Death Metal – Metal Eclipse Reviews

Vicky – Interviews Heike Langhans – the missing ghost from the portrait

Vicky

When you talk about Doom Metal, and especially about talented vocalists in this genre, one of the first singers to come to mind is, without a doubt, Heike Langhans. As some of you may know, Heike was until a few years ago the lead vocalist of Draconian, and she is now a part of many great projects: Remina, Sojourner, :LOR3L3I: and Light Field Reverie. I had a while ago the opportunity to interview the incredible Heike Langhans (whom I thank once again for everything), about her overall career, from her beginnings until 2026. Enjoy!

Replicant/Elitist – Indomitable Hostility

Metalcatto

It’s not often that I review a split. In a way, I’ve never understood their purpose aside from splitting the bill. Anyway, Replicant cemented itself as one of the best Death Metal bands out there with Infinite Mortality, and Elitist I just got to know, so it’s been an interesting contrast, to say the least, with Indomitable Hostility. Okay, let’s cut to the chase—is this split worth the little cash you have left?

Trve kvlt 35#

Metalcatto

Here we go!

Soliloquium – Upheaval

Metalcatto

Oh, how happy it makes me to get another Soliloquium album. Ever since Contemplations, the project has captivated me with its deep and fresh approach to Death/Doom, and though I’ve encountered its latest work as a bit safe, the overall vibe is still one of consistency and love for the game—even if the music sounds like burying your recently deceased pet. Let’s go for it, then.

Trve kvlt #34

Metalcatto

Rapid fire now!

Fog Wall – Gloomweaver

Metalcatto

When I heard the name Fog Wall, I honestly thought this would be some kind of Gothic journey full of synths and cute flowery riffs. Having said that, I’ve never been so wrong, because Gloomweaver is just absolutely punishing. I wasn’t ready for the intensity here, but that’s what we’re here for—to be totally surprised and destroyed by the horrors and depths of extreme Metal!

Trve kvlt #33

Metalcatto

We’re going faster today.

Revel in Flesh – Flesh For The Kult Of Death

Metalcatto

I know that yesterday I said I didn’t want to review more old school Death Metal, but what can one do with limited time and so many promos? We don’t know where to start. I had no idea what Revel in Flesh had to offer, or if Flesh For The Kult Of Death would break the mold that so many bands have shaped before. But what I know is that this review needs to be out fast. So here we are, diving into another cavernous release that promises to either crush or comfort.

Miscreance – Reminiscence

Metalcatto

I hope you had a good day, kids, because now we’re going to get smacked by a rainfall of technicality. I know old school Death Metal never dies, but you know what we don’t get often? Old school Tech Death—which is why Miscreance‘s Reminiscence made me nostalgic. So maybe I’ll feel a bit more merciful and give them a decent score. Or not. Let’s see. The album promises a journey back to a time when technicality didn’t mean sterile production, and I’m curious to see if it delivers on that promise.

Perpetual Paradox – May Misery Befall You

Metalcatto

You might be right thinking that suddenly I’m picking short albums. I’m too busy changing diapers right now, but that doesn’t stop me from reviewing some Core/Tech Death stuff like Perpetual Paradox‘s May Misery Befall You—the title is clearly uplifting. I’m usually not the biggest fan of so many breakdowns, but we have to talk about them sometimes. Let’s begin.