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Panphage – Ursvöl
For the most part tuneful Black Metal is a limp, flaccid undertaking; drooping on the fringes of the underground but mostly whoring itself for mainstream consumption. Rare are the exceptions to this. Taake managed to accomplish it admirably over recent years. Now we have a new contender with a refreshing secret formula proving that it can be done. Sweden's Panphage have... More »
Teratism – Via Negativa
Grubby and dirt ridden medium paced Black Metal is what Teratism herald on their startling fourth full length. Right from the first opening moments of 'Iesous Khristos Cambion' they drag you into their subterranean lair to be disciplined with thoroughly rotten and violent soundwaves. Ten tracks of excellently written and delivered harshness. As above 'Iesous Khristos Cambion' begins with a fairly... More »
White Medal – Agbrigg Beast
Black Metal is dead. In the UK at least. Seeing as though it is the place that gave birth to the genre it is as fuckin' useless a broke-dick dog. There is no scene to speak of, just the odd one or two equally useless bands trying in vain to mimic some of the more 'popular' bands and their styles.... More »
Dødsengel – Alongside Choronzon
Jointly released by English label Barghest and Norwegian label Terratur Possessions, this new Dødsengel EP delivers more insanity and ritualistic modern Black Metal. First thing to note is that Alongside Choronzon is a 10" vinyl, 2 tracks per side, offering up almost half an hour of powerful, dark music. 'Contra Mundi' begins with slow, restrained riffing and agonised vocals that open your... More »
Tsorer – Return To Sodom
Israel, probably the most hated country on the planet for a whole flotilla of reasons, hasn't had much to shout about in terms of Black Metal. Sure there's the Mesopotamian cheese of Melechesh but no bands of real underground quality to speak of that I am aware. That is sure to change though at the hands of Tsorer. They exist to... More »
Morbosidad/Perversor – Invocaciones Demoniacas
On offer here is some of the meatiest Black Metal around, highly collectible and sought after as it is release in 3 variations: 12" vinyl format with an 8-page zine style booklet and A2 sized-poster, yellow vinyl 'die hard' copies come with both Morbosidad and Perversor patches and finally a 'die harder' white vinyl version limited to 100 copies only... More »
Asag – Feuer Zieh Mit Mir
I've been waiting quite a while to hear this; Asag's second offering. As soon as the postman appeared and flung the package through the furnace doors and scuttled away like a giant crab from a Sinbad film, I had the disc spinning. If you're a fan of their first album then this is a MUST have. The band have obviously come... More »
Doodsdrek
Following on from their interview a few weeks back its only fair that I write a review for this so those of you who are interested can get a handle on what Doodsdrek is all about. To be brief they're about as underground and low-fi as they come and well worth investing a few units of currency in. Forget about nicey... More »
Eald – Through A World Impatient For My Death
The cover picture started my interest but with a longer and more unusual title than the average release I was intrigued to hear this Spanish two-piece and discovered the contrasting styles of harshness and melody can exist together. Best of all the demo is available for free download from the band's Myspace. In keeping with the cover 'Frivolous' begins with a... More »
Doodsdrek Interview
This Belgian duo caught my attention over the last month with their nasty and bleak bare-bones Black Metal. Not only is it pure underground but totally enjoyable. I managed to catch up with Barditus and Svein to discuss the band, what the future holds, the state of the scene and of course the most disgusting thing they could think of.... More »
Ligfærd – Med Død For Øje
The bands of Denmark have over the last decade been lying dormant within the underground, smouldering with intent and igniting only those intrepid enough to seek them out. Unspoiled by the mainstream it is a pure scene and only recently have a select few bands ventured forth seeking to ignite those whose paths they cross. Ligfærd, now in their tenth... More »
Nachzehrer – Black Thrash Ritual
As suggested by the title of their debut demo Nachzehrer tout themselves as Black Thrash. I wouldn't normally review such a release, not because I dislike the style but because it falls outside the purpose of this site. Anyway, this American five-piece skimp so much on the Thrash part that, aside from a few riffs, it comes across as pure... More »
Darkwor – Foederati
When I used to hear good bands from the USA it made me angry. How could a country so obsessed with Death Metal be unleashing credible Black Metal? How dare they intrude into the most extreme form of music known to mankind? A music that evolved in Europe drawing upon centuries of history that they do not possess. Gradually after... More »
Darvulia – Mysticisme Macabre
Since reviewing and thoroughly enjoying their previous album I have been waiting impatiently to discover what Darvulia's third full length would deliver. After they posted two tracks from it on Myspace I knew the French duo would again give us high quality and original Black Metal from the deepest festering depths of the underground. This band is certainly an acquired... More »
Idolater – Black Sexual Blasphemy
Purveying Anti-Christian Black Metal one man band Idolater cut a clear path through the American Bible belt with their scythe, ice cold sound, vehemence and interesting song writing. The brains behind the music belong to The Idolater and he informed me that all seven tracks are written making extensive use of minor-second chords! I'm no practical student of music so I... More »
Battlegoat Interview
Gruesome duo Battlegoat from Finland have released their debut demo recently. Belching forth an aggressive thrash influenced primitive style of Black Metal they stormed the Hell Furnace gates and savaged our questions. Behold. Tell us about Battlegoat and its purpose? We exist to invoke the berserk within a modern man. Tell us about the themes for your music and lyrics, is BG... More »
Blodfest – Lejres Fald
After finding out about this upcoming release I was intrigued to know just how Blodfest would follow 2008's 'Den Flyr Ej Ilden...' I don't know what I was expecting to hear when I played it for the first time but this wasn't it! Lejres Fald marks a significant improvement in every respect of their music. Their previous album was great... More »
Hardegon – Vale das Chamas
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 snap of inspection gloves ringing... More »
Temple Of The Maggot Interview
Temple of the Maggot have a way with words. Usually words of aggression and harsh grim realism but flavoured with a nice sick sense of humour. Barag-aghur Gulugjab, snake-tongued deadite frontman granted us access to his laboratory and the Temple of the Maggot Inner Sanctum to discuss all things perverse. Although it is difficult to envisage, there must be a creative... More »
Temple of the Maggot – How To Perform A Human Sacrifice
Since digging up this fucked-up two man outfit towards the end of last year, I've been waiting impatiently for their debut album to arrive. Entitled "How to perform a human sacrifice - the blood rites", it is finally here - unleashing with it some highly original and experimental ideas. As the opening song, 'Necklace of Teeth', kicks in it sounds... More »
Dødsengel – Mirium Occultum
Finally, the moment has arrived... The moment for Dødsengel to show us how they have followed their supreme debut album, Visionary. With 5 songs spanning a massive 55 minutes, it seems Mirium Occultum is going to take us on a different musical journey to its predecessor. When the opening track, 'Azonei Wyrdwalker' begins, the last thing you expect is... More »
From the Depths...
Interesting Black Metal fragments we found.
White Medal – Agbrigg Beast
March 11, 2011 | 23:01
Black Metal is dead. In the UK at least. Seeing as though it is the place that gave birth to the genre it is as fuckin’ useless a broke-dick dog. There is no scene to speak of, just the odd one or two equally useless bands trying in vain to mimic some of the more [...]Sanguinary Misanthropia – Diabolic Gnosis
January 3, 2011 | 01:10
Opening with a song title of the length Bal Sagoth would be proud of (thankfully that’s as the only comparison to draw), the imaginatively titled ‘A Glimpse of the Image of Lucifer Gleaming Beyond the Subterraneous Black Sun’ marches forth. Mid paced, it stamps away with the precision of a well oiled Black Metal machine [...]- More From the Depths... »