Noctus is back with a detailed and calculated dissection of the new album by French black metal mongers Merrimack. Can you believe these guys have been riding the blackened beast for almost 20 years?? Good on them!
French Metal
Monolithe – Monolithe III Review
Long lost scribe, Noctus makes a big return with a review of the new Monolithe opus. He seems quite sure their unique style of spacey funeral doom with beautiful melodies makes this a major contender for album of the year. Welcome the prodigal son back and read this here review!
Savage Annihilation – Cannibalisme, Hérésie et autres Sauvageries Review
When Madam X heard this album was full of sick, inhumane grind, she wanted to taste the blood in her mouth as she enjoyed the carnage. When that didn’t happen, she got very unhappy. Lesson for the day: never deprive Madam X of her blood tasting!
Blut Aus Nord – 777 – Cosmosophy Review
I wake up and look around me. The dark-red ice is still coating the interior of the church. This can only mean one thing – I am still trapped within the nightmare.
Reverence – The Asthenic Ascension Review
Natalie is here to tell you all about French black metallers, Reverence. She seems quite smitten with them but it sounds like an abusive relationship to me.
Deathspell Omega – Drought Review
This post has been removed because it promoted Nazi or Nazi-adjacent metal bands or musicians. We apologize.
Gojira – L’Enfant Sauvage Review
Natalie Zed, a fangirl, wants you to know that the new Gojira record is really good.
Trepalium – H.N.P. Review
Happy Metal Guy likes stuff that kinda, sorta, maybe sounds like Opeth…somewhat.
Aldaaron – Suprême Silence Review
Happy Metal Guy makes all reviews a treat! ‘Cause he’s just so happy. Here he is reviewing a black metal record from a French band Aldaaron.
Gorod – A Perfect Absolution Review
So Gorod doesn’t suck.