Author: Bri McIntosh
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Cercle du Chêne – “Récits d’Automne et de Chasse” Review
I am fully convinced that Antiq is unable to release anything less than magnificent, and Cercle du Chêne is no exception to this rule. If Google translate can be trusted, the band’s name means “Oak Circle,” and Récits d’Automne et de Chasse is their debut album, which translates to “Tales of Autumn and Hunting.” The…
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70000 Tons of Metal Review
One does not simply go to 70000 Tons of Metal only once – be warned that once you go, you will most likely be returning. My world is still swaying as I write this, but I cannot wait to go again in 2026 (and hopefully many more after that). This metal festival at sea was…
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Saor – “Amidst the Ruins” Review
Five tracks. That is all you need to fall in love with the beauty of Saor. The Scottish project’s sixth album, Amidst the Ruins, will have you hooked from the very first melody and will take you through an entire spiritual journey in a little less than an hour, and it will be worth every…
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Barshasketh – Antinomian Asceticism Review
Antinomian Asceticism is Barshasketh’s 5th album, released almost 6 years after their previous album, the self-titled Barshasketh. Originating from New Zealand, these guys are now based in Scotland and have been working hard at perfecting their black metal craft. This record is pure black metal at its finest, in their own words “intentionally free from…
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Bri’s 2024 in Review
This was my first time ever making an end of year/”best of” list, and I know there’s a ton of music I missed because I started paying attention to new releases kind of later in the year. However, below are my favorites of what I did listen to and love in 2024, and I can’t…
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Lament in Winter’s Night – Whereunto the Twilight Leads Review
First off, I need to say that the melodies in this are SO GOOD and full of emotion. In a year overflowing with strong black metal releases, here is yet another one that vies for a place on listeners’ end of year lists (and will surely appear in mine). The sole member behind Lament in…
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Neon Nightmare – Faded Dream
As you can probably tell from the album cover, Neon Nightmare is heavily inspired by the legendary Type O Negative, and this is not only evident from their cover art. Faded Dream is the band’s debut album, and although there are many speculations, as of yet, the project’s frontperson remains a secret. Signed to arguably…
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Unto Others – Never, Neverland
From the moment I discovered Unto Others, I knew this band would be legendary. Previously known as Idle Hands from 2017 to 2020, Unto Others have branded their new name into many fans’ hearts and playlists with their unique blend of heavy metal, gothic rock, and post-punk. This group of talented musicians, based in Portland,…