 sleeper hit12 Areas. "Tempest depicts the harrowing journey of a person beset with grief and faced with total isolation after awaking from a great flood" with "a shift towards a more b...

Inner Dissolution March 24, 2017

No Pity, No Sunrise
by Sloth Herder

The Pitch: Maryland-based Grimoire Records presents the debut full-length recording from blackened, technical grinders Sloth Herder. FFO Sepetus, Dendritic Arbor, Immortal Bird, Lord Mantis What I Like: I don't know about you, but I saw the name Sloth Herder and assumed this is would be some trudgi...

On The Verge March 24, 2017

OLM
by Hadal Maw

The Pitch: The second offering from Melbourne progressive death metal band Hadal Maw, through EVP Recordings. I see plenty of strengths to build on. FFO Gorod, Intensive Square, Trilateral, Barus What I Like: This band shows a lot of promise for me. They have an ear for interesting sounds and the m...

Ancient Echoes March 23, 2017

Orm
by Orm

The Pitch: Denmark's epic black/blackened death metal band, Orm, releases their debut LP via Indisciplinarian. Extra props for more stunning artworkfrom Italian artist Paolo Girardi (Bell Witch, Inquisition, and Black Breath) What I Like: While this group has atmospheric overtones, they rarely skim...

Neapolitan Symphonic Black Metal March 23, 2017

Parthenope
by Scuorn

The Pitch: The mighty Dusktone label brings us symphonic black metal from Italy in the form of Scuorn; a one-manproject heavily influenced by the cult of Parthenope and "the most ancient legends and history of the mysterious Neapolitan lands." FFO Emperor, Nokturnal Mortum, Moonsorrow What I Like: ...

From the Gutter March 22, 2017

Scumripper
by Scumripper

The Pitch: Finnish crusty death metal and metallic punk debut from Scumrippernow being released on vinyl via Hells Headbangers. FFO: ZOM, Venom, Autopsy, Nuclear Holocaust What I Like: Just plain decadent and revolting. You've got the raging 80's punk riffs lacerating limbs like rusty chainsaws to ...

Rising Smoke March 22, 2017

Fen
by Chene

The Pitch: Oslo, Norway based band,Chne, delivers stunningpost-metal with black metal influences on debut EP/ʃɛn/. Recorded at an old artillery factory by Runar Magnussen and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audioseige. FFO: They Grieve, Sonance, Alaskan What I Like: First off, the sheer depth of this...

Shadows of Ruin March 21, 2017

Crimson Throne
by Crimson Throne

The Pitch: Debut EP from Scandinavian-influenced black metal from South England's Crimson Throne via Apocalyptic Witchcraft. FFO Murg, Taake, early Enslaved. What I Like: Everything you could want from your traditional black metal classics is on display with this EP. The first two tracks are pure N...
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