Barghest/False
Dispelling some hype only to fuel more.
Reviews
SWANS – The Seer
The culmination of a career spanning three decades, SWANS once again proves why they’re one of the most influential acts of the underground scene.
Tempestuous Fall – The Stars Would Not Awake You
Dis Pater turns his hand to funeral doom with stunning results. Tempestuous Fall has provided the soundtrack to many a solemn night’s contemplation.
Doctorshopper – Degenerate Utopia
Filthy punk-metal that has a problem with just about everything.
Vetter – Vetterkult
The Norwegian Black Metal scene deals another surprise blow in 2012 with Vetter’s marvellous, baffling debut.
Deathspell Omega – Drought
A diligent acolyte’s struggle with the ever-shifting Deathspell Omega.
Svartidauði – Flesh Cathedral
Svartidauði offer mind-warping sacraments in the Flesh Cathedral – destined to be one of the finest black metal albums released this year.