Category: reviews
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“Cradle of Filth Unveils the First Putrescent Offering, ‘Malignant Perfection,’ from Their Upcoming 14th Studio Excrement.”
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Cradle of Filth’s latest single, “Malignant Perfection,” arrives like a blood-soaked offering just in time for the season of shadows. From the very first note, it engulfs the listener in a torrent of eerie keys, casting a spectral pall over an atmosphere already…
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Swallow the Sun’s “Shining” Illuminates the Beauty Within Despair
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Over two decades into their career, Swallow the Sun has never been afraid to sit within the darkness. Their sound has always teetered between the bleak and the beautiful, capturing the raw essence of Finnish melancholy like no other. But with their latest…
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Charlotte Wessels’ “The Obsession” Is Her Most Personal and Ambitious Work to Date
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Charlotte Wessels’ upcoming album The Obsession is more than just a continuation of her solo work; it’s a leap forward in both scope and sound. Set for release on September 20, 2024, via Napalm Records, this record taps into the deepest recesses of…
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Nightwish’s “Yesterwynde” Reignites a Spark in Timeless Epic
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com My journey with Nightwish started back in 2000 when I first heard “Gethsemane” from Oceanborn. Initially, I didn’t connect with it and shelved the band for about a month. But something pulled me back, and when I gave the song another listen, it…
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Wintersun’s “Time II” Will Take You on a Journey Worth the Nearly 14-Year Wait
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Wintersun’s Time II is a monumental work that deftly weaves together a vast array of influences, creating an album that is both technically impressive and emotionally charged. From its serene beginnings to its thunderous climax, the album stands as a testament to the…
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Visions of Atlantis’ “Pirates II – Armada” Sees The Band Fully And Unapologetically Embracing Their Identity
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Just when you think symphonic/pirate metal icons Visions of Atlantis have outdone themselves and the industry with their 2022 release Pirates, prepare your minds, hearts, and ears for their upcoming album, Pirates II – Armada! This album not only sees the band fully…
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