Staff picks
Without a doubt one of the best death/doom releases of the year! But don't just take my word for it, go listen to it here. You will not be disappointed.
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Nefarious Daniell, !J.O.O.E.!, Mr. Doctor, DerRozzengarten, wormdrink414, Marcel Hubregtse, Abattoir, BloodTears, BudDa, Ag Fox, nikarg |
Atmospheric black metal of the highest quality!
These Swede's don't try & reinvent the wheel, but they know what they are doing & do it well. This is a multi-layered, mid-paced black metal record that incorporates acoustic passages and clean chants with a beautiful yet sombre atmosphere. With a total running time of 60 minutes & with only one track clocking in under six & a half minutes it won't suit everyone's tastes, but If you are willing to invest the time & soak in all the layers on offer you will be rewarded with a truly great listening experience.
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Nefarious |
Whoa! Where did this come from?!
What In The Silence have managed to achieve with this, their self-financed & independently released debut is nothing short of remarkable. The beautiful yet haunting atmosphere, intricate songwriting & talented musicianship displayed throughout this album will leave you spellbound. This may well just be one of the best debut albums of the year. A must for all fans of progressive metal.
Go check them out.
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Nefarious Ag Fox, BloodTears, Ivor, Milena, Mr. Doctor, Susan, Introspekrieg |
Arabian death metallers Nervecell have returned to attack our senses with this, their second full length album entitled 'Psychogenocide'.
Brutal, thrashy & progressive yet refined, this album is a natural progression from 2008's 'Preaching Venom' and stands out as one of the best death metal releases of 2011 so far.
Featuring traditional arabic instruments such as the 'Oud', arabic & english lyrics (a rarity in extreme metal), fantastic guitar work and a guest appearance by none other than Karl Sanders from Nile, this is an album that all death metal fans should check out and is a nice example of what talent there is to be found in the Arabian metal scene.
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Nefarious Troy Gallant, wormdrink414 |
Italian band Forgotten Tomb released this, their debut LP, back in 2002. It remains not only their best release to date, but arguably one of the best black/doom metal releases ever made.
This album is a mix of utterly depressing modern day doom and black metal fused together to create an intense, cold atmosphere. It is an absolute masterpiece and a must have for fans of early Katatonia, Shining,, or anyone looking for something bleak but heavy and forward-thinking.
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Nefarious Troy Gallant, Thryce, Marcel Hubregtse, daniell_p, !J.O.O.E.!, White Winter Sun, Ag Fox, Mr. Doctor |
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