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 →
Prygla – “Prygla” album review – Cryptorium Records – August 2021 AB
Prygla is a Swedish trio which has released their self titled debut album on the 1st of August AB through the Swedish label Cryptorium Records. There is no info available on the band members or on their musical background but for me that doesn't pose an issue. The most important aspect here is their music... Continue Reading →
Ondskapt – “Grimoire Ordo Devus” – album review – December 2020 AB
What more can be said about the Swedish band Ondskapt? Considered as one of the originators of the so called "Orthodox Black Metal" current back in the early 2000's, this band has released so far a bunch of memorable albums that can make any record collector very proud. The 3rd release, "Arisen From the Ashes",... Continue Reading →
Mephorash – Shem Ha Mephorash Album review – Shadow Records – April 2019 AB
Imagine yourself on a warm and sunny day, entering an empty little gothic church in the countryside. The coldness of the place and the silence of the statues are pierced by the rays of the sun which enter through the beautiful stained glass. As you glance in awe at this beautiful sight, the dust particles... Continue Reading →
Dark Bombastic Evening – The 7th Gate – Alba Iulia, Transylvania – Day 1 – 18.08.2016 AB
Dark Bombastic Evening has become over the years a strong underground tradition, slowly transforming from a local event held in Bucharest into a 3 days festival taking place in the middle of Transylvania, inside the beautiful citadel in Alba Iulia. This year was no exception and the festival celebrated its 7th episode, with 3 days... Continue Reading →
BATUSHKA – LITOURGIYA 2015
This band came really out of nowhere in 2015. Nobody ever heard of it before and nobody knows who its members are. Batushka released the debut album Litourgiya in December and since then hell followed with it. It was released by the Polish label Witching Hour in 4 different formats ( digipak + cd wooden... Continue Reading →
