A stunning and beautifully apocalyptic debut album from this young Scottish band. Melding Post-Rock, Folk Music and Metal into a whole that grips from start to end. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Candlelight Records
ALTAR OF PLAGUES – “Mammal”
The most atmospheric Blackened Post Metal band around, both on record and live, AOP top all forerunners with ‘Mammal’, outstandingly beautiful and all encompassing. Continue reading
TAAKE – “Noregs Vaapen”
The best Black Metal release of the year for me, and the inclusion of a banjo on the track ‘Myr’ makes this a bit different but most definitely Taake. Continue reading
ANAAL NATHRAKH – “Passion”
Anaal Nathrakh provide a flawless stunning example of what can be achieved in extreme metal, No make up, no gimmicks no false pretences, just a cavalcade of furious heavy riffs, thunderous drumming, scathing vocals and massive hooks to spare that most bands hope of creating over a career let alone on album number eight! Continue reading