November, 2021 - Hessian Firm

Riff Analysis: Malevolent Creation – Eve of the Apocalypse

The haunting synth intro is a staple of Extreme metal, a short track consisting of some background ambience and a few simple melodies that sets the tone for what's to…

By Nicholas Mkhl November 22, 2021Analysis

Podcast

Hessian Scrum: Chuck Keller (Ares kingdom, Order from Chaos, Vulpecula)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piH3xZaMFD8&t=5s&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Chuck Keller to discuss his composition methodology, the evolution of his style, his solos and much more.

By hessianfirm November 16, 2021Podcast

Podcast

Hessian Scrum Special: Randal Plunklett, 21st Baron of Dunsany

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yTeRXMX6Vs On the latest Hessian Scrum episode, I interviewed Randal Plunkett, the Baron of Dunsany, who, besides a career as a film director and an ambitious rewilding project he's undertaking…

By Raphael Alecto November 16, 2021Podcast

Review

Kawir – Adrasteia (2019)

Hailing from Greece, Kawir create epic black metal inspired by their homeland’s vast mythological tradition. As expected from this type of enterprise and its presentation, the tone is solar and…

By Raphael Alecto November 13, 2021Review

Lifestyle

Alternative lifestyle: Historical Re-enactment

People are interested in ages past. Some people are interested more than others in studying the scientific fields of history or archaeology. And there is also a group of people…

By Guest Writer November 12, 2021Lifestyle

Review

Obtest – Tūkstantmetis (1997)

“This album is dedicated to one of the noblest Baltic (Haestian) nations - Prussians. They where the first to face messengers of the void bearing Slavs, and christian ticks bringing…

By Guest Writer November 12, 2021Review

Review

Xandelyer – Upheaval Of Medieval Darkness (2021)

Xandelyer is a one man German Black metal with only a short thirteen minute demo comprising of two introductions and two songs. Though at first sight one would expect a…

By Nicholas Mkhl November 10, 2021Review

Review

Psionic Madness – Mortality Salience (2021)

Psionic Madness is an underground supergroup featuring prolific musicians Jared Moran, Nicholas Turner and Justin Vølus. All three have collaborated with each other on multiple projects yet Mortality Salience is…

By Nicholas Mkhl November 10, 2021Review

Review

Anubi – Kai pilnaties akis užmerks mirtis (1997)

Anubi comes from Lithuania, a small country in the Baltics. Though this black metal band is well-known amongst Lithuanian metalheads very few people know about them outside the country. This…

By Guest Writer November 9, 2021Review

Review

Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult – Saldorian Spell (2009)

German Black metal stalwarts Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult have built a consistent catalog that is mainly comprised of six full lengths. The core trio has shared the same vision for over…

By Nicholas Mkhl November 5, 2021Review