In 2021 I reviewed La Morsure du Christ (read it here) of Seth. With this album Seth managed to set the bar high. Now, three years later these French blacksters are back with “La...
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Gost – Prophecy
It has already been three years since Gost released “Rites of Love and Reverence” (review you can read here). An intriguing album where Synth-Wave and Black Metal met. James Lollar, a.k.a. Ba’al-berith, works in...
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Duindwaler – In het Heemskerks Duin
If you have read last year’s review of “Verloren Vertellingen” you have read my enthusiasm of the bands presented on this album. Duindwaler was one of these bands, and in that review I mentioned:...
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Ministry – HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES
First off, let’s be clear before entering this review. Ministry had a huge impact on my musical endeavors. Al Jourgenson together with Paul Barker, who is not active in this band anymore but had...
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Vemod – The Deepening
Well, it took a very, very long time to get Vemod’s second full length unleashed. Twelve bloody years in fact. I was under the impression that “The Deepening” never would have seen the light...
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Yearlist 2023 – Erik
2023 was a very difficult year for me. Both business wise as personal I have encountered a lot of challenges. This affected the amount of reviews and listening of new music as well as...
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Report: Satanic Supremacy
20th October 2023 Willemeen (Arnhem) It is good to see that the Willemeen and Mark Knobbe keep collaborating. This year’s Satanic Supremacy, already the third edition, is (again) being held in the bowels of...
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Report: Soulcrusher Festival 2023
13 & 14 October, Doornroosje, Nijmegen Review by: Erik (and Ingrid) Pictures by: Ingrid Doornroosje’s yearly Soulcrusher festival is getting more and more popular every year, and deservedly so. With a bland of known...
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Asagraum – Veil Of Death, Ruptured
Consisting of Obscura (guitars, vocals) and A. Morthaemer (drums) Asagraum managed to get appraisal from critics and fans within the genre. Aided by fellow female musicians on stage they managed to quite a following...
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Hellevaerder/Duindwaler/ Schavot/ Asgrauw – Verloren Vertellingen
The Netherlands has a rich history, where each region has its own folklore and history. This proves to be fertile ground for inspiration. A lot of Dutch underground Black Metal acts have used...
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