Nicholas Franco

Interview – Vorph of Samael

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They began before the first throes of what we know of as black metal burned its darkness into our senses, taking cues from the style’s elder gods such as Venom, Possessed, and Hellhammer. They called themselves Samael, and out of the snow-clad nation of Switzerland, ... Read More

Enslaved – E (Album Review)

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According to weather authorities, the Norwegian mountain town of Bergen receives about 89″ of rainfall per year. Since 1991, another atmospheric anomaly has occurred there, one whose effects have been felt the world over. These are what is known as Enslaved albums. Perhaps not as ... Read More

Chelsea Wolfe – Hiss Spun (Album Review)

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There is something sublime, distorted, and beautiful growing in the underground of late. The music of Chelsea Wolfe has shaped itself into an undeniable monolith of expansive atmospheres, bewitching more and more people who fall beneath its spell. On September 22, 2017, the California native releases ... Read More