Epica - Requiem for the Indifferent

2012-08-27 / Airelinnuel / Reads: 4948

Requiem for the Indifferent is the latest, 5th album of Dutch band Epica which was released on 9th March 2012 in Europe. It contains 13 amazing tracks providing over an hour of gothic/symphonic metal music. The first track is Karma which is an instrumental introduction to the whole album with...

Engelsstaub - Nachtwärts

2014-09-23 / Consolatrix / Reads: 3394

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,...

Endless Coma - Rising Rage

2012-12-16 / goth4you / Reads: 3665

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...

Endless Asylum - Danvers State Hospital - Beyond Mental Illness

2012-09-09 / Shadow / Reads: 3880

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...

End of Transmission – Resist

2024-03-29 / khocico / Reads: 939

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...

Empusae & Onasander - Umbrosyne

2024-12-04 / khocico / Reads: 606

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...