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Interview: Jarno Nurmi (Serpent Ascending, Desecresy, etc)

Howdy Jarno! Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You’ve been involved with death metal for a long time. What initially sparked your interest in extreme metal? Which…

By Guest Writer March 9, 2021Interview

Analysis Review

Amorphis – Privilege of Evil

In recent decades Death Metal experienced a huge shift in style as Bands went from writing intricate arrangements with unique melodies towards a style that favours dexterity and ability to…

By Sven Erick March 8, 2021Analysis, Review

Analysis Review

Abyssvm – Poizon of god MMIX (2021)

Originally revealed to the public in 2008, a remastered edition of Poizon of god has been released in 2021 by Abyssvm under the auspices of The Black Flame (Northwind). The new…

By DARG March 1, 2021Analysis, Review

Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UApsrxUo6qs Ildrac of Ancient Gate joins the latest episode of Hessian Scrum for an in depth discussion on the philosophy behind the music as well as the classic bands that…

By Nicholas Mkhl March 1, 2021Podcast

Review

Empyrium – Über den Sternen (2021)

German band Empyrium’s admirable path consistently shows them preserving an highly unique voice while adapting to varying contexts and an evolving inventory of skills. The band’s strengths as composers and…

By Raphael Alecto February 27, 2021Review

Podcast

Hessian Scrum #4: Cullen Toner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcmiCNMwIbY The Hessian Scrum podcast continues and for this entry our guest is Cullen Toner, mastermind of Dawnbreaker and former member of many other underground metal bands like Abazagorath.

By Raphael Alecto February 25, 2021Podcast

Podcast

Hessian Scrum #3: Into Oblivion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Rt2dJkS5s As you've probably noticed if you've been following Hessian Firm lately, the podcast format is one we've decided to make use of with particular dedication. For the third entry…

By Raphael Alecto February 11, 2021Podcast

Podcast

Hessian Scrum Pdcast, episode 2: Jan Kruitwagen from Sammath

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91u5qgclbjY The Hessian Firm podcast continues, and for this entry we're joined by none other than Jan Kruitwagen from the legendary black metal band Sammath. Throughout their consistent career, the…

By Raphael Alecto February 6, 2021Podcast

Review

Abigor – Nachthymnen (From The Twilight Kingdom)

With their 1995 release Nachthymnen (From The Twilight Kingdom) Abigor not only evolved and refined their intricate and glorious style of Black Metal, already present on their debut “Verwüstung –…

By Sven Erick January 17, 2021Review

Review

Some unorthodox recommendations for the year’s beginnings

As time marches on inexorably to hit another cyclical benchmark of our calendars, giving way to many forms of celebration and exalted frenzy, we at Hessian Firm will take the…

By Raphael Alecto January 11, 2021Review