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 Drastus' formula sees the perfect integration between the industrial side and the metallic side: the electronic part harmoniously blends with the riff structure.

 The album has no dead points: of the seven tracks that compose it, at least four are masterpieces.

This review covers Drastus' debut album 'Roars From The Old Serpent's Paradise,' highlighting its unique blend of black metal with industrial and dark ambient elements. The French solo project stands out for its bleak atmosphere, technical guitar work, and innovative sound. While some vocal execution and instrumental parts need refinement, the album is praised for its originality and cohesion. It is considered a significant release in the niche French metal underground scene. Discover the haunting fusion of black metal and industrial sounds in Drastus' debut album. Listen and explore a unique realm of French underground metal!

 Dissection now plays a very melodic Death Metal... the group has now lost all references to black metal.

 "Starless Aeon" is the classic piece that could appear on MTV’s Headbangers Ball, with its very catchy refrain, clean sounds, the voice that scratches without running the risk of being indigestible to anyone.

Dissection’s Starless Aeon marks a clear departure from their black metal roots towards a more melodic death metal sound, reflecting Jon Nodtveidt’s evolving mindset during his incarceration. While the single is catchy and accessible, the reviewer sees the album Reinkaos as a loss of the band’s original creativity and edge. The thematic shift embraces gnostic-satanist ideas, but the lyrics are viewed as barren and pretentious. Overall, the review registers disappointment at the band’s mainstream turn and artistic decline. Explore the evolution and controversies of Dissection’s last chapter by listening to Starless Aeon and diving into their final artistic vision.

 "Criteria Ov 666 represents the fresco of a mind marked by conflict, by struggle, which progressively detaches itself from the world, gradually becoming inhuman."

 "It is a studied and intelligent product, able to transform some metal clichés into cerebral and complex moments with uncommon sensitivity."

Criteria Ov 666 by Void Of Silence is an intense and intellectual extreme doom metal album rooted in war imagery and inner conflict. The album blends slow doom, apocalyptic folk, and noise bursts with outstanding vocals. It showcases a mature and profound artistic vision, exploring themes of alienation, fear, and power. This challenging but rewarding album represents a high point in the Italian extreme metal scene and stands as a cerebral masterpiece. Dive into the dark and intense world of Void Of Silence's Criteria Ov 666 – a powerful journey through doom, war, and inner turmoil awaits.

 "There are losses that communicate a sublimity to the soul, in which it refrains from complaint and walks silently as under tall black cypresses."

 The atmosphere is laden with Desperation, in the original sense of the term: nothing remains to man apart from his pain, which is eternal and unchangable.

Void Of Silence's 'Human Antithesis' marks the final chapter in their trilogy, delivering a raw, lyrical, and deeply emotional extreme metal experience. The album shifts from previous heaviness to a more airy doom sound with polished production. It explores themes of war, pain, and collective memory through intricate, long compositions supported by poetic and poignant lyrics. This work stands out with its strong Italian identity and a unique blending of individual and communal despair. Explore the profound and lyrical world of Void Of Silence's 'Human Antithesis'—listen now and experience the depths of extreme metal.

 Nortt defines his style as 'Pure Depressive BlackFuneral Doom Metal' and the music truly reflects this definition.

 'Sorgesalmen' is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of this first part of his career.

Mournful Monuments 1998-2002 collects the best early works of Danish project Nortt, known for shaping the Black-Doom metal subgenre. The album blends slow, suffocating riffs with minimalist, melodic black metal elements. Though sometimes uneven, its rare tracks and historical significance make it an essential listen. The collection highlights Nortt's original style and evolving sound over the years. Discover the haunting depths of Nortt’s Mournful Monuments—listen now and immerse yourself in the pure essence of Black-Doom metal.

 "The music of Void Of Silence is the materialization of these nightmares."

 "Toward The Dusk is an extremely cold, slow, and repetitive doom, on which samples, keyboard parts, and synthesizers rest."

Void Of Silence's Toward The Dusk is a deeply reflective and atmospheric doom metal debut. The album blends cold, slow riffs with industrial samples and haunting vocals. It conceptualizes the abyss of human existence and looming conflict through oppressive soundscapes. Despite limited publicity, this first chapter in a trilogy offers a profound and claustrophobic listening experience. The reviewer rates it highly, calling it a powerful introduction to the band's evolving work. Discover the haunting depths of Void Of Silence's Toward The Dusk—immerse yourself in this dark, atmospheric doom metal journey today.

 "'Drep De Kristne' is a fantastic album, played impeccably, arranged with expertise, and crafted to break through into an environment more heterogeneous than the underground one."

 "Nagash widely demonstrates that he is the best multi-instrumentalist in the Black scene. All at only 18 years old, I might add."

Troll's 1996 album 'Drep De Kristne' is a beautifully composed and expertly arranged symphonic black metal work that remains unjustly underrated. Despite excellent musicianship and innovative blend of black metal and symphonic elements, it was overshadowed by major releases from Cradle Of Filth and Dimmu Borgir. The album features varied and dynamic compositions handled entirely by Nagash, an exceptional multi-instrumentalist. It stands as a strong melodic and gothic counterpart to Emperor's classic works. Listen to Troll's 'Drep De Kristne' and discover a stunning symphonic black metal classic that deserves your attention.

 Songs Of Grief And Solitude exudes a deeply felt, painful, and sincere chill.

 Drudkh’s music evokes the desolation of the misery of the countryside, where nothing grows, of wind-swept steppes.

Drudkh's Songs Of Grief And Solitude is a unique acoustic album that stands out in the black folk metal scene. Eschewing vocals for guitars, ambient sounds, and traditional instruments, it captures the sorrow and desolation of the Ukrainian countryside. The album's minimalist, repetitive structures create a deep emotional atmosphere that differs from Nordic influences. Its distinct mood and heartfelt execution make it a significant and inspiring release for fans of atmospheric folk and black metal. Listen to Drudkh's Songs Of Grief And Solitude and experience a raw acoustic journey through Ukrainian sorrow and black folk atmospheres.

 'In The Streams Of Inferno' was a courageous release in a watershed year for black metal, modernizing the genre and paving the way for future contaminations.

 Mysticum were among the first to give keyboards melodic importance and to slow riffs to create a cold yet compelling contrast between rock and electronics.

Mysticum's 1996 album 'In The Streams Of Inferno' is a pioneering work blending industrial and black metal elements, marked by cold electronics, drum machine rhythms, and bold post-atomic imagery. Despite some compositional weaknesses, the album played a crucial role in modernizing black metal and influencing future bands. It challenged traditional genre norms during a time of strict black metal orthodoxy and remains an essential piece in the evolution of post-black metal. Dive into Mysticum's groundbreaking album and experience the cold fusion of industrial and black metal innovation.

 "The Insignificance Of Life goes beyond these considerations, asserting itself as a fantastic work."

 "Anti is the verb of this inner void."

Anti's album 'The Insignificance Of Life' stands out in the crowded depressive black metal scene through its strong personality and conceptual depth. Drawing from influences like Burzum and Abyssic Hate, it creates a raw and suffocating atmosphere that explores themes of existential pain and inner void. The music balances heavy riffs with melancholic solos and bleak lyrics, crafting a truly desperate aura. Despite limited originality in style, the album excels in emotional and philosophical intensity, making it a notable release in the German underground scene. Dive into Anti's 'The Insignificance Of Life' to experience a raw and haunting depressive black metal journey.