Article by Corey M.
Tags: 2014, Black Metal, Italy, mortuary drape, review, Speed Metal
Vanhelgd Announce New Album, Temple of Phobos
Swedish blackened death metal band Vanhelgd announced the release of their fourth album, Temple of Phobos
6 CommentsTags: Black Metal, blackened death metal, dark descent, dark descent records, death metal, Pulverised Records, Sweden, Temple of Phobos, Vanhelgd
Interview: Sorcier des Glaces
Death Metal Underground staffer Corey M reached out to the prolific French-Canadian black metal band Sorcier des Glaces for a written interview about their career. Our staff compiled a list of questions which Sébastien from Sorcier des Glaces thankfully and thoroughly answered:
13 CommentsTags: Black Metal, canada, interview, quebec, sorcier des glaces
Immortal Finish Writing New Album
Immortal, i.e. Demonaz and Horgh, have finished writing their new album. Now they just need to record it.
12 CommentsTags: abbath, Black Metal, Demonaz, drama, Heavy Metal, immortal, mainstream metal, news, upcoming release
Sanctuaire’s Le Sang sur l’Acier Out Now
Sanctuaire released Le Sang sur l’Acier today on CD and for digital download.
6 CommentsTags: atmospheric metal, Black Metal, Canadian Black Metal, EP, Le Sang sur l'Acier, Les Productions Hérétiques, Monarque Helserkr, news, Pagan Metal, quebec, Québécois, Sanctuaire, Tour de Garde, Viking Metal
Schattenvald – Der Winterkönig (2016)
Article by David Rosales.
As a wave of revivalists of the old metal ways of the late 80s and early 90s assail us with full optimism, we are face with the dilemma of creation of the new through the emulation of that which is no more. From this sincere intent are born projects like Schattenvald who attempt to extend the lessons of the adventurers of more than two decades ago. However, the bar that was raised by those heroes is set higher than even such well-intentioned moderns band can reach.
9 CommentsTags: 2016, Black Metal, Der Winterkönig, EP, German Black Metal, germany, review, Schattenvald
Profanatica – The Curling Flame of Blasphemy (2016)
Article by Lance Viggiano.
Profanatica return with a tuneful reinterpretation of their sophomore album, Disgusting Blasphemies Against God, refined by the sensibilities of the successful Sickened by Holy Host / The Grand Master Sessions EP compilation. The band presents a newfound confidence in ambient noise by using amplifier feedback as its own instrument in a more integral fashion than previous releases. The Curling Flame of Blasphemy opts for a slow burn approach where literal variations in tempo are suggestive rather than experienced. The result is ceremonious yet there is no culmination of the ritual, no climax; the whole procession ends on a dour note which does not feel conclusive regardless of its efficacy.
29 CommentsTags: 2016, Black Metal, death metal, hells headbangers, minimalism, paul ledney, profanatica, review, The Curling Flame of Blasphemy
Demonic Slaughter – Dark Paths to Catharsis (2015)
Article by David Rosales.
Dark Paths to Catharsis an album clearly intended to be atmospheric black metal, perhaps even a little too intentionally. Its method is of the so-called ‘melodic’ type, describing long, simple melodies played with tremolo picking, a backing power chord guitar, supporting bass, and mid-paced double-bass drums. The vocals are not entirely screeches though, being more a sort of angry dad-rock that is only mildly raspy in style. There are two major problems with the orientation and the structure-building method in Dark Paths to Catharsis: first of all, it is style-oriented; second, it replaces order with feeling.
15 CommentsTags: 2015, atmospheric metal, Black Metal, Dark Paths to Catharsis, Demonic Slaughter, modern metal, review
Desaster North American Tour
Teutonic blackened speed metal band Desaster are coming to North America to play a few show starting tomorrow.
2 CommentsTags: beer metal, Black Metal, Desaster, German Speed Metal, news, Speed Metal, tour, tour dates, upcoming tours, US tour
Irkallian Oracle – Apollyon (2016)
Article by Corey M.
Irkallian Oracle make a conscious effort to sidestep many death metal conventions on Apollyon. They have been paying attention to the state of death metal over the last twenty years and noticed how many bands have traveled down the dead-end paths of “tech” and “slam” in pursuit of ever-more-extreme brutality. Irkallian Oracle eschew the brutality while trying to retain the creepy, morbid expression.
11 CommentsTags: 2016, Apollyon, Black Metal, blackened death metal, boring, death metal, Irkallian Oracle, nuclear war now! productions, nwn, review
