October, 2023 - Hessian Firm

Sepulcrum – Lamentation of Immolated Souls (2023)

"Lamentation of Immolated Souls" is the first full-length album of Chilean band Sepulcrum; the overall impression left by this accomplished debut work is one of a surprisingly controlled posture; each…

By Raphael Alecto October 29, 2023Review

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Scott Walker – Bish Bosch (2012)

Scott Walker’s final solo studio album “Bish Bosch” sees him integrate the experiments of outings such as “Tilt” and “The Drift” in a more mature and deliberately constructed effort; in…

By Raphael Alecto October 13, 2023Review

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Rainer Landfermann – “Mehr Licht” (2023)

In anticipation of a new full-length album, Rainer Landfermann has unleashed this two-track release consisting of the title track and another named “Originalstimme”. Backed by an elegant mass of synths…

By Raphael Alecto October 11, 2023Review

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Lyric Analysis: “Heaven Bellow” by Septicflesh

“Ophidian Wheel” saw Greek band Septicflesh deliver one of the strongholds of death metal with a more melodic affectation; we will be turning our attention to the lyrics of "Heaven…

By Raphael Alecto October 10, 2023Analysis