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Defiling The Altar Of Forgiveness
Üvegszakadás
Vampyric Dungeon Synth beautifully melding ominous baroque pianos with the bombast of Mortiis. Aspects such as the bells provide a rich atmosphere, generating a mood that is both fearsome and somber.
Available from Ithildin Tape Productions
Thulcandra 3/12/23
Come and Take It Live
Photos by me.
Wolfheart 3/12/23
Come and Take It Live
Photos by me.
Zorn
Zorn
A blistering mixture of black metal and punk into an orgy of sorcery and shenanigans. Absolute mischief and mayhem delivered at breakneck speeds.
It can be purchased digitally via Bandcamp and vinyl can be ordered from Sorry State Records.
Enslaved 4/25/23
Come and Take It Live
Photos by me.
Erik's Lament
The Blessing Way
Symphonic black metal based on the Phantom of the Opera. It takes a narrative approach to song structure and utilizes numerous vocalists and vocal styles, giving it an almost manic sound, suitable for the source material.
The stylistic approaches vary from song to song, keeping each track unique and setting excellent atmospheres for the portions of the story being told.
It can be purchased from Bandcamp.
Blackbraid 5/16/2023
Empire Control Room and Garage
Photos by me
Dark Funeral 5/16/2023
Empire Control Room and Garage
Photos by me
Antichrist Siege Machine 6/28/23
South Side Ballroom
Photos by me
Devil Master 6/28/23
South Side Ballroom
Photos by me
Emperor 6/28/23
South Side Ballroom
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Sadistic Force 8/30/23
The Lost Well
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Sacramentum 8/30/23
The Lost Well
Photos by me
Untergang
Urfaust
One last ride from the Dutch masters of ritualistic ambient black metal oddity. The album manages to mix the sounds of their earliest material with the stylistic growth they've achieved over the years. An excellent send off from a band who truly mastered their craft and consistently forged their own sound.
The album can be purchased digitally on Bandcamp with physical copies available from Van Records.
Mortiis
'Secrets of my Kingdom: Return to Dimensions Unknown'
Book Box Set with Art Prints
Gaerea 18/10/23
Come and Take It Live
Photos by me
Blackbraid 18/10/23
Come and Take It Live
Photos by me
Wolves in the Throne Room 18/10/23
Come and Take It Live
Photos by me
Gaerea 18/10/23
Come and Take It Live
Video by me
Alföld
Thy Catafalque
One of my favorite releases this year, a stunning mix of metal, folk, classical, electronica, and whatever else Tamás Kátai felt like, as usual. From bludgeoning death metal to ominous horns to spacey synths to atmospheric, emotionally gripping black metal, this album has it all. If a breadth of style and superbly-blended disparate elements are your thing, this album is worth spinning.
The album can be purchased from Bandcamp and Season of Mist.