Back in 2016 (seems like in another life, really) I finally got to see SVOID live. At the time, they had just released their sophomore studio album S.V.O.I.D. and were doing a mini tour in Romania supporting the Italian masters of horror Abysmal Grief. 8 years later, on the 2nd of April, Svoid were celebrating... 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 →
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 →
Boarhammer – “II: Chemognosis – A Shortcut to Mushrooms” album review – January 2024 AB
Lo and behold! The mighty Boarhammer has returned to the pages of Scrolls! After the review of their highly acclaimed demo "I: Cutting Wood for Magickal Purposes" and an in-depth interview, now it's time to analyze the band's first full length album that we've all waited for for so long. "II: Chemognosis - A Shortcut... Continue Reading →
Saitma – Blizzard Tapes 2023 demo review – January 2024 AB
From the cold North comes a very interesting demo, released digitally via Bandcamp on the 22nd of December 2023. Saitma is a four piece Finnish black metal band hailing from Tampere and this is their 3rd demo release, after "Blizzard Tapes 2021" and "Blizzard Tapes 2022". From the indecipherable logo created by the man himself... Continue Reading →