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10 celebrities you didn’t know were metalheads

Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is an high profile fan of metal music and a supporter of the Ukrainian metal scene. He particularly enjoys the bands Nokturnal Mortum,…

By Raphael Alecto April 1, 2025Uncategorized

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Hessian Firm to Release Damonacy – Grotesque Treasures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDaviAHW0y4&ab_channel=HessianFirm During death metal’s formative years, many bands emerged briefly, recording a solitary demo before fading into obscurity. Yet few of these fleeting acts demonstrated the level of ambition and…

By hessianfirm March 31, 2025Label News

Podcast

A Case for Black Metal’s Greatest Album: Vlad Tepes/Belkètre – March to the Black Holocaust

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gymC0G6uCVo&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick and Malus dissect this legendary split at the heart of the LLN movement with two of its main actors. Conversation revolves around the duality of this split as…

By hessianfirm March 17, 2025Podcast

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Ingurgitating Oblivion – Cadence and Perspective In Desolation Reissue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyGAZgoqs30&ab_channel=HessianFirm Initially released as a modest demo in 2001, Cadence and Perspective In Desolation marked the transition from Of Trees and Orchids to INGURGITATING OBLIVION. After 24 years of existence,…

By hessianfirm February 25, 2025Label News

Podcast

Hessian Scrum Special: Jonas Bryssling (ex-Spawn of Possession, Retromorphosis)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSIzstvsvlo&ab_channel=HessianFirm In this episode, death metal luminary Jonas Bryssling talks about his return to death metal with his new band Retromorphosis and the subsequent changes. Navigating the field of complex…

By hessianfirm February 16, 2025Podcast

Review

Necromaniac – Sciomancy, Malediction & Rites Abominable (2025)

Having existed for a decade, Necromaniac has been a band of patience and precision, carefully honing their craft before unveiling their debut full-length. Prior to this, they had only released…

By Nicholas Mkhl February 15, 2025Review

Podcast

Hessian Firm Video Series Now Available On Spotify

All the content from our YouTube channel except for the song and album uploads are now available on Spotify with video included. From now on all videos will be uploaded…

By hessianfirm February 9, 2025Podcast

Analysis Podcast

A Guide to the Top Metal Albums of 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flGJAVFt6hU&ab_channel=HessianFirm A month late, but after sifting through countless albums, Nick analyzes his favorite releases of 2024 and shares his thoughts on the current state of underground metal. Tracklist &…

By hessianfirm February 7, 2025Analysis, Podcast

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Endless Dismal Moan – Demo II // Chaos II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zwDA6zTSQ0&ab_channel=HessianFirm Endless Dismal Moan is the brainchild of Japanese musician Chaos 9(R.I.P). Embracing the digital production and aesthetics of his era as well as incorporating the suffocating sensation of Japanese…

By hessianfirm February 2, 2025Label News

Analysis

Darkthrone – Natassja in Eternal Sleep Song Analysis

Darkthrone is undeniably one of the most influential bands in metal history, with a career spanning decades and marked by significant stylistic evolution. Their second period, defined by their departure…

By Nicholas Mkhl January 22, 2025Analysis