September 2025 – Page 3 – Metal Eclipse Reviews

Between the Buried And Me – The Blue Nowhere

Metalcatto

I’m more excited than a monkey with a rifle! It’s Between The Buried And Me, the band that got me into Prog Death back when I didn’t even have my own computer. I’ve been a fan since Alaska and was blown away by the timeless 5/5 classic Colors. The band has been delivering amazing and consistently interesting music ever since. Weird and quirky for sure, but always risky. If The Blue Nowhere is anything like its previous works, surprises are the only guarantee. Enough build-up, time to shred our way out of existence!

ODC – Twisted Love

Metalcatto

As you might know by now, my relationship with Nu-Metal is more complex and conflictive than the Indian-Pakistani border. That said, ODC is a band I basically discovered by accident while doing mercenary work and decided to dig deeper, because not only Black Metal from your mom’s basement deserves chances. So what does Twisted Love have for us? Is it going to be a guilty pleasure or a “Korn concert” pleasure? Which one is the good one is up to you! Let’s do this!

True kvlt: NikoV, David, Felipe, IDŌL & Punisher

Vicky & Metalcatto

Hi there! A bit less madness this week, but still enough to make the normal mind insane. Let’s go!

A short guide to Doom Metal

Vicky

I decided to share wisdom on the Doom Metal phenomenon after being asked to do so by some friends who have started listening to this style of Dark Metal and couldn’t find any good bands except for My Dying Bride – according to them, of course.

EP madness and more: deep underground edition

Metalcatto

We’ve got some cool EPs and short albums from you, the people, and no time to waste, so let’s go!

Burning Witches – Inquisition

Vicky

I might be subjective, but I love bands whose members are all women. This is why, when I first heard that the fierce ladies in Burning Witches have just released Inquisition, I really wanted to write about it. This Swiss/American/Dutch band plays Heavy and Power Metal and we have to give them credit. So far, they’ve done a fantastic job at it! But how about Inquisition? Let’s see!

Feuerschwanz- Knightclub

Elyna Kahn

Feuerschwanz – Knightclub has been released. At first listen, this work instantly evokes the feeling of “when Metal came to the Shire.” It’s a masterful fusion of technical power, festive energy, honour, joy, mystery, humour, and elegance, all woven together with perfect balance. The sound echoes something you might have heard at Bilbo Baggins’ legendary 111th birthday party—celebration and joy turned into music.

Sorrowful Land – Hiraeth

Metalcatto

You know what this year hasn’t had much of (aside from peace and love)? Sad puppy Death/Doom. So I decided to check the inbox and see if we had some. Of course we did: Sorrowful Land – Hiraeth (I swear I’ve reviewed an album with that name before). However, despite my obvious bias for this wholesome and crushing subgenre, I’m trying to give more balanced views lately when it comes to my guilty pleasures. So, let’s see if this album is something Pegah would love, or just me. Let’s dive in!

Now I’ve Done It – An lll Guest

Metalcatto

I needed a change for a while, so I picked an album that’s going to be out in a while. When I first read about Now I’ve Done It’s promo, I was puzzled. It claimed to be a wild, strange album, but it also featured band members from Lör, one of the few Power Metal bands I can still enjoy these days. An Ill Guest was either going to be an amazing experience or suck harder than a curry with no spices (and if you felt attacked, then you probably have poor taste!). It promised to be something profound, yet the artwork looked pretty disturbing. Was this going to be a schizophrenic trip? Let’s find out!

Cradle of Filth, from humble beginnings to great disasters

Vicky

If you’re reading this, it means you’re probably either very curious to find out who Cradle of Filth are, or you’re here to eventually correct me, stating things such as: “you are not trve enough.” Before we dig into the (sort of traumatizing) history of the Cradle, I think it would be alright for me to let you know how I, your laid-back Symphonic Metal fan, first started listening to them. It was a warm summer day, in 2025… No, let’s take it from scratch.