EP/Split/Single Roundup of 2025, Part 2
It’s me again! This will ideally be posted on a much tighter schedule following Part 1, which is…
SolNegre – Anthems for the Grand Collapse Review
Just off Spain’s Mediterranean coast lie the Balearic Islands. Among the approximately 1.2 million island residents is a…
Mother Crone – Embrace the Death Review
Lately, I’ve been listening to quite a bit of depressing music. Between Meadowlands, Qroba, and Exequiae, the themes…
Hanging Garden – Isle of Bliss Review
For nearly twenty years, Hanging Garden have quietly dabbled in the same sort of melodic melancholy as their…
In Ruins – We Are All to Perish Review
I think most people who meet me, either online or in meatspace, would not imagine I enjoy a…
Desert Storm – Buried Under the Weight of Reason Review
For nearly two decades, Desert Storm has stood at the cornerstone of England’s fuzz-drenched underground. One can imagine…
Temple of Void – The Crawl Review
Detroit’s death-doom institution Temple of Void had an interesting journey over their 12-year career. Their 2014 debut split…
Sleeping Giant – The Beauty of Obliteration Review
“Sleeping Giant” was always a standout song for me on Mastodon’s Blood Mountain. After two thrashy, pummeling tracks,…
Cattle Hammer – Dark Thoughts with Lights Out
English is fairly adequate for basic communication, but it falls short for niche communities. In the same way…
Review: Ponte del Diavolo – De Venom Natura
Published by Francesco on February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 Artwork by: Francesco Dossena Style: Doom metal, post-punk, black…
Ritual Arcana – Ritual Arcana Review
I’m a tad slow out of the blocks to kick off the new year. Though in reviewing terms,…
The Ruins of Beverast – Tempelschlaf Review
The Ruins of Beverast has never released a bad album. Its architect, Nagelfar alum Alexander von Meilenwald, has…