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Hessian Scrum Special: Jonas Bryssling (ex-Spawn of Possession, Retromorphosis)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSIzstvsvlo&ab_channel=HessianFirm In this episode, death metal luminary Jonas Bryssling talks about his return to death metal with his new band Retromorphosis and the subsequent changes. Navigating the field of complex…

By hessianfirm February 16, 2025Podcast

Review

Necromaniac – Sciomancy, Malediction & Rites Abominable (2025)

Having existed for a decade, Necromaniac has been a band of patience and precision, carefully honing their craft before unveiling their debut full-length. Prior to this, they had only released…

By Nicholas Mkhl February 15, 2025Review

Podcast

Hessian Firm Video Series Now Available On Spotify

All the content from our YouTube channel except for the song and album uploads are now available on Spotify with video included. From now on all videos will be uploaded…

By hessianfirm February 9, 2025Podcast

Analysis Podcast

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

Label News

Endless Dismal Moan – Demo II // Chaos II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zwDA6zTSQ0&ab_channel=HessianFirm Endless Dismal Moan is the brainchild of Japanese musician Chaos 9(R.I.P). Embracing the digital production and aesthetics of his era as well as incorporating the suffocating sensation of Japanese…

By hessianfirm February 2, 2025Label News

Analysis

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

Podcast

A Case for Death Metal’s Greatest Album : Septicflesh – Mystic Places of Dawn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1TGNRk4Ii8&ab_channel=HessianFirm Malus(Apokatastasis) and Nick go over Septicflesh's classic full length debut as well as the incredible "Temple of the Lost Race" and discuss how Septicflesh went far and beyond the…

By hessianfirm January 14, 2025Podcast

Review

Defeated Sanity – Chronicles of Lunacy (2024)

Defeated Sanity continues to defy expectations within the death metal scene. With their 30th anniversary on the horizon, the band shows no signs of slowing down, and their seventh album,…

By Nicholas Mkhl January 9, 2025Review

Podcast

Hessian Scrum Special: Danny Hyde Part 2 (ex-Coil, Aural Rage, Electric Sewer Age), w/Randal Plunkett (filmmaker)

Raphael and Randal Plunkett (Lord Dunsany) return for this second installment of the podcast with Danny Hyde (Electric Sewer Age, Aural Rage, ex-Coil); we delve into Danny’s eclectic and genre-defying…

By hessianfirm December 31, 2024Podcast

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Mefitis release new album “The Skorian // The Greyleer”

Our dear friends at Mefitis have released their latest work, the duology "The Skorian // The Greyleer", conceived as two entwined EPs. This release sees the band push further ahead…

By Raphael Alecto November 29, 2024Uncategorized