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 This band never tires me, and I assure you, I always manage to find some new detail every time I listen to one of their albums.

 Music that is anguished, shrill, and jarring. Music that sometimes travels at high speeds, while in many other cases drags slowly.

Lifelover's Pulver is praised as a powerful, second masterpiece following Konkurs. The album explores anguished themes through a blend of black metal, dark-wave, doom, and punk elements. Its morbid yet original style stands far from typical genre clichés. The reviewer highlights specific tracks and appreciates the album's depth and emotional intensity, inviting listeners to explore its complexities. Dive into the dark, experimental world of Lifelover's Pulver and uncover its unique metal blend today!

 The world where God is dead and everything is permitted.

 A portrait of earthly infernal circles. Those created by a sinister Demiurge.

Totò Che Visse Due Volte is a dark, surreal film by Ciprì and Maresco exploring a world where God is dead and human existence is grotesque and degraded. Through three disturbing episodes, the film portrays poverty, lost morality, and obscure sexuality in a black-and-white visual style. The film challenges viewers with raw imagery reminiscent of Pier Paolo Pasolini's works. Despite its disturbing nature, it culminates with a disturbing form of redemption. Discover this bold and unsettling masterpiece by Ciprì and Maresco—watch Totò Che Visse Due Volte and experience raw Italian cinema at its finest.

 An album not immune to criticism but certainly one that knows how to be loved for its intense and painful atmospheres.

 Don’t dismiss Italian bands and give a listen to the more than valid Ras Algethi!

Ras Algethi’s 'Oneiricon - The White Hypnotic' stands as a cult album merging Doom Metal and Darkwave into evocative, melancholic soundscapes. Though production is modest, the album’s intense atmosphere and vocal delivery captivate doom metal fans worldwide. Influences ranging from Paul Chain to Joy Division shine across standout tracks like 'Aldebaran Crossing' and 'Nubes Oscura'. The album remains a must-listen for fans of obscure Italian metal and gothic music. Explore the dark fusion of doom metal and darkwave in Ras Algethi’s cult classic, and uncover a hidden gem of Italian metal history!

 It was an orgasmic album, the only similar things I had heard coming out of the Italian scene were notes from CCCP and Negazione.

 Of course: later I delved into New Wave and my listening habits took another turn. But today... what sadness.

The review praises Marlene Kuntz's debut album Catartica as a powerful and orgasmic experience that successfully blends grunge and alternative rock influences. It highlights the album's lasting impact fifteen years after its release, especially for fans of the Seattle and New York noisy rock scenes. Although the reviewer expresses disappointment in the band's later work, the debut remains a high point in the Italian alternative rock landscape. Listen to Marlene Kuntz's Catartica and experience a landmark of Italian alternative rock.

 The keyboards are the key element in understanding Lycia’s music. They create spatial soundscapes to walk on as if on a frozen lake.

 Music for the few and, above all, music for those who want to leave this world with the arrival of the early hours of the night.

The review delves into Lycia's album Ionia, marking a mature shift from their debut towards a unique fusion of darkwave, shoegaze, and psychedelia. Featuring ethereal keyboards, distant guitars, and slow percussion, it evokes a dreamlike, apocalyptic atmosphere. While not the band's best work, it is a significant step in their evolution. Recommended for fans seeking immersive, introspective music. Dive into Lycia's Ionia and discover a hauntingly beautiful darkwave journey today.

 More than an hour of glacial, stunning, gentle, heavenly, and hellish melancholic progression.

 This 'The Burning Circle And Then Dust' represents the summation of a genre that at the time was considered doomed.

This review praises Lycia’s 1995 double album 'The Burning Circle and Then Dust' as a cornerstone of gothic and dream pop music. It highlights the band’s skillful blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, the album’s melancholic yet freeing atmosphere, and its importance within the genre’s evolution. The reviewer emphasizes the album’s consistency and its lasting impact alongside peers like The 3rd and the Mortal. Discover the haunting beauty of Lycia’s classic double album—listen now and dive into a timeless gothic journey.

 It may be music for “Bondage,” but if you want my humble opinion, this is above all music for an impending apocalypse.

 You need primordial chaos and sonic atrocities capable of sweeping away all the filth and decay that surrounds you.

The review reveals an initially skeptical view of Merzbow and his fans, but eventually embraces the intense, chaotic noise of 'Music For Bondage Performance'. It describes the album as a cacophonic, anarchic sound collage that transcends typical music genres. The work is celebrated as a sonic apocalypse, ideal for listeners seeking extreme auditory experiences beyond metal or grindcore. Dive into Merzbow’s chaotic soundscape and experience the ultimate noise apocalypse today!

 Igor Letov was the mind behind this ramshackle and authentically rocking project.

 Sometimes macabre (in the atmospheres... other times lighter). A punch in the stomach. From Russia with terror!

Nekrofiliya by Grazhdanskaya Oborona showcases the raw and minimal punk rock of Russia's underground scene led by Igor Letov. The album features simple, offbeat songs with an authentic lo-fi vibe. Though some aspects feel naive, its macabre and raw spirit delivers a punchy listening experience. Letov's legacy survives beyond his passing in 2008, continuing to inspire fans. Discover the raw energy of Russian punk with Grazhdanskaya Oborona's Nekrofiliya – listen now!

 It is indeed a black, heavy and threatening colossus that you are about to hear.

 Certainly one of the most significant releases of the '90s. And I’m not exaggerating.

Scorn's Colossus is a groundbreaking album blending dub, industrial, and ambient sounds with a heavy, dark atmosphere. Mick Harris moves away from metallic roots to create a hypnotic and apocalyptic soundscape. Influenced by PIL's John Lydon, it stands as one of the most significant releases of the 1990s. More than just industrial metal, it offers a unique, rich listening experience. Dive into Scorn's Colossus and experience a dark, hypnotic journey through heavy industrial and dub sounds today!

 October Tide tries again and offers something closer to their roots.

 This new album confirms that not all is lost.

October Tide's Tunnel Of No Light marks a notable improvement over their previous uninspired comeback. Returning to their roots, the album offers slow, dark Death-Doom with gothic tones, recalling legends like Paradise Lost and early Katatonia. While not groundbreaking, it represents a respectable partial rebirth for a fading genre. The band corrected earlier mistakes, making this release a worthy, if not essential, addition. Explore October Tide's Tunnel Of No Light and dive into a dark, melodic Death-Doom revival today!