Hmmmm This seems like it's going to be even better than the first article. Gonna check them all out after Uni and come back with a full report.

Wow for a split second I thought that Iprit demo was Fanisk.

I have the Void Forger Demo, I enjoyed it a lot

Will try to check out the others though.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.05.2012 at 11:36
Hmmmm This seems like it's going to be even better than the first article.

I hope so. Obviously not every issue can be an improvement being that it relies on new releases living up to a certain standard but this issue was incredibly fun to write being that pretty much every demo involved was in no way a chore to get through. Even the "worst" release(s) here should at least have a "decent" vibe, but there's nothing here to lose your lunch over.

Written by [user id=122079] on 15.05.2012 at 14:21
Wow for a split second I thought that Iprit demo was Fanisk.

Probably the closest we'll get to adding an NS band.

Good recommendations... I'd also suggest that you check out this band Astral Melancholy. I haven't been able to find any info on them, since they're not on here or metal archives, but from the info on the youtube account, I think it's a one-man American atmsopheric black metal band with a demo out. Worth checking out, the guy tries to reflect a certain mood with each of his songs, and does so well.

Written by Auntie Sahar on 16.05.2012 at 07:07
Good recommendations... I'd also suggest that you check out this band Astral Melancholy. I haven't been able to find any info on them, since they're not on here or metal archives, but from the info on the youtube account, I think it's a one-man American atmsopheric black metal band with a demo out. Worth checking out, the guy tries to reflect a certain mood with each of his songs, and does so well.

I can check it if he's got a Bandcamp page and the demo is recently released.

Skumlord sounds pretty interesting. I'll have to check them out sometime.

Pretty awesome shit you dug up man, I enjoy it werry much give a try all, amd cant choose, hood is not C Cuts and no voting otherwise not possible,

Man, Skumlord is immense ! Nastiest shit I heard in a while.... Fetid black metal !

Written by Bad English on 17.05.2012 at 01:43
Pretty awesome shit you dug up man, I enjoy it werry much give a try all, amd cant choose, hood is not C Cuts and no voting otherwise not possible,

Thanks! This was definitely a strong issue and glad you checked them all out. I didn't want a voting option as I didn't care for popularity and just wanted to help promote the underground.

Written by Vombatus on 17.05.2012 at 02:47
Man, Skumlord is immense ! Nastiest shit I heard in a while.... Fetid black metal !

Definitely! I'm glad I checked it out. I was in need of some fetid shit after going through a few atmospheric/depressive-style albums the past few weeks.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 17.05.2012 at 03:21

Written by Bad English on 17.05.2012 at 01:43
Pretty awesome shit you dug up man, I enjoy it werry much give a try all, amd cant choose, hood is not C Cuts and no voting otherwise not possible,

Thanks! This was definitely a strong issue and glad you checked them all out. I didn't want a voting option as I didn't care for popularity and just wanted to help promote the underground.

I do it all ok if I read its core or some industrial or nu I wobt but generaly I try out all such tytpe of bands in artucles

Not really interested in crusty black metal but Iprit and Barrowlands got some sick artwork!

Written by AngelofDeth on 18.05.2012 at 05:41
Iprit and Barrowlands got some sick artwork!

The music isn't too shabby either!

As a pretty new metal fan, I'm not the type to venture from my comfort zone that much (until recently I've been listening to pretty much only Kamelot and Iron Maiden) but I was pleasantly surprised with Barrowlands, I quite enjoyed that demo of theirs. They remind me a bit of The Foreshadowing's Second World actually, another album that's different from what I usually listen to but I like. I'll be keeping an eye on Barrowlands; thanks Troy Killjoy for introducing them here! I would've never found them otherwise.

Written by [user id=121291] on 18.05.2012 at 06:23
As a pretty new metal fan, I'm not the type to venture from my comfort zone that much (until recently I've been listening to pretty much only Kamelot and Iron Maiden) but I was pleasantly surprised with Barrowlands, I quite enjoyed that demo of theirs. They remind me a bit of The Foreshadowing's Second World actually, another album that's different from what I usually listen to but I like. I'll be keeping an eye on Barrowlands; thanks Troy Killjoy for introducing them here! I would've never found them otherwise.

Glad to be of assistance! And - possibly - welcome to the dark side.

Barrowlands seem to be getting quite a bit of attention through this article...

Don't know why that Void Forger cover looks so familiar... I'll have to check it out

Checked out Dhampyr expecting lulz, turns out it was fairly satisfying (minus the vocals).

Written by Slayer666 on 18.05.2012 at 16:55
Checked out Dhampyr expecting lulz, turns out it was fairly satisfying (minus the vocals).

I enjoyed it quite a bit myself. Had to listen a couple times just to separate the music from the vocals and then judge it with them combined, but it's definitely good shit. Not the best, as I said, but not bad.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 18.05.2012 at 16:57

I enjoyed it quite a bit myself. Had to listen a couple times just to separate the music from the vocals and then judge it with them combined, but it's definitely good shit. Not the best, as I said, but not bad.

Yea, I feel about the same way about this band as I do about Silencer: "Just shut the fuck up, dude, seriously".

Written by AngelofDeth on 18.05.2012 at 05:41

Not really interested in crusty black metal but Iprit and Barrowlands got some sick artwork!

The cover art Barrowlands used for their demo is by Gustave Doré.

Written by JoeD. on 19.05.2012 at 06:40

Written by AngelofDeth on 18.05.2012 at 05:41

Not really interested in crusty black metal but Iprit and Barrowlands got some sick artwork!

The cover art Barrowlands used for their demo is by Gustave Doré.

Very cool thanks for the heads up, this guy is sick! It looks like Watain took inspiration from one of his paintings for their Lawless Darkness release as well..

Written by AngelofDeth on 19.05.2012 at 21:01
Very cool thanks for the heads up, this guy is sick! It looks like Watain took inspiration from one of his paintings for their Lawless Darkness release as well..

Also, Dimmu Borgir.

Look familiar?

Written by Troy Killjoy on 19.05.2012 at 22:08

Written by AngelofDeth on 19.05.2012 at 21:01
Very cool thanks for the heads up, this guy is sick! It looks like Watain took inspiration from one of his paintings for their Lawless Darkness release as well..

Also, Dimmu Borgir.

ahhh For All Tid! damm how have I not known who this guy was for so long, this guy is fuckn amazing. gonna see if I can capture some photos nodding to his style..

Written by [user id=121291] on 18.05.2012 at 06:23

As a pretty new metal fan, I'm not the type to venture from my comfort zone that much (until recently I've been listening to pretty much only Kamelot and Iron Maiden) but I was pleasantly surprised with Barrowlands, I quite enjoyed that demo of theirs. They remind me a bit of The Foreshadowing's Second World actually, another album that's different from what I usually listen to but I like. I'll be keeping an eye on Barrowlands; thanks Troy Killjoy for introducing them here! I would've never found them otherwise.

If you liked Barrowlands, I highly, highly suggest you check out Irrwisch and their self-titled demo. It's incredible.

And Troy, Barrowlands was great. As I said, reminded me of Irrwisch, and I cannot get enough of Irrwisch.

Written by scaesura on 24.05.2012 at 20:42
And Troy, Barrowlands was great. As I said, reminded me of Irrwisch, and I cannot get enough of Irrwisch.

I didn't find it nearly as depressive in nature as Irrwisch, but I can see the similarities in terms of atmosphere.

My favorites were Dhampyr (didn't like the vocals but I only heard them on one track so I don't mind),Barrowlands and the best one definitely Void Forger.
Iprit was also very decent. And Skumlord... It was hilariously awful.

I really liked Silence the Earth but I didn't count them in my first sentence because I hardly believe they belong in the article. Regardless if the next release has BM.

I finally listened to Barrowlands, and I love it. I wrote up a review about it and the band really liked it.