Scene Dive 3: Utrecht’s Black Metal Scene Blends Arcane and Cosmopolitan
Our Scene Dive column returns, this time peering into the Dutch city of Utrecht - home to bands like Grey Aura, Terzij de Horde, Laster, Wesenwille, and more.
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Artist to Artist: Nicky H. (Laster) Interviews Dean Lamb (Archspire) + Archspire Euro Tour Info
The rare artist-vs-artist format returns with Nicky H of Netherlands avant-garde group Laster interviewing Archspire's Dean Lamb. We've also got details on Archspire's European tour here.
Willoos Transforms ‘Depressive Black Metal’ on New Album “Begeerte” (Review + Album Stream)
Dutch multi-instrumentalist W. Damiaen's solo project adventures deep into the shimmering sounds of depression transformed into a palette of colors.
Freja’s Ethereal Atmospheric Metal Whispers “Of Those Stricken by Fate” (Early Track Stream)
Check out a thoughtful track from this new Dutch project, featuring members of Witte Wieven, Laster, and Verval.
The Cutting Edge of Silver Knife’s “Unyielding/Unseeing” (Album Stream + Interview)
The new international black metal unit hones black metal's edge. Listen to a full straeam of "Unyielding/Unseeing" and read an interview with the band.
Jon Rosenthal’s Top Albums of 2019
Associate Editor Jon Rosenthal's unexpected picks for the year at large.
Top Albums of 2017 – Brian O’Neill
Highlights from the first year back from a long break from metal writing
Laster -“Bitterzoet” (Song Premiere)
The Dutch trio achieves blackmetal-meets-coldwave bliss, at last