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 "Flight of the Griffin" is a little forgotten gem of direct and sincere heavy metal.

 The Griffin has shown that it can scratch deeply and that its claws leave a mark.

Flight of the Griffin is Griffin's 1984 debut album showcasing pure, straightforward heavy metal. Influenced by the NWOBHM, it features battle-like anthems and classic 80s metal energy. The album remains a forgotten gem with sincere compositions that avoid excessive pomp. Although the follow-up album disappointed, this debut left a lasting mark on American power metal. Dive into Griffin's Flight of the Griffin and experience a powerful blast of classic 80s heavy metal energy!

 "Just the calling card represented by the cover, which is nothing but an ode to bad taste, is enough to understand that the band is not in search of appreciation."

 "Anger and frustration mixed with total despair continue to reign throughout the rest of the album with massive, slow sludge blows, describing a rotten and ruthless world where hope cannot exist."

Grief's 1998 album Torso showcases the band's unyielding doom/sludge metal sound. The album is a challenging listen with heavy, slow riffs and acidic vocals expressing frustration and despair. Despite its harshness and lack of mainstream appeal, Torso is praised for its intensity and uncompromising style. The review highlights the album's brutal atmosphere and thematic bleakness. Dive into the relentless depths of Grief's Torso and experience a powerful doom/sludge journey today!

 For seven minutes the full personality of the group emerges, which has finally found its own personal style.

 'Enigma' can be considered an interesting preview of 'Crimson.'

Edge of Sanity's 'Unorthodox,' released a year after their debut, marks a significant artistic step for the band. The album showcases a new personal style for the band, blending traditional death metal with cleaner vocals and experimental elements. Standout track 'Enigma' is praised as a mini masterpiece, drawing comparisons to later work 'Crimson.' Despite the album's excessive length, the quality moments make it a key release in early Swedish death metal. Listen to 'Unorthodox' and discover the roots of Edge of Sanity's unique death metal style today!

 Why does no one ever consider Unanimated? Why is this group relegated to being known only by those die-hard defenders of the darkest and gloomiest metal?

 The album has some atmospheric passages of rare beauty, exuding that typical melancholy of solitary and wild souls living in contact with a hostile yet wondrous nature.

This review highlights Unanimated's 1993 debut 'In the Forest of the Dreaming Dead' as a distinct and atmospheric entry in melodic death metal. Unlike their better-known contemporaries, Unanimated blends black metal's dark aura with melodic intensity. The album shows rawness but features beautiful, melancholic passages, showcasing the band's unique style and contribution to the genre. Discover Unanimated's unique take on melodic death metal—listen to 'In the Forest of the Dreaming Dead' and explore the roots of dark, atmospheric metal now!

 The only recording effort by Gorement indeed possesses that something extra that elevates it above many other records.

 Just listen to the instrumental 'Silent Hymn (For the Dead),' the true peak of the record, with your eyes closed to realize it.

The Ending Quest by Gorement stands out among 90s Swedish death metal albums due to its mystical aura and melancholy melodies. Influenced by Paradise Lost’s gothic sound, it blends raw guitars with deep reflective melodies, creating a unique and evocative listening experience. The album perfectly suits seasonal moods, evoking autumn and winter atmospheres. Its instrumental track 'Silent Hymn (For the Dead)' is highlighted as a pinnacle of the record. Dive into Gorement’s The Ending Quest and experience the mystical heart of Swedish death metal today!

 Dissection represents the perfect synthesis of a certain way of understanding metal music.

 The song 'Where Dead Angels Lie' is a splendid black metal ballad that disturbs the most sensitive part of our soul.

This review honors Dissection as a pioneering metal band merging black and death metal with melodic influences. The EP Where Dead Angels Lie showcases haunting melodies and raw energy, highlighted by the title track and notable covers. Despite the band’s troubled history, the EP is regarded as a powerful final statement. Dissection’s 90s work remains unmatched in extreme metal. Discover the haunting artistry of Dissection’s Where Dead Angels Lie—listen now and experience a uniquely dark metal journey.

 The history of extreme metal inevitably passes through this demo.

 It is one of the sickest and most disturbing things I’ve ever heard, one of the many proofs of Dead’s madness.

Morbid's 1987 demo December Moon is a seminal release influencing the future of Scandinavian extreme metal. Featuring Per Yngve Ohlin (Dead), it blends early thrash, death, and black metal elements. Despite modest production, the demo delivers powerful, disturbing tracks that foreshadow Sweden's death metal and Norway's black metal scenes. Band members later joined influential acts like Entombed and Mayhem, cementing their place in metal history. Discover the roots of Scandinavian extreme metal—listen to Morbid's December Moon demo now!

 It's like falling into quicksand at night and waiting for death while you slowly sink.

 If it’s a beautiful day outside and everyone is happy while you’re depressed, it will become a true masterpiece.

Grief's 1994 album 'Come to Grief' delivers profound despair through a blend of death doom and sludge metal. Its slow, crushing riffs and anguished vocals create an atmosphere of suffocating hopelessness. The music's impact varies greatly depending on listener mood, making it a challenging but rewarding experience for fans of extreme doom genres. Dive into Grief's 'Come to Grief' and experience a haunting journey through death doom and sludge metal despair.

 The good Erik has decided to slow down the execution times and to create tracks that are a bit more measured and martial.

 The dream of Erik Rutan is getting closer, and should Hate Eternal confirm themselves at these levels, conquering the coveted throne would no longer be an utopia.

Erik Rutan's Hate Eternal aims to reclaim the death metal throne with 'Phoenix Amongst the Ashes,' showing growth in songwriting and tempo control. After mixed results on prior albums, this release brings back memorable melodies and a more measured approach. Rooted in old-school death metal but pushing forward, the album signals a promising future for the band. The review highlights Rutan's legacy and the decline of Morbid Angel, positioning Hate Eternal as a leading force. Explore Phoenix Amongst the Ashes and experience Hate Eternal's fierce death metal resurgence today.

 Adapt or die: this must have been what Adramelech thought in the mid-nineties.

 A death metal with the right amount of unsettling melody, a legacy of the Finnish group’s heritage, and a great vibe.

Adramelech's Psychostasia marks an evolutionary step in death metal by blending Finnish melodic elements with industrial tones inspired by Morbid Angel. The album delivers clear production and a strong atmosphere focused on ancient dark themes. Although lacking one standout track, the nearly 35-minute record is intense and inspired. Unlike many peers, Adramelech remains true to their death metal roots while innovating. Listen to Psychostasia now and explore Adramelech’s powerful blend of classic and modern death metal!