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Mournful Congregation – The Incubus of Karma Review

By Grymm on March 21, 2018 in 2018, Australian Metal, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Osmose Productions, Reviews, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Funeral Doom, 91 comments

“Let’s get the rotting pink elephant carcass out of the way right now; funeral doom is not for the faint of heart nor the shortest of attention spans. That last part needs to be addressed by yours truly, as there has been both some healthy debate and misconception about my dislike of long songs. That couldn’t be further from the truth, as it’s not the length of the tune that drives me into a fit of boredom, but whether or not the song truly goes somewhere of note, or if the journey to that destination is worth it in the end. Australia’s Mournful Congregation are the litmus test by which I judge that criteria by, with songs teeming with morose melodies, densely-layered guitar harmonies, and Yngwie-esque sweep arpeggios, the band… whoa up, sweep arpeggios? IN FUNERAL DOOM?!” How can more be mournful??

Slagmaur – Thill Smitts Terror

By Akerblogger on March 30, 2017 in 2017, Black Metal, Norwegian Metal, Osmose Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, 25 comments

“Slagmaur have created this album from the outside in, focusing on eccentricities before addressing foundation and structure. When you exist on a higher plain of existence, who needs structure and stability!” No war without a floor.

The Ominous Circle – Appalling Ascension Review

By Roquentin on January 22, 2017 in 20 Buck Spin, 2017, Death Metal, Osmose Productions, Portuguese Metal, Reviews, Death Metal, 47 comments

“The disturbing rumble of old school, dark and brooding death metal is a familiar one. Burrowing, buzzing riffs, inhuman growls, and tumultuous drums and bass lines are encased in a constant, over-the-top imagery of torture and dread. But why are we so attracted to this blacker than black despair and sense of suffocation?” Embrace the horrors.

Liber Null – I – The Serpent Review

By Dr. Wvrm on December 1, 2016 in 2016, Black Metal, Dutch Metal, Italian Metal, Osmose Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, 2 comments

“Creativity is a fickle beast. On bright days ensconced in melodious excellence, these words bound forth like an ever-flowing stream. Others? A wall of emptiness and muted cinder blocks mortared upon dark grey concrete. We yearn for the music that evokes the former but Liber Null, unfortunately, does not. So here I sit, swilling my scotch, wondering how to convey just what about I – The Serpent fails to strike me.” Drinking scotchy scotch scotch on the job, eh? We approve.

Principality of Hell – Sulfur & Bane Review

By Mark Z. on October 25, 2016 in 2016, Black Metal, Greek Metal, Osmose Productions, Reviews, Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Thrash Metal, 8 comments

“Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong decade. Every time I think back to the pop culture of the 90s, all I remember is boring daytime television and lazy post-grunge blaring on the radio. In contrast, the 80s seemed much more exciting — the jeans were tight, the horror movies were actually good, and extreme metal was first clawing its way into existence via stacks of battered demo tapes and tattered home-printed zines. Greek trio Principality of Hell apparently felt the same way.” It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times??

Cryfemal – D6s6nt6rro Review

By Eldritch Elitist on October 3, 2016 in 2016, Black Metal, Osmose Productions, Reviews, Spanish Metal, Black Metal, 24 comments

“I became absolutely giddy when I managed to snag Cryfemal’s ludicrously titled D6s6nt6rro as it hurtled into the depths of the AMG Rookie Pit. A one-man Spanish black metal project from a guy who calls himself Ebola, (yeah, really) Cryfemal has existed since 1996 and has an impressive number of releases under its belt.” From the rookie pit to the throwback ditch.

Black Fucking Cancer – Black Fucking Cancer Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on June 24, 2016 in 2016, American Metal, Black Metal, Osmose Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, 36 comments

“Now that I have my fill of Waxen’s bizarre Weihung Auf Satan, it seems only right for some everyday black metal. That’s if you’re into that sort of thing. If not, today’s review will only upset you, but the name of today’s band alone ought to catch your attention.” What’s in a name, anyway?

Elderblood – Messiah Review

By Diabolus in Muzaka on May 25, 2016 in 2016, Black Metal, Death Metal, Melodic Black Metal, Osmose Productions, Reviews, Ukrainian Metal, Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, 10 comments

“I used to live near a funny little Polish deli, and my mother would often buy meats from there because Poland seems to do quite well in that area, especially sausage. I don’t recall my experiences in that place very well (I was probably about ten the last time I was there), but it’s apparently common knowledge that you weren’t exactly treated wonderfully there unless you were obviously Polish. Sounds like a bit of a strange business strategy, but I suppose the free market can always use innovation, no matter how small or eccentric. Elderblood hails from Ukraine, but judging by how they sound on their second full-length Messiah, they could waltz right into that deli and get lavished with attention and sausages.” Raining Sausage!!

Sektemtum – Panacea Review

By Mark Z. on May 24, 2016 in 2016, Black Metal, French Metal, Hard Rock, Osmose Productions, Punk, Reviews, Black Metal, Hard Rock, Punk, 7 comments

“I’ll be honest: as a reviewer, I often don’t care how original a band is. Give me a thousand groups like Nails, who take a well-tread style and play it damn well, over any wacky group that artificially cobbles together disparate influences in vain pursuit of originality. To me innovation is something that should result from a band playing the music they love and want to hear, not an end goal in itself. And that’s exactly why I find Sektemtum’s sophomore LP Panacea so refreshing – not because it isn’t original, but because it seems to achieve originality without really trying that hard.” There is nothing new except what has been forgotten.

Darkestrah – Turan Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on April 25, 2016 in 2016, Black Metal, Folk Metal, Kyrgyzstan Metal, Osmose Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, 21 comments

“It’s always fun to pick up a promo from a band that you’ve never heard before. Especially one hailing from a country you know diddly shit about. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of researching bands like this is reading about the rich heritage that surrounds the music. And on today’s exotic expedition into the unknown, we will explore Darkestrah, a black-metal outfit from Kyrgyzstan.” Turan the money!