Suffering so you don't have to!
Metalcatto
When a band sends me an album in either physical or FLAC format, they can be sure I’ll eventually get to their request. Even if it’s late, it’s good to judge a work the way it’s supposed to be heard — not through some cheap MP3-only stream files (big labels still do this…). So, Bastard Cröss sent the actual digital copy of their work, which is why this Black/Thrash album, Crossripper, is getting the royal treatment today. That doesn’t mean a merciful review, just saying. Let’s start.
Metalcatto
For years, I’ve been avoiding Depressive Black Metal. Not because it’s too dark or emotionally draining, but because the quality can often be lower than the food you find at a gas station. Still, when I was handed the deeply underground Sad Black Goat and its Freudianly titled Back to the Mother’s Womb, my curiosity got the better of me. The rest of my instincts screamed “danger,” but here we are — diving right in.
Metalcatto
Every now and then, mistakes are made… by the interns, of course — never by me! Isn’t that their job? To take the hit for the brand? Anyway, there have been a few EPs and albums I simply didn’t have time to cover properly, or by the time I got to them, it was already too late. So here’s my attempt at redemption!
Metalcatto
You know the drill, just click here!
Vicky
Metalheads deserve to know whether they are the album they adore, according to their birth month. Through the power of astronomy I have made this list entirely from scratch. Alright, without the power of astronomy, just the power of your recommendations. So I’ve gathered some of the coolest albums my friends gave me (and that I thought were kind of good, too) and made a list.
Scroll down to find what album you should be listening to – Facebook/Instagram style. Enjoy!
Vicky
If you listen to Black Metal, you might want to read this article. If not, then these following lines might confuse you at least a tiny bit. We know English Black Metal, don’t we? Starting with Venom, continuing with some infamous bands that I might not mention in this article – that, by the way wants to be somewhat decent, and mentioning groups with bizarre names doesn’t exactly help too much –, and finally ending with Cradle of Filth, the Brits definitely have what it takes to make us feel whatever Black Metal is supposed to make people feel (do they all want to make us dance or am I just thinking of CoF’s collab with Ed Sheeran?).
Metalcatto
Let’s do this as usual! With violence!
Metalcatto
I know that when you hear the words one-man Black Metal band, your heart fills with dread—especially if it leans toward the atmospheric side. However, today we’re doing something different. Sakna is a project that existed in hard drives for decades, but after the tragic passing of its creator, his brother S. took on the task of restoring Solemn’s legacy. Hence, this review is written with more respect than usual, because what could be more Black Metal than an artist speaking to us from the grave? De Syv Dødssynder is here!
Metalcatto
It hasn’t even been a year since SonikGoat gave Veilburner a crazy score for The Duality of Decapitation and Wisdom. It was indeed a creative effort that showed how Veilburner remains one of the most unique bands out there. I’ve been following the band for a few years now, and despite even owning some of its albums, I’ve always believed it could achieve perfection. That said, consistency isn’t even a question at this point. We know exactly what we’re getting — interdimensional evil music — when these guys are in charge of Longing for Triumph, Reeking of Tragedy. So sit back and prepare yourself for dissonance!
Metalcatto
There’s something that many of you feel about German Black Metal. I’m not exactly sure what it is, but maybe it’s similar to what I feel about German Post/Black Metal. Yes, that’s a pretentious distinction to make, but hey — I’ve spent most of my reviewer life putting names to things, so you’ll have to put up with it for a bit. Pest is one of those classic Black Metal bands that, with Eternal Nightmares, promises consistency above all else. But the real question is: will this be fun, or just work? Let’s find out.
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