Founded by Gildas Le Pape and joined by Frost of legendary Satyricon, Via Doloris honors the majestic legacy of Nordic metal forging its own charismatic sonic identity on the thrilling debut album “Guerre et Paix”.
Through the icy realm of “Communion” ominous guitars follow a perilous pathway leading to an ideal mix of venomous blackened grooves and enticing melodic progressions that certainly highlight an introspective vision.
“Un Franc Soleil” evokes sheer melancholia through the overwhelming bleak tonalities of the cascading guitar melodies and the consequent decadent crescendos ultimately embrace more energetic rhythmic dynamics.
Showing devotion to black metal’s formal foundations, “Omniprésents” builds obscure rhythmic patterns highlighting the murky guitar sound and the reckless speed of the monolithic drums until we take a deep breath and reach a hypnotizing melodic momentum.
You can perceive a primordial force behind the foreboding rhythmic wall of “Ultime Tourment” as aptly tormented guitar riffs and desperate growls amplify the inner blackened wrath in contrast with a dramatic wintry harmonious ensemble.
In the frostbitten world of “Guerre et Paix” Via Doloris confidently embarks on a gloomy artistic journey in search of meaning through claustrophobic soundscapes and surreal melodic waves.

Electro Nordic folk vikings Eihwar have already gained worldwide attention and continue to shape a new mythological world through the magical soundscapes of the sophomore album “Hugrheim”.
The spiritual journey begins with “Nauðiz” offering uplifting rhythmic dynamics and strong tribal elements while acoustic guitars complemented by delicate vocal harmonies emphasize an ancestral folk essence.
At the center of “Freyja’s Calling” you will find mystifying chants that seem to evoke invisible forces and fervent rhythmic dynamics effortlessly create a perfectly danceable style.
Throughout “Skuggaríki” minimalist guitar lines are constantly surrounded by shadowy atmospheric arrangements that certainly amplify a darker cryptic vision.
The title track relies on a trance inducing rhythm embellished by otherworldly vocal harmonies to efficiently build a fiery march to war.
“Heill Óðinn” uses shamanic drums and theatrical contrasting vocals to hypnotize the listeners as the rhythmic crescendos increasingly acquire ritualistic vibes.
Rising from the mystical lands of “Hugrheim” Eihwar showcases a charismatic pagan imagery and courageously takes you to remote Nordic landscapes but also straight to a dancefloor, in viking fashion of course.

In the prolific underground metal scene Unverkalt are bound to impress proudly unveiling a gloomy cinematic vision on the new album “Héréditaire”.
The grim composition of “Die Auslöschung” crafts wistful melodies embellished by delicate vocal harmonies but the inner extreme metal attitude takes over with furious drumming and venomous growls.
“Oath Ov Prometheus” hits you in the face with monolithic black metal blasts fueled by a relentless infectious riffage but this hellish sonic realm ultimately reaches a dreamy atmospheric finale.
Throughout “Ænæ Lithi” we find a luminous sense of peacefulness as guitars acquire dreamy tonalities following a sorrowful rhythmic pathway later evolving into monumental crestfallen crescendos.
A mystical aura surrounds “I, The Deceit” consequently guitars can evoke an alluring melancholia yet gradually lead to a vicious rhythmic assault certainly enhanced by wrathful growls courtesy of Sakis Tolis of Greek giants Rotting Christ.
“Maladie de l’Esprit” reveals an introspective approach delivering decadently romantic arpeggios and whispered vocals while the shadowy atmospheric arrangements seamlessly blend with harsh guitar progressions.
Within the overwhelming darkness of “Héréditaire” Unverkalt move confidently invoking mysterious primal forces to successfully construct sultry soundscapes and merciless blackened grooves.

Emerging audaciously from the prolific underground metal scene Ponte Del Diavolo crafts the ritualistic, inevitably poisonous, sophomore opus “De Venom Natura”.
The macabre album opener “Every Tongue Has Its Thorns” leads to an arcane dimension through the esoteric vocal delivery and conjures primordial forces with a sinister rhythmic tension fueled by the extra fast drumming and the oppressive guitar riffs.
Darkness continues to descend upon our fragile hearts as “Spirit, Blood, Poison, Ferment!” begins a ruthless rhythmic march highlighting the raw energy of the guitar work and adding cryptic vibes with the ominous trombone and the seductive lyrical invocation.
Reminiscent of occult 70s rock “Il veleno della Natura” follows a mysterious sonic pathway with sultry harmonious passages and frenetic rhythmic crescendos embellished by the decadent romanticism of the Italian lyrics.
“Delta-9 (161)” invites you to join a profound spiritual trip dancing under the moonlight surrounded by hypnotizing guitar melodies, acidic tonalities and expansive doom laden grooves.
Indeed “De Venom Natura” holds a bewitching occult power that allows Ponte Del Diavolo to fully embrace eternal darkness and manifest their self proclaimed “blackened post‐punk” aesthetics.

Belgian obscure black metal stalwarts Enthroned invoke ominous forces to compose the merciless twelfth full-length “Ashspawn” which rightfully becomes a celebration of death and rebirth.
“Crawling Temples” is the vessel of uncompromising black metal as guitars violently emerge from some impossibly dark abyss to deliver majestic rhythmic patterns fueled by the insanely fast drumming.
Characterized by uneasy tonalities “Stillborn Litany” gradually acquires indisputable ferocity as the precise rhythmic section dictates a feverish tempo embellished by solemn accents and convoluted guitar leads.
You could never escape the total darkness of the title track which efficiently maintains an asphyxiating rhythmic core, consequently the relentless guitar riffs create a constant sense of impending demise.
“Ashen Advocacy” dwells within a cryptic atmospheric realm where the visceral guitar riffs and the desperate harmonious phrases diligently prepare a perilous descent into tenebrous depths in the midst of a chaotic rhythmic rampage.
In the lugubrious dimension of “Assertion” there is time for introspection but guitars hold an ancestral malevolent essence producing sharp riffage and vitriolic progressions complemented by the hellish growls.
After three decades Enthroned remains faithful to a ritualistic black metal worship and continues to unleash sheer terror through the oppressive soundscapes of “Ashspawn”.

Inspired by local legends and enigmatic myths Carach Angren presents a new dramatic chapter of their prolific career with the ghastly narratives and symphonic grandeur of the EP “The Cult of Kariba”.
This horrific tale of vengeance unfolds through the cryptic atmospheric realm of “Draw Blood” where colossal guitars channel a primordial blackened essence as speed increases significantly while the majestic orchestrations manifest a macabre attraction for epic scores and decadent melodic themes.
“The Resurrection of Kariba” relies on the stark beauty of classical piano and solemn atmospheric arrangements that inevitably evolve into a furious rhythmic assault easily amplified by frostbitten guitar tones and creepy growls.
The curtain falls as the operetta “Venomous 1666” delivers the right dosage of aggression through the relentless rhythmic section in contrast with the opulent symphonic orchestrations and the heart wrenching sentiment of the impeccable violins.
If you love extreme metal and horror literature “The Cult of Kariba” will satisfy your needs as Carach Angren confidently expand their narrative universe through brutality and exquisite classical elegance.

With a refreshed lineup and a blazing creative approach, heavy rock veterans Stoned Jesus look forward to building a brighter future with the release of “Songs To Sun”, the first album in an ambitious forthcoming trilogy.
The trippy ride properly begins with the massive guitar driven grooves of “New Dawn” executed in perfect stoner fashion and faithful to the band’s trademark heaviness, therefore monolithic riffs are at the center of an energetic rhythmic core in contrast with the magical slow burning melodic progressions.
A perennial melancholia surrounds “Lost In The Rain” as the rhythmic section slows down to emphasize the contemplative mood and guitars carefully create intricate melodies ultimately leading to an impressive solo.
The hazy wild distortion embedded in “Low” demands a tighter aggressive rhythmic ensemble so guitars focus on gelid tonalities and a series of wicked grooves that can even acquire extra speed guided by a shadowy extreme metal force.
Due to a moody catchiness the chorus of “Quicksand” gets stuck in your mind while the attentive acoustic guitars evoke a gloomy peacefulness yet the hypnotizing rhythmic crescendos eventually follow a more chaotic sonic pathway complemented by the frantic vocals.
Overall “Songs To Sun” shows a genuine fuzzed-out rock quintessence and has the necessary strength to truly celebrate the beginning of an inspiring new artistic chapter for Stoned Jesus.

Norwegian masters Green Carnation begin a new convoluted music trilogy returning to a long-form storytelling with the release “A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia” which is certainly the legit product of hard work and cathartic artistic evolution.
“As Silence Took You” chooses a sorrowful melodic pathway where exquisite orchestrations and eloquent guitar progressions constantly thrive and the theatrical vocal performance further emphasize the darkly contemplative themes.
Green Carnation fiercely unleash a primordial energy reminiscing of their strong underground roots with monolithic guitar riffs and the resulting aggressive rhythmic assault of “The Slave That You Are” is even more amplified by the majestic growls courtesy of guest vocalist Grutle Kjellson from mighty Enslaved.
An immense melancholia in fact always emerges throughout “The Shores of Melancholia” but you will find plenty of harsh grooves, thrilling rhythmic variations executed in perfect prog style and colossal guitar riffs.
“Too Close to the Flame” closes the album in epic fashion delivering a massive dosage of guitar driven grooves fueled by an impeccable feverish rhythmic section and enriched by a series of flamboyant solos.
“A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia” aptly symbolizes an artistic rebirth as Green Carnation can please and at the same time challenge the fans with an ambitious collection of songs that seamlessly combine heaviness and poetry.

Blackened heavy metal band Nite bravely chooses to persevere in times of immense darkness blasting big guitar driven grooves and epic melodies on the third full-length “Cult Of The Serpent Sun”.
The title track immediately showcases the raucous heavy metal attitude of the whole album so guitars become possessed by an obscure energy to generate relentless riffs and the result is a quite catchy hymn to darkness.
“Crow (Fear The Night)” is a further confirmation of the crucial role of guitars maintaining a darkly seductive allure, certainly amplified by the ominous vocals, and proving skillful musicianship with an overdose of powerful licks.
“The Mystic” reaches a higher complexity as the brooding atmospheric nuances surround a sober series of majestic guitar melodies following a slower mystifying tempo that can make you space out.
“The Last Blade” pays homage to the glory of classic heavy metal with a massive dosage of soaring riffs effortlessly building entertaining rhythmic variations later enriched by the extra fancy guitar solo.
Listening to “Tarmut” we might fall into the depths of darkness as the rhythmic backbone acquires eerie tonalities to support the perennial melancholia of the captivating melodic guitar work ultimately leading to a masterful contemplative solo.
Under an enigmatic shroud of darkness Nite move forward to perfect their sonic formula and their proclaimed blackened twist on NWOBHM evidently comes to life throughout the moody grooves of “Cult Of The Serpent Sun”.

Featuring extraordinary artists, extreme metal powerhouse Vltimas is ready to raise the bar conjuring arcane forces throughout the sophomore release “Epic”.
The title track is a fierce representation of the band’s musical pathway as guitars immediately take the center stage delivering the perfect dose of malevolent riffs and anguished melodic themes complemented by David Vincent’s majestic vocals.
On the impactful track “Miserere” as the drums acquire extra speed and violence guitars inevitably engage in an unrestrained rhythmic rampage in proper death metal fashion destined to reach the acme with a wicked solo.
“Mephisto Manifesto” aptly manifests diabolical tones through the sophisticated darkened melodic lines and David’s devilish vocal delivery while the tight rhythmic section skillfully builds memorable dynamics.
“Invictus” captures your attention with aptly epic vocals and consequently aims to become a groovy march to war constantly fueled by the hammering drums and often embellished by evocative slow burning guitar leads.
“Spoils Of War” maintains the ideal combo of gritty riffage and darkly contemplative melodic passage emphasized by the shadowy guitar sound delivering some accomplished technical variations.
“Epic” ultimately symbolizes the rightful product of an honest creative method as Vltimas meticulously shape their signature sound and invoke the profane strength of extreme metal to confidently put together a massive sonic assault.