Holt is a Hungarian mysterious entity, part of the Bone Chapel Collective circle, together with fellow country mates OS, Tomb Portal and Zurkulet. The debut demo of this anonymous congregation was released about a year ago in digital format and on pro tape (limited to 150 copies) later in October 2024, via the German label... Continue Reading →
MARDUK : Memento Mori Europa Part III live report Budapest A38 (+Irae + Doodswens) – February 2025 AB
In February Marduk embarked on the Memento Mori Europa Part III tour, in support of their latest release "Memento Mori". On the 18th of Feb they stopped in Budapest on the A38 Ship, so this show was definitely not to be missed. Organized by Planetnoir Industries, the show promised to be a very special one,... Continue Reading →
CENTURY – “Sign of the Storm” album review – Electric Assault/Dying Victims Productions – January 2025 AB
"As it was, it will be As you wait for the Sign of the Storm" I don't recall writing a heavy metal review on this page. Not that I don't like this genre, I love it, I grew up with it and it's in my blood. It's just that until now I did not find... Continue Reading →
NECROMANIAC – “Sciomancy, Malediction & Rites Abominable” album review – Invictus Productions / The Ajna Offensive – January 2025 AB
Necromaniac is a band I was not aware of until recently, when I received the EPK for their debut album "Sciomancy, Malediction & Rites Abominable". The record came out on the 13th of January on CD (vinyl format will be released later), as a joint coop between Invictus Prod and The Ajna Offensive. The band... Continue Reading →
My favorite releases of 2024 – January 2025 AB
As I draw the line, I think 2024 has been a good year for me and the music I discovered and listened to. My only problem is that I don't have enough time to listen to all the music I want and that, truth be told, there are a lot of bands out there. It's... Continue Reading →
NOIRSUAIRE – “By The Screams Of Porphyric Seraphs” – EP Review – December 2024 AB
Continuing on the same cursed path the journey that started with "Possessed By a Malignant Lust", the French band Noirsuaire has released on 15th of December another short EP, "By The Screams Of Porphyric Seraphs". In the interview I did recently with the band , N revealed that this EP contains some tracks that initially... Continue Reading →
ANCIENT TORMENT – “Force Me Upon Death” demo review – Old Pain Records – December 2024 AB
A couple of days ago I found in my mailbox a promo kit for the latest demo tape of the American black metal band Ancient Torment. I have never heard of them until now, but the content of the email sparked my interest from the very first sentence, which I found both intriguing and bold:... Continue Reading →
TRIBVLATION – Svb Rosa In Aeternvm – Centvry Media – November 2024 AB
Tribulation should not be a mystery to anyone anymore. Since its inception in 2004, the Swedish quartet has constantly undergone through a bunch of stylistic changes that have confused (and perhaps divided) many of its listeners. What some might call sell out or mainstream-ising (sic!), I call development and Tribulation is one of the few... Continue Reading →
NOIRSUAIRE – “Black Flame of Unholy Tradition EP review” – Kaoszophy Productions – November 2024 AB
I fucking love it when this happens and that's one of the reasons why I worship this underground so much: it just hits you in the face when you expect it the least. It happened to me recently, when I received an email from a French band and its upcoming debut release. Until that moment... Continue Reading →
ULTRA SILVAM & GLEICHMACHER Live in Budapest, Riff Klub – October 2024 AB
October couldn't have started better for me. Last night, on Saturday the 5th, the maniax of Insane Hellride Enternainment organized a somehow last minute show with Gleichmacher and fucking Ultra Silvam, a band I have been dying to see live ever since I discovered their S/T debut demo back in 2017. Currently on a short... Continue Reading →
