Valdur/Guilded Abyss/Bloody Mountain Records/2025 Full length Review

 

  Mammoth  Lake's   Valdur  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  into  a  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Guilded  Abyss"  which  will  be  released  in  October  by  Bloody  Mountain  Records.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  some  evil  sounding  melodies  at  times.  Vocals  are  mostly  death  metal  growls  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  and  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  faster  riffing  they  also  give  the  music  more  of  a  raw  black  metal  feeling.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  add  in  more  of  an  old  school  death  metal  style along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

   At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  dissonant  sounding  and  a  later  track  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  radio  samples  and  some  songs  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  sound  effects  and  dark  soundscapes,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  briefly  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  harsh  noises.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism  and  Darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Valdur  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black  and  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Hailing  Molten  Meteors"  "Guilded  Abyss"  and  "Stars  of  Belial".  8  out  of  10.

  https://bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/guilded-abyss  

    

Nattfly/Flocken/Kvlt und Kaos Productions/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Nattfly  are  a  solo  project  from  Sweden  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  violin  orientated  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "Flocken"  which  was  released  by  Kvlt  und  Kaos  Productions,

  Distorted  sounding  electric  violins  start  of  the  album  while  also  capturing  the  heaviness  of  an  electric  guitar.  All  of  the  drum  beats  are  also  programmed  along  with  the  vocals  being  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  some  melodies  also  being  utilized  at  times  and  blast b eats  are  also  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  recording.

  A  lot  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  second  wave  Scandinavian  tradition  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  dissonant  sounding  along  with  a  couple  of  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  Electric  violin  leads  can  also  be  heard  at  times  and  the  album  also  has  its  ritualistic  moments  and  the  closing  track  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  a  more  classical  music  orientated  violin  style. The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Swedish  and  cover  animistic  beliefs  and  spiritual  struggles.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Nattfly  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  violin  orientated  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Dansa  med  flocken"  "Vaknatt"  "Perspectiv"  and  "For  mian  demoner".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImQEe8gHh50&t=7s  

Hasard/Abgnose/I, Voidhanger Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Hasard  are  a  solo  project  from  France  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  dissonant  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "Abgnose"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  I,  Voidhanger  Records.

  Orchestras  start  off  the  album and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  symphonic  feeling.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  recording  also  having  its  avant  garde  moments  and  all  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  riffing  also  getting  very  dissonant  sounding  at  times  

  Clear  singing  is  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album  along  with  the  guitar  leads  also  adding  in  more  of  a  dissonant  and  melodic  style  when  they  are  utilized  as  well  as  the  music  also  being  very  heavily  influenced  by  19th  century  era  classical  music.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  French  and  cover  the  greater  force  that  governs  our  life.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Hasard  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  dissonant  and  symphonic  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Oniritisme"  and  "Abgnose".  8  out  of  10.

  https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/abgnose

Sigilo Interview

 

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

This project was a much-needed refresh for my creative journey. After over a decade of composing Black Metal, I often felt that something was missing. Eventually, I discovered a new sense of clarity and purpose—and from that, Sigilo was born. With a more mature and professional approach, the results speak for themselves. This project stands as proof that with dedication and hard work, we can truly achieve something meaningful.

2.Recently you where a part of  a split, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

My musical style is in constant evolution, guided by a single principle: music should be simple, yet mesmerizing. It must carry its own uniqueness, but above all, it has to be a Song—it needs to make sense and resonate with the soul.

3.You started the project in 2019 but waited until 2025 to release any music, can you tell us a little bit more about the long wait?

I started composing for Sigilo as soon as the project was born. The creative process took around one to two years, as I was exploring the right direction for each song. I ended up writing about 14 tracks during that time. With a clear goal in mind—to deliver a result worthy of a major label—I began saving funds to invest in professional mixing and mastering.

While doing that, I also started recording everything myself at home, carefully following the guidance I received from Guilhermino (Blind & Lost Studios). This process continued until early 2023, by which point I had eight tracks fully mixed, mastered, and ready to go.

I began sending the songs out to labels, but there was one in particular I had my heart set on: Alma Mater Records. By chance, I met Fernando Ribeiro in person and told him about Sigilo. He asked me to send him the tracks—and the rest, as they say, is history.

We discussed the idea of releasing a full album, but ultimately agreed it made more sense to begin with a split release. It was a great opportunity to build a bridge between Portugal and Brazil. So we got to work, found the ideal band to join the split (Luxúria de Lillith), and now here we are—at the release of Sermão, July 2025.

4.A lot of your lyrics cover Occultism themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts?

Occultism has been a constant presence in my lyrics throughout this decade-long journey. To me, it feels natural—almost automatic—as if my hands are merely vessels for the messages they carve. I despise the weight religion imposes on our lives, and as the track 'Universal Gathering Chantic' declares: by destroying religion, we pave the way to a better world.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Sigilo'?

In Portuguese, Sigilo holds a double meaning: it is both a closely guarded secret and a magical sigil used in witchcraft or demonic rites. And that duality fits perfectly. This is a ‘secret’ that channeled the music’s energy through me—like a sigil would. It became my conduit, and I became its vessel.

6.With this project you record everything by yourself but have experience working with other musicians in previous bands, you you prefer to work solo?

There are pros and cons to every way of working. When I weigh them, I prefer to work alone. But of course, I have to be prepared for the disadvantages that come with it—like not having a second opinion when I need one. One way I’ve worked around this is by collaborating with Guilhermino and Blind and Lost Studios, relying on his seasoned insight for matters beyond my full grasp.

7.Recently you where a part of a split with 'Luxuria de Lillith', what are your thoughts on the other project that was a part of the split?

Luxúria de Lillith is living proof of how far sheer will and unwavering vision can take a one-man Black Metal project. Alysson has endured where many fall apart. I can only hope to carve out a legacy with the same relentless force—and to keep watching him tear through the scene, doing what he does with brutal precision.

8.The split was released through 'Alma Mater Records', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?

From the moment Alma Mater Records was born, it had my attention. I’ve carried the quiet dream of one day joining its ranks. In Portugal, no band stands taller than Moonspell—none have achieved what they have. So to be welcomed by Fernando Ribeiro isn’t just an honor; it’s a milestone that echoes deeply over here.

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

I’ve crafted my music to resonate with true Black Metal fans, but also to reach beyond—to draw in Metalheads of all kinds, and maybe even listeners from outside the genre. My goal was clear: to win over new ears without ever betraying the essence that diehard Black Metal fans expect.

10.Currently you are working on a full length, what can we expect musically once it is released?

Gloria Ad Inferi will be a significant release—an evolution of the path I began on Sermão. It draws listeners into haunting soundscapes, steeped in darkness and crafted to echo within the deepest parts of the soul.

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?

With all due respect to the pioneers who forged Black Metal into what it is, my sound draws strongest influence from five key bands: Behemoth, Satyricon, Immortal, Lifelover, and Inquisition. But when I’m creating, I shut everything else out. I don’t listen to other bands—I need to stay loyal to my own voice, untainted and pure.

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

Endless thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to my music. And if you haven’t yet—what are you waiting for? My Black Metal project Sigilo is carved from the underground and deserves your ears. Support the underground—it lives and breathes through you!

https://www.instagram.com/sigiloblackmetal

 https://www.facebook.com/sigiloblackmetal 

https://www.sigiloblackmetal.bandcamp.com

Sigilo/Luxuria De Lillith/Sermao/Alma Mater Records/2025 Split Album Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  a  split  album  between  Portugal's  Sigilo  and  Brazil's  Luxuria  De  Lillith  called  "Sermao"  which  will  be  released  on  July  25th  by  Alma  Mater  Records  and  we  will  start  off  the  review  with  Sigilo  a solo  project  that  plays  an  occult  form  of  black  metal.

  His  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  heavy  yet  dissonant  sound  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  which  also  get  very  deep  at  times.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Throughout  his  side  of  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody. All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  as  well  as  some  spoken  words  also  being  used  briefly,  synths  are  also  added  towards  the  end.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism,  Satanism  and  Dark  Spirituality.

  In  my  opinion  Sigilo  are  a  very  great  sounding  occult  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  his  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Lurking  Evil"  and  "Universal  Gathering  Chantic'>

  Next  up  is  Luxuria  De  Lillith  a  solo  project  that  plays  an  occult  form  of  black  metal.

  His  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  heavy,  melodic  and  atmospheric  sound  while  synths  can  also  be  heard  at  times.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  tracks  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Throughout  his  side  of  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  one  track  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing,  clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  finally  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Portuguese  and  cover  Occultism,  Vampirism  and  Human  Experience.

  In  my  opinion  Luxuria  De  Lillith  are  a  very  great  sounding  occult  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  his  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Nosferatos"  and  "Asmodeus".

  In  conclusion  I  feel  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  split  and I  would  recommend  it  to  all  fans  of  occult  black  metal.  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.instagram.com/sigiloblackmetal 

https://www.facebook.com/sigiloblackmetal 

https://www.sigiloblackmetal.bandcamp.com 

http://www.luxuriadelillith.com/

 https://www.facebook.com/luxuriadelillith

 https://www.instagram.com/luxuriadelillith/

      

    

Der Märtyrer/Self Titled/EAL Productions/2025 EP Review

 

  Der  Märtyrer  are  a  band  from  France  that  plays  an  industrial  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  titled  2025  ep  which  will  be  released  on  July  18th  by  EAL  Pro0ductions.

  Distorted  noises  start  off  the  ep  before  adding  in  some  blast  beats  and  spoken  word  samples  before  adding  in  elements  of  industrial.  The  tremolo  picking  in  the  fast  riffing  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  while  the  vocals  range  from  deep  to  grim  black  metal  screams  and  melodies  are  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  dissonant  sounding  while  the  songs  also  add in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Programmed  beats  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  some  of t he  vocals  also  adding  in  more  of  an  industrial  metal  style  and  the  recording  also  has  its  experimental  moments.

  Der   Märtyrer  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  industrial  and  mixes  it  with  a  more  modern  form  of  black  metal  to  create  something  different.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Der Märtyrer  are  a  very  great  sounding  industrial  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "I"  and  "I".  8  out  of  10.

  https://youtu.be/SB97yA6aHSc

Fermento/Acts Of Blood/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Fermento  are  a  band  from  Spain  that  has  been  around  since  the  early  90's  starting  out  as  a  brutal  death  metal  band  but  over  the  years  have  evolved  into  a  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2025  album  "Acts  Of  Blood"  which  will  be  released  in  July.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  most  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  beats  which  also  give  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  dissonant  touches.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  death  metal  growls  also  being  utilized  at  times ,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  brutal  sounding  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  misanthropy  and  darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Fermento  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Taster  Emptiness"  "All  Shall  Kneel  To  Chaos"  and  "Isolation  Nation".  8  out  of  10.

  http://fermento.bandcamp.com/album/acts-of-blood-2

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Amphisbaena/Rift/I, Voidhanger Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Amphisbaena  are  a  band  from  Edmonton,  Alberta,  Canada  that  plays  a  very  progressive  and  dissonant  mixture  of  black,  doom  and  death  metal  with  elements  of  ambient  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Rift"  which  will  be  released  in  August  by  I,  Voidhanger  Records.

  Clean  playing  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  vocals  also  add  in  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and    grim  black  metal  screams.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  also  bring  in  elements  of  doom  metal.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  brutal  sounding  blast  beats.  At  times  the  recording  also  goes  into  more  of  a  progressive  direction  and  one  of  the  tracks  is   also  an  instrumental.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  album  also  having  its  dissonant  moments.  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  faster  riffing  they  also  give  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  as  well  as  some  tracks  also  adding  in  touches  of  ambient  and  harsh  noise,  chants  and  synths  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  cosmic  horror,  mystical  revelation  and  mechanized  post  human  transcendence.  

  In  my  opinion  Amphisbaena  are  a  very  great  sounding  dissonant  and  progressive  mixture  of  black,  doom  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Wading  The  Deserts  Of  Earth"  "Braying  Of  70,000"  and  "Exponentially  Falling... Upward".  8  out  of  10.

  https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rift    

Kratornas/God Of The Tribes/Grathila Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Philippines/Canada's  solo  project  Kratornas  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  showed  the  music  going  for  a  progressive  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "God  Of  The  Tribes"  which  will  be  released  in  August  by  Grathila  Records.

  A  very  dark,  heavy  and  melodic  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  progressive  sounding  along  with  the  vocals  being  mostly  grim  yet  high  pitched  sounding  black  metal  screams  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  The  album  also  has  its  technical  and  dissonant  moments  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats.  Chants  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  some  of  the  music  also  adding  in  atmospheric  and  ritualistic  touches   and  most  of  the  recording  sticks  to  more  of  a  mid  tempo  direction,  acoustic  guitars  and  synths  are  also  added  on  the  closing  track.

  On  this  recording  Kratornas  continues  the  expand  on  the  progressive  black  metal  style  that  he  introduced  on  his  previous  ep.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  doomsday  themes.     

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Kratornas  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  progressive  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Cursed  Sky  Serpent"  and  "Ravaged  By  Hurakaan".  8  out  of  10.

  https://youtu.be/WcQVU7bvLx8

https://kratornas.bandcamp.com/album/god-of-the-tribes-gcd-2025

https://www.facebook.com/officialkratornas  

Hate Gods/VOID/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Brazil's  solo  project  Hate  Gods  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  an  atmospheric ,  dissonant  and  depressive  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2025  album  "VOID".

  Synths  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times while  some  of  the  tracks  are  also  instrumentals.  Clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  the  vocals   being  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  some  dissonant  melodies.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  Clean  playing  is  also  added  on  some  of  the  songs  along  with  the  recording  also  having  its  depressive  moments,  when  the  music  finally  speeds  up  a  small  amount  of  blast  beats  and  raw  tremolo  picking  can  also  be  heard.  

  On  this  recording  Hate  Gods  goes  for  more  of  an  atmospheric,  depressive  and  dissonant  form  of  black  metal  that  is  very  different  from  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and r aw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Portuguese  and  cover  the  abyss  of  human  suffering.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Hate  Gods  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric,  depressive  and  dissonant  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  'Void'  "Meu  Abismo"  "A  Queda  Eterna"  and  "Noctivago".  8  out  of  10.

  https://hategods.bandcamp.com/album/void   

Tenebrae In Perpetuum/Vacuum Coeli/Avantgarde Music/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Tenebrae  In  Perpetuum  are  a  band  from  Italy  that  plays  a  very  primordial  and  mystical  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Vacuum  Coeli"  which  was  released  by  Avantgarde  Music.

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  dissonant  style  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Synths  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  a  couple  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  clear  singing  is  also  utilized  in  certain  sections  of  the  album  as  well  as  the  solos  and  leads  also  bringing  in  a  more  chaotic  style.

  On  this  recording  Tenebrae  In  Perpetuum  goes  for  a  very  aggressive,  traditional  and  modern  form  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Italian  and  cover    existence,  time  and  the  inevitability  of  the  end.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Tenebrae  In  Perpetuum  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  dissonant  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Carmen  ad  Noctem"  "Inverno,  e  stato"  and  "Vacuum  Coeli".  8  out  of  10.

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Malkhebre/To Those Who Forged Us/BATTLESK'RS Productions/2025 EP Review

 

  Malkhebre  are  a  band  from  France  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  very  technical,  ritualistic  and  orthodox  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  ep  "To  Those  Who  Risen"  which  will  be  released  this  summer  by  BATTLESKY'RS  Productions.

  A  very  dark y et  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  ep  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of t he  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.  Vocals  are  done  in  a  very  angry  yet  grim  style  mixes  in  with  some  screams  while  the  music  also  gets  very  technical  and  dissonant  sounding  in  some  of  the  riffing.

  A  small  amount  of  melody  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  riffs  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  both  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  On  this  recording  Malkhebre  goes  for  a  very  modern,  ritualistic,  technical  and  orthodox  form  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  poetry  of  Leonard  Cohen,  Satanism  and  Spiritual  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Malkhebre  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  orthodox  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "You  Want  It  Darker".  8  out  of  10.

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Funeral Baptism/In Solitudine/Loud Rage Music/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Romania's  Funeral  Baptism  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  very  raw,  dissonant,  atmospheric  and  melodic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "In  Soltudine"  which  was  released  by  loud  Rage  Music.

  Dark  soundscapes,  keyboards  and  spoken  words  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  some  dissonant  touches  also  being  utilized  at  times  and  the  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  can b e  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  an  atmospheric  touch,  a  couple  of  tracks  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing.

 On  this  recording  Funeral  Baptism  focuses  more  on  a  raw,  melodic,  atmospheric  and  dissonant  form  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  solitude,  resistance,  existential  philosophy,  human  introspection,  spiritual  alienation,  transcendence  and  self-destruction.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Funeral  Baptism  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric,  dissonant,  melodic  and  raw  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Scarring  Silence"  and  "The  Brink  Of  Ruin".  8  out  of  10.

  https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/funeral-baptism-in-solitudine

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Medicto Peste/Aesthetic Of Hunger/Malignant Voices/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Medicto  Peste  are  a  band  from  Poland  that  plays  a  very  schizophrenic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Aesthetic  Of  Hunger"  which  was  released  by  Malignant  Voices.

  Clean  playing  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  electric  guitars  in  the  background  that  also  takes  the  music  into  a  heavier  direction.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  songs  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  done  in  a  very  dark y et  melodic  style  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  yet  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  mixed  in  with  some  deeper  harsh  vocals.

  Tortured  voices  are  also  added  on  a  couple  of  tracks  along  with  the  album  also  having  its  progressive  and  experimental  moments  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  operatic  vocals,  electronic  sounds  and  keyboards  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  they  also  add  in  an  instrumental.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  schizophrenia,  psychosis  and  madness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Medicto  Peste  are  a  very  great  sounding  schizophrenic  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "St.  Anthony's  Fire"  "Ecclessiogenic  Psychosis"  and  "Act  of  Faith".  8  out  of  10.

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Thanatorean/Ekstasis Of Subterranean Currents/I, Voidhanger Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Thanatorean  are  a  duo  from  Poland  that  plays  a  very  raw  and  dissonant  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Ekstasis  Of  Subterranean  Currents"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  I,  Voidhanger  Records.

  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  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  dissonant  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  and  the  solos  and  leads  bring  in  a  very  chaotic  yet  melodic  style.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  At  times  the  vocals  also  get  more  deep  and  angrier  sounding  along  with  the  music  also  mixing  the  old  school  and  modern  era's  of  the  genre  together,  spoken  words  and  shouts  are  also  added  on  a  couple  of  tracks  and  the  album  also  has  its  ritualistic  moments.

  Thanotorean  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that is  very  raw,  aggressive  and  dissonant  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  underground  cults  of  Death,  the  unfathomable  depths  of  the  afterlife,  to  man's  ancestral  feat  of  dying.  

  In  my  opinion  Thanatoerian  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  dissonant  black  metal  duo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Descent"  "Tranquil  Trueness  Of  end"  "To  Abyss  Sacrosanct"  and  "Ekstasis  Of  Subterranean  Currents".  8 out  of  10.

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Grave Circles/World Within The World/Schattenkult Produktionen/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Grave  Circles  are  a  band  from  Ukraine  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  more  of  a  raw  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "World  Within  The  World"  which  was  released  by  Schattenkult  Produktionen.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  mixed  in  with  a  few  growls  along  with  some  of t he  riffing  also  adding  in  dissonant  melodies  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast b eats  can  be  heard.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  fast  riffing  they  also  give  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  while  synths  can  also  be  heard  at  times.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  album  also  mixing  in  influences  from  both  the  modern  and  old  school  era  of  the  genre.

  Some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  finally  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  along  with  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clear  vocals  and  clean  playing. The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  hateful  view  of  the  world,  worship,  faith,  pain  and  separation  from  humanity.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Grave  Circles  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  aggressive  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Feral Instinct"  "The  Die  Is  Cast"  and  "One  More  Drop".  8  out  of  10.

  https://gravecircles.bandcamp.com/album/world-within-the-world

    

Vile Haint/Abound With Malice/Moonlight Cypress Archetypes/2025 EP Review

 

  Tennessee's  Vile  Haint  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  avant  garde,  dissonant  and  raw  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  ep  "Abound  With  Malice"  which  will  be  released  on  May  29th  by  Moonlight  Cypress  Archives.

  Choirs  and  old  music  samples  start  off  the  ep  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.  When  keyboards  are  utilized  they  also  bring  in  a  very  dark  atmosphere  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Dissonant  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  avant  garde  sounding  along  with  some  spoken  words  also  being  utilized  briefly.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  clean  playing  is  also  added  on  the  instrumental.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  nearly  forgotten  folklore  of  haints  and  hatreds  of  days  long  gone  by. 

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Vile  Haint  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  avant  garde,  dissonant  and  raw  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "All  the  Shades  of  Red  (Powdered  Balls)"  and  "The  Hills  Been  Sent  Ablaze".  8  out  of  10.

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Amalekim/Shir Hashirim/Avantgarde Music/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Amaelekim  are  an  international  band  with  embers  from  Poland  and  Italy  that h as  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  an  occult  form  of  black  metal  and this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Shir  Hashirim"  which  will  be  released  in  may  by  Avantgarde  Music.

  A  very  dark  yet  distorted  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  growls  are  also  used  at  times.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  blast  beats  are  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  faster  riffing  they  also  give  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  while  spoken  words  are  also  utilized  at  times.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  the  music  also  having  its  dissonant  moments  and  the  tracks  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  some  clear  singing  and  chants  as  well  as  a  couple  of  the  later  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing,  synths  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  album.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism,  Hermeticism,  Qabala  and  Alchemy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Amaelekim  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  occult  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Chant  I:  Ra'al  Zorem"  "Chant  V:  Tanur  Nitzchi"  and  "Chant  VIII:  Mishteh  Malkhuti".  6/5  out  of  10.

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Solfatare Interview

 

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

Hi, we are Solfatare, a Belgian Black Metal band emerging from Brussels. Our music draws from the roots of traditional Black Metal while embracing a more avant-garde touch, weaving dissonance, glorious melodies, and visceral riffs into an unrelenting journey toward the heights of despair. Blending ferocious aggression with haunting atmospheres, Solfatare delivers gritty introspection and offers a personal reflection on existence.

2.In May you have your first full length coming out, musically how does it differ from your previous demo?

The album is in direct continuity of the demo but with greater artistic maturity, complexity, and refinement.

3.This is also your first release since 2019 can you tell us a little bit more about the 6 year wait in between releases/

The finest endeavors are those shaped in the shadows, like an assassin sharpening his blade, ready to strike at any moment. This album is the result of years spent sculpting sound with intention and heart. We followed inspiration wherever it led us, even if it meant tearing pages from our own book and starting again from scratch. Starting over became part of the process and a habit to support. Each riffs were shaped with care. A slow-burning creation that drew the full spirit and devotion of every band member.

4.A lot of your lyrics cover existential themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this topic?

It is not just a topic that we wanted to approach, it is a real scourge. The absurd nature of existence is an obsession for us. Born from sleepless night and animated by a dizzying lucidity, Solfatare saw the day of light as a vessel of self-expression. Writing is a cathartic experience with the singular strength of transcend anguish itself, wielding its own dark force to rise above it. Sublime switch where the very essence of the negative becomes a path to light.

Trapped between the search for meaning and the unreasonable silence of the universe, we stand as philosophers of the apocalypse, with nothing to offer. Merely conductors of a rusty brass ensemble, an atonal string section, a timpani roll heralding the storm. Emptiness flows through us, conducting a symphony for onychophages, ad nauseam.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Solfatare'?

The band draws its name from a sulfurous volcanic vapor, thick, choking, and steeped in myth. The root of this word lies in a dormant volcano nestled within Italy’s Phlegraean Fields, a place the ancient Romans once imagined as a gateway to the underworld. Long silent, the region has recently stirred, its uneasy rumblings and recent volcanic activity has captured the attention of the scientific community. Should it awaken in full, its fury could cast a shadow over all of Europe, plunging the continent into a shroud of ash and ruin.

But more than just an interesting volcanic feature, for us it also perfectly embodies the internal turmoil within our minds, churning, boiling, fuming, poised to erupt at any moment.

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

Everywhere you look, people are rushing toward petty goals in a frantic performance. Desires clash and spiral; countless hands stretch out, blindly grasping for something, anything, that might bring meaning. But answers remain out of reach.

This is what the album cover portrays. A humanity in suffering, reaching out toward a flicker of hope. It reflects the central theme of the record: that we are enslaved by our relentless need to hope, despite what we know, against what we know, even when it leads us nowhere.

The artwork is a fragment from a painting by Jean Delville, a Belgian symbolist from the early 20th century. I (T.S.G.H. speaking) first encountered Delville’s work while studying at university. One of his pieces, depicting Prometheus gifting humanity with fire and knowledge, hung in the library and always left a mark on me. When we began searching for an image to embody the spirit of this album, we revisited Delville’s works and came upon the one we are using now.

7.Has the band done any live shows or open to the idea?

We didn’t performed any live show yet. We are currently working on bringing the new album live on stage.

But some Solfatare’s members have stage experiences and are actively playing or have played with other bands.

T.S.G.H. is currently live guitarist for the band “Herzog” who has recently released a first album “Furnace” under the banner of Amor Fati Production.

T.G.T.H. played drum for “Oath Okrana”, another Brussels based Black Metal band.

Don’t miss the opportunity to check on those bands.

8.So far very little is known about the band, do you prefer to keep a lower profile?

Yes, we are not seeking stardom. Our music is a humble expression of ourselves. The future will tell where the wind carries our fumes and where the ashes of our first eruption will settle.

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

So far reactions have been quite positive to the 2 tracks premiered. But the album is still yet to be release in its entirety. We will see after the 2th of May.

Interestingly, concomitant to the announce of our release and the first track being premiered, the volcanic activity of the Phlegraean fields increased, forcing the neighboring cities to be evacuated. Knowing that the last major eruption in this area is hypothetically linked to the extinction of Neanderthal and the onset of an ice age, that would do an interesting album release promotion with worldwide impact. Brace yourself for 2th of May.

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

Nothing is certain, only death is true in this fleeting world. For sure we would like to hit the stage to present the album live.  Also, this will not be our last creation and more can be expected. But our peculiar brew need time to ferment in the fuming caldera left by our first eruption. 

Creativity is flowing like churning magma but we are convinced of the importance of self-restrain in order to release something truly inspired, that we would think is worth to reveal to the face of the world. Patience is the mother of all virtues. 

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?

I think our influence are quite various, it is difficult for us and we don’t want to play the game to pin-point just a few bands. That being said I think we drew influences from the Icelandic and French scenes as we grew up musically listening to them and share some common features in terms of duality between dissonance and melody.

Regarding what we are listening nowadays that can be quite eclectic and not only metal restricted.

(T.S.G.H. speaking) Not a day goes by without me listening to Emptiness albums « Vide » or « Not for Music », those albums really got me hooked. Not sure if I am doing myself a favor by doing so though. Also, I recently discovered bands like Forsmán or Ferriterium and have been playing their respective albums “Dönsum í logans ljóma” and “Calvaire” on repeat.

T.G.T.H. is diving back into and reexploring the discography of Manilla Road classics. Also lately, he's been stuck in a death metal phase. 

N.C.P.M. unwinds and let her thoughts wander while listening to Blut Aus Nord - “Hallucinogen”, the latest Chapel of disease’s albums, or any Wardruna or Drudkh releases. When she needs more energy, she turns herself to Misþyrming, Vonlaus or Vortex of End.

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

First of all, thank you for taking the time to conduct this interview and for your interest in our work.

Let’s conclude this conversation with a quote from Cioran that summarize well our state of mind: “In a world without melancholy, nightingales would start burping” 

Best regards

Solfatare

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Patristic Interview

 

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

I've been putting music together since late 2018, it all became Patristic in 2020. The world stopped around me, so I could take a good look at the music I've written, and trust myself enough to say "I have a new project". Jacopo from Bedsore helped with vocals and that's how the "Apologetica" EP came out. Then he called himself out being too busy with his work and Bedsore. I had to find new people, and almost by mistake met Sathrath. He learned all the EP songs in a blink of an eye and I couldn't believe how tight he was. For the first time I thought, Patristic could have a real lineup. Plus, some of his musical ideas turned into new songs. That's how "Catechesis" came out. Then I met L.S. when we shared the stage in Germany (me with HD, him with Liber Nvll), loved his vocal style and asked him to be part of the new album. It took forever, but here we are.

2.You have your first full length coming out in June, musically how does it differ from your previous ep?

 Like night and day. There are real musicians behind it, a drummer especially, the approach is less frantic, less notes but hopefully the right ones. Everything is more cinematic, there's no urge to fill every second with a thousand notes or transients. We're starting to develop our own style. 

3.A lot of your lyrics cover Paganism, Gnosticism and the work of the early Christian writers, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these topics?

It's more an historical interest. And a philosophical one. I've always been fascinated by those rarefied centuries of Roman empire decadence. What happened during those 300 years of sleep, when, quoting Excalibur's Merlin, "the one god came to drive out the many"? How was the religious warfield prepared? It started with philosophy. Pagan thinkers were plagiarized then replaced. The apogee of civilization was stripped of its pagan culture, melted and poured on the cross. 

4.I know that the band was named after the study of the early Christian writers, what are some of the early church philosophers that you have studied?

I started with St Agostino during my school years, long long time ago. Then others came, Ippolito, Filone, Atanasio... all parts of the same - I apologize for the childish term- "plot". The Christian plot, crafted in Greek language and wrapped in the purple of late imperial clothes. What a glorious mystification.  

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

The Tauroctony is a very popular image of the Mithraic cult -the religion that ended being one of the many embryos of the cult of Christ. I knew Manuel Scapinello would, through his low relief art, turn this classic image and silhouette into something that would fit perfectly the mythological breath of the age we (tried to) give music to. 

6.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

We have never played live.

7.Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?

If there will be interest, we'd love to. 

8.The new album is going to be released on 'Willowtip Records', how would you compare working with this label to 'Pulverised Records' which released the previous ep?

Roy and Pulverised were great to us, they gave us a chance we'll always be grateful for. We hope with WIllowtip to reach a broader audience, their core is death metal but this is not totally unrelated to our music. 

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

Still too soon to say. My only hope is that people would get at least to half of one of our songs before starting spitting comments and reviews. This should be done with all music: listen before criticize, the musician deserves at least ten minutes of your precious time. 

10.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

Sathrath is busy touring with Infernal Angels and has a tighter and tighter schedule with Nocturnal Depression, L.S. is quite busy being a dad now, and I guess soon he'll have more duties with Frostmoon and Liber Nvll. Let's see if we'll be able to get onstage at least once before the end of the year. 

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

Only one possible answer: into our own identity. "Catechesis" is, still, the beginning of our journey. Some things worked out better than others, that's where I'll start when it's time to write new music. In fact, I'm already working on it. 

 

12.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?

I'm literally consuming the latest albums by Barshasketh, Thy Darkened Shade, Dormant Ordeal, Blaze of Perdition and Chaos Invocation. These are my primary sources of inspiration these days and I'm thankful for their music.  

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

 Thank you for taking the time to ask these questions. To the reader, thank you for taking the time to read. 

https://patristic.bandcamp.com/album/catechesis