2022 - Hessian Firm

Hessian Scrum Special: Drawn and Quartered

https://youtu.be/BOmv6YkUHMU Nick is joined by Herb Burke of death metal stalwarts Drawn and Quartered to discuss the latest album as well as the band's progression throughout the years.

By hessianfirm March 26, 2022Podcast

Analysis

5 Noteworthy Death Metal Solos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fbBZzUIlLU New analysis on death metal solos by Death, Cynic, Immolation, Cryptopsy, Necrophagist and the different approaches used.

By hessianfirm March 25, 2022Analysis

Review

Kostnatění – Oheň hoří tam, kde padl (2022)

For their latest EP, Kostnatění have adapted traditional turkish songs to a modern black metal context, a premise that might set off the reader’s gimmick alarms; the good news is…

By Raphael Alecto March 20, 2022Review

Label News

Pre-orders up for Ancient Gate – “Forgotten Dark Age”

Ancient Gate's latest EP, "Forgotten Dark Past", will be released on physical format by Hessian Firm on the 25th of March, through a limited edition of 300 copies; you can…

By Raphael Alecto February 28, 2022Label News

Review

Biosphere – Angel’s Flight (2021) & Shortwave Memories (2022)

The two latest releases by Biosphere showcase its two main facets; as one of the most reputed figures in ambient music, the solo project of norwegian musician Geir Jenssen has…

By Raphael Alecto February 27, 2022Review

Interview

Interview with Thoth of Anubi

What sparked your interest in music? Which instruments do you play? It depends about which time period and music we are talking about. Vinyl records were played since birth at…

By Guest Writer February 8, 2022Interview

Label News

Sinoath – Portraits of Personal Darkness out now

We are proud to present to you Sinoath's latest album "Portraits of Personal Darkness", available on the 26th of this month. A loose combination of prog, heavy metal, jazz and…

By hessianfirm February 5, 2022Label News

Interview

Interview: Theomachia

Theomachia’s debut EP, “The Theosophist”, is a treat for the discerning listener. Hailing from Rome, the music is deemed “gnostic black metal” and draws influences from a vast array of…

By Guest Writer February 1, 2022Interview

Analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILedSkGsk0o Nick dissects the false notion that metal relies on smooth transitions between riffs and digs into how abrupt changes are essential in metal. The following songs have been used…

By hessianfirm January 29, 2022Analysis

Podcast

Hessian Scrum Special: Larry Barragán (Helstar, Santa Oscuridad)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkR0cyH1BFY Nick interviews legendary guitarist Larry Barragán from Helstar as well as upcomers Santa Oscuridad. Conversation revolves composition, lyrical themes and the ideas that were essential to making such powerful…

By hessianfirm January 23, 2022Podcast