Empusae – "The Alchemist’s Rift"

2025-04-26 / khocico / Reads: 234

Some artists capture sound the way the Japanese cherish porcelain — with attention, love, and awareness that even if broken, it can be mended with gold and become even more precious. Empusae has always been one of them for me. I always listen to his albums on my best headphones,...

Empusae & Onasander - Umbrosyne

2024-12-04 / khocico / Reads: 956

To encounter a new work by Nicolas Van Meirhaeghe is to step into an artist’s meticulously crafted dreamscape, where sound becomes a vessel for transformation and immersion. Having followed his solo endeavors and collaborations for years, I remain enchanted by his rare ability to create sonic worlds that transcend mere...

End of Transmission – Resist

2024-03-29 / khocico / Reads: 1134

The new single from End of Transmission is definitely a strong statement. The lyrics address the feeling of being trapped in a dystopian society, where individuals are controlled by fear, greed, and algorithms. It highlights the struggle against obedience and the call for resistance against oppressive forces. The song emphasizes...

Endless Asylum - Danvers State Hospital - Beyond Mental Illness

2012-09-09 / Shadow / Reads: 4150

Madness. Such a rewarding subject for dark ambient compositions. Briefly, a paradise for ones creating dark, insane climates. A problem comes when one has to measure this madness, or rather it’s reflection, an overall waft of a romantic topos in inspired work. A great majority of albums floating in this...

Endless Coma - Rising Rage

2012-12-16 / goth4you / Reads: 3905

Some time ago popped into my hand the Endless Coma. album The first impression was not very positive, very briefly jumped tracks, looking for something for myself. After a more careful listening a few songs, however, I came to the conclusion that it is interesting promising young band, playing...

Engelsstaub - Nachtwärts

2014-09-23 / Consolatrix / Reads: 3605

After releasing great Anderswelt (1999), climbing up rungs of a musical career Engelsstaub group seemed to be on a right way to secure themselves permanent place in history of the German ethereal. It was then, after seven years of active operations, the band suddenly silenced. Trio occasionally reminded of themselves,...