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 →
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 →
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 →
Whalesong / PÃ…GÃ… / 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 →
Stoneblood Live at Fekete Zaj Fesztivál – Dürer Kert Budapest – December 2023 AB – concert review
This concert review was quite a difficult one to write, since the event I'm talking about here is a tribute to a man I once knew. We were not friends in the true sense of the word, but we crossed paths and I respected him and his work he did in Paragon Zero and other... Continue Reading →
The Tunnel at the End of the Light:The Devil’s Blood Live in Bucharest 03.11.2012
Una din trupele mele preferate a poposit la inceput de noiembrie la Bucuresti, pentru un show exclusiv. Fara opening acts, doar ei si muzica lor. Banuiam ca nu o sa nu fie doar un simplu concert, dar ce s-a intamplat aseara a intrecut toate asteptarile mele de fan The Devil's Blood. Anuntat de ceva vreme,... Continue Reading →
