Articles by Natalie Zina Walschots

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  Khors

  Wisdom of Centuries

  PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2012

  When you talk about Ukrainian black metal, many incorrectly believe that Drudkh are the only band of note fitting that narrow description,...

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  Beastwars

  Beastwars

  PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2012

  This was originally self-released back in May of 2011 in Beastwars' home country of New Zealand. While this record came from humble beginni...

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  Castle

  Blacklands

  PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2012

  San Francisco, CA-based aural wizards Castle have created a curious musical alchemy with their sound, combining the thick, emotionally reso...

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  Locrian

  The Clearing & The Final Epoch

  PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2012

  Locrian are one of those consummately creative bands that take genuine pleasure in their ability to sweetly torture and shock the listener....

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  Korpiklaani

  Manala

  PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2012

  Oh, Korpiklaani. This Finnish "wilderness clan" are one of the most beloved groups in all of folk metal, and for good reason: if you're loo...

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  A Forest of Stars

  A Shadowplay for Yesterdays

  PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2012

  Based in Leeds in the UK, progressive black metal band A Forest of Stars refer to themselves as a "gentlemen's club" in an attempt to evoke...

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  Ephel Duath

  On Death and Cosmos

  PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2012

  Italian progressive metal band Ephel Duath have undergone several transformations and line-up changes over the course of their amorphous ca...

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  Katatonia

  Dead End Kings

  PUBLISHED Sep 5, 2012

  Dead End Kings is the ninth studio album from Swedish masters of doom and gloom Katatonia. Known for their emotional, plaintive work, their...