Skemer – Kiss Me Kill Me (Kontravoid Remix)/ Toasts & Sentiments

2024-02-22 / khocico / Reads: 289

The Belgian duo SKEMER caught my attention with Kontravoid's remix of "Kiss Me Kill Me." Please, let's steer clear of any associations with Bono; that's completely off track. Skemer, comprised of Kim Peers and Mathieu Vandekerckhove (from Amenra), has released some very intriguing albums, including 'Benevolence' from 2019 and their...

KITE - Glassy Eyes

2024-02-20 / khocico / Reads: 345

Only a select few possess the innate ability to shatter hearts through music. The mere sound of Nicklas Stenemo's voice sends a shiver down my spine, captivating me instantly. There exists within this music an immense emotional intensity — a palpable tension, a profound and piercing sorrow, an unwavering honesty,...

Black Nail Cabaret - Darkness is a Friend

2024-02-15 / khocico / Reads: 403

Today, yet another single by Black Nail Cabaret and its accompanying video from the album "Chrysanthemum," slated for release on March 1, 2024, have been unveiled. 'Darkness is a Friend' emerges as one of the most dynamically charged tracks on the album, brilliantly showcasing Emese Árvai-Illés's vocal prowess—sometimes subdued, at...

Huir- Triumphal

2024-02-12 / khocico / Reads: 386

Huir is a relatively young project formed by Ana Of The Head and David Solazo from Barcelona. On February 2nd, Cold Transmission released their second single, following 'Vital'. The video for this song has just premiered. As I have emphasized many times recently, duets have become fashionable - and very...

Vaselyne - Necromancer

2024-02-12 / khocico / Reads: 767

While 'Necromancer' has been available for listening for some time, the video has only just been released. Vaselyne is a project that ambitiously blends poetic lyrics and melodies with harmonious, emotional tunes. A mesmerizing, profound, and deeply resonant original track features the amazing vocals of Frank Weyzig, who typically handles...

Chelsea Wolfe - She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She

2024-02-10 / khocico / Reads: 471

Confronting one's own demons is a process as difficult as it is painful and tumultuous. It requires courage, honesty with oneself, and a deep introspective gaze, challenging extremely difficult truths about oneself and others. Exactly this happens on Chelsea Wolfe's latest, brilliant album. Honestly speaking, I can't remember the last...