empyrium

Recalling Ulver's second album and Empyrium's mid-era, Tir's dark, neoclassical guitar music recalls a time of whimsy and legends.

Our co-Editor in Chief lists his 2021 favorites, including what should be a fairly obvious "Album of the Year" for those who pay attention.

We've collected some of our favorite releases from 2021 so far for your perusal.

In this new weekly feature, co-editors-in-chief Jon Rosenthal and Ted Nubel each select a record to discuss.

All the new metal releasing between February 21st, 2021 and February 27th, 2021 -- spin (or skip) new music from The Melvins, Empyrium, Furia, and more.

German folk/doom metal duo Empyrium sets a high bar for "return" albums once again. Watch an exclusive pre-release video of album opener "The Three Flames Sapphire."

Markus Stock reminisces about Empyrium's roots and genre-defying demo in a new interview.

All the new metal releasing between November 22nd and November 27th, 2020 -- spin (or skip) new music from Sodom, Paysage d'Hiver, Obscurae, and more.

The landmark album receives a sumptuous reissue, featuring our interview with Markus Stock.

Returning to Empyrium's landmark sophomore album two decades later.