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 Écailles de Lune explores the light and shadow of human emotions, capable of transporting us into a world first innocent and bright; then dark and depressive.

 Neige once again succeeded in the feat of producing a qualitatively excellent and extremely exciting album.

Écailles de Lune, Alcest's sophomore album, blends the atmospheric and melancholic style of its predecessor with darker, black metal elements. The album is dynamic and emotionally versatile, merging light and shadow in a seamless musical journey. It's praised for its quality and depth, satisfying fans and expanding Alcest's sound. Neige continues to innovate within the French black metal scene with this emotionally charged release. Listen to Alcest's Écailles de Lune and experience the emotional fusion of black metal and melancholic melodies.

 "The album is the darkest, most malevolent, and gloomy thing the band has composed so far."

 "Privilegium can easily fit into the best releases in Black Metal of 2009."

Secrets Of The Moon returns after three years with Privilegium, an album marked by dark, malevolent riffs and lyrical maturity. The band’s lineup upgrade adds depth, and the interplay between vocals and guitars creates an immersive sonic experience. The album’s tracks flow seamlessly, showcasing precise drumming and evocative mid-tempos with occult themes. Recognized as the band's magnum opus, it’s a demanding but rewarding listen for black metal enthusiasts. Explore Secrets Of The Moon's Privilegium—dive into this dark black metal journey now!

 Fabban has managed to imprint, with an almost alchemical touch, his entire dark and occult soul.

 Old school black metal is not yet dead, but rather, it is more alive than ever.

Malfeitor's debut album 'Unio Mystica Maxima' marks a proud return to classic Nordic black metal, blending raw and dark sounds with excellent production. Led by Fabban, the album evokes early 90s black metal legends, delivering a cohesive, occult atmosphere. Though originality is limited, the record impresses with tight instrumentation and enduring black metal spirit. Highlights include standout tracks with intense riffs and vocals. Listen to Malfeitor’s Unio Mystica Maxima and experience a powerful revival of classic black metal!

 With this EP, Noktu and Neige have demonstrated that the cult of black metal is still alive and kicking.

 It is a masterpiece that cannot be missing from the listening repertoire of a true enthusiast of the genre.

This review highlights Mortifera's EP 'Complainte d'une Agonie Celeste' as a significant example of the thriving French black metal scene. The reviewer praises the dynamic and melancholic riffs, Neige's powerful vocals, and the overall atmosphere. The EP is deemed a masterpiece that solidifies the alive and evolving nature of black metal. Highly recommended for true fans of the genre. Listen to Mortifera's EP now and experience the essence of authentic French black metal!

 We are faced with a masterpiece of the genre.

 The EP, musically, was a record that significantly influenced the Swedish scene (and beyond!).

This review focuses exclusively on the music of Dark Funeral's 1994 self-titled EP, highlighting its icy guitar riffs, relentless drumming, and influential position in the second wave of black metal. The reviewer praises the powerful and complex compositions despite some lyrical and variety limitations, rating it highly as a genre masterpiece. The EP helped shape the Swedish black metal scene and set the tone for future works by the band. Dive into Dark Funeral’s chilling 1994 EP and experience the raw essence of second wave black metal.

 ‘Antithesis’ remains one of the best releases of the German band.

 This full-length certainly hasn’t changed the fate of black metal, but at least it has brought a breath of fresh air in these recent years.

Secrets of the Moon's 'Antithesis' marks a darker, heavier shift from their early black metal style with more esoteric and complex lyrics. The album blends black metal roots with death metal rhythms and showcases originality, especially in tracks like 'Ordinace' and 'Metamorphoses.' While one song ('Ghost') is less effective, the record stands as a mature and intricate work. It offers a refreshing breath in a genre often clouded by commercial clichés. Listen to Secrets of the Moon’s 'Antithesis' and explore its dark, intricate world of black metal innovation.