gilgamesh23 This band is everything I love about heavy music. Precision with chaotic and angular motifs. So good. Ive been trying to look up live footage but cant find any. Help!!!

Harold N’Hiver I’m not generally big into symphonic BM, but this hits the spot. It’s the most HUMAN symphonic black metal I’ve ever heard, if that makes sense. You can clearly hear Josh is pouring his heart into this. Much respect. This is excellent.

bmurator US Symphonic Black Metal. A one man, Josh Hines, project. Fantastic melodies as always! I had never appreciated that the lyrics of the last song had already appeared... :) Could not agree more! Talking of lyrics in general, could we have some pretty please? :) :) Thanks Josh! Highly recommended!!! Favorite track: A Soliloquy for Humanity.

Urso X Melancholic, cinematic black metal that could be the soundtrack for a documentary about psychological suffering under terminal, late-stage hyper-capitalism. The title says it all, really, and what it doesn’t say, the remarkable video for “Spectral Insomnia” certainly makes explicit. All that being said, BDA isn’t the soul-destroying buzz kill you might otherwise imagine; the musicality, artistry, and authenticity displayed elevates it to the realm of inspired (& inspiring) truth-telling. Kudos! Favorite track: Spectral Insomnia.

highmarx I’m here via Brad Sanders’ monthly metal column in Stereogum, having never heard this artist, and I was immediately awestruck. This one really breathes new life into atmospheric black metal, despite its brooding, ominous energy. I can’t recommend this enough. Favorite track: Opaque Mist.

Antrodemus This is a dark, melancholic album, beautifully composed like a film soundtrack. It feels immersive, like watching an emotional memoir. It speaks to me personally.
Best listened to from start to finish, it takes you through a bleak emotional journey. Respect to Januaryo Hardy, and thanks to all the supporting musicians. I hope this album serves as catharsis for you and for listeners who connect with it. Favorite track: Bleak Days Ahead, Pt. II.

BoboDupla Another fantastic LP by Pure Wrath. Really loving the sad, emotional vibe. The music is varied enough, there are elements of other genres present and the whole album takes you on a journey through all the bleak parts of the world. Favorite track: Opaque Mist.

theadaptive Excellent black metal from top to bottom, properly brutal and dissonant, yet balanced with melodic sections and attention-keeping songwriting. This is my favorite kind of black metal, properly blending the traditions of old with some improvements of the new, like clear production and a consistent sense of *kiss-sound-effect* black metal perfectionism throughout the album. Recommended for fans of Barshasketh, Inferno, Thy Darkened Shade, Sargeist

cosmicvlad Fantastic dark atmosphere! I love this sound and vocal... One of the most impressive albums of this year. Favorite track: The Presence In The Mist.

adventmacabre De las mejores producciones de este año definitivamente, no defrauda en lo absoluto. 9/10 Favorite track: The Sculptor Of Thoughts.