Regardless of the quality of the output, it is a feat of creativity and ambition to cultivate a fully realized Black Metal theatrical production; a concept story spread over five “scenes” and amassing nearly 100 minutes of occult, evil music to unveil the full “play” that is Coven, or Evil Ways Instead of Love (Hells Headbangers).Continue reading
There’s something stirring in the Norwegian fjords. Norway has always been a major contributor in the extreme metal field; Audrey Horne, Kvelertak, Dunderbeist and Djerv are the most notable recent offerings from the Scandinavian musical utopia. Doom/post metal outfit Altaar are about to join that list, with their latest self-titled release. Ghost Cult caught up with one half of the dynamic duo, Andreas Tylden, to talk about what sets them apart from the rest.Continue reading