I didn't realise that my head needed some black metal heavily influenced by the primitive sound of the old days...but when Nachtzeit popped up on my Bandcamp search, and it was actually massively listenable, I was so god damn appreciative. The project Nachtzeit is manned by the Swede behind ambient OMBM project Lustre, and its… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Nachtzeit
I haven't listened to Swedish atmospheric OMBM project Lustre in some time...and its a shame really. Coming back to the music today has felt a little bit like going home - I pretty much know what to expect. But there is real comfort in that. Still Innocence the new Lustre album will be coming out… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Lustre
I thoroughly enjoy the music of Swedish OMBM project Grift. It's solid, masterfully layered, deeply satisfying black metal that never leaves me, as a listener, empty. And the vocals...which are such a vitally important element for me in this genre...are some of the best in the Scandinavian black metal scene. Without a doubt. The track… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Grift
Swedish black metal outfit Grift can do no wrong in my world, and his Samhain Celebration is another addition to his already exquisite discography. I have my muse Mlle Ghoul to thank for alerting me to this beautiful release. Enjoy.
Greatly enjoying the latest Stilla album Skuggflock tonight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4VI09ghNMM
I've been on a Bathory binge of late, and I can see it continuing for some time to come. I've honestly lost count of the amount of times I've pressed repeat for The Lake. I'm addicted to the shivers it sends down my spine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCUx5WKIZ1E
My all-time favourite Dissection track, which features what I believe to be one of the finest black metal riffs ever created. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q78Teqr2T6E
Currently listening to Blot · Ilt · Taut the Bathory tribute album by the prolific Swedish viking/black metal band Ereb Altor. Unsurprisingly, it is fucking magnificent. Listen to a preview below, then go to Spotify where you can stream the whole album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EF5ocMVm0Q
Every Friday I will be posting a Wyrd Words & Effigies music playlist to set you up for the weekend. The first playlist pays homage to one of my favourite labels, Nordvis. You can find the playlist on YouTube here.
The music videos I've posted here are true works of art that I've watched and relished countless times. Unlike choosing my top 20 albums (which was hellish to do), there wasn't much thought needed when it came to choosing my five favourite videos. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. I recommend… Continue reading Wyrd Words & Effigies : Top 5 Music Videos Of 2015
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 