‘Anthronomicon’ sees Ulthar moving in its own unique territory offering a complex and intricate work that will please fans of Lovecraftian death metal. The trio has achieved their best level of songwriting without sacrificing the roots of old school death and black metal. Out on February 17 via 20 Buck Spin.
Our editor-in-chief Vaim’s selection of albums of the year has turned into an eclectic mix that brings both unbridled chaos and extremes while maintaining a level of catchy with releases from bands like Blackbraid, Cabal, Zeal & Ardor, Machine Head, Wolfheart, Wiegedood, Doodseskader, Malevolence, Psychonaut and The Callous Daoboys!
Grá brings plenty of aggression and a variety of riffs. Arguably the fourth album “Lycaon” is the band’s most varied record to date. The band gives a perfect example of the dynamic proportions with Heljarmadr once again proving he’s one of the best vocalist in black metal. Out via Avantgarde Music.
2022 was yet again an exceptional year for music. After putting together the favorite releases of most of our members, we came to our editorial top featuring the latest releases from bands like Wolfheart, Muse, Ghost, Electric Callboy, Kreator, Malevolence, Heilung, Machine Head, Wiegedood, Psychonaut, Lorna Shore, Bad Omens, Sylvaine, Parkway Drive, Lamb Of God, Rammstein and Zeal & Ardor!
Atmospheric black/post-black outfit Other World signed with Debemur Morti Productions for the release of their 2nd full-length, and unleashed a brand new 12 minute track to celebrate with ‘Of Death And Alteration’!
Rolo Tomassi’s European tour kicking off at Trix in Antwerp, finally introducing their new album ‘Where Myth Becomes Memory’ live, with support from Holy Fawn and Heriot!
Pagan black metal outfit Unfelled is rising from the underground to release their debut ‘Pall of Endless Perdition’ via Season of Mist next month! And they have unleashed the new single ‘Veil of Perdition’!
UK’s Dawn Ray’d shared another new single with ‘The Battle of Sudden Flame’, a track from the upcoming ‘To Know The Light’ album set for release next month via Prosthetic Records!
Omega Infinity unleash a new offering with ‘Death Rays’, featuring Lindsay Schoolcraft! Another track from the upcoming cosmic epic ‘The Anticurrent’, out in a couple of weeks via Season of Mist!
Back in Munich, Sweden’s Katatonia and co-headliners Iceland’s Sólstafir brought the luxurious company SOM and warmed up a cold winter night nicely at the Backstage venue.
