Emmeleia/Umbra Dei/2024 EP Review

  This  is  the  final  review  of  a  recording  from  Columbia's  solo  project  Emmeleia  which  continues  the  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal  from previous  releases  and  the  ep  was  self  release d in  2024  and  called  "Umbra  Dei".

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  ep  while  both  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  recording  also  gas  its  atmospheric  moments  along  with  some  synths  being  added  on  both  of  the  tracks  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Militant  beats  are  also  added  on  the  second  track  along  with  all  of  the  music  also  sticking  to  either  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  direction.

  On  this  recording  Emmeleia  goes  for  a  very  mid  tempo  and  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  writings  of  Fredrich  Nietzsche.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Emmeleia  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK   "Verlonen".  8  out  of  10.

https://emmeleia.bandcamp.com/album/umbra-dei

     

Emmeleia/III/2022 Full length Review

  This  is  a  review  of  another  recording  from  Columbia's  Emmeleia  which  continues  the  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal  from previous  releases  and  the  album  was  self  released  in  2022  and  called  "III".

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  all  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  clear  singing  and  synths  also  being  used  briefly,  the  recording  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments  as  well  as  a  couple  of  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  words  and  the  closing  track  is  also  an  instrumental  that  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  melodic  guitar  solos  and  leads.

  On  this  recording  Emmeleia  expands  on  the  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal  that  he  has  introduced  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  philosophy,  poetry,  nihilism  and  death  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Emmeleia  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Night,  Sleep,  Death  And  The  Stars"  and  "Under  The  magic  of  The  Low  Midnight  Sun".  8  out  of  10.

  https://emmeleia.bandcamp.com/album/iii     

Emmeleia/II/A Pile Of Graves Records/2020 Full Length Review

  This  is  a  review  of  another  recording  from  Columbia's  solo  project  Emmeleia  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal  and  the  album  was  released  in  20220  by  A  Pile  Of  Graves  Records  and  called  "II".

  Dark  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  angry  sounding  black  metal  screams  while  all  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing. 

  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to them.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  the  recording  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments.

  On  this  recording  Emmeleia  takes  his  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal  into  a  more  aggressive  direction.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  existentialism,  philosophy  and  nihilism  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Emmeleia  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Sol",  8  out  of  10.

https://emmeleia.bandcamp.com/album/ii  

Emmeleia/I/A Pile Of Graves Records/2019 Full Length Review

  Emmeleia  are  a  solo  project  from  Columbia  that  plays  an  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2019  album  "I"  which  was  released  by  A  Pile  Of  Graves.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  All  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  some  spoken  words  also  being  used  at  times  as  well  as  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  album  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments. When  the  music  finally  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  raw  feeling  and  most  of  the  songs  stick  to  either  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  direction,  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  finally  introduced  they  are  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.   

  Emmeleia  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  mid  tempo  and  atmospheric  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  poetic,  philosophical  and  theological  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Emmeleia  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "The  Many  Names  Of  Night".  8  out  of  10.

https://emmeleia.bandcamp.com/album/i  

Bruch Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?

Lauern: "Bruch" was brought to life at the beginning of April 2026. I play Raw Black Metal and Ambient. All recordings are done in a primitive, analogue way

2.Earlier in July you had released a demo, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

Lauern: I used an analogue mixer and two cheap tapedecks for the recordings. The musical style variates between raw, traditional, minimalistic Black Metal and Lo-Fi Ambient stuff. I wanted to create something to lead the listeners away from their so called civilisation into a dark, occult realm.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?

Lauern: The lyrics are mainly about dark witchcraft, misanthropic Fantasie and strange lost places.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Bruch'?

Lauern: "Bruch" is an old German word for "swamp" or "moorland", so it shall symbolize something remote from everyday life.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the demo cover?

Lauern: The artwork shall underline this imagination of a dark, remote place to fear by those who call themselves "normal" why they can't get out of their bubble.

6.With this project you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?

Lauern: I also have a well - known guest drummer for (extrenely rare) live shows: Dreier (Ex - Purgatory). We are also working on something new at the moment!

7.So far very little is known about the musical project, do you prefer to keep a lower profile?

Lauern: I guess for some people it's kind of an open secret who I am but that doesn't have to matter. People shall focus on the music, not on gossip with reference to who I am, what I do and so on. "Bruch" shall run completely independant from everything else.

8.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received an interest?

Lauern: The first demo will soon appear on tape at Crimson Reign records in an extremely limited edition.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction bene to your music by fans of black metal and dark ambient?

Lauern: "Bruch" isn't that old yet, but the first reactions by some Fans of Lo-Fi Black Metal were surprisingly positive. The DIY attitude got commended.

10.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Lauern: "Bruch" will stay underground but there will be a lot of output in the future, so a full length during the next months is realistic.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

Lauern: The project's musical style got inspired by a mixture of Arckanum and Darkthrone's "Panzerfaust" - album.

12.Does Occultism play any role in your music?

Lauern: Sure.

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 

Lauern: "Bruch" is "Lauern", "Lauern" is "Bruch". Keep it raw, stay analogue, get out of your safespace and celebrate the strange!

https://bruchbm.bandcamp.com/album/demo-1 

Beyond Seventh Dimension Interview

 1..Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the musical project since the recording of the new album?

I've been working on some new material lately. I have a few songs in progress and a couple of concepts floating around for the direction of the new stuff, and for the second album.

2.You have your first full length coming out in September, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

I really just write whatever pours out of my soul and focus on packing as much emotion into it as possible.

3.Both of the band members have experience playing in other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Beyond Seventh Dimension' that you have not been able to do with your other groups?

I should clarify one thing right away: I am the only official member of this band. My friend Saku, the guy from Deep Noise Studios handled the electric guitars and bass, while three guys from my other band, Kallas, took care of the vocals, acoustic guitars, and a few solos.

I’ve never really had the chance to just write what pours out of my soul completely uncompromised, so this project is exactly that.

4.Both of the band members also have experience playing other genres of metal, do you feel this makes your black metal style more diverse?

Naturally, I have a strong death metal background, which you can definitely hear in some of the tracks. I'm also a huge movie and video game soundtrack enthusiast, so those influences shine through as well. I think listeners will even catch a bit of Pink Floyd admiration in the song 'Rogue Planet.

5.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?

The Universe: As Without, So Within

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

Finnish photographer Tiina Törmänen is responsible for the debut album's cover art. She is best known for photographing northern nature, the starry sky, and the aurora borealis, making the collaboration a natural fit for the album's title and themes.

7.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?

There has been talk about turning this into a proper band. The guys from my other band who contributed to the album are completely down for it.

8.The album is going to be released on 'inverse Records', how did you get in contact with this label?

While reaching out to get my music placed on an Inverse Records Spotify playlist, the label expressed interest in a collaboration.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

I've received nothing but positive feedback so far.

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

Diving deeper into atmospheric black metal, I'm aiming to channel even more emotion into the new material.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?

I can get into almost any genre, honestly.. as long as it has heart and real feeling behind it.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Just a massive thank you to everyone who has supported the project so far. It means the world to know the music is connecting with people. This music is entirely uncompromised, it's what pours straight from my soul.

https://www.facebook.com/B7thD/

https://www.instagram.com/beyondseventhdimension

https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.seven.dime
https://beyondseventhdimension.bandcamp.com

Theosophy/Line Before The Event Horizon/Apocalyptic Witchcraft/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Russia's  Theosophy  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  very  cold  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Line  Before  The  Event  Horizon"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Apocalyptic  Witchcraft.

  A  very  fast  and  raw  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  music  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  old  school  influences  as  well  as  the  recording  also  having  its  atmospheric  moments.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,   mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  Some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  a  couple  of  songs  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing,  acoustic  guitars  and  spoken  words  and  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.

  On  this  recording  Theosophy  goes  for  a  very  cold,  melodic,  aggressive  and  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  north,  nature,  fear  and  social  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Theosophy  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  cold  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Birds  Under  The  Sky"  and  "Voice  From  The  Black".  8  out  of  10.

  https://instagram.com/theosophygroup/

https://theosophygroup.bandcamp.com/
http://www.youtube.com/theosophygroup
https://www.facebook.com/theosophygroup

http://vk.com/theosophygroup

https://youtu.be/M8AWGMu266s?si=C5BGfNw5fAcbju0E