The Netherlands is just a dot on the world map. But when it comes to extreme metal the amount of quality releases is massive. Exactly on this day, there is something brewing in the...
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Asgrauw – Oorsprong
Time goes fast. It is already twelve years ago that I got acquainted with Asgrauw. Their first full length offering “Schijngestalten” still makes a spin in my cd-player quite regularly. The same goes for...
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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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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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Salacious Gods -Oalevluuk
Around 2005 Salacious Gods dropped the curtain, “Piene” was released and then came silence. While “Askengris” (1999) and “Sunnevot” (2002) were laced with keyboards, “Piene” had a more direct and harsher approach. Now, with...
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Infinity – The Untamed Hunger
Already active since ’95 Infinity has roamed the underground with their orthodox black metal. After “Non de Hac Terra” (2013) I’ve lost track of the band, however, and that’s a pity because Draconis (guitar,...
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Helleruin-Devils, Death and Dark Art
Helleruin is marching onward! Gaining more and more appraisal and popularity since the release of the first demo, followed by the excellent full-length “War Upon Man” and a demo with De Gevreesde Ziekte, Carchost...
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Sammath – Grebbeberg
Time moves fast. It was four years ago that Sammath launched “Across The Rhine Is Only Death.” A devastating album which pushes the boundaries of black metal in extremes with pure blind aggression in...
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Perfide – De Republiek der zeven Verenigde Nederlanden
Back in the year of 2019 I managed to review the first release of the Dutch outfit Perfide. It concerned a demo on which I drew the conclusion that I was eager to listen...
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