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Gevurahel – Conocedores del Bien y del Mal (I & II)
There are few bands who not only write excellent Black Metal, but who are also actively involved with the beliefs that inspire their music. Argentina's Gevurahel is one such band, which makes this hard-to-find CD all the rarer. The band's name is derived from 'Gevurah', part of the sephirothic left hand path. Their inspiration is rooted in Occultism, and I don't... More »
Darvulia – L’Alliance Des Venins
Here we have an album that simultaneously ejaculates with impunity upon the miserable faces of those whoring sisters: trend and conformity! Darvulia play simple, ugly and tuneless Black Metal which is highly effective and replayable with a certain unique 'je ne sais quoi'. It makes for an uneasy listen that'll make your head hurt then pin you down without the... More »
Morte Incandescente – Coffin Desecrators
I wonder how the underground of the early 90's survived intact. These days it is easy to find good underground bands with the proliferation of the internet, Myspace and the unprecedented Metal Archives putting the deepest reaches of the genre only a few clicks away. Back in the day I could only rely on the mainstream press for very limited... More »
Vordr – II
There aren't many bands that forge their own truly unique style. Alongside such greats as Abigor and Arckanum are Vordr. The Fins always have managed to cover new ground in the genre and although this album is four years old already, it certainly does just that. I reckon this is the best of their eleven releases to date and demonstrates... More »


How long has it been since a really good Black Metal release from Brazil? Unforetelling Philosophism by Regnum Umbra Ignis was the last that I’m aware of. That was 2005! This was released in 2008. Anyway, thanks to a timely request sent to the Hell Furnace labs for analysis we have one. With the disturbing [...]
Grab your old SS uniforms, smack down those infantry helmets and slip into your paratrooper boots. Oh yeah, and don’t forget your fucking Nebelwerfer! I’ve listened to tons of NSBM recently and to be totally honest 99% of it has been shite. Focusing on hate propaganda under the guise of extremely dire music it has [...]