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 "This CD is a very sincere and very valid work and represents, in the evolution of the genre, not a beginning, but a milestone."

 "The band’s mastermind Sasrof... takes care of the guitar, bass, and drum machine, which is the stylistic choice that most characterizes Diabolicum and contributes most to making this album cold and mechanical."

Released in 2001 under Code666, 'The Dark Blood Rising' is Diabolicum's standout Industrial Black Metal album featuring fast, mechanical rhythms and layered keyboards. The cold, machine-driven percussion and diverse vocal styles provide a unique, intense atmosphere. The album explores war, misanthropy, and post-apocalyptic themes with both complexity and poetic depth. Highly recommended for genre enthusiasts seeking a milestone work, but less accessible for casual listeners. Dive into Diabolicum's cold and mechanical Industrial Black Metal masterpiece and experience 'The Dark Blood Rising' today!

 I couldn’t help but fall in love with the way these four guys play.

 The art expressed by Craft is genuine and it is evident that the four musicians are absolutely invested in the themes they tackle.

Craft's 'Terror Propaganda: Second Black Metal Attack' offers a raw and well-produced black metal experience distinct from typical Swedish styles. Influenced by Norwegian predecessors like Satyricon and Darkthrone, the album features chilling vocals, mid-tempo rhythms, and bursts of fury. Despite being less innovative and more nostalgic, the album delivers genuine artistic expression and strong emotional impact. Notable tracks explore themes like Chernobyl and convey authentic discomfort. Recommended for genre fans and black metal enthusiasts seeking a powerful atmospheric experience. Dive into the fierce and chilling world of Craft’s 'Terror Propaganda' – a must-listen for devoted black metal fans!

 The German Bilskirnir showcases an inspired and confident riffing in its steady rhythm.

 Finsterwald’s songs devolve into a jumbled mess of sounds where only drums and a high-pitched riff stand out.

This review evaluates the split album featuring Bilskirnir's confident and inspired black metal alongside Finsterwald's less polished efforts. While Bilskirnir delivers powerful riffs and faithful covers, Finsterwald struggles with technical and production issues. The album is recommended primarily for dedicated genre fans interested in raw, unembellished black metal. Discover the raw intensity of Bilskirnir and explore the rising Finsterwald in this authentic black metal split.

 The Vobiscum have been carrying on a very original musical discourse for several years, while simultaneously genuinely dedicated to themes always dear to black metal.

 In my opinion, the true masterpiece of the album is the fifteen-minute track 'Vobiscum,' where keyboard and guitar blend to create a very particular sound rarely heard in black metal.

Vobiscum's Christenblut is a raw and atmospheric black metal album rooted in Austrian underground tradition. Despite its demo-level production, the album showcases strong songwriting and influences from early Burzum and Darkthrone. The album's standout track, 'Vobiscum,' features a rare keyboard blend that enhances its depth. Challenges such as lineup instability and limited resources slightly affect the overall impact but do not detract from its originality. Explore Vobiscum's raw and atmospheric black metal sound—listen to Christenblut and dive into Austria's underground metal scene now!

 "Black Metal Ist Krieg is a fundamental album not only for its explicit beauty but also for its intrinsic meanings."

 "This one-hour and ten-minute disc represents for me a milestone of the genre, a must for enthusiasts."

Nargaroth's Black Metal Ist Krieg is a defining album from one of Central Europe's pioneering black metal acts. The review highlights the deep personal nature of Kanwulf’s music, the effective blend of melancholy and aggression, and the album's meaningful tributes and covers. It's described as a milestone in the black metal genre, recommended for both enthusiasts and curious listeners. Listen to Nargaroth's Black Metal Ist Krieg now and experience a true black metal classic filled with emotion and power.