Metal Eclipse Reviews

Behemoth – The Shit ov God

Metalcatto

Behemoth is a band with many faces. Just check out our rankings here and here to see what I mean. That said, I’d argue we’re now deep into the band’s edgelord era—where the music has remained relatively stable, while the lyrics and aesthetics have pushed harder toward controversy. Whether that approach works is up for debate. For me, the real issue is that Behemoth seems too comfortable in its sound and achievements. That’s why I approached The Shit ov God with caution, though still with a shred of hope.

True kvlt special: Horrenda – Think On Your Sins

Milo Lane

Cue Monday! If Mondays make you feel like smashing your face in with a rock, I come bearing a remedy to your ails — something that feels just as intense, but without the medical expenses. Coming from the Emerald Isle, here is Horrenda and its most recent EP, Think On Your Sins.

Gotta Rank’Em all: Every Behemoth Album Ranked part 2

Metalcatto

We have unfinished business with Behemoth, and as we prepare for The Sh@t ov God to be smeared all over us, let’s continue this journey through its discography. If you haven’t read the first half, click here! Now, without further ado, let’s jump into the best half of this band’s catalogue — the one filled with actual legendary work!

Gotta Rank’Em all: Every Behemoth Album Ranked part 1

Metalcatto

If you follow us on social media, you’ll know I have a complex relationship with Behemoth. This is because the band only has two modes: either it absolutely blasts me away, or it makes me sink into the worst depression ever—because of how much disdain I end up feeling. So in the end, I’m not angry, just disappointed. Join me in this ranking, where we’ll reach the lowest lows and the highest highs Metal can offer before we dive into The Sh@t ov God.

True kvlt: Vyr Muk, Eveale, Brûleur Du Soir

Metalcatto

It’s time to return to the roots of this forsaken section. Today, I bring you nothing but dirty, rancid Black Metal from the pit. However, don’t let all my adjectives fool you—there’s something interesting about every release I’ve picked. Whether it’s how at home they make us feel or how real they sound, there’s no doubt in my mind that Black Metal is more dead and alive at the same time than ever before. But enough babbling—let’s get to what you came for.

Eleventh Ray – Reviving Tehom

Metalcatto

Perhaps it’s the rage against the Central European Bank, but it’s already been decades since Greece became a Black Metal powerhouse. However, old school wouldn’t be the first term I’d use to describe that scene, which is why Eleventh Ray got my attention. Its upcoming album Reviving Tehom promises a strange return to an era when Black Metal wasn’t too filthy nor too clean—but let’s find out if there’s anything original to blast here.

True kvlt special: Blunt Knife Castration – Live Fast, Die Slow

Pegah

The British band, Blunt Knife Castration, make their debut with Live Fast, Die Slow, a record that claws its way through the Sludge and grime of modern heaviness with a defiant, bloodshot snarl. The cover sets the tone: a crumpled figure, his back to us in apparent frustration, barbed wire wrapped around his head like a halo—at once a symbol of suffering, oppression, and the denial of freedom. Similarly, the band’s lyrical themes lean into nihilism and decay, a perfect match for the album’s title. Vocally, it’s a serrated edge—equal parts Hardcore bark and Crust Punk bile.

Vildhjarta – + där skogen sjunger under evighetens granar +

Metalcatto

It’d be a total understatement to say that Vildhjarta is a strange band. How can I explain it? You know how Meshuggah plays convoluted rhythms, but somehow there’s always a 4×4 groove going on in the drums? Well, forget about that here and get ready to embrace absolute rhythmic chaos — + där skogen sjunger under evighetens granar + is. I know, that name looks like main effects in a linear model (this is my nerdiest joke to date, I’m so proud!), but that only makes me more excited. We’re here to be surprised, right?

Amalekim – Shir Hashirim

Stargazer Scholar

The last thing we need is to add another branch to the ever-spreading tree of Heavy Metal subgenres. Yet I can’t help but think that many bands emerging over the last decade would fall neatly under the umbrella of Cathartic Black Metal. Something must have shifted in our perception of the world, and instead of the ever-venomous, devilish malice of the cold second wave, we arrived at a different kind of darkness. Bands like Mephorash, Mgła, or Schammasch spearheaded a more comprehensive approach to Black Metal, blending the cosmic and the personal in one existential cauldron. These bands may be different in their aesthetic direction and the subject matter of their lyrics, but the underlying urgency of their craft and the strength of emotions they evoke in the listener somehow make them a part of a movement.

Happy Birthday, MER — You’re Strong Enough to Walk Now

Metalcatto

Please indulge me in a little experimental writing here!