CANTO: Enslaved, Wolves in the Throne Room, Dreadnought, and More
What a week it has been. But! I’m back just in time for an absolutely massive news day (according to the inbox). Honestly I don’t even know where to start… “Ein Bier… bitte.”– cmb
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BEYOND ALL HORIZONS: Dysthymia, Sort Storm, Enslaved
Cold icewinds sweep my weightless body over the bridge to unknown lands. The fog was thick before me as I fell into the unknown realms. The darkness had fallen before me, as I saw my body fall into the ground. I am far away, I am far away from the sun… Beyond All Horizons features […]
Initial Descent: August 17 – 23, 2026
Preseason football is back, baby. Which means it’s almost time for college ball and some Friday Night Lights action at all the local high schools. Even though it’s still hot as balls, I can already feel the fall energy in the air. THIS part of fall is my jam. Speaking of “my jam,” this week’s […]
The Nine Circles Playlist Vol. 453 (08.15.2026)
The 453rd edition of the Nine Circles Playlist ain’t gonna lie…felt kinda light this week, right? I’m not saying good stuff didn’t drop, or that the stuff that DID drop was bad…I’m just saying it felt like I could breathe for the first time in a while. At least enough to settle in with some […]
Donuts & CANTO: Narcotic Wasteland, Extinction A.D., Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, and More
Yes, it was one of those Friday nights again. And by that I mean… it was one in which I preferred editing photos over dealing with the inbox. Saturday morning coffee, however? Here I come. “Ein Bier… bitte.”– cmb
Receiving the Evcharist: Shadowmare and Phase Three Brewing
I got that Friday feeling in me, esteemed reader, and you should too. Lots of good on the altar for today, so let’s dive in and drink deep from that good ol’ cup of heresy. This week’s offerings: Shadowmare’s Transfiguration and Phase Three Brewing Company’s P3. — The Tunes: Shadowmare’s Transfiguration Portugal’s Shadowmare are an […]
Album Review: Abyssal Rift – Relics of Great Ash
It’s summer once again – it’s hot, somewhat humid, and it feels like the air conditioner just isn’t working. While that sounds like a nightmare to most people, summer is also a time of relaxation, of wanting to see what you can do with your newfound free time. Given my current interest du jour, I […]
Profile: Semantron, the new project from Dave French
Happy Friday, friends. Today it is an absolute honor to profile Dave French and his latest project, Semantron. It’s a name many of us are familiar with – specifically for his work with Yob, of course, but also Steve Von Till and Harvestman. Just last month he released Secrets Of A Krummholz Heart as the […]
CANTO: Besvärjelsen, Miscreance, Netherwilds, and More
I got to run in the woods today, which was fun and stuff. “Ein Bier… bitte.”– cmb