Prophecy Productions

Bethlehem – Lebe Dich Leer Review

By GardensTale on May 21, 2019 in 2019, Black Metal, German Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, Death Metal, 49 comments

“I had picked Lebe Dich Leer for my review queue simply because it sounded interesting, only to find out that they were a foundational band in the development of suicidal black metal and their history was surrounded by controversy over false accusations of Satanism by concerned parents/idiots. An intimidating prospect for sure. So as you proceed, keep in mind that the following is from the perspective of someone venturing out of their comfort zone and new to the story of Bethlehem in general, so you can safely ignore my opinion if it suits you.” Green is the new black.

A Forest of Stars – Grave Mounds and Grave Mistakes Review

By Akerblogger on September 28, 2018 in 2018, Black Metal, British Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, Progressive Metal, 62 comments

“A Forest of Stars have been traveling on an upwards cosmic trajectory since their third full-length, 2012’s A Shadowplay for Yesterdays. For a band who didn’t have plans to record anything after their 2008 debut, or even play live, A Forest of Stars are a great example of what a collective and relentless passion and creativity can do for a band.” Starry starry night.

Finnr’s Cane – Elegy Review

By Ferrous Beuller on August 3, 2018 in 2018, Black Metal, Canadian Metal, Doom Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Atmospheric Black Metal, Doom Metal, 75 comments

“Canada’s Finnr’s Cane are much more than their limiting label might suggest. Inspired by the rugged beauty of their country, third album, Elegy, draws great gasps of atmosphere and exhales somber doom with every breath, adding some much-needed weight to the genre. But, as Finnr’s Cane’s music is often improvisational, and considering their penchant for rambling ephemera, I am left to wonder if the band can steer their vehicle in the appropriate direction.” Citizen Caning.

Khôrada – Salt Review

By Saunders on July 19, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Post-Rock, Progressive Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Sludge, Stoner Metal, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Post-Metal, Progressive Metal, Rock, Sludge, 81 comments

“It’s probably fair to say that Agalloch and Giant Squid went out with differing degrees of success on the recording front. Both issued their final albums in 2014, with Agalloch’s The Serpent and the Sphere garnering mixed opinions, while Giant Squid’s Minoans opus was a fine conceptual piece that stands among their stronger releases. With the dust settled on two stellar careers, can the ex-Agalloch collective of Don Anderson, Jason Walton and prolific drummer Aesop Dekker combine successfully with former Giant Squid and current Squalus frontman/guitarist Aaron Gregory?” Salve for loss or salt in the wound?

Crone – Godspeed Review

By GardensTale on April 16, 2018 in 2018, German Metal, Hard Rock, Post-metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Hard Rock, Post-Metal, 40 comments

“As I’ve mentioned around these parts before, I am first and foremost an emotional listener. Technical prowess means little to me if it doesn’t serve to elevate a certain subset of sensations. This explains a lot about my listening habits. Progressive metal, which frequently employs storytelling techniques to build towards crescendos of sentiment, is commonly my favorite subgenre.” Into the prog bog.

Sun of the Sleepless – To the Elements Review

By Eldritch Elitist on July 26, 2017 in 2017, Black Metal, German Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, 57 comments

“It took me three full listens of one-man German black metal project Sun of the Sleepless’ debut while thinking “gee, this guy sure likes The Vision Bleak!” before I realized “that guy” is actually The Vision Bleak’s Ulf Theodor Schwadorf.” Blackened and bleak.

GlerAkur – The Mountains Are Beautiful Now Review

By Akerblogger on July 24, 2017 in 2017, Icelandic Metal, Post-Rock, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, 22 comments

“It will be a long time before I can afford to visit Iceland, so I rely on music created by the likes of GlerAkur, an instrumental project of National Theater of Iceland sound engineer Elvar Geir Sævarsson, to deliver hearty wedges of this magical land to my adoring ears. Sævarsson’s seen its sights, breathed its air, and felt its magic, and from this he’s carved his vision of Iceland into a solid block of music.” Affordable ear travel.

Völur – Ancestors Review

By Akerblogger on June 7, 2017 in 2017, Canadian Metal, Doom Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Doom Metal, 28 comments

“Dread, despair, and impending doom were forged when Tony Iommi dragged his world-weary, calloused, and disfigured hands over the steel of his signature Epiphone. What is doom metal, then, when the lead guitar is replaced by the dreamy and ethereal violin? How can dread and despair pass through the strings of a fragile violin?’ The new face of classic(al) doom.

Farsot – Fail.lure Review

By Akerblogger on April 22, 2017 in 2017, Black Metal, German Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, 29 comments

“Farsot are a peculiar entity. Extravagantly cryptic conceptual themes are as just as important to them as their unusual experimental black-metal sound. This German quintet is drenched in mystery, consisting of bandmembers with names that roll off the tongue with sensual ease. Vocalist 10.XIXt, guitarists Pi: 1T 5r and 3818.w, bassist v.03/170, and drummer R 215k combine to paint an avant-garden of musical eden for fans of eccentricity and unpredictability.” The garden is getting a little wild.

Les Discrets – Prédateurs Review

By Mark Z. on April 21, 2017 in 2017, French Metal, Post-Rock, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Shoegaze, Shoegaze, 24 comments

“Prepare to enter the realm of the Non-Metal. Formed in 2003, Les Discrets are a French project started by illustrator Fursy Teyssier as a way of musically expressing the concepts in his visual art. Post-black connoisseurs may recognize Teyssier as having played alongside Alcest’s Neige in depressive rock collective Amesoeurs, in addition to producing artwork for Empyrium, Wood of Ypres, and Alcest themselves.” Be less discreet, dammit!