DARK THRONE Soulside Journey
Dark Throne Soulside Journey is one of the darkest metal albums ever. Dark Throne are known for being a Black Metal band, but at this early point in their career…
ROTTING CHRIST Passage to Arcturo
Rotting Christ Passage to Arcturo is the first release from this mighty Greek band. This is kind of their first EP before releasing an album proper and is far different…
CRADLE OF FILTH – The Screaming of the Valkyries
Cradle of Filth The Screaming of the Valkyries is the 2025 release from these English Black metal icons. Cradle of Filth is now probably the most visible black metal band…
DARK THRONE
Formation of Darkthrone: Death Metal Beginnings (1986–1990) Darkthrone was formed in 1986 in Kolbotn, Norway. The original lineup featured Gylve “Fenriz” Nagell, Anders Risberget, Ivar Enger (Zephyrous), and Dag Nilsen.…
BATHORY
Bathory is one of the most influential and important bands in the history of black metal. Their early to mid peroid work is definitely a favourite of mine. The band…
MAYHEM
Formation and Early Years (1984-1987) Mayhem was founded in 1984 in Langhus, Norway, by guitarist Øystein Aarseth (Euronymous), bassist Jørn Stubberud (Necrobutcher), and drummer Kjetil Manheim. The band took its…
SODOM
Introduction Sodom is one of the more influential bands in the thrash and extreme metal genres (especially in the underground). Hailing from Germany, they played a key role in shaping…
MAYHEM DEATHCRUSH
I have to say when I first heard Mayhem Deathcrush which was around the 1992 period, I have to say I wasn’t impressed. I’d already started listening to Dark Throne,…
VENOM
OK, here we go with one of the biggest, if not the biggest influnce on my life as a metalhed, a guitarist and a vocalist and lyric writer…The almighty Venom.…