Italian Metal

Nearly a decade has passed since Italian black metal project Lorn last graced these halls. Arrayed Claws greatly…

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When it comes to symphonic music, Italy has a rich history. From the famed Vivaldi to modern composer…

In my hitherto short stint of indefinite indentured servitude in the hall, I’ve frequently noted the importance of…

Picture “black metal.” What do you see? Frigid wastelands illuminated by burning churches? Damp crypts beneath gothic cathedrals?…

Sometime in the 2010s, I started disliking music with too many flourishes and began seeking out stuff that…

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Italian semi-super group Bianca, comprised of members from Patristic and Hideous Divinity, stole my attention when their debut…

Every day we toil, rain or shine, to find you the semi-finest ore of the month. Lately, though,…

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