Kuolemanlaakso – Kuusumu

In the Venn Diagram of Metal, at the intersection of Doom, Death, and Black, you’ll find Kuolemanlaakso. There are also tangential connections with Middle Eastern music and a bit of folk. Kuusumu on Svart Records is the result of these interactions.

Dimmu Borgir – Eonian

Little did we know that 8 years would be how long we would last hear from Dimmu Borgir. Their tenth album, Eonian, like a fine wine, how has the band’s musical prowess aged all these years?

Myrholt – Vinter

Out of the bitter cold regions of Norway comes the project known as Myrholt. Though the project was formed over 25 years ago, out of the snow and ov long awaiting comes Vinter. 

Samael – Hegemony

Longtime metallers, Samael recently released their latest album Hegemony. Having a plethora of favorable elements, this is one of the most straight up heavy albums I’ve listened to this year. 

Satyricon – Deep Calleth Upon Deep

I and probably most of us thought we wouldn’t see another release from Norwegians, Satyricon. In fact, according to the band this may be their final album if plans go that route. 

Septicflesh – Codex Omega

The blackened symphonic death metallers are back with another highly regarded album. Continuing their path of destruction after all these years, their latest album could be seen as better than their last. 

Cradle of Filth – Cryptoriana: The Seductiveness Of Decay

Cradle of Filth have been around for so many years and that’s stating the obvious. What’s not obvious is the contingency that the band upholds after all these years especially with their new album. 

Album Review: Dimmu Borgir – Forces Of The Northern Night

It’s been quite some time since there was a release of any sort from Dimmu Borgir. The longtime black metallers recently released a live album which hopes to entice and get fans riled up for the comeback of the band. 

Album Review: Saille – Gnosis

We’ve all had our share of bands that input too much of this or don’t use enough of that. Of course that’s all just personal opinion and my opinion of this album is that there is a well-rounded mix of every element within. 

Album Review: Empyrean Throne – Chaosborne

The latest manefestation from Empyrean Throne, comes with much awaited evil, violence and darkness. The fact that they are modern and new still leaves much room to make a shocking impact on the industry.