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Monthly Archives: May 2006

REVIEW: Wallachia – From Behind the Light

Ah, Nords with a penchant for Vampirism. Probably one of the best underground black metal bands no one has ever heard of. Taking their name from the southern portion of Romania of which the famous Vlad Tepes (The Impaler, third lord to be known as Count Dracul) was a prince. Black metal [...]

REVIEW: Nightbringer/Temple of Not – Rex ex Ordine Throni SPLIT EP

Ah, my first USBM review. In the last 8 years or so, the US black metal scene has utterly exploded with mostly quality artists. Maybe it’s an American proliferation of technology but the recordings are much better than with their European or Asian counterparts; I know quality recording gear is much cheaper these [...]

REVIEW: MORD – Christendom Perished

Ahh, Norwegian black metal. Staunch, typical, old hat, call it what you will but it’s got a sound and feeling all its’ own. MORD are lending their take on that sound with their raw soundscapes and vocal attacks. Christendom Perished is their first full length and there are few better labels to [...]