Keepers · 12/11/2022
262 days till W:O:A 2023. Carpathian Forest - a prominent name in black metal that even I've come across more than once during my research. Formed in 1992 by Nattefrost and Nordavind they are part of the second wave of black metal and have been around for 30 years by now. However, it has been quiet around Nattefrost and Carpathian Forest withing the last decade. Carpathian Forest's last studio album was released in 2006. In 2018 they have released EP Likeim, announcing a new album to be...
Keepers · 07/09/2022
After Cradle of Filth's Midian totally blew my mind, Dimmu Borgir was only a stone's throw away. Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir are probably two of the most disputed black metal bands, dismissed and scorned by die-hard black metal fans and vastly successful with the general public. Dimmu Borgir was formed in 1993 by Silenoz (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Tjodalv (lead guitar). Shagrath (then on drums) joined the band soon after in 1994 together with Brynyard Tristan (bass) and Stian Aarstad...
Keepers · 05/09/2022
From the theatrics of Cradle of Filth to a more understated black metal band: Mork. I've first heard of Mork a couple of weeks ago when watching the W:O:A 2022 Livestream. After managing to decipher the band logo, my first impressions were: a) kick-ass make-up from live guitarist Alex Bruun b) overall very approachable and pleasant black metal