Tag: black metal
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Inherits the Void – Scars of Yesteryears
If you are a reader of this site you know that I normally prefer to highlight forgotten albums from the past that didn’t get the attention they deserved or that were unfairly panned (in my opinion at least). Today however we have the new album from Antoine Scholtes, the man behind this incredible Atmospheric/Melodic Black…
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Harsh Vocals – Episode 12 – Art vs Artist
For our twelfth episode, we discuss Art vs Artists within Metal. Are we able to separate the music from the musicians, especially if those musicians are questionable? We have strong opinions, and are forgiving towards some and take a harder stance on others. Of course, we also discuss each of our top three tracks from…
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Stormkeep – Tales of Othertime
I was inspired to write this review after seeing the mighty Wayfarer (Stormkeep’s main band) in Lincoln, Nebraska on the final night of their US tour with Sonja. I was completely enamored with this album when it was first released and I am certainly not the only one as it ended up on a LOT…
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Harsh Vocals – Episode 11 – Metal & Mental Health
For our eleventh episode, we discuss Metal and Mental Health. How does metal help us cope with our negative emotions? Are all Metalheads violent sociopaths? Is Metal akin to therapy? Christian, the Metal Therapist has answers to all these questions and more! Of course, we also discuss each of our top 3 tracks from the…
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7 EPs to listen to
Was very hard to only pick 7…
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Harsh Vocals – Episode 10 – What is Heavy?
For our tenth episode, we discuss what makes music heavy, and how some music can be considered heavier than others. How can power metal and black metal both be so different, but both be considered heavy? Of course, we also discuss each of our top 3 tracks from the past two weeks as well as…
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Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Splatterpvnk of Saidan
On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Splatterpvnk – The Songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist behind punk-infused black metal band “Saidan”. We talk in depth about his creative process, his love of horror movies, punk music, and Japanese folklore. It was a blast getting to know him a bit, and it’s an honor…
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Harsh Vocals – Episode 09 – Lyrical Themes
For our ninth episode, we discuss Lyrical Themes and their importance in Metal. Can good lyrics ever save bad music? Can good music make up for poor lyrics? Listen as we go deep. Of course, we also discuss each of our top 3 tracks from the unbelievably stacked past two weeks as well as several…