Author: Darren Cowan

Within The Abyss: March 2021

Every month I present reviews of black metal albums culled from throughout the world. Whether progressing into unknown territory or …

Sodom Interview

Nearly 40 years after their formation, Sodom are still thrashing vehemently. Their new album Genesis XIX is an absolute scorcher. …

Venom – Sons Of Satan Review

Sons of Satan: Rare And Unreleased is a collection of early demos originally released as a deluxe vinyl boxset titled …

Incantation Interview

Incantation have not only consistently released albums since the early ‘90s, they’ve stayed consistent to their evil sound. This is …

Paradise Lost – Obsidian Review

Death/doom pioneers Paradise Lost return with their sixteenth studio album, Obsidian. Long time fans will be “happy” to know Obsidian …

Vader Interview

Vader didn’t limp into their fifth decade of making music. The Polish death/thrash machine burst into 2020 with a barrage …

Burning Witches Interview

The Swiss heavy metal group Burning Witches are set to release their third full-length album, Dance with the Devil. Although …

Ihsahn – Telemark Review

After releasing seven solo albums, Emperor frontman Ihsahn presents his first solo EP, Telemark. The EP consists of five songs: …

Anvil Interview

Anvil is the perfect moniker not just for a heavy metal band, but also as an adjective to describe their …

Annihilator Interview

Annihilator‘s seventeenth album is Ballistic, Sadistic, released via Silver Lining Music. The album marks the band’s 36th year. Jeff Waters …

Exhumed Interview

Exhumed have become a staple on Relapse Records. The San Jose-based grinding death metal group have been with the vaunted …

Borknagar – True North Review

Borknagar return to the majesty of Norway’s snow capped mountains and frozen fjords on True North. The group’s eleventh studio …