When you read the name Kim Holm, Inferno Festival will undoubtedly come to mind. His ambitious venture of sketching bands performing live at the yearly metal event in Oslo is an art project like no other. His atmospheric, yet disorderly style is instantly recognisable. Holm's work has graced the covers of a number of metal… Continue reading Interview : Cartoonist Kim Holm
1/Nona Limmen 2/Marcellamoda 3/Marie Mercure 4/Dirt Mall
I have been a fan of Irish black metal band Primordial for a long time, and they have never disappointed me. Every album they have released is a solid as fuck masterpiece. Don't believe me? Listen for yourself then come back and give me your answer. Anyway, the wait for their latest album Where Greater… Continue reading Primordial : Wield Lightning To Split The Sun
1/Lux Divine 2/Laura Galic 3/Hell Couture 4/Rapt In Amber
Absolutely fascinating insight into three of the most respected one man black metal projects. If you are a fan of Xasthur, Striborg and Leviathan, I can't recommend this highly enough.
Ever had the desire to burn a church but don't want to serve time? Well, Bergen based graphic design company Higren can make your dark dreams come true with this True Norwegian Black Candle. This latest version is inspired by Fantoft Stave Church, the church burned to the ground by Varg Vikernes on June 6th… Continue reading True Norwegian Black Candle
No, you're not seeing things. These Viking rune metal stamps really do exist. Crafted by Metal Supply Chick this 24 piece set of runes might just be one of my greatest ever Etsy finds.
1/Mariaela 2/FROCK LA3/Yael Admoni 4/Man Is Five
Cyclic Press is the new publishing division of highly respected record label and mail order distributor Cyclic Law, the label responsible for releasing the music of some of the finest ritualistic and ambient artists creating today, including Lamia Vox and Northaunt. I was extremely excited when I discovered about the launch of Cyclic Press,… Continue reading Interview : Cyclic Press
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 