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 You are buying a piece of life lived on the margins. A piece of Rome, the most dark and unacceptable. But the most true and authentic one.

 Rage, bitterness, and nihilism ooze from every rhyme.

Chicoria’s SE.R.T. is a raw, unfiltered portrait of street life in Rome, marked by dark beats and honest, firsthand lyrics about drug dealing and crime. The album reflects the artist’s real experiences, including prison time, and offers a mature, bitter, and nihilistic perspective. Collaborations with well-known Italian rappers enrich the album, which stands out for its emotional depth and production inspired by 90s rave culture. This is not typical gangsta rap but a metropolitan poetry of Rome’s harsh realities. Listen to Chicoria’s SE.R.T. and experience the raw truth of Rome’s streets through his powerful, uncompromising rap.

 Xasthur represents the evolution of Black Metal in an atmospheric and environmental sense.

 The music offered here has something majestic, grand... Music that is at the same time very subjective and in which the listener’s mood plays a crucial role.

This review covers the posthumous reworking of Xasthur's 2001 demo album, highlighting its role as a pioneering atmospheric black metal work. The album blends minimalist instrumentation with melancholic and majestic soundscapes, offering a deeply emotional and reflective experience. Despite its unconventional structure and sparse vocals, the music flows cohesively, evoking a sense of nostalgia and despair. The review emphasizes respect for this niche genre and the unique sensations it conveys. Listen to Xasthur’s haunting demo rework and experience an atmospheric black metal journey like no other.

 The vocals, in particular, deserve special attention as they are personally my favorite black metal screaming: acidic, disjointed but full-bodied screams.

 'Overmotets Pris' encapsulates all the greatness, genius, and eclecticism of this infamous misanthropic, nihilistic, and elitist band known as Forgotten Woods.

Forgotten Woods' 1996 album The Curse of Mankind is a pinnacle of depressive black metal, marked by intricate songwriting and a unique vocal style reminiscent of Burzum. The album combines pain, despair, and solitude with varied song structures that avoid monotony. Highly recommended as a core piece of the Norwegian black metal legacy, with standout tracks like 'Overmotets Pris' and 'Den Ansiktlose'. Its closing cover by Joyless leaves a haunting impact. A must-listen for black metal enthusiasts. Dive into the haunting world of Forgotten Woods and experience The Curse of Mankind—an essential listen for true black metal fans.

 The truth is brutal, and we put it into music at the pace of Grindcore.

 A direct, extreme, fun album that at the same time doesn’t make you feel like a pervert because you’re listening to stuff about dismemberments and sexual abuse on putrefying corpses; on the contrary, you can even give yourself airs of being intellectual.

Brutal Truth’s 1992 debut album, Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses, delivers canonical grindcore with political themes and high-quality production. The album stands out for its hardcore attitude, great riffs, and technical execution. It resonates strongly even years after release, considered a tough yet accessible grindcore record. Notable tracks include the catchy opener 'Birth of Ignorance' and the ultra-short 'Collateral Damage.' Recommended for those seeking powerful and direct extreme metal. Dive into Brutal Truth’s hardcore grindcore debut and experience raw, political metal energy today!

 The cold atmospheres it manages to create are truly engaging.

 If you are a lover of Trve Black Metal Old School, this is an excellent album, well-played and well-recorded, very heartfelt and tastefully composed.

Deathspell Omega's debut album Infernal Battles offers a distinctly old school black metal experience heavily influenced by Darkthrone, Gorgoroth, and Mayhem. Though not experimental like their later works, it delivers cold, atmospheric soundscapes with heartfelt songwriting and a raw production style. The album is split between a well-produced demo and a more distant sounding main album, each showcasing a different take on the genre. Recommended for fans of traditional trve black metal. Dive into Deathspell Omega's old school black metal roots and explore the chilling soundscapes of Infernal Battles today!

 Impaled Nazarene plays industrials cyberpunk sado-metal exclusively.

 This is blatantly a joke, and in ’92 those in the Black scene weren’t joking.

Impaled Nazarene's 1992 debut album showcases an early, chaotic blend of black metal, punk, and industrial sounds distinct from their later style. The album's violent energy and unusual interludes create a unique experience. Despite some confusion in the reissue's tracklist, the original offers a raw, unfiltered wildness appreciated by those seeking intense and unconventional metal. The review praises the album's playful aggression and warns against expecting traditional black metal. Dive into the raw chaos of Impaled Nazarene's debut and experience metal madness like never before!

 "The voice, among the lowest and filthiest imaginable; a mix between the sound of the breath at the bottle opening and a frog."

 "Since the release of '1.3.8.', Devourment set the standard. They play Death Metal, but with a Grindcore attitude: no big riffs and no solos, sonic storm and free burp."

Devourment's album Butcher The Weak delivers a brutal and unique sonic experience, characterized by extremely low vocals and dominant drumming. However, the album's production quality and mix, especially the bass, are criticized for being weak. Compared to their previous release 1.3.8., this album lacks the same intensity and impact. Fans of extreme metal might appreciate it, but newcomers are advised to start with the earlier work. Discover the brutal world of Devourment—listen to Butcher The Weak and explore its raw death metal intensity now!

 The almost horror movie soundtrack effect, and the sensation of perceiving something mysterious, cryptic, and distant experienced by the listener, is absolutely unmatched: in Hip Hop, that is.

 Listening is mandatory for all those who love good music: particularly that which is genuine and free from record-commercial influences.

Cypress Hill's III (Temples Of Boom) marks a dark, innovative chapter in 90s rap, combining sharp lyrics, inspired production by DJ Muggs, and a distinctive mysterious atmosphere. The album offers a mix of energetic and stoned vibes, standing out for its originality and cultural significance. A must-listen for fans of genuine, underground hip hop. Listen to Cypress Hill’s III (Temples Of Boom) and experience a dark, authentic 90s hip hop masterpiece.

 "The album that will consecrate and make them immortal in the hearts of genre lovers."

 Satyr's vocals are simply perfect: a true extra musical instrument; disturbing in its malice.

Released in 1994 during the golden age of black metal, 'The Shadowthrone' by Satyricon is an essential classic. The album blends cold, evil atmospheres with intricate riffs and subtle keyboard layers. The review highlights standout tracks and praises Satyr's vocals as among the best in the genre. Overall, it’s a must-listen for black metal enthusiasts. Dive into 'The Shadowthrone' to experience one of black metal’s most chilling and influential albums.

 This is in my opinion the most important work by Bathory from the genius Quorthon (RIP).

 The album is wonderful. Varied, inspired, fierce, and melodic, violent and alluring.

This review praises Bathory's 1986 album as one of the first true black metal albums, highlighting its innovative riffs, piercing vocals, and dark lyrical themes. It emphasizes the album's huge influence on later black metal bands, especially in the 1990s. The reviewer admires specific tracks like 'Massacre' and 'Enter The Eternal Fire' as genre-defining. Overall, the album is described as a powerful and essential listen for fans of extreme metal. Dive into Bathory's groundbreaking black metal masterpiece and experience the raw power that shaped an entire genre!