From the Vaults #20: Music, Martinis And Misanthropy
Music, Martinis And Misanthropy must be one of the most gleefully provocative, offensive and irreverent, yet also relatable and fun albums ever. It’s enfant terrible Boyd Rice, joined by friends, at his prime at least as far as his humorously … Continue reading From the Vaults #20: Music, Martinis And Misanthropy
GEATKIHAUKR: Varjaeger
Year: 2025Label: Out Of The Dungeon Finnish Geatkihaukr opt for a heavy dose of obscurity in their black metal. The name itself is entirely mysterious, and the font used in the booklet will give anyone who tries to decipher especially … Continue reading GEATKIHAUKR: Varjaeger
ROD/HANSOLLO/DN/RIP: Światłowód
Year: 2025Label: Zoharum Here’s a novel concept. Światłowód is half a (mini)album by Polish group ROD, half a compilation showcasing offshoot projects of ROD. In other words, a farewell and a hello at the same time, as ROD is apparently … Continue reading ROD/HANSOLLO/DN/RIP: Światłowód
DIRK SERRIES: Zonal Disturbances III
Year: 2025Label: Zoharum Belgian Dirk Serries is back with another album under his own name. Known perhaps best for his work with Vidna Obmana, the prolific musician has worked under many monikers throughout his long career. As Dirk Serries, he … Continue reading DIRK SERRIES: Zonal Disturbances III
MOLJEBKA PVLSE: An Expression Of A Poetry That Was Lost
Year: 2025Label: Zoharum Here’s an album I wanted to like from the moment I set my eyes on its cover. There’s something in the combination of this slightly blurry, beautiful picture of nature and the name of the album that’s … Continue reading MOLJEBKA PVLSE: An Expression Of A Poetry That Was Lost
THE STARGAZER’S ASSISTANT: Modular Fields
Year: 2025Label: Zoharum The previous album by The Stargazer’s Assistant we reviewed was 2023’s Fire Worshipper (here). Compared to the group’s new album, that was positively on the nose with its themes, though – as we wrote at the time … Continue reading THE STARGAZER’S ASSISTANT: Modular Fields
STORM OF STEEL: Storm Of Steel
Year: 2025Label: Rebellion Records/Cosmic Key Creations Metal and punk have never had a harmonious coexistence, though they have always cross-pollinated each other. Metalheads have sneered at the crudeness and perceived lack of musicianship in punk, and conversely punks have mocked … Continue reading STORM OF STEEL: Storm Of Steel
FUNERAL VOMIT: Upheaval Of Necromancy
Year: 2025Label: Xtreem Music Some two years ago, we reviewed Colombian death metal act Funeral Vomit’s debut album (here). Our conclusion was that the band had nailed the style, but lacked the songs to carry their sonic aesthetic home. Now … Continue reading FUNERAL VOMIT: Upheaval Of Necromancy
SOLUS REX: Scenes From Yonder Life
Year: 2025Label: Obelisk Polaris Productions Death/doom is a wide spectrum, ranging from Winter’s crust/hardcore influenced lurching heaviness, to Coffins’ Hellhammer-style boneheaded heaviness, to beyond. In the larger spectrum, an odd sort of outlier is the romantic, gothic style of death/doom … Continue reading SOLUS REX: Scenes From Yonder Life
Metaphysics matter: on the significance of more philosophical writing about music
In one way or another, the creative arts have essentially always been divided in two. The names and criteria of classification have varied through time, but there has always been a pronounced if not universal drive to divide art into … Continue reading Metaphysics matter: on the significance of more philosophical writing about music
Only Death Is Real 