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Rahu – Ride of the Eight Black Steeds

By Waffen

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 darkest art it feels more... More »

Battlegoat Interview

By Waffen

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 »

Norns – In Fog They Appear

By Waffen

This is a re-release of their 2005 demo, remastered and professionally manufactured with new artwork. I don't pretend to know what the initial release was like but this is well produced with excellent monotone photography to give you a flavour of the cold atmosphere within before you even insert the disc into the player. German label Voldsom are responsible for... More »

Vordr – II

By Waffen

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 »

Horna – Pimeyden Hehku

By Waffen

I'm almost ashamed to say it but this EP was the first time I have heard Horna. I've heard of them and noticed them at the periphery of my blinkered Black Metal radar but never actually had them interfere with my ear drums. Until now. If the best things come to those who wait then this is proof. I had no... More »

Archgoat – The Light Devouring Darkness

By Waffen

Right from the first notes The Light Devouring Darkness blasts away without mercy or compassion. I was expecting this all the way through the album but to my surprise, Archgoat have added some subtle touches to break up the blasts, which was a good move because it could have quickly become really boring without them. In parts it drops into Sabbath-style... More »