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ALBUM REVIEW: Bergthron – Neu Asen Land

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Despite coming from Germany, the 30-year-strong Atmospheric Black Metal unit Bergthron tend to incorporate strong Norse-themed concepts and influences into their songs. Playing mostly Black Metal with a touch of progressive undertones —that would remind their listeners of Sólstafir and the likes–, they are best known for writing songs that pay homage towards the North and its pulchritude, and the ancient times; references of Norse myths included. This fact somehow also bears relevance with how the concepts of their sounds –both lyrically and sonically– are strongly associated with the cold and winter. Continue reading →


GHOST CULT MAGAZINE TOP 75 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024

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Last-minute slinky Norwegian jesters aside, our dedicated and awesome team of writers, photographers, editors, contributors, alumni, designers and what have you, have come together to work through our regular collaborative and demographic confirmation of those albums that tickled our collective pickle in 2024.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Solstafir – Oranssi Pazuzu – Hamferð Live at Manchester Club Academy

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“The Nordic Descent” tour must be carrying in its wake a touch of that famous Nordic climate as the UK is treated to its one light dusting of snow for the year. And of course as is tradition, once the first flakes touch ground all roads are rendered seemingly unusable which means our journey to the venue is inevitably delayed, throw in some minor confusion with passes on the door and we are unfortunately only able to catch the tail end of tonight’s opening act.Continue reading →


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 11-8-24

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Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-8-24

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 11-8-24

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Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-8-24

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 11-8-24

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Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-8-24

Which one of these releases are you most excited about?Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Amerta – Nodus Tollens

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As a result of years of persistence and hard work in exploring the immense depths of their own resonances, Jakarta-based post/sludge/power metal collective Amerta embarks on a new profound milestone through the release of their first full-length entitled Nodus Tollens (Self-Released). Through this release, this Indonesian multi-genre unit invites their listeners to venture on an enigmatic journey fueled by existential dread, contemplations, and the inner conflicts that mankind collectively faces against the banality of everyday chaos and mayhem in the form of an in-depth listening experience. Continue reading →


Sólstafir Share Their Single and Video “Hún andar” – New Album Coming Soon

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Icelandic post-rockers, Sólstafir, have  revealed that their first full-length for Century Media Records, Hin Helga Kvöl (“The Holy Torment” in English), will be released on November 8th. In celebration, the band is now unveiling the second single from the offering, “Hún andar,” along with a music video, produced by Nico for Pulse Films. Check it out below.
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Sólstafir Signs a New Deal with Century Media Records, European Tour Dates Booked with Oranssi Pazuzu

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Legendary Icelanders Sólstafir are turning to a new chapter by signing with Century Media Records, who are nothing short of thrilled to welcome their creative force that doesn’t shy away from blending metal, shoegaze, post rock and atmospheric black metal with unique emotional power.Continue reading →


Inferno Metal Festival Announces Official Art Exhibition

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Inferno Festival Norway has officially announced the Inferno Art Exhibition, a journey through different mediums, exploring the minds of artists across their personal worlds of creativity, inspiration and imagination. The exhibit will take place from March 27-31 at Clarion The Hub Hotel, and will be open for public access on the opening day and weekend. Keep reading below for more information.
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