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Black Metal and Otherness
One of the most immediately perceivable aspects of black metal’s imagery and aesthetic is its focus on the negative – elements such as darkness (absence of light), cold (absence of…
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Interview: Theophonos (Serpent Column)
How did Serpent Column come into being, and what artistic mission did it take upon itself? Serpent Column began in 2015, at the encouragement of my then-roommates and friends. I…
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Hessian Scrum 9: Philippe Langelier
Joining us today is a very unique guest, mostly known for this fun video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkMXV4zYiHM&ab_channel=antikriss Philippe also sings in the unique Growler's Choir which is like the name implies a…
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Ad Nauseam – Imperative Imperceptible Impulse (2021)
Gorguts set out to discard the most abused aesthetic tools in Death metal on their seminal record Obscura, instead of opening up divergent pathways for exploration, the band had established…
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Hessian Scrum 8: Solemn Lament
Nick interviews up and coming Doom metal band Solemn Lament on the newest episode of the Hessian Scrum. The discussion revolves around the necessary notions for composing simple music, the…
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Hessian Scrum 7: Ancestral Mourning
For the latest Hessian Scrum entry, Nick interviews Scylfing from the US black metal band Ancestral Mourning, one of the earliest bands to have been signed by our label. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSbhMlBdafY
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Hessian Scrum 6: Kim Gosselin (MetalGuitarscales, Blackguard, Profugus Mortis)
Nick interviews Kim Gosselin, the founder of metalguitarscales.com. A series of books designed to help the metal guitarist break out of their limits in regards to composition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrhEpICB0u4&ab_channel=HessianFirm
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Serpent Column – Katartisis (2021)
Serpent Column belongs to the milieu of bands fascinated by dissonance and technicality as means of evoking a chaotic and infernal realm with uncompromising accuracy, in line with acts like…
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Hessian Scrum Special: Eero Pöyry (Skepticism)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTedobkGWvM Another entry of our Hessian Scrum podcast has just been uploaded to our youtube channel. In this one, I interview Eero Pöyry, organist/keyboardist and founding member of legendary funeral…
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The Evolution of Chuck Schuldiner’s Vocals
Most metal vocalists ten to experiment with various methods until sticking to a select set that will define their careers. Occasionally some vocalists will abandon harsh vocals in an attempt…