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Hessian Cinema – Part 2
We continue our exploration of cinema in search of worthy and exceptional works that will rouse the attention and appreciation of metalheads interested in other mediums where the spirit present…
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Sacramentum “Blood Shall Be Spilled” Arrangement Analysis
Sacramentum’s seminal “Far Away from the Sun” has been widely recognized as a classic of epic and melodic black metal for the band’s ability to depict cold and vast landscapes…
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Ingurgitating Oblivion – Cadence and Perspective in Desolation
Ingurgitating Oblivion, formerly known as “Of Trees And Orchids” is a German Progressive Death Metal Band known for taking inspiration from Immolation and Morbid Angel while also displaying some stylistic…
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Some Brief Thoughts on Burzum – Filosofem and the weltanschauung of heavy metal
The text above, the lyrics for the most iconic song from Filosofem, and perhaps Burzum’s whole career, has likewise become emblematic for black metal as a whole. I’ve always felt…
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Anata – The Infernal Depths Of Hatred
Hailing from Sweden, Anata is band known for their unique brand of Technical Death Metal which emphasizes unconventional melodies and harmonies. This style peaked on their 2006 release “The Conductor’s…
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Hessian Cinema
In our holistic quest for the hessian spirit in its manifold manifestations through a variety of forms, for once we’ll be looking at some examples from the cinematic arts. Much…
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The Book of the Worm Motif Analysis: Adramelech and the Art of Flirting with Finality
Adramelech's Psychostasia deals with the notion that death is not the end but rather an intermediary state that involves various ceremonies and challenges before crossing over onto the afterlife. The…
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Welcome to Hessian Firm
We shall be posting articles in the next few days while we rapidly update the site. We are currently looking for a few contributors to enrich both the label side…