Analysis - Hessian Firm

Disgorge and the Silver Age of Death Metal: Low End Shredding

Guest Article by Fiello Death metal guitarists enterprise to develop musical arrangements that occupy the fretboard in varied ways. For some guitar players, a compositionally restrained approach to shred guitar…

By hessianfirm August 7, 2025Analysis

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The Alien Medieval World of Abigor’s Channeling the Quintessence of Satan

Guest Article by Ollie Smart [I began writing this essay before the passing of P.K., and it is dedicated to his legendary art] Channeling the Quintessence of Satan (1999) is…

By Guest Writer June 15, 2025Analysis

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A Guide to the Top Metal Albums of 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flGJAVFt6hU&ab_channel=HessianFirm A month late, but after sifting through countless albums, Nick analyzes his favorite releases of 2024 and shares his thoughts on the current state of underground metal. Tracklist &…

By hessianfirm February 7, 2025Analysis, Podcast

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Darkthrone – Natassja in Eternal Sleep Song Analysis

Darkthrone is undeniably one of the most influential bands in metal history, with a career spanning decades and marked by significant stylistic evolution. Their second period, defined by their departure…

By Nicholas Mkhl January 22, 2025Analysis

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Septicflesh – Chasing the Chimera Song Analysis

Septicflesh's Mystic Places of Dawn stands out as a particular kind of classic within death metal. Not seeking the horror and brutality of its American counterparts or the cold otherworldly…

By Nicholas Mkhl June 16, 2024Analysis

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Antaeus – “Inner War” Chorus Analysis

Antaeus have always been an oddity within black metal. On one hand they have been derided for their perceived lack of originality but on the other hand, they are praised…

By Nicholas Mkhl April 30, 2024Analysis

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A Case for Death Metal’s Greatest Album: Demigod – Slumber of Sullen Eyes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ-ZcObzM5s Nick and Tempestuous Might comb through Demigod's Slumber of Sullen Eyes and how it's measured use of death metal's most fundamental techniques allow it to reach unparalleled heights. 00:00…

By hessianfirm January 12, 2024Analysis

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A Guide into some of the Best Metal of 2023

https://youtu.be/vIbDj6tKymo n the final video of the year, Nick goes through 8 albums that have marked him in particular this year and briefly analyzes why those albums stood out. Albums…

By Nicholas Mkhl December 29, 2023Analysis

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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

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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