Небокрай [Nebokray] - На рубеже
73

Solid Pagan Black Metal that sounds like a continuation of Temnozor! Which makes sense since 3 of the members played for Temnozor. This album isn't innovative or bringing anything new to the table but an enjoyable listen if you want another Pagan Black Metal release to add to your rotation. And/or if you're a big fan of Temnozor!

Ghost - Opus Eponymous
81

No-frills old school Heavy Metal banger! Great vocals and singing. Doomy and psychedelic-influenced riffing. This is one of those records that grows on you more and more with repeated listens.

Tyler, The Creator - IGOR
82

Tylers magnum opus. Call it basic or overrated as you will but this deserves the praise it gets. Even if I don't personally think it's a 10/10, I understand why this is so praised.

Nécropole - Solarité
80

Really solid Black Metal album! Nice melodic riffing with a more raw production.

Archean Nights - Cosmic Omens
90

Dark and ominous Space Ambient well crafted.

Rigor Mortis - Rigor Mortis
78

Riff-centric and intense Thrash! Not quite in the way of Death-Thrash but it is certainly fast. And Mike Scaccia shredding on the guitar is wonderful as it doesn't become needless shredding wankery and stays in vein of Thrash.

A really good and creative Thrash album that I would recommend if you want a deep cut!

Behemoth - Grom
67

I've never heard a Behemoth record before. I was aware of them playing Black Metal before their Blackened Death hybrid but never realized it was in the style of Pagan Black Metal so it intrigued me!

This is Pagan Black Metal album that has a raw and aggressive edge to it. The drums are a bit thin and buried in the mix. And the clean singing on this record was definitely not executed well.. But it still comes out to be a solid effort even with the naiveness.

Thanks to @Kacper for the ... read more

دل [Del] - ستاره دار
70

A nice Vapor project with a "slushy" sound that is intriguing to listen to. I love the first track but outside of that, kinda goes in one ear and out the other for me. Would love to see more from this project though!

76

One of the filthiest and most grotesque things you can listen to. Feels like I have to take a shower after listening to this.

Blank Body - IT HURTS 2 INHALE
91

He was a melodic genius from the beginning! I do prefer the subsequent record but this one is just as incredible.

دمار [Damaar] - Triumph Through Spears of Sacrilege
94

The most furious War Metal release I've heard. Hell, it's the most furious and angriest Metal release I've heard.

Diamanda Galás - The Litanies of Satan
90

This will take you to hell and back.

80

I enjoy this EP. It's quite sloppy and unpolished especially when you look at their contemporaries. But I am a sucker for that buzzsaw guitar tone, and Maniacs unhinged vocal performance that is on par with Dead at times.

Mayhem - Live in Leipzig: East Germany 26/11/90
86

The best Mayhem release for sure. From Deads insane and deranged vocal performace, Hellhammers spectacular drumming, and the raw and filthy recording quality of this release, this is everything a Black Metal fan could ask for!

84

Another one of ICYTWATs mixtapes from 2014 that was seemingly lost until a couple years ago. Another excellent collection of frigid beats. Perhaps not on the level of Cyber Palace or Icy Cathedral but still an enjoyable tape nonetheless.

Hi-C - L3Ft 4 D3aD
80

Pretty solid album but certainly gets repetitive. If runtime was trimmed back 10~ minutes it'd be more enjoyable and replayable.

Highway Robbery - For Love or Money
81

A forgotten gem of Heavy Psych

The production on this record is really what makes this shine! I enjoy the raw and fuzzy guitar tone for this record. The ballads Bells and All I Need (To Have is You) aren't anything spectacular and wouldn't revisit outside of the album epxerience. But tracks 1, 2, 4, and 8 really make up for it! Fifteen is a blisteringly heavy song bordering on Proto Thrash. And Promotion Man is a absolutely furious track, ripping guitar riffs and solos and great ... read more

Aseptic Void - Slender's Woods
81

Some unnerving Dark Ambient that was used in a little indie horror game about Slender Man.

Plaga - Magia gwiezdnej entropii
75

One of the better Traditional Black Metal albums I've heard in a bit. Great melodic riffing and solos, and the mixing is a perfect kind of raw.

Thanks to @Kacper for the recommendation!

Skillet - Whispers in the Dark
NR

Skillet is far from the best band. But this song holds up very well and still resonates with me to this day.

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