The sound of Zeal & Ardor has been something special from the beginning and still the band has its own musical identity. The band is the brainchild of Manuel Gagneux. The Swiss musician started the project in 2013 with the intention of fusing black metal, blues and jazz. This unusual blend defined the sound of... Continue Reading →
Review IHSAHN ‘Ihshan’
Vegard Sverre Tveitan, better known as Ihsahn, has once again excelled himself with his newest solo album. With 'Ihsahn', the musician, composer and producer has created an album that is so much more. It starts with the fact that the album is being released in two versions. On the one hand, there is the 'Metal... Continue Reading →
Review WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM ‘Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge’ – EP
American black metal outfit Wolves In The Throne Room recently released a new EP called ‘Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge’. The trio, hailing from Olympia, Washington offers a collage of sounds than what the usual longplayers represent. The EP includes four songs and each of those has a bit of a different expression. What connects all... Continue Reading →
Review IHSAHN ‘Fascination Steet Sessions’ – (EP)
It's been quite a while since Ihsahn released a full-length record. It was in 2018 when 'Àmr' saw the light of day and since then the exceptional Norwegian artist has focused on EP releases. Following 'Telemark' and 'Pharos', 'Fascination Steert Sessions' is now the third EP in a row. The new release contains three songs... Continue Reading →
Review (DOLCH) ‘Nacht’
Not so much is known about (DOLCH) and the band finds pleasure in keeping things rather hidden. What has come to light, however, is that the band has some roots in Berlin, which is reflected in both the German band name and the album titles. When exactly (DOLCH) were brought to life is not passed... Continue Reading →









