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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.
Rahu – Ride of the Eight Black Steeds
July 25, 2010 | 20:52
I only recently discovered Rahu, who purvey original and very replayable Finish Black Metal of the highest calibre. This is a demo from 2008 that has since been released as part of a best of featuring this and their other demo on one CD.
Although there are only three tracks delivering a mere seventeen minutes of [...]Nachzehrer – Black Thrash Ritual
June 1, 2010 | 21:52
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, [...]- More From the Depths... »