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 My review on Ashbringer's Subglacial  Release : February 13th , 2026 Orgin      : Minneapolis , Minnesota Label      : Bolverk Collective  Rating    : At the end  Subglacial  Ashbringer are an atmospheric black metal band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They mix folk-inspired melodies with emotional black metal and have built a solid name within the modern atmo-black scene. S ubglacial is my first time hearing this band. I haven’t listened to any of their earlier releases, so this comes with no comparisons and no expectations. This is simply my first meeting with Ashbringer. Right from the start, this album pulled me in. It doesn’t rush, it builds. There’s atmosphere all over this record, but it doesn’t feel cold or distant. To me, it feels grounded. Melancholic, yes , but also a sence of warmth. The production really works here. It’s tight and clean, but still a bit raw. And that raw edge is a good thing. Nothing feels ...

  My review on Exil - Karga Release : January 30th , 2026 Orgin       : Lille , France Label       : Source Aton Records Rating     : At the end Karga Exil are a post-black metal band from France. Karga is their first full-length release. The album opens in a calm, almost meditative way, with a mysterious and atmospheric feel before it slowly moves into heavier territory. Black metal elements start to appear, the vocals don’t really grab me at first, even though the melodies and rhythms in the first half are strong. Musically it works, but it feels like something is missing, and the vocals take time to make sense. That changes around track five. From here, something clicks. The middle and ending sections feel genuinely strong, before everything is pulled back and rebuilt again. It’s a bit unexpected, but it works. From this point on, the album feels like it tells a different story. Blast beats come in, the rhythm guitars open up, and sud...

 My review on For Ruin - Painted in the colours of War Release : January 29th , 2026 Origin      : Cork , Ireland  Label      : Sentinel Records  Rating     : At The End Painted in the colours of War Painted In The Colours Of War is an album defined by atmosphere. From the very start , the mood is dark, heavy, and emotionally. This is not a record that rushes to impress,instead, it builds patiently , layer by layer, allowing tension and weight to accumulate before it finally releases. And when it does, it hits HARD . Musically, the album sits firmly within melodic blackened death metal . The guitars balance heaviness and melody well, creating riffs that feel both aggressive and expressive rather than purely technical. The drums are powerful and well-placed, giving the music a strong sense of drive without overwhelming the rest of the instrumentation. Everything feels intentional and controlled, yet never sterile. One of the key...

  My Review on Hellmaze - Dead Flesh Rising Release  : 30th January 2026 Origin     : Midtjylland , Denmark Label      : Independent  Rating    :  At the end HellMaze - Dead Flesh Rising Dead Flesh Rising is the first full-length album from Danish band Hellmaze, and it sounds exactly like a band that knows what it wants to do. No big statements. No genre experiments. Just thrash metal built on groove, riffs, and energy. First impression? Thrashy, groovy, aggressive ,but clean. The overall mood is dark, raw, and heavy, yet surprisingly fun. This is one of those albums that makes you move without really thinking about it. A proper feelgood thrash record. The guitars lean heavily into classic territory. Strong riffs, clear 80s thrash vibes, and some blast beats thrown in to keep the intensity high. Nothing feels overdone, the tempo shifts well, and the songs stay focused from start to finish. Vocally, the band switches betwee...

My Review on Karnivool - In Verses Release : February 6th. 2026 Origin      : Australia  Label       : Cymatic Records       Rating      : At the end Karnivool - In Verse It has been more than twelve years since Karnivool last released a full-length album. After Asymmetry , the band went quiet, and expectations slowly turned into patience. In Verses doesn’t feel rushed or eager to prove anything. Instead, it sounds calm, confident, and very aware of what it wants to be. The album opens in a dark and restrained way, slowly building atmosphere before the guitars enter with a heavy, doom-influenced feel. There is a strong sense of space early on, and when the vocals arrive, they lift the song rather than overpower it. The mood is set immediately, and it’s clear this is an album that prefers patience over impact. Some tracks begin almost chaotic, but gradually find their footing and build strong momentum. This is wher...

 A short Break  A Short Break, Not the End It’s been quiet here for a while. Not because the passion disappeared, but because I needed to step back for a moment. Over the past weeks, I’ve taken a short break from constant posting and social media. I’ve been to a few shows, spent more time training, and simply allowed myself to be present without feeling the need to document everything. Sometimes that distance is necessary to reconnect with why you started in the first place. Music has never stopped being important to me. If anything, the time away has reminded me how much it still matters. A lot of exciting metal has been released lately, and there’s even more on the horizon. I’ve been listening, taking notes, and letting albums sink in properly instead of rushing opinions. Reviews and new posts will start appearing again gradually. No pressure, no strict schedule – just honest thoughts, genuine interest, and the same focus that’s always been at the core of this blog. Th...