Drawing inspiration from Sumerian myth, Silvia Brinton Perera’s “Descent to the Goddess,” and ancient pagan feminism, Leila Abdul-Rauf expresses defiance and rebellion against a historically dominant patriarchal society. Described by her as the album she has wanted to create for years, “Andros Insidium” reflects experiences of marginalization and ostracism by communities that failed to understand ... » Continue Reading
Sven Houfflijn, aka SvN, has been an active vocalist since 1991, fronting Ascend-ency, Anesthesy, Wounds of Old, Fleshmould, Dodengod, and others. His bands have performed with obscure and well-known acts, and he has recently begun exploring composition on keyboards with his project This Scorching SvN. With his extensive experience, he seems comfortable delving into dark sound and unleashing hell ... » Continue Reading
It’s not metal, it’s not rock, it’s not synth-electronica, though in the case of the latter, Emily Rach Beisel’s use of electronics, wind instruments, her own voice, and what’s called “extended techniques” creates soundscapes that cleverly blend electronic, organic and atmospheric elements. She seems to give birth to resurrected demons, unleashing them from an endless sea of cyber-hallucinogenic w... » Continue Reading
Besides her involvement with Lake of Dreams, Karina Sher is the frontwoman of Mindlapse and builds on their melodic death metal roots by blending gritty vocals with increased melody and fluent hardcore/rap metal elements. Their website bio cites Angela Gossow, Cristina Scabbia, and Tairie B as vocalists relatable to her. Active since 1996, a time when underground metal was beginning to reach new h... » Continue Reading
Karina Sher, frontwoman of the UK melodic death/groove metal band Mindlapse and founder of Ragebreed Records, launched Lake of Dreams as a visionary project. As the vocalist of Mindlapse, her style is reminiscent of bands like Otep, Arch Enemy, and The Agonist, but she has also explored deeper, more personal facets of her artistry. Her motivation for creating Lake of Dreams was to develop a concep... » Continue Reading
I've been a fan of Corrosion of Conformity since their socially and politically charged era; “Eye for an Eye,” “Animosity,” “Six Songs with Mike Singing” and “Technocracy.” These releases established their sound and helped lay the groundwork for hardcore punk in the 80s. In the 90s, they shifted toward a traditional doom rock style, finding their niche and beginning a long process of reinvention. ... » Continue Reading
"Puro Carbón" is Cryfemal’s latest release, following their 2023 full-length album, "La Gran Victoria Del Mal." If you’ve heard that album, you may recall its profound depth and atmospheric richness, evoking sensations of descending into hell’s deepest recesses, immersed in a tempest of searing heat and unquenchable flames. Minimal songwriting deviations created a massive layered sound reflecting ... » Continue Reading
Kommunion merges a quasi-futuristic goth aesthetic with an arena-sized sound, offering new perspectives on sexuality through music, defying preconceived ideas of what dark music can be. Their ambitious debut single “Rebel Thing,” created by vocalist Azul Far and musician/producer Sebastian Komor, was designed to be grand. Not only in scope and cross-genre appeal but with massive venues and high at... » Continue Reading
Three years after “Loka Mær,” Swedish black metallers Mara revive the old crypts and uncover what lies within on “Sword of Vengeance.” The band maintains their raw approach, recording lead vocals live in the studio to craft a deliberately underproduced sound that heightens its gritty atmosphere, evoking the agony of a reanimated mind trapped in a stiffening, rigor mortis-ridden body. In my review ... » Continue Reading
In 2024 the Italian giallo death metal band Fulci continued their tradition of homaging Italian cult horror with “Duck Face Killings,” a loose tribute to director Lucio Fulci’s classic “The New York Ripper.” Released in 1982 as a low-budget exploration of madness and murder, some of its graphic murder scenes were not too well-presented but had an impact on independent cinema and helped to shape It... » Continue Reading
The Ukrainian progressive thrash metal band Violent Omen is working on a new full-length album, their first since 2013’s “L.U.N.A.C.Y.,” which was released before they took an extended hiatus. In the meantime, their single “Path of Enlightenment” and its promotional video are available for streaming. Bassist and vocalist Metal Priest (also of Bestial Invasion, Cosmic Jaguar, Lord Erektus, and Tria... » Continue Reading
Asphyxium Zine review update: March 2026 Blackwater Drowning [USA] "Obscure Sorrows" full length (Bleeding Art Collective/Blood Blast Distribution) by Dave Wolff. Melodic death metal, metalcore. https://aeafanzine.blogspot.com/2026/03/full-length-review-blackwater-drowning.html Cruenta Venganza [Germany] "Legend" full length (Bitume Prods) by Dave Wolff. Death metal. https://aeafanzine.blogspot.co... » Continue Reading
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