2023 - Hessian Firm

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

Review

Primordial – How It Ends (2023)

Irish outfit Primordial can be counted among those bands who have settled on a unique formula of their own devising that has proven successful over a considerable row of releases.…

By Raphael Alecto September 30, 2023Review

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Gridlink – Coronet Juniper (2023)

For their latest release, US-Japanese grindcore legends Gridlink double down on the formula of their very (rightfully) well-received predecessor Longhena, blending surprisingly technical and ambitious guitar work and rhythmic nuance…

By Raphael Alecto September 26, 2023Review

Label News

Complete Snake release Red Hog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KaBp-AYzBc We have now released Complete Snake - Red Hog digitally and the physical CDs should be arriving soon. The entire EP can be streamed on YouTube, Spotify and Bandcamp.…

By hessianfirm August 28, 2023Label News

Podcast

Hessian Scrum Special: Danny Hyde (ex-Coil, Aural Rage, Electric Sewer Age), w/Randal Plunkett (filmmaker) and Sam (Sirrogha)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zRy_GCAiSM&ab_channel=HessianFirm For this epic and sprawling podcast (which for the most part turned out more like a conversation in a pub), Raphael chats with Danny Hyde, member of the now…

By hessianfirm August 9, 2023Podcast

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Article on the Cave Dweller Music blog: Introductory Guide to Danish Death Metal

Nick has written a guest blog post for the Cave Dweller Music blog, highlighting the core albums of the Danish death metal scene; you can check it out here.

By Raphael Alecto August 8, 2023Review

Podcast

Hessian Scrum: Lord Marco (Brain Drill, Vital Remains, The Faceless, Waking the Cadaver, Six Feet Under….)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZv-wI2ZynA Nick is joined by drum virtuoso Lord Marco A.K.A Marco Pitruzzella known for lending his services to many highly technical bands and for defining the drumming style that has…

By hessianfirm August 6, 2023Podcast

Analysis

Some notes on the art of H. R. Giger

It might be said that the choice of H. R. Giger for a brief overview on a site mainly devoted to heavy metal is a predictable one; the only response…

By Raphael Alecto July 31, 2023Analysis

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Mercyful Fate – A Brief Retrospective/Introduction

Mercyful Fate are rightly regarded as one of heavy metal’s most influential and beloved icons. A recognized influence on bands like Metallica and Slayer, the danish group picked up on…

By Raphael Alecto July 30, 2023Review

Review

Crifotoure Satanarda – Demo/Untitled (2000)

Many bands purposefully try to sound "quirky" and "unhinged" and these attempts rarely lead to worthwhile music as they come across as dishonest and attention seeking as they tend to…

By Nicholas Mkhl July 30, 2023Review