I don't know if this has been done deliberately or it's just pure coincidence, but it seems to me that Lifvsleda has made a habit of releasing an album every two years, which is an absolute joy for guys like me, who truly love this band. Lifvsleda is one of my favorite bands out there... Continue Reading →
DVVAD and Lidérc Live report – Supersonic Blue Hell & Kvlt – Budapest April 2024 AB
Last night Budapest's Kék Yuk Klub hosted a very interesting black metal event, with 3 different bands from the genre. 2 were locals, DVVAD and Lidérc, and one was a guest, currently on tour, the rather infamous war black metal machine known as Diocletian. The show was organized by the maniacs from Insane Hellride Entertainment,... Continue Reading →
Unpure and Xalpen: Europe Ablaze Tour 2024 – Bratislava and Vienna Concert Report – April 2024 AB
The moment Europe Ablaze Tour 2024 was announced last December by Goetia Productions, I knew I had to be on 2 of its dates to see the legendary Unpure and the maniacs from Xalpen sharing the stage together. I couldn't believe it that after 33 years of activity Unpure will embark on such a tour.... Continue Reading →
INNER AWAKENING FESTIVAL XI REPORT – Kék Yuk, Budapest – March 2024 AB
Last weekend (22nd-23rd of March), the 11th edition of the infamous Inner Awakening Festival was held in the Kék Yuk Klub in Budapest. One of the reasons which made this edition so special was that after 15 years of hard work and tribulations, the festival has come to an end, but not before celebrating one... Continue Reading →
Whalesong / PÅGÅ / Lukas Häger Live in Budapest (A38 Ship) – 11.03.2024 AB
On the 11th of March I attended on the A38 Ship in Budapest one of the most interesting live events ever organized by Goetia Productions and Planetnoir Industries. Lukas Häger (Reveal!, End All Parties ) opened the evening with his solo performance which left me in total owe. This man is a pure guitar wizard,... Continue Reading →
Blestemat – “Poisonous Metal” EP review – Silent Future Recordings – March 2024 AB
I recently got a promo in my mailbox which instantly caught my attention, due to its bold and "arrogant" description:" “Poisonous Metal” is a homage to the black metal renaissance of the 2000s, the so-called orthodox current – resonating with the spirit of notable acts like Malign, Watain, and Ofermod. But this is more than a mere tribute;... Continue Reading →
Lidérc – “Profán Mystérium” album review – Sun and Moon Records February 2024 AB
After an explosive and highly appreciated promo tape which came out almost 3 years ago, Hungarian black metal band Lidérc finally releases its first full length album, "Profán Mystérium", on the 9th of March. Sun and Moon Records will handle the CD version while the tape will be co released with Total Darkness Propaganda, in... Continue Reading →
Cave Altar – “Serenity in Ruins” EP review – Fekete Terror Productions – February 2024 AB
Cave Altar is not a stranger to these pages. Back in 2021 I have already reviewed their first manifestation, the "Impermanence" demo tape. 2 years after that material, the band released its follow up, "Serenity in Ruins", via Fekete Terror Productions. This EP came out on blue tape, limited to 66 pieces. Musically the new... Continue Reading →
Nocturnal Sorcery – “Captive in the Breath of Life” album review – KVLT – February 2024 AB
2 years after their debut album "The Holy Law in Total Ruin", Finnish Nocturnal Sorcery are back with their sophomore album, "Captive in the Breath of Life". The CD came out on the 9th of October, released by the Finnish label KVLT. What we have here is a record created in the pure Finnish tradition,... Continue Reading →
Ignis Mortis – “Hæresis Maleficarum” MCD review – Hammer of Hate – February 2024 AB
Ignis Mortis is a black metal band hailing from Finland. While the band may be new, its members seem to have had a long activity in the Finnish underground, playing in bands like Arthemesia, Rienaus, Cavus or Grieve. "Hæresis Maleficarum" is the band's first material and it will come out on the 9th of February,... Continue Reading →