Nightbringer

Shrine of Insanabilis – Vast Vortex Litanies Review

By Grymm on October 21, 2019 in 2019, Black Metal, German Metal, Reviews, World Terror Committee, Black Metal, 7 comments

“This year, I learned that anonymity can only carry you so far in life. Ask Mr. Tobias Forge or either of the two proposed leaders from two of the bazillion Batushkas out there how that all panned out in the end, at least in terms of legal issues. And since their debut album, 2015’s impressive-if-repetitive Disciples of the Void, we’ve learned that Shrine of Insanabilis are German, and that their drummer, Serpenth, also played in Acherontas. Ah, well, so much for mystery.” He would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn’t for you meddling kids.

The Negative Bias – Narcissus Rising Review

By Master of Muppets on July 25, 2019 in 2019, ATMF, Austrian Metal, Black Metal, Reviews, Black Metal, 51 comments

“When last this great Hall ov ours was graced by The Negative Bias, I was pretty pissed off; how dare these Austrians arrive outta left field with such a straight-up banger like Lamentations of the Chaos Omega so close to list season? Their follow-up might be more considerately scheduled this time around, but I found myself just as angry when news of Narcissus Rising reached my ears. Hierarchically speaking, I would have to cover it — all two tracks and forty-two fvcking minutes ov it.” Go big.

Aoratos – Gods Without Name Review

By El Cuervo on March 22, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Black Metal, Debemur Morti, Reviews, Black Metal, 144 comments

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Nightbringer – Terra Damnata Review

By Grymm on April 11, 2017 in 2017, American Metal, Black Metal, Reviews, Season of Mist, Black Metal, 38 comments

“In 2017, I can safely say that I’ve had my fill of black metal. I mean, you can only rehash icy cold Norwegian riffs or French angular awkward atonality so many times before it becomes old hat. And in North America, things are a bit different. When you mention American black metal to anyone, you’ll either get Agallochian followers of differing quality, or guys who write manifestos and tell you what is or isn’t true black metal while doing bad Bone Thugs-n-Harmony impressions. But Nightbringer? They’re a bit different.” Dare to be Nightbringer.

Inferno – Gnosis Kardias (of Transcension and Involution) Review

By Eldritch Elitist on April 5, 2017 in 2017, Black Metal, Czech Metal, Reviews, W.T.C. Productions, Black Metal, 54 comments

“Initially, this review was going to begin with a nutshell description of the current black metal scene. I had a few ideas: how the style is split into two methods of composition (instant gratification versus slow burning atmosphere), how the line between traditional and post-black metal is slowly being blurred, and so on. As I repeatedly drafted and deleted my intro, however, I began to realize that the state of the genre is far too multi-faceted to describe in terms of duality. Besides, you’re smart enough to read AMG, so you would have instantly seen through my half-baked thesis.” Discerning readers demand flawless scholarship.

Kvltist – Catechesis Review

By Grymm on November 30, 2015 in 2015, Black Metal, German Metal, Reviews, World Terror Committee, Black Metal, 8 comments

Ladies and germs, we have come to that time of year where we prepare for the holidays. Trees are cut down and decorated garishly, propped up in living rooms for approximately one month before being tossed aside or used as kindling in your fiery pits of Hades. But us writers? We’re putting together our lists, checking them twice, and solidifying them for all to see. Does German black metal duo Kvltist have the chops to usurp my solidified year-end collection of subjective metal importance with their debut, Catechesis?” Grymm has a list and he’s checking it thrice.

Shrine of Insanabilis – Disciples of the Void Review

By Grymm on September 20, 2015 in 2015, Black Metal, Reviews, W.T.C. Productions, 19 comments

“Anonymity is a useful tool to promote your music. By removing faces, names, and egos from a project, you allow the music to communicate your message, and if performed properly, it can elevate your art to levels only dreamed of. It can also subject you to ridiculous levels of unicorn-shaming.” Mysteries wrapped in riddles get stabbed with the unihorn.