Reviews

The tenth edition of REF (Rockstadt Extreme Fest) was a real blast! The organizers raised the standards to an incredible level and the public had the privilege to witness more than 100 live performances from bands all over the world. Six days, three stages, different musical styles, ranging from...

You might have already caught it from the title, this isn’t your usual album review, mostly because i’m heavily biased when it comes to one of the most surprising bands i’ve seen up to date. Serrabulho played at Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2022, the same edition where i achieved one...

ECR.LINF’s debut album “Belluaires” bursts onto the scene with a forceful presence that immediately demands attention. The French collective’s foray into post-black metal is both audacious and profoundly atmospheric, setting a new standard in the genre. This is, indeed, the “last desperate cry of a rotten humanity”! From the...

Romanian atmospheric folk/black metal band Sur Austru makes a striking return with their third studio album, “Datura Străhiarelor”, arriving three years after the critically acclaimed “Obârșie”. Carrying forward the legacy of the renowned Negură Bunget, Sur Austru delves even deeper into Romanian lore, offering a fresh and immersive experience....

DinUmbră is a band that never disappoints. When I saw that their new album, “Finality”,  had been released, I knew I was in for something extraordinary. What I experienced, however, was beyond anything I could have anticipated. “Finality” is a masterful full-length album that captivated me from the very first...

Seth’s latest album, “La France des Maudits”, is a tour de force in the realm of black metal. From the moment the opening track blasts through the speakers, it’s clear that Seth has not lost the fervor they reignited with 2021’s “La Morsure du Christ”. The album’s thematic focus...

When I first delved into Udåd’s debut album, it was akin to stumbling upon a buried relic in the darkened catacombs of Norwegian black metal. This eponymous offering from Thomas Eriksen evokes a raw, unfiltered essence that immediately captivates with its nostalgic reverence and bold experimentation. From the haunting...

Horned Almighty’s seventh album, “Contagion Zero”, is unsurpassed. Having let four years slip by since my last encounter with this Danish outfit, diving back into their latest offering was long overdue—a return to the infernal depths of their sonic world. Clocking in at a concise 36 minutes, “Contagion Zero”...

Upon exploring Akhlys’ journey, since their 2009 full-length album “Supplication”, one can witness a profound transformation. Their latest album, “House of the Black Geminus”, encapsulates this evolution with a compelling mix of darkness and dynamics that few can rival. From the opening track, the album immerses the listener in...