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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…

By Raphael Alecto October 8, 2021Podcast

Podcast

Hessian Scrum Special: Paul Lemos (Controlled Bleeding, Skin Chamber)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSocO1ygvso The newest Hessian Scrum episode features a detailed conversation with Paul Lemos, known for his work in a variety of projects such as the legendary and multifaceted Controlled Bleeding,…

By Raphael Alecto October 2, 2021Podcast

Review

Endless Dismal Moan – Lord of Nightmare (2006)

Beneath the contemporary face of its “culture of cuteness”, Japan has throughout its history revealed a remarkable tendency for the macabre, from the darker contours of its folklore to the…

By Raphael Alecto September 27, 2021Review

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New Kaeck single: “Het vurig gemaal”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mPMXJjWFK4 Kaeck have just unveiled the second single from their upcoming album Het Zwarte Dictaat, to be released on the 29th of October. The CDs will be distributed by Foster…

By Raphael Alecto September 16, 2021Label News

Review

Some excursions into Atmospheric Black Metal – Part 2

I Shalt Become - Wanderings (1998) Although the band’s affinity with Burzum is frequently stressed, we must add the important caveat that the band for the most part drains the…

By Raphael Alecto September 12, 2021Review

Review

Film Review: Possessor (2020), by Brandon Cronenberg

Possessor is the latest and second full-length film by Brandon Cronenberg, son of the celebrated director David Cronenberg (whose name should be familiar to most hessians). This kinship deserves mention…

By Raphael Alecto September 5, 2021Review

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Hessian Scrum Special: Mike Smith from Suffocation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL9nBK5iomc The latest episode of the Hessian Scrum podcast is already available on our youtube channel, featuring one of the most legendary figures in death metal: Mike Smith, founding member…

By Raphael Alecto August 16, 2021Label News, Podcast

Review

Tau Cross – Messengers of Deception (2020)

Rob Miller has been treading an interesting and consistent path in music, starting as one of the pioneers of crust punk through the highly influential Amebix, redefining their sound through…

By Raphael Alecto August 4, 2021Review

Review

Empire Auriga – Auriga Dying (2008)

Despite the vague and throwaway "metal" descriptive usually attached to it, what Empire Auriga present on their mysterious debut album is firmly set within the purposes and methods of ambient…

By Raphael Alecto July 26, 2021Review

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Mefitis release music video for “The Witherways”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiwVEuw0lwI&ab_channel=Mefitis Mefitis have just unveiled the music video for the song "The Witherways", from their latest album Offscourings. Like the accompanying music, the short portrays a sinister and mysterious foray…

By Raphael Alecto July 11, 2021Label News