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As Light Dies – The Laniakea Architecture, Volume II (2023) – Review

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The RMR crew had their share of intricate metal pieces to review that strained to make sense. So, one day this early 2023, some RMR hands peacefully rummaged about the moldy lost corners of our review pipe. Just to discover that the Spaniards of As Light Dies brutally struck again.

And I freely admit it here for the record, The Laniakea Architecture, Volume II must be one of the most challenging records this crew ever attacked. This is no album for the faint of heart – and it probably belongs into the realm of Trve Metalheads ov the Weird. Oblivion … [...] Click to raid more!

Crown of Madness try some Elemental Binding!

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Do have a care, will ya? Binding elementals will work through strong magick only. And if it goes wrong, you’re so much scorched toast – or turned into a toad to croak upon the world until it or you finally disappear, whatever comes first. So, powerful metal will be needed to cast spells that will hold the forces of evil at bay.

And in come Crown of Madness with their snazzy brand of Technical Death Metal that continually reminded me of sins that Abiotic and the sick-to-god Archspire already committed some time ago. Exactly the kind of red-hot metal the … [...] Click to raid more!

Ashenspire – Hostile Architecture (2022) – Review

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Didn’t we state many times over that those out-of-the-box records are really down the RMR upper echelon’s proverbial alley? Indeed we did. So why did Ashenspire‘s latest album not click right away when it was released?

Well, guess what? Extreme musings in many shades of dreary grey about concrete urban structures and social impurities really don’t work too well when the sun shines outside. In other words, July is summertime. Hot temperatures, nice breeze, beach bar, and fun. Not the time of year for us to dwell on the smelly dregs of urban lifestyles and sprawling crimes against the … [...] Click to raid more!

Rorcal – κρέων (Creon) (2016) – Review

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I just covered Éohum in a newsflash, writing that these guys really take you far down to the abyss where Black Metal dwells. Now, it can be worse, much worse. 

Let me warn ye: If you look for warm and cozy melodies to carry you along, whilst you enjoy your crackling fire, then DO NOT open that door (open this door instead). If you are just a fan of lighter versions of all things Black and Doom Metal, DO NOT open that door. If you are ready to face the dark, howling abyss of one of the better Extreme Metal and Black … [...] Click to raid more!