The Decline

 Long ambient introductions, inevitable electric crescendos like an attack of dysentery after dining at the local Chinese restaurant.

 It’s a bit like taking Altar of Plagues, having them meet the best of The Angelic Process, violating them while keeping the black and post-core impact unchanged.

Gottesmorder’s debut EP delivers 25 intense minutes of raw, urban post-black metal. Avoiding traditional black metal styles, the music combines furious blastbeats with cold drones and expansive ambient sections. The review highlights strong influences from Neurosis, The Angelic Process, and Altar of Plagues, praising the band's fresh and powerful approach. The evocative artwork by Mories complements the music’s bleak, ceremonial atmosphere. Dive into Gottesmorder's raw post-black EP and experience the atmospheric intensity today!

 A piece of work so solid it could shave Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill in person, believe me!

 Despite a halo of déjà-vu, it has its own vivid and enthralling identity.

The review offers a lighthearted and humorous take on Black Pyramid's second album, II. It praises the band’s solid stoner/doom sound, highlighting thick riffs and psychedelic vibes, while noting the album’s lack of major innovation. Despite some nostalgic comparisons and familiar tropes, the album is appreciated for its craftsmanship and enjoyable listening experience. Dive into the dense, psychedelic doom of Black Pyramid's II and experience a solid stoner metal journey today!

 Peppino is a fifty-year-old dwarf, an expert taxidermist who systematically cooperates with the Camorra.

 Matteo Garrone takes the main road that will lead him to the pinnacle of contemporary Italian cinema.

Matteo Garrone’s L'imbalsamatore is a visually striking and thematically dense film about death, beauty, and moral decay set amidst the Camorra crime world. The review highlights the powerful performances, especially Ernesto Mahieux’s portrayal of Peppino, and the director’s immersive and spontaneous filmmaking style. Garrone’s work is praised for its intense visuals, evocative atmosphere, and its step toward the pinnacle of contemporary Italian cinema. Overall, it is a haunting and impactful experience that transcends typical crime dramas. Discover the haunting beauty and dark contradictions in Matteo Garrone’s L'imbalsamatore—explore this cinematic gem today!

 "These 50 minutes here were nothing but pure exaltation of nonsense, with a microphone behind which was an absolutely fat performer..."

 "Their debut hit in the middle of the '80s like a bolt from the blue: there was metal and some vestiges of hardcore punk..."

The review captures the chaotic and humorous essence of S.O.D.'s live album 'Live at Budokan'. With raw energy and provocative lyrics, the band delivers a thrash metal experience full of laughs and excitement. The reviewer nostalgically recalls the band's impact in the '80s and early '90s metal scene. Despite the band's humorous and irreverent style, their intense performance leaves a strong impression. Dive into the wild thrash metal madness of S.O.D.'s 'Live at Budokan' and experience a live show like no other!

 "Contro.Luce" echoes with an excruciating dust, emitting a vivid sense of anguish.

 A record that emphasizes far beyond the humanly tolerable the nuances of sadness.

The review describes Canaan's 'Contro.Luce' as a profound, immersive darkwave album that channels deep anguish and melancholy. With 21 tracks blending ambient, electronic, and Middle Eastern influences, it offers a rich and haunting listening experience. The album evokes powerful emotions and introspection, emphasizing sadness and existential struggle. The reviewer praises its artistry as a superior continuation from previous works. Dive into Canaan's 'Contro.Luce' and experience the haunting depths of darkwave and emotional ambience.

 It was death metal and it was love at first sight.

 Inferno: piles of rage and death devastation, structures always elaborated, far from banality.

The review nostalgically reflects on the reviewer’s first exposure to Entombed’s groundbreaking death metal style and how Inferno represents a mature evolution of their sound. It praises the album's mix of sludgy, death, and stoner influences, highlighting intricate structures and memorable tracks. The writer appreciates Entombed's consistent identity through decades, marked by powerful riffs and dark atmospheres. The review concludes with a personal connection to the band and genre, affirming their lasting importance. Discover Entombed's Inferno—listen and experience a pivotal moment in death metal history!

 Not always is "Made in China" synonymous with trinkets and deceptions.

 They have slanted eyes, come from China (yes, I know, it seems strange to me too)...after processing my sorrows with these five marriages between instrumental and minimalist essences so dear to post-rock and sudden and smashing screaming-black explosions.

The reviewer finds 'Dying Away In The Deep Fall' by Dopamine a fitting album for reflective moods, blending lush post-rock minimalism with raw blackgaze intensity. Originating from China, the band challenges typical stereotypes, offering emotional depth and intricate layers. The album is praised for its ability to influence the listener's state of mind and stands out in the underground metal scene. The review balances serious critique with light irony and cultural observations. Discover Dopamine’s powerful blend of post-rock and blackgaze — listen to 'Dying Away In The Deep Fall' and experience its emotional depth today!

 Spike Lee succeeds in an initiative bordering on the impossible: making an American crime thriller with less than 5 minutes of shootouts and chases.

 'Nothing is as it seems.'

This review recounts the author's changing perception of Spike Lee, culminating in praise for Inside Man as a smart, provocative crime thriller. The film’s unique approach avoids typical shootouts, focusing on suspense, character depth, and social critiques. Notable is the strong cast, including Denzel Washington and Clive Owen, and Spike Lee’s passion for New York City. The story cleverly unfolds with thoughtful flash-forwards and an intriguing heist narrative that breaks conventional crime movie tropes. Watch Inside Man to experience a clever, gripping crime thriller with a unique twist and top-notch performances.

 ‘Shifting’, released at the beginning of 2010 by Lifeforce, is a positively dispersive work, chameleonic yet never disjointed.

 A marked expressive freedom best rendered by a practically perfect production and by an admirable, unusual instrumental versatility.

At The Soundawn’s second album 'Shifting' is a masterful fusion of psychedelia, post-metal, and alternative rock. The band pushes boundaries with diverse influences from jazz to hardcore, delivering expressive vocals and outstanding instrumental work. The album shines with excellent production and creative freedom, standing out in the Italian music scene. Its dynamic rhythms and sonic experimentation make it a unique and compelling listen. Dive into At The Soundawn’s Shifting and experience an innovative blend of post-metal and psychedelia that's truly unforgettable!

 Welcome back, Toxic Holocaust. The same as always.

 For those who will never tire of kick-ass, raw, sincere, and nostalgic thrash, they will find themselves well served with this album.

The review explores Toxic Holocaust’s fourth album, Conjure and Command, appreciating its return to raw thrash roots and aggressive riffs. Despite hints of stylistic change, the band stays true to their no-frills, aggressive sound. The production is solid, and the album is ideal for fans of 80s thrash and punk-infused metal. While not groundbreaking, it’s a reliable, strong addition to the genre. Dive into Toxic Holocaust’s fierce thrash assault with Conjure and Command – crank it loud and headbang with the best of true 80s spirit!