MZ.412 – “Ulvens Broder” 10″ EP Review (black industrial/dark ambient)

Black industrial legends have returned. MZ.412 is Nordvargr, Drakh and Ulvtharm.  Ulvens Broder is the new 10" release from Cold Spring Records.  Release date is June 1. From Cold Spring: "The limited edition 10" 'Ulvens Broder' is taken and adapted from the forthcoming album and features a very special B-side with Tomas from ORDO ROSARIUS EQUILIBRIO." 2018 marks...

Nordvargr – “Metempsychosis” Album Review (dark ambient/ritual/death industrial)

Our friends from Cyclic Law bring us to the end of the work week with another excellent death industrial/ritual ambient release of the highest quality. Metempsychosis is the new 10-track release from Sweden's highly-revered ritual/death industrial king, Nordvargr. From Cyclic Law: "the transmigration of the soul, was the basic concept for the new album from...

Mz.412 / Trepaneringsritualen – “X Post Industriale/Rituals 2015 e.v.” 2LP / Album Review

A very special double-LP split release from Mz.412 & Trepaneringsritualen is our offering for today.  X Post Industriale/Rituals 2015 e.v. On October 31, 2015 both artists performed two "rituals" at Old Europa Cafe's  festival, "X Congresso Post Industriale" in Bologna, Italy at club Kindergarten.  2 years later these magical performances are etched in vinyl for a...

Nordvargr “Secret Barbarous Names” Album Review / Interview

While defying the rules of specific genres or styles is something Nordvargr is known for, Henrik Nordvargr is one of the most prolific masterminds behind such acts as MZ. 412, Poupee Fabrikk, All Hail the Transcending Ghost and many others. So when Malignant Records presented me with the opportunity to review The Secret Barbarous Names,...