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Abduction – Toutes Blessent La Dernière Tue Review

Abduction – Toutes Blessent La Dernière Tue Review

By Thus Spoke on November 29, 2023 in Reviews, Black Metal, 26 comments

“I have been known to say that metal is (probably) the only area where I strongly believe that being French indicates quality. Black and post-black metal particularly, with Alcest, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, Vous Autres, and Blut Aus Nord amongst my personal favorites. None of those acts really have anything in common with Abduction, though, besides the band members’ first language. Also not to be confused with the UK atmospheric black metal act of the same name, Abduction’s style strikes a balance between the frostiness of second-wave, the medieval melodic bent of Véhémence and the wistful folkiness of Cân Bardd.” French style.

Angellore – Rien Ne Devait Mourir Review

Angellore – Rien Ne Devait Mourir Review

By Twelve on February 12, 2020 in 2020, Doom Metal, Finisterian Dead End, French Metal, Gothic Metal, Reviews, Doom Metal, Gothic Metal, 20 comments

“Five years is a long time to go between albums. A lot of time to refine a particular sound is often exactly what bands need to put out their most spectacular releases. On the other hand, expectation is a tricky demon, and it bites both ways. For Angellore, a gothic/doom metal band from France, it’s been five years since the release of La Litanie des Cendres, and, I have to admit, my expectations are a bit high for Rien Ne Devait Mourir, Angellore’s third full-length.” More is more.