If this is that Italian symphonic death/black band I might check this out.... last time I heard them was their debut which was almost 20 years ago iirc. Had no idea they're still going.

NP: Rebaelliun - Bringer of War (The Last Stand) EP (2017)

No surprises we're getting more raging death metal played at warp speed. If it ain't broke don't fix it as the saying goes. Most of this just blurs past but The Last Stand track is one of their best as it adds some groove and slower sections to balance out the blitzkrieg attack.

Origin-Wrath of Vishnu.

Crushing.

Al-Namrood - Nabth

Just wow. This band fucking rules. Listen to this song and tell me it doesn't make you want to eat people:

Desolate Shrine- ...Of Hell

Holy piss, this heavy as fuck.

Bell Witch - Mirror Reaper

Will need to give this another listen later on. Lots of extended quieter sections, but I love the mood established throughout the piece. Definitely overlong though...

Should check it out, thanks.

(2013) Peste Noire - Peste Noire on my way to work.

Emperor/Enslaved - Emperor/Hordanes Land -split

One of the first bm albums I ever bought, and it has lasted. Not meaning to say Emperor is bad, but Hordanes Land truly destroys it. I was alone with my opinion back in the day compared to other metallists, though. In HL every song is better than the last, and that last one is propably my favorite bm track ever. Wondering if this cd is any of worth. Bought it around 97-98.

Morke - Sirens (on bandcamp)

One man USA black metal. Second album which is a nice winter listen.

Judas Priest - "Turbo Lover"

Sounds more like a Billy Idol song rather than a Priest track. Definitely the weakest among Priest's '80s output but there are some enjoyable moments.

Jachin - Fisher King
https://jachin82.bandcamp.com/track/fisher-king

(2017) Morbid Angel - Kingdoms Disdained and (2009) Peste Noire - Ballade cuntre lo Anemi francor on my way back from work.

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Gojira - The Shooting Star

I know Magma got some lukewarm reviews, but I really like this song. Atmospheric and very elegant.

Code Orange - Forever

Same problem as the rest of their albums. Front loaded with some heavy stuff then it just kinda meanders with weird lulls and disjointed industrial elements. Doesn't feel coherent.

Almyrkvi - Umbra

Good stuff, I need to check out more of this slower, spacey black metal.

Eidomantum - The Death

Nice forgotten little death/thrash EP.

Sólstafir - Berdreyminn

I'm genuinely surprised. Haven't really given this album a proper listen since the day it came out, but it's really good! It's sad that Gummi was forced to leave, but what can you do?

Amorphis - Under the Red Cloud

I still love this album just as much as when I first heard it. Just plain awesome!!

I was all about I Am King when it dropped but their schtick is feeling pretty tired now. Forever has some decent heavy stuff but their edgy mall metal vibe is downright embarrassing at this point. Nothing as memorable as "Dreams in Inertia" or "Alone in a Room". Sad to think they're likely the first modern hardcore band that a lot of metalheads are hearing right now.

Skyclad - "Sky Beneath my Feet"

Was always a Sabbat megafan but never checked these guys out. I'm digging the violin and the more atmospheric riffs, but the thrash parts feel a bit pedestrian compared to what Sneap was doing. Maybe i'll check out one of their later albums instead.

Anorexia Nervosa - Quintessence (Darkthrone Cover)

Call it blasphemous if you want, but this is a cover I hold above the original. It's just so damn theatrical.

Agreed. Take half of Forever and half of I Am King and you have a fantastic album. Though I'm more of a fan of what the band does under the Adventures moniker.

NP: Akercocke - Renaissance in Extremis
Definitely enjoy the album. Still trying to suss out where I feel this fits in their broader discography.

I tried it a lot, but nothing sticks with me
it's better than Circle, but every second i listen to it my head says "Why don't you put on Elegy instead?"

Dan Swano - Sun of the Night

Those keyboards!

Aryan Art - Душа (Пътуване)

Epic stuff, nice start on the day here.

Hallas - Excerpts from a future past. Proggy NWOBHM from Sweden. One out of the blue.

Circle did very little to me too. Maybe should give it a new chance.

Amorphis - Skyforger

But this is where the good is at, at least for me. Fucking awesome.

Downfall of Gaia - Suffocating in the Swarm of Cranes

if Cult of Luna met Altar of Plagues. I dig it.

Thantifaxath - Void Masquerading As Matter

Bingo. Dissonant as fuck, but actually quite exciting and creative, mixing both atmosphere and aggression. I might have to go back for their full-length, this is seriously good black metal.

Celtic Frost - Morbid Tales. Not much needs to be said.

Annihilator - For The Demented (2017) CD

Nice & heavy with excellent guitar. More of the same really from this old school band.

Insect Warfare - Enslaved by Machinery

Morning yoga jams <3

Iron Maiden - "Dream of Mirrors"

One of my favorite of tracks from BNW.

StarGazer - Hue-Man-King (from A Great Work of Ages/A Work of Great Ages)

Really atmospheric opening to this song, and hey, that's what these guys tend to do best. Marry up atmosphere thick-as-a-brick with wonderful riffing. I honesty don't know how to label these guys, calling them black/death just feels lazy. There's a ton of traditional heavy metal and thrash influence, progressive rock, 70s rock...it's obviously all their favorite shit thrown into a blender. But the focused nature of what gets poured out is unbelievable to me.

Mine too. That was one of my first Maiden albums and remains one of my top favorites of theirs. The Wicker Man and Out Of The Silent Planet are also highlights from that album.

Jag Panzer - The Deviant Chord (2017)

Long awaited follow up to 'The Scourge of the Light'. Some excellent shredding from Joey Tafolla and a really nice cover art.

Don't forget The Nomad!

Helstar - Destroyer (from Remnants of War)

Kills. This fucking kills so hard. That slick riff they bring in towards the end when the story-arc changes, god damn. This album gets slept on compared to the two that followed but it's one of the darkest pieces of USPM ever recorded. A total masterpiece.

Oh how could I have?!? That one's great.

I went to hiking in the snow today.

(1994) Satyricon - Dark Medieval Times and (1994) Satyricon - The Shadowthrone in the car.

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Pyramaze-Caramons Poem
Fucking Matt Barlow.

Aetherian - The Untamed Wilderness (2017)

Impressive debut album. Melancholic melodeath from Greece with some deep growls. Reminds me of early Dark Tranquillity mixed with Insomnium.

edit: The track Seeds of Deception may be one of my fav tracks of 2017... very anthemic and gets something stirring inside me.

Cradle of Filth - Heaven Torn Asunder

"From this ransacked celestial temple
I hold the prophet's severed head unto all nations..."

Chills every time! You can just imagine the scenery, from the music and lyrics alike.