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 Since then, that unmistakable guitar riff, those damned words that seemed to me to come from some unknown universe, have been burned into my head.

 Ozzy is still the same madcap... and always takes the occasion to show himself as the showman he is.

This passionate review reflects on the author's lifelong connection to Black Sabbath, sparked by discovery in childhood. The Reunion live album captures the timeless energy of the band, especially Ozzy Osbourne's charismatic vocals and the iconic riffs of Tony Iommi. While the two new studio tracks are less remarkable, the live performance delivers classic metal anthems with genuine fan enthusiasm. The album stands as an essential tribute to Black Sabbath's lasting influence on rock and metal. Dive into Black Sabbath's Reunion and relive the heavy metal magic—listen now or explore the full discography!

 The album is praiseworthy, thrilling the listener’s imagination yet tiring due to its sterile, experimental nature.

 I feel like recommending the CD to loyal fans, but new listeners should start with Reign of Light and Passage.

Samael's Eternal pushes the boundaries of electro-metal with a highly refined and industrial sound. While innovative and thrilling at times, the album feels somewhat sterile and lacks the passion found in earlier works like Passage. Despite standout tracks, its inconsistent quality means it's recommended mostly for dedicated fans or those already familiar with the band's deeper discography. Dive into Samael's Eternal and explore the bold fusion of electro and metal that challenges genre limits.

 Doom:VS this risk is non-existent.

 All the songs have a particular and eclectic flair that cannot but charm, provided you stop to think about them and not just listen to them.

Doom:VS' Aeternum Vale is a compelling funeral doom album characterized by slow, heavy melodies and deeply emotional themes. Johan Ericson's multi-instrumental performance crafts a gothic, dense atmosphere reminiscent of bands like My Dying Bride and Anathema. The album successfully avoids monotony, delivering powerful and reflective music that conveys despair, loss, and introspection at a high artistic level. Dive into the haunting world of Aeternum Vale and experience the profound depth of funeral doom metal today!

 Daemonarch appeared and simultaneously disappeared from the European 'Black' scene in 1998 with this 'Hermeticum', never to be heard from again.

 If you are admirers of Moonspell and get anxious with each of their releases, then this will be an album you will cherish and listen to again with pleasure.

Daemonarch's Hermeticum is a unique Black Metal album created by the members of Moonspell as a brutal side project. The album delivers canonical Black Metal sounds typical of the late '90s while showcasing the band's Portuguese roots and heaviness. Though it lacks originality compared to genre classics, it offers compelling moments and a raw, devilish atmosphere. The review appreciates the connection to Moonspell’s style and advises that only dedicated fans or those curious about Moonspell’s darker facets will find the album truly rewarding. Discover the dark side of Moonspell with Daemonarch's Hermeticum—explore this rare Black Metal classic today!

 Darkness that generates only more darkness.

 It will truly be worth it, and maybe you too will consume your soul by pining and amusing yourselves in dreams of amorphous creatures without a semblance of anger.

This review praises Shape Of Despair's album 'Illusion's Play' as a profound and unyielding exploration of human misery and inevitable fate. The music is described as a monolithic mass of funeral doom, blending bleak atmospheres and haunting vocals to create a claustrophobic, nihilistic journey. The interplay between male and female voices enhances the dark, alienated mood. It is recommended for listeners willing to embrace despair and darkness without compromise. Dive into the haunting depths of Shape Of Despair's 'Illusion's Play' and experience the ultimate funeral doom journey.

 Moonspell have an extraordinary, although controversial ability: that of making people fall in love with their music in a total and unwavering way for those who follow them.

 "Memorial" is an almost maniacal and sadistic concoction of anger, gloom, whispers, and powerful epic rides and fundamentally cruel in their irritated but never chaotic spur.

Moonspell's Memorial is a complex and challenging album that rewards patient listeners with its dark, gothic, and heavy metal blend. Polarizing among fans, it exemplifies the band’s distinct style rooted in black metal influences yet embracing structured brutality and somber atmospheres. Key tracks like "Finisterra" and "Memento Mori" showcase versatile and intense vocals alongside powerful instrumentation. Memorial marks a return to form for Moonspell, mixing tribal and Mediterranean touches with haunting gothic moods. This album fascinates those seeking depth and intensity in metal. Dive into Moonspell’s Memorial and experience a gothic metal journey full of darkness and raw power!

 Samael are perfidious and atrocious, but they do it with great class and extraordinary compositional flair.

 Listening to it, one immediately feels uneasy, without necessarily being attacked by a wall of sound and violence for its own sake.

Samael’s album 'Passage' represents a pivotal evolution bridging their early black metal roots with a darker, industrial sound. The album’s eerie, claustrophobic atmosphere and technical proficiency create an intense, immersive experience. Highlights include powerful tracks like 'Rain' and 'Angel's Deceit,' combining theatrical composition with raw emotion. It stands as a masterful work admired for its originality and depth in the metal genre. Dive into Samael’s 'Passage' for a haunting journey through dark industrial black metal—listen now and experience the genius!

 The drum parts, the work of a certain Kai Hahto, are decidedly beastly, well-balanced, robust, and without missing a beat.

 Songs like 'Beyond the Dark Sun' and 'Death and the Healing' show that talent, combined with technique and taste, can create albums that really rock on.

Wintersun's self-titled debut is a compelling blend of melodic death and power metal enriched with folk influences. Despite inevitable comparisons with Ensiferum, the album stands on its own merit, showcasing Jari Mäenpää's impressive composition skills and Kai Hahto's powerful drumming. Key tracks like "Beyond the Dark Sun" and "Starchild" exemplify the album's epic atmosphere and technical prowess. Overall, the album offers nearly an hour of energetic, well-crafted metal that appeals to fans of the Scandinavian metal scene. Listen now to Wintersun's debut for a masterful experience of epic melodic metal!

 This is an album of 'sensations' and 'impressions,' where the snowy peaks of the cover, the ice perceived in certain passages... are an inseparable element of certain people's DNA.

 The outcome, allow me to say, is literally stunning, for those who love this kind of things.

Vintersorg's Till Fjälls is a groundbreaking album that fuses black metal with deeply rooted Nordic folk influences. The artist's baritone vocals and use of native language lyrics enrich themes of Norse heritage, honor, and paganism. The album masterfully balances aggressive black metal elements with melodic, epic, and cultural soundscapes, highlighted by collaborations that add unique depth. This work is a seminal influence in the folk metal genre, celebrated for its originality and emotional power. Dive into Vintersorg's Till Fjälls and experience the majestic fusion of black metal and Nordic folklore—listen now!

 They are worth the entire purchase, not just of this album, but of the band’s entire discography.

 All tracks that remain in the heart, scratch it, and martyr it, diluting the pain in soporific feelings of bewilderment and consternation.

This review passionately praises Borknagar's album The Archaic Course as a monumental and emotionally powerful work in the black metal genre. The author highlights the skillful composition by Øystein G. Brun and the impressive vocal performance of ICS Vortex. Tracks like 'Oceans Rise' and 'Universal' are noted for their epic atmosphere and immersive storytelling. The album successfully blends aggression with melody, offering a rewarding experience for trained listeners. Dive into the epic soundscape of Borknagar’s The Archaic Course and experience a black metal masterpiece today!