Erik's Lament

The Blessing Way

Symphonic black metal based on the Phantom of the Opera. It takes a narrative approach to song structure and utilizes numerous vocalists and vocal styles, giving it an almost manic sound, suitable for the source material.

The stylistic approaches vary from song to song, keeping each track unique and setting excellent atmospheres for the portions of the story being told.

It can be purchased from Bandcamp.

Scáth Na Déithe | Virulent Providence | 2023

Irish Black/Death Metal

Artwork by Luciana Nedelea 

https://scathnadeithe.bandcamp.com/album/virulent-providence

The last of a recent triptych on irish history depicted via crust, punk, and metal art styles.

"Our freedom must be had at all hazards. If the men of property will not help us they must fall; we will free ourselves by the aid of that large and respectable class of the community – the men of no property."

Patch is live on my etsy.

Also, to that one guy on reddit who thought you couldn't get this detail in a screenprint. Eat it.

📸 Michael Haddi.

Cruachan - The Living and the Dead

After five years of almost complete silence, Cruachan are finally back to pummel you with Irish folk metal. We checked out their new album. (more…) “”

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FUIL NA SEANCHOILLE “Fuil Na Seanchoille” Demos Compilation (An excellent release compiling two Demos from 2008/2009 of raw & nostalgic Irish Black Metal)

1. Bitter Dusk of Futures Past 2. Dorchadas agus foréigean / Deireadh Fómhair MDLXXX 3. Monuments to Ruin 4. Fuilchoille 5. As an tOirthear 6. Bánú na Ammanna críoch 7. Seancríonnacht

"An over 40 minutes journey through the Demo years of Irish raw Black Metal entity Fuil Na Seanchoille (“Blood Of The Old Forest” in Gaelic), this CD collects the long out-of-print “Bitter Dusk of Futures Past” (2009) and “Demo MMVIII” (2008) cassettes, subsequently reissued on vinyl by Me Saco En Ojo in 2012. Remastered for Tour de Garde in 2019 by Jack Control at Enormous Door, these early emanations demonstrate a range of influences from Von, Beherit and Ulver to Darkthrone and early Deathspell Omega. Inspired by the history of Ireland from 12th Century B.C. until 1580 A.D., shamanic rage collides with hulking evil, channelled through a cavernous assault of primitive Darkness. By turns darkly Ambient and Doom-laden, the sound veers from threateningly wild chaos to menacingly measured assault. Timeless Black Metal in the old-school tradition."

https://fuilnaseanchoille.bandcamp.com/album/fuil-na-seanchoille-2

Went for the nifty digipack with this one.

Beneath The Crimson Eclipse Imperial Demonic

Melodic black metal in the style of Dark Funeral, Dissection, and Dimmu Borgir. The vocals in particular stand out for clarity, and like any good band in this style, the riffs are blistering and catchy.

It is available on Bandcamp and physical copies are up for pre-order through Black Lion Records.

Slidhr | White Hart! | 13th October, 2023

Irish Black Metal

Artwork by Joseph Deegan

Alesteir Crowley might’ve been an asshole but he did have a sick ozzy osbourne song written about him which is basically the goal of all life

EP Review: Runetongue by Cogadh (Self Released)

EP Review: Runetongue by Cogadh (Self Released)

Canadian black metal duo, Cogadh, are all set to unleash their debut EP titled Runetongue on the 7th October. Cogadh (pronounced Koo-ga and translating from Gaelic to “War”) are a duo from Ontario and Québec. They use traditional black metal styles of playing while also incorporating more melodic riffs and speed to help create additional atmosphere. They try to incorporate different ideas into…

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