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Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 3d

Hæresis – Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hyD

A potent record. Its aggressive atmosphere is immersive and well-crafted. It’s a ferocious and intense affair, and carries with it a wealth of mood-rich extremity and blackened melodic feeling

#metal #blackmetal #postblackmetal #metalsky

Hæresis – Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (Review)

This is the debut album by German post-black metallers Hæresis. Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum contains four tracks, with a duration of 41 minutes in total. Hæresis offer up a feast of foreboding hostili…

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Animal Man @animalman.bsky.social · 4d

This is one hell of a review. The new Starer releases Friday.

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 4d

Starer – Ancient Monuments and Modern Sadness (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hxi

How this band isn’t more well-known/bigger/whatever is beyond me. Starer’s music is consistently better than most, and the artist really knows what he’s doing with the style

#metal #blackmetal #metalsky

Starer – Ancient Monuments and Modern Sadness (Review)

This is the fourth album from Starer, a one-man black metal band from the US. Since appearing out of nowhere with the wonderful 18° Below the Horizon in 2021, the artist behind Starer has been busy…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 4d

Starer – Ancient Monuments and Modern Sadness (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hxi

How this band isn’t more well-known/bigger/whatever is beyond me. Starer’s music is consistently better than most, and the artist really knows what he’s doing with the style

#metal #blackmetal #metalsky

Starer – Ancient Monuments and Modern Sadness (Review)

This is the fourth album from Starer, a one-man black metal band from the US. Since appearing out of nowhere with the wonderful 18° Below the Horizon in 2021, the artist behind Starer has been busy…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 4d

Les Bâtards du Roi – Les Chemins de L’Exil (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hwY

If you’ve a taste for black #metal that you just can’t get out of your head, that’s anthemic and epic, yet still has emotion and aggression, then this is not to be missed

#blackmetal #metalsky

Les Bâtards du Roi – Les Chemins de L’Exil (Review)

Les Bâtards du Roi are a French black metal band and this is their second album. Les Bâtards du Roi play melodic black metal with a medieval theme. Les Chemins de L’Exil brings us 47 minutes …

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Johan van Hattum @johanvanhattum.bsky.social · 5d

"Terzij de Horde play black metal forged by feeling and unleashed with the power of a natural disaster, and they want you to be part of it, to experience it fully, to feel it deeply."

Thanks, @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social!

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 5d

Terzij de Horde – Our Breath Is Not Ours Alone (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hxM

A modern black #metal assault on the senses, taking in second wave ice, #hardcore vigour, #screamo intensity, #grindcore ferocity, and post-blackened texture

#blackmetal #metalsky

Terzij de Horde – Our Breath Is Not Ours Alone (Review)

Terzij de Horde are a black metal band from the Netherlands and this is their third album. Whether it’s 2015’s Self or 2022’s In One of These, I Am Your Enemy, Terzij de Horde bei…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 5d

Terzij de Horde – Our Breath Is Not Ours Alone (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hxM

A modern black #metal assault on the senses, taking in second wave ice, #hardcore vigour, #screamo intensity, #grindcore ferocity, and post-blackened texture

#blackmetal #metalsky

Terzij de Horde – Our Breath Is Not Ours Alone (Review)

Terzij de Horde are a black metal band from the Netherlands and this is their third album. Whether it’s 2015’s Self or 2022’s In One of These, I Am Your Enemy, Terzij de Horde bei…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 5d

Sanguisugabogg – Hideous Aftermath (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hyt

Sanguisugabogg are no longer just ripping out entrails, they’re now playing with them meaningfully and using them for divination

#metal #deathmetal #metalsky

Sanguisugabogg – Hideous Aftermath (Review)

Sanguisugabogg are a death metal band from the US and this is their third album. Following on from 2023’s Homicidal Ecstasy comes the 48-minute Hideous Aftermath. Sanguisugabogg have created …

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 6d

Heads for the Dead - Never Ending Night of Terror wp.me/p3zRmN-htN

Another strong record from Heads for the Dead. The band continue to grow into themselves and their niche over time, refining their murderous music ever further

#metal #deathmetal #metalsky

– Never Ending Night of Terror (Review)

This is the fourth album from international death metal band Heads for the Dead. I feel Heads for the Dead are an underappreciated band. It’s Swedish death metal at its core, but with a horro…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 6d

Testament – Para Bellum (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hxZ

Armed with a potent new drummer, this latest Testament album offers an abundance of treats for fans of the band to enjoy, both old and new

#metal #metalsky

Testament – Para Bellum (Review)

Testament are a legendary thrash metal band from the US. This is their 13th studio album, (14th if you count First Strike Still Deadly). At this stage Testament should need little introduction. The…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 9d

Today Is the Day – Never Give In (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hxB

This is a release that walks a path of its own in the band's discography. The stylistic ingredients used aren’t unprecedented in the band’s back catalogue, but this is the fullest expression of them so far in this form

#metal #metalsky

Today Is the Day – Never Give In (Review)

This is the twelfth album from US metal band Today Is the Day. Following on from 2014’s Animal Mother and 2020’s No Good to Anyone, comes the 47-minute Never Give In. Today Is the Day a…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 9d

Mriodom – Vlies (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hvJ

This is charismatic doom flavoured with saxophone and clarinet. The album has a deep, thick, satisfying sound, allowing the music to embrace the listener in warm tones

#metal #doom #doommetal #metalsky

Mriodom – Vlies (Review)

This is the debut album from German doom metal band Mriodom. Vlies contains 44 minutes of music that takes elements of doom metal, stoner metal, and psychedelic rock into itself, producing five son…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 10d

Agriculture – The Spiritual Sound (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hvl

The Spiritual Sound delivers a style of post-black that’s more individual than that of its predecessor, which has succeeded in allowing Agriculture to grow their sound in impactful ways

#blackmetal #postblackmetal #metalsky

Agriculture – The Spiritual Sound (Review)

Agriculture are a post-black metal band from the US and this is their second album. The Spiritual Sound is the 44-minute follow up to 2023’s well-received Agriculture. Combing a range of dive…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 10d

Heathe – Control Your Soul’s Desire for Freedom (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-htn

Heathe’s new record is an essential listen for anyone that wants something uncommon and atypical. Control Your Soul’s Desire for Freedom offers a captivating musical experience to savour and explore at length

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Heathe – Control Your Soul’s Desire for Freedom (Review)

This is the second album from Heathe, a post-metal/rock band from Denmark. Control Your Soul’s Desire for Freedom is the 64-minute follow up to 2019’s On the Tombstones; the Symbols Eng…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 11d

De Profundis – The Gospel of Rot (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hvR

The Gospel of Rot bodes very well for the future of De Profundis. I look forward to what they do next. Make sure you get well-acquainted with this tasty new EP

#metal #deathmetal #metalsky

De Profundis – The Gospel of Rot (Review)

De Profundis are a death metal band from the UK and this is their latest EP. I have a lot of time for De Profundis. If you haven’t already, check out 2014’s Frequencies, 2015’s Ki…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 12d

Enragement – Extinguish All Existence (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hsZ

When you want something brutal, but not boring, reach for Extinguish All Existence. Enragement have unleashed a beast of a record that’s satisfying and enjoyable

#metal #deathmetal #metalsky

Enragement – Extinguish All Existence (Review)

Enragement are a Finnish death metal band and this is their fourth album. Enragement play music that’s rooted in the brutal death metal style, but not limited to it. Across 40 minutes, Exting…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 12d

Orbit Culture – Death Above Life (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hvY

A strong album. Is it their best? Yes. Let’s just commit to that right now – this is the best Orbit Culture album, the one I’ve enjoyed the most

#metal #metalsky

Orbit Culture – Death Above Life (Review)

This is the fifth album from Swedish metal band Orbit Culture. I enjoyed 2020’s Nija, 2021’s Shaman, and 2023’s, Descent, so Death Above Life is well-received. If you’re unf…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 12d

Wode – Uncrossing the Keys (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hsD

Wode’s change in direction won’t suit all of their fans I’m sure, but it’s a solid album that knows what it’s doing. Give Uncrossing the Keys a listen and see what you think

#metal #metalsky

Wode – Uncrossing the Keys (Review)

This is the fourth album from UK black/doom/heavy metal band Wode. This is the follow up to 2021’s Burn in Many Mirrors, and a record I’m pleased to see appear. Uncrossing the Keys is n…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 13d

Achathras – A Darkness of the Ancient Past (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hs3

If 90s symphonic black #metal hits the spot for you, then don’t miss out on this darkened gem. Achathras have produced an album that’s easy to enjoy for fans of the style

#blackmetal #metalsky

Achathras – A Darkness of the Ancient Past (Review)

This is the debut album from black metal band Achathras. A mysterious entity, formed by veterans of the scene apparently, Achathras certainly know their stuff. A Darkness of the Ancient Past contai…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 14d

Sterveling – Sterveling (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hrj

A well-crafted debut album. The artist showcases a firm grasp of melody, dynamics, pacing, and structure, all with the aim of building and sustaining atmospheric immersion and blackened abyssal emotion

#metal #blackmetal #metalsky

Sterveling – Sterveling (Review)

This is the debut album from solo Dutch black metal band Sterveling. Brought to us by an ex-member of Wesenwille, Sterveling brings us three sprawling songs across 43 minutes. Despite being a solo …

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 15d

Abraham – Idsungwüssä (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hvu

A compelling amalgamation of apocalyptic heaviness and post-metal refinement. Sometimes subtle, sometimes brutal, always high quality

#postmetal #metal #sludge #metalsky

Abraham – Idsungwüssä (Review)

This is the fifth album from Swiss post-hardcore/metal band Abraham. Idsungwüssä is the 60-minute follow up to 2022’s Débris de Mondes Perdus. A mix of post-metal, hardcore, and sludge, Abrah…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 16d

Abraded – Ethereal Emanations from Chthonic Caries (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hsL

An eruption of violence and hostility, driven forth by blast beats and furious riffs

#metal #deathgrind #grindcore #deathmetal #metalsky

Abraded – Ethereal Emanations from Chthonic Caries (Review)

This is the third album by US deathgrind band Abraded. Containing an ex-member of Noxis, Abraded play festering death metal that’s been further filthened up by an injection of nasty grindcore…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 17d

Frostmoon Eclipse – As Time Retreats (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hwh

Although you can see the various ingredients that have gone into its creation, Frostmoon Eclipse have the talent and skill to whip up something that does its own thing with them

#metal #blackmetal #metalsky

Frostmoon Eclipse – As Time Retreats (Review)

Frostmoon Eclipse are an Italian black metal band and this is their eighth album. As Time Retreats is the 41-minute follow up to 2019’s Worse Weather to Come. Since their previous album Frost…

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 17d

Fauna – Ochre & Ash (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hr5

Ochre & Ash has been well-worth the wait, even though I never expected to have any new release from Fauna

#metal #blackmetal #metalsky

Fauna – Ochre & Ash (Review)

This is the fourth album from US black metal band Fauna. Containing members of Echtra and Eigenlicht, Fauna play Cascadian atmospheric black metal. Ochre & Ash is the unexpected follow up to 20…

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Animal Man @animalman.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you so much @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social

Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 19d

My Sunday morning recommendation is the upcoming album from Starer. It's simply a brilliant record. Modern symphonic/atmospheric black metal greatness. How this band aren't more well-known is beyond me.

starer.bandcamp.com/album/ancien...

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Ancient Monuments and Modern Sadness, by Starer

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Wonderbox Metal @wonderboxmetal.bsky.social · 19d

Amorphis – Borderland (Review) wp.me/p3zRmN-hsc

Upbeat and dynamic, this collection of songs is very easy to like and absorb. Borderland is filled with epic atmosphere, stirring beauty, and textured heaviness. Top work Amorphis

#metal #metalsky

Amorphis – Borderland (Review)

This is the fifteenth album from Finnish metallers Amorphis. Following on from 2018’s Queen of Time and 2022’s Halo, comes the 50-minute Borderland. Considering how long they have been …