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Jon Rosenthal's Top Albums of 2023
Co-Editor-in-Chief Jon Rosenthal weighs in on his favorites from 2023, including a selection of favorite demos.
Wind & Ice blow through Hexvessel’s "Polar Veil" (Interview)
The Hexvessel (and once DHG and Code frontman, among others) discusses the band’s seismic shift to a more black metal-oriented sound on their upcoming record, “Polar Veil,” in a new interview.
A Soft Touch On Grey Aura Mastermind Ruben Wijlacker's IJdelheid
Dutch metal avant-gardist Ruben Wijlacker’s IJdelheid project’s dark folk musings starkly contrast against his main metal band on its second album.
Screaming Bloody Oranges, Episode #24: Tenhi's "Valkama" and the Passage of Time
We talked to Ilmari and Tyko from Finnish progressive folk troupe Tenhi about their new album and how long it took to get to this point.
Tir and Thomas Helm's "C'Est La Fin (Part I)" Recalls A Bygone Era (Early Song Debut)
Recalling Ulver’s second album and Empyrium’s mid-era, Tir’s dark, neoclassical guitar music recalls a time of whimsy and legends.
Haavard Creates Mesmerizing Instrumental Folk Tunes On His Debut Solo Album (Interview)
Former Ulver and Satyricon guitarist Håvard “Haavard” Jørgensen released his debut full-length album last November — Kelley Simms talked with this musician about his return to the “Kveldssanger” sound (with a modern twist).
Serpentent Ponders Death On "The Fountainhead Of Fire" (Video Premiere + Interview)
Chamber folk artist Serpentent’s Anne K. O’Neill discusses the end, and the end of the end, in a new interview. Stream “The Fountainhead Of Fire” ahead of “Mother Of Light'”s release.
Traditions, Mysticism, and Legends on MOSAIC's "HEIMATSPUK" (Full Album Stream + Interview)
MOSAIC mastermind Martin van Valkenstijn discusses the inspirations behind the band’s new album “HEIMATSPUK” in a new interview. Stream “Heimatspuk” in full ahead of its release.
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