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 Darkness, pitch black, blurred vision, dancing shadow, heavy mammoth of roaring drones, guitars that seem to come from deep space or from the very center of planet Earth.

 "Domkirke" is evil, it’s black metal in spirit, it’s devastating... oh, how I wish I could have been among those naves on March 18, 2007!

Sunn O)))'s live album Domkirke captures an intense, dark, and ritualistic drone metal experience recorded inside a Norwegian cathedral. The album blends deep guitars, organ, synthesizers, and haunting vocals to create a black metal spiritual atmosphere. The reviewer praises the immersive sound and ritualistic ambiance, highlighting the contributions of band members and collaborators. The deluxe package is also appreciated for its visual and thematic coherence. Dive into the haunting world of Sunn O)))'s Domkirke—listen now and experience a unique drone metal ritual!

 "Black Cascade positions itself on even higher levels than its predecessor by smoothing out the dry corners of emotion and filling them with truly breathtaking atmospheric crescendos."

 "This work presents itself as a blend of wide-ranging and epic sounds where the interplay of parts is entrusted entirely to the spatial and cosmic exaggeration."

The review praises Wolves in the Throne Room's album Black Cascade as an epic and atmospheric successor to their acclaimed Two Hunters. The album blends black metal with psychedelia, doom, folk, ambient, and post-rock, creating a unique and emotional listening experience. With four long tracks, the music transcends extremes and appeals to a broad audience. The reviewer confirms the band's evolving mastery and emotional depth. Listen to Black Cascade and experience this epic fusion of black metal and atmospheric soundscapes today!

 The exponential growth of tension is one of their most important strengths.

 One cannot ignore such dedication and skill in fully rendering the desolation that all of humanity faces.

Amenra's Mass IIII is praised for its artistic maturity and emotional depth, drawing clear influences from Neurosis, Isis, and Converge. The album delivers long, intricate compositions with intense crescendos and despairing melodies. While not groundbreaking, the band’s dedication and skill make this a powerful and high-quality work. Tracks like 'de dodenakker' and 'aorte' showcase the album’s palpable tension and expressive power. Overall, it highlights Amenra’s distinct personality within the post-metal genre. Dive into Amenra's Mass IIII – experience the raw emotion and epic post-metal journey now!

 Ephel Duath have returned and have left us with another impossible riddle work to pass on to posterity.

 Think of a sort of extremely controlled chaos… add clean vocals completely insane, furious and delirious noise, and you will have more or less in front of you what will present itself to you at the first "play".

Ephel Duath's album Through My Dog's Eyes marks a mature and challenging return after three difficult years. The band continues its avant-garde metal evolution with disorienting, complex music and original concept. Listeners must dedicate time to appreciate the layered intricacies in this dark, chaotic journey. The album is praised as highly original and one of the best examples of sonic and lyrical avant-gardism. Dive into Ephel Duath's mind-bending album Through My Dog's Eyes—explore the chaos, complexity, and dark beauty of avant-garde metal today!

 Negura Bunget have managed to gift us a masterpiece light years away from everything that surrounds them.

 Combining the emotion of 1970s psychedelia with a rather intricate black metal... completely irradiated by vast natural visions of forests and animals.

This review praises Negura Bunget's 2006 album Om as a groundbreaking and original work blending psychedelic elements with black metal. The band draws on Transylvanian legends and nature to create a warm yet dark atmosphere. The album’s complex, emotional soundscape and standout tracks like 'tesarul de lumini' and 'hora soarelui' are highlighted. Despite the genre's usual coldness, Om delivers a poignant and immersive musical journey. Dive into Negura Bunget’s Om and experience a groundbreaking fusion of psychedelic and black metal today!

 Nachtmystium have released the best black metal album of the last decade, without fear of exaggeration.

 These genuine geniuses manage to combine the fury of black metal with the astral, epic, emotionally overloaded openings of the best Pink Floyd with disarming simplicity.

This review celebrates Nachtmystium's album Assassins: Black Meddle Part 1 as a groundbreaking work in American black metal. The album merges traditional black metal ferocity with psychedelic and progressive elements inspired by Pink Floyd and others. It highlights the band's originality and the album's emotional depth, praising the production and guest contributions. The reviewer ranks it as the best black metal album of the last decade. Listen to Nachtmystium’s Assassins: Black Meddle Part 1 and experience a bold new frontier in black metal now!

 Esoteric are masters, and as good Englishmen, they stuff it all with bursts on the verge of Pink Floyd-like, while influencing it with certain American ambient-drone.

 There is no light in the world of Esoteric, only a cosmic suffocating and claustrophobic darkness.

Esoteric's 'The Maniacal Vale' is a deeply dark and hopeless funeral doom album, spanning over 110 minutes across two CDs. The band masterfully blends crushing riffs with psychedelic and ambient elements to create a suffocating and claustrophobic soundscape. This release is suited for fans of extreme and apocalyptic doom metal. The reviewer praises the album as a surreal, psychologically intense experience that redefines the doom genre. Dive into the darkest depths of funeral doom with Esoteric's 'The Maniacal Vale'—a must-listen for fans of crushing heavy music.

 The new frontier of metal... is drone, the deconstruction of everything to create something truly innovative and highly emotional.

 Asva has created their masterpiece, but also the absolute masterpiece of a genre that will provide new lifeblood to the history of music.

Asva's album 'What You Don't Know Is Frontier' pushes metal into new territory with drone doom experimentation. Drawing from sludge, seventies psychedelia, and dark ambient, it creates a profound, accessible, and apocalyptic sound. The album showcases mastery and innovation, positioning itself as a genre-defining masterpiece that revitalizes metal's future. Dive into Asva's groundbreaking drone doom album and experience the future of metal today!

 Holy moly, what a blow... making that damn foot of mine move under the chair every second like only the bands from the golden years of rock could do.

 'Cities of frost'... pachydermic and steamrolling, it would make the now lost-at-sea-in-acid Electric Wizard pale.

Healing Through Fire by Orange Goblin delivers a powerful and relentless heavy rock experience reminiscent of the golden years of 70s proto metal. The album mixes doom, stoner metal, and classic rock influences with fierce grooves and emotional depth. Notable tracks like 'Cities of Frost' and 'Beginners Guide to Suicide' showcase the band's raw energy and musical prowess. It's a must-have album full of soul and rock 'n' roll spirit. Dive into Orange Goblin's Healing Through Fire and feel the raw power of classic heavy rock and doom metal today!

 They leave behind what has been to launch into the future by looking to the past, without beating around the bush, with no new metal effects, nothing of the sort, but only with a massive and fiery dose of true classic heavy metal.

 An adrenaline-charged, destructive, warlike vibe... strengthened by the incredibly inspired riffs by the always great Ryan Lake.

Alabama Thunderpussy's album Open Fire marks a bold stylistic shift, blending southern metal with vintage 80s and 70s heavy metal influences. With Kyle Thomas joining, the band delivers raw, powerful riffs and a punk-fueled energy. The album is praised for its authentic, aggressive sound capturing both nostalgia and contemporary metal vigor. Fans of heavy riffs and classic metal will appreciate this mature, adrenaline-packed release. Dive into Alabama Thunderpussy's Open Fire and unleash pure classic heavy metal energy today!