Burzum – Belus

Byelobog Productions, 2010 Belus, the latest album from one man black metal machine Burzum, carries with it a great deal of baggage before even the first note is heard. The most infamous detail surrounding Burzum (aka Varg Vikernes; formerly Count Grishnakh) is the fact that he recently spent a decade and a half behind barsContinue reading “Burzum – Belus”

Burzum – Belus

This is so old! From about a year ago. I’m playing catch-up on sticking things here. He has a (presumably rubbish) new album out now. Anyway. Byelobog Productions, 2010Belus, the latest album from one man black metal machine Burzum, carries with it a great deal of baggage before even the first note is heard. TheContinue reading “Burzum – Belus”

Wolves In The Throne Room – Black Cascade

Southern Lord (2009) Even more FACT-age… Wolves In The Throne Room. While overused nomenclature, Wolves, when used correctly, can evoke a certain snarling menace. The tepid likes of Wolfmother and Wolf Parade have certainly besmirched this signifier in recent years, but there has always been a Wolf Eyes or Rye Wolves to restore sufficiently brutal,Continue reading “Wolves In The Throne Room – Black Cascade”