Category Archives: atmospheric metal
Ihsahn – “Ihsahn”
If you know who Ihsahn is, it’s because you love what he does. Those familiar with black metal or extreme prog metal know this incredible artist. Odds are if you aren’t into those styles of music, you aren’t going to … Continue reading →
North Sea Echoes – “Really Good Terrible Things”
When last we heard from Jim Matheos and Ray Alder, they had given the world the final Fates Warning album, “Long Day Good Night.” It seemed like the two wouldn’t be working on new music again. Little did we know … Continue reading →
Enslaved – “Heimdal” UPDATED
UPDATED: I decided to add to this review, something I probably should do more often. With music such as this, initial impressions are sometimes different from the opinion developed after a few listens. As I alluded to in the review … Continue reading →
Sigh – “Shiki”
In my opinion Mirai Kawashima of Sigh is on par with the great Ihsahn when it comes to talent and vision within the progressive black metal community. The first album that really got my attention was “Imaginary Soundscape” from 2001. … Continue reading →
Pain of Salvation – “Panther”
Panther. The new album. Pain of Salvation are known to take chances both with their style and production. I respect that but sadly this one loses a lot due to a poor mix and production. This is their St. Anger. … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 19
Secrets of the Moon – “Black House” Label: Prophecy Productions Release Date: 8 May 2020 Secrets of the Moon aren’t a prog band in the traditional sense of the word. In fact, I am quite sure that most people would … Continue reading →
Molitoth is set to release “The Tribunal” on June 26, premieres new track!
I was a big fan of the band A Light Within and their frontman Kyle Brandt has a new solo project called Molitoth. Kyle is a super talented person and I thought I’d help out by premiering a new track … Continue reading →
Mantric – “False Negative”
It always amazes me when a band sets the bar higher with each album that they release. Eventually you think “okay, there’s no way this one can be better than the last one.” Mantric has 2 exceptional albums already and … Continue reading →
Oranssi Pazuzu – “Mestarin kynsi”
Oranssi Pazuzu are not going to be for everyone. If you aren’t into wretched black metal vocals like Ihsahn or Enslaved do, then you can skip this review. But if you do like those style of vocals and love the … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 18
Igorrr– “Spirituality and Distortion” Label: Metal Blade Records Release Date: 27 March 2020 First off, Igorrr is not going to be for everyone. If one were to look up extreme metal, I think Igorrr would be the definition. There is … Continue reading →
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