Hessian Scrum: R.G (Zetar)
https://youtu.be/-FhY3h1uQk8 New Hessian Scrum with death/black metal band Zetar. R.G and Nick discuss composition, recording, lyrical concepts and much more.
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Amebix and the birth of extreme metal
Amebix released their first single, “Winter”, in 1983, marking a decisive step from their preceding releases towards a new, unique style of their own forging. This transition, encompassing not just…
Hessian Scrum Special: Cultus Sanguine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnJh1n3hAeY&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Joe, vocalist of legendary Italian Dark metal band Cultus Sanguine as discussion revolves around the idea of dark metal, the influence of Italian art and…
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Patrick Bateman reviews your favorite metal albums
Patrick Bateman, assiduous reader and fan of Hessian Firm, contacted us expressing his interest in writing about some albums that are special to him. Honoured as we were, we couldn’t…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…