Prophecy Productions

Crowhurst and Gavin Bryars – Incoherent American Narrative Review

By Emya on February 1, 2020 in 2020, Ambient, American Metal, Experimental Metal, Noise, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Ambient, Noise Metal, 17 comments

“Not knowing what to expect from Crowhurst and Gavin Bryars’s new album Incoherent American Narrative, I snuggled into a corner of my couch with a piping hot mug of mint tea at my side and put on my Sennheisers. Now that I have experienced the album more than a handful of times, the idea that keeps coming to mind is that of a sound collage. Sound collages, like their visual counterparts, are compositions created from “gluing” together various, oftentimes disparate, sound pieces. Incoherent American Narrative fits that description to a T.” Art and crafts.

Unreqvited – Mosaic II: La déteste et la détresse Review

By Carcharodon on January 7, 2020 in 2020, Ambient Metal, Canadian Metal, Post-metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Ambient Metal, Post-Metal, 38 comments

“The more wizened experienced writers on staff say it’s best never to go back and read your early reviews. This is the first occasion I have had to really ponder the wisdom in these words. Unreqvited’s Mosaic I: Mosaic I: L’amour et l’ardeur was just the third n00b review I penned for these venerable pages and it is the first band I am reviewing here for a second time.” Shark teeth and time.

Fen – The Dead Light Review

By Doom_et_Al on December 4, 2019 in 2019, Black Metal, English Metal, Post-metal, Prophecy Productions, Atmospheric Black Metal, Black Metal, 56 comments

“The bleak and harsh Canadian Winter has drawn us into her icy bosom. Days are short, temperatures are lower than the last run of scores I’ve given, and rain and snow abound. It’s the perfect weather for the frosty kiss of good atmospheric black metal, and yet there has been a relative dearth recently. The English trio of Fen aim to change all that with their sixth release, The Dead Light.” Fen is coming.

Novembers Doom – Nephilim Grove Review

By Steel Druhm on October 29, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Death Metal, Doom Metal, 32 comments

“Novembers Doom has admirably avoided becoming a static recording act over its quarter of a century knocking around the metal scene. They started life as morose doom death but mutated into various permutations of doom and/or death over time. I don’t even think of them as a true doom death act these days, and lately they’ve been drifting toward the mellower side of Opeth and the glum mope rock territories trod by modern Katatonia. On their 10th album Nephilim Grove, they continue to carefully straddle several genres, doing their best to consolidate their influences.” Ennui for you and me.

Angry Metal Primer – Novembers Doom and Voyager

By Dr. Wvrm on October 27, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Angry Metal Playlist, Angry Metal Primer, Australian Metal, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Progressive Metal, Prophecy Productions, Season of Mist, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Progressive Metal, 14 comments

In which we go apeshit.

Disillusion – The Liberation Review

By Saunders on September 6, 2019 in 2019, German Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Progressive Metal, 48 comments

“I’ve gushed about the astonishing debut album from Germany’s Disillusion before, and consider 2004’s Back to Times of Splendor to be one of melodic death metal’s finest post millennium offerings. Following-up their phenomenal masterwork was always going to be difficult, so rather than repeat themselves Disillusion took a significant and questionable stylistic detour on 2006’s ambitious but underwhelming Gloria. Now, following a Tool-length break from the studio, Disillusion make their long-awaited and highly anticipated return via their third LP, entitled The Liberation.” Under no illusions.

Thief – Map of Lost Keys Review

By Emya on July 23, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Avante Garde, Black Metal, Electronica Metal, Prophecy Productions, Reviews, Black Metal, Electronica Metal, 31 comments

“Thief is the pet project of Dylan Neal, a dulcimer player (dulcimist?) for the unconventional experimental black metal band Botanist. Thief’s music takes on a different theme entirely, however, from Botanist’s quirky style of environmentally themed “green-metal.” Map of Lost Keys, Thief’s sophomore album, swaps the hammered dulcimer for a myriad of electronics to produce late night music designed for haunted ballrooms and electric churches. While no traditional black metal demon shrieks or vicious tremolo picking can be heard on Map of Lost Keys, Thief remain obstinate in their attempt to appeal to fans of heavier genres.” Mischief managing.

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.