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 The two hooded rogues had in mind... to experiment with new solutions by calling in guests... who completed the general mood required by the album.

 An album... which in its imperfection knows how to fascinate and project a light on what the two hooded monks would do shortly thereafter.

Flight Of The Behemoth by Sunn O))) is a pioneering drone metal album that expertly blends noise, dark atmospheres, and experimental elements. Featuring contributions from noise guru Merzbow, the album delivers a challenging but rewarding experience. The recent remastered vinyl edition enhances its enveloping sound and packaging appeal. While imperfect, its impact on the genre and the band's evolution is unmistakable. Explore the dark depths of Sunn O)))'s Flight Of The Behemoth—listen now and experience the ultimate drone metal journey.

 Kick I is simply the kick, post-transition, that Alejandra gives to all the past torments.

 An album filled with an overflowing personality, lyricism, and originality difficult to find elsewhere.

This review reflects on Arca's transformative album Kick I, highlighting its shift from dark, melancholic tones to a more open, edgy, and diverse sonic landscape. It praises Arca's avant-garde style and collaborations, acknowledging the album as a bold, futuristic statement marking her post-transition artistic vision. The reviewer considers Kick I less emotionally heavy but equally fascinating and original. Listen to Arca's Kick I now and explore a groundbreaking journey through avant-garde electronic music.

 Exai is a mysterious musical question mark, a 2-hour-long monolith.

 Exai is and remains their point of no return, 2 hours of descent into the inferno of what can and cannot be considered Music.

Exai marks a pivotal moment in Autechre's career, offering a 2-hour immersive experience in intricate IDM that balances avant techno, ambient, and experimental sounds. The album is a mysterious, profound journey into electronic music's possibilities, showcasing the duo's evolution and lasting influence. Despite years of personal experimentation in electronic music, the reviewer remains awed by Autechre's innovative production. Exai stands as a challenging yet rewarding milestone that continues to inspire new projects in the genre. Dive into Autechre's Exai and explore the depths of groundbreaking electronic music today!

 Wonderful, majestic albums, gloomy at heart but psychedelic in content.

 Like Pink Floyd dragged into the new millennium, they encounter harmonies that descend directly from those beautiful grooves, never to be replicated again.

Following two acclaimed albums, Ancestors' Invisible White EP marks a new phase with a softer, more pastoral psychedelic sound. The EP blends gentle prog elements with heavy-psych roots, shedding harsher post-metal tones following a key lineup change. The reviewer praises the EP's emotional depth and spacey harmonies reminiscent of 70s psychedelia and Pink Floyd. While shorter, the EP promises exciting directions for the band’s future work. Listen to Ancestors' Invisible White EP and explore their enchanting new psychedelic soundscape.

 Celestial Lineage... is that masterpiece we expected from them, the last piece of a sonic and harmonic journey.

 The world needs them, music needs them, the air itself needs their vibrations.

Celestial Lineage marks a triumphant return to Wolves in the Throne Room's atmospheric black metal roots with rich ambient psychedelia. The album expands their sound into an iridescent, cosmic journey filled with sacredness and maturity. Drawing on Krautrock and cosmic influences, it transcends genre boundaries, rewarding attentive listening. Praised as a masterpiece, this work solidifies their status as a defining force in modern metal. Dive into the cosmic world of Wolves in the Throne Room and experience the breathtaking journey that is Celestial Lineage today!

 It starts right where an album like 'Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk' had left off, from those recesses filled with malignant epicness.

 Cult Of Erinyes belong to this second band category ... carried forward with such a personality and conviction of intent that makes them immediately great, exciting from the very first listen.

Cult Of Erinyes' album 'A Place To Call My Unknown' expertly channels the spirit of black metal pioneers like Emperor and Primordial. It combines atmospheric and depressive elements with thrash influences to create powerful and emotional music. Though not groundbreaking in originality, it stands out for personality and conviction. Highly recommended for fans seeking intense and well-crafted black metal. Listen to Cult Of Erinyes' 'A Place To Call My Unknown' for a gripping journey through epic and depressive black metal!

 ‘Scoring a Liminal Phase’ is an ambitious work where different souls clash and meet, blending black metal with industrial, psychedelia, jazz, and symphonic metal.

 Mystical Fullmoon is here to show us that Italy has long taught a special way of understanding music, full of warmth even in a genre like black metal.

Mystical Fullmoon’s album Scoring a Liminal Phase boldly fuses black metal with symphonic, psychedelic, and industrial elements, marking a significant evolution for the band. Praised for its originality and ambitious scope, this Italian project blends diverse influences into an intense and captivating listening experience. Despite its lengthy runtime, the album excels in depth, personality, and experimentation. It highlights the richness of Italy’s underground metal scene and asserts the band’s lasting impact. Explore Mystical Fullmoon's groundbreaking album and experience a unique fusion of black metal and avant-garde sounds!

 "A bubbling yet cold wave of sound clings to our poor eardrums... signaling an imminent apocalypse, almost desperate."

 "An ultra-compact piece where black metal fury, sludge core destruction, collide with ultra-psychedelic and prog landscapes in perhaps a never-before-so-perfect way."

Tombs' Path Of Totality is a dense, emotional album blending black metal, sludge, hardcore, and psychedelia. The review praises its apocalyptic atmosphere and powerful structures. The album channels influences like Electric Wizard and Unearthly Trance while forging its own distinctive and destructive sound. It's described as a monumental and challenging work with deep emotional impact. Dive into Tombs' Path Of Totality and experience the raw fury and psychedelic depth of this groundbreaking sludge metal album!

 Dirge is this, they are despair personified, they are soldiers marching toward the end, they are the agony of a world in decay.

 Dirge is wonderful, period! And for once, I feel like recommending a work that... possesses such a profound vision that it gives you an hour so thrilling that it’s not easily forgotten.

Dirge’s Elysian Magnetic Fields is a profound and heavy post-hardcore album evoking metaphysical despair and introspection. The band, inspired by Neurosis, delivers a unique, atmospheric sound that is both crushing and thoughtfully melodic. While slightly less overwhelming than their prior masterwork, it remains a powerful and unforgettable listen. Recommended for fans of intense, emotionally charged music. Experience the haunting power of Dirge’s Elysian Magnetic Fields—listen now and immerse yourself in their heavy, soulful journey.

 Mammal is this, it’s a train projected towards the end, laden with despair and tragic malaise, but a light, after that last final percussion, seems to appear.

 Unlike most who venture into such a genre, aptly called post-black metal, the personality and originality of execution are through the roof.

Altar Of Plagues' Mammal is a profound and atmospheric post-black metal album that explores themes of despair, anger, and transcendence through complex soundscapes. The review highlights its originality and successful blend of black metal with post-metal, drone, and folk elements. Each track builds a unique mood, culminating in an intense and dramatic finale. The album is praised as a major artistic achievement for the band. Dive into Altar Of Plagues' Mammal—experience the raw power and deep emotion of post-black metal today!