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“…the transitions between the evolving pads are delicate, and never washed with excessive reverb; rather, each element is handled with a deft craftsmanship, and the subtle and delicate mix gives each song an intimate feel.”

MusicDaniel EdenfieldSeptember 12, 2023Cryo Chamber, cryo chamber, review, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magicComment

Join the Mercury Mission

…an excellent showcase of talent in the Cryo Chamber roster, and as mentioned above, the eight artists on this collaboration are known for their penchant with weaving analog and synthetic textures with a decided retro aesthetic.

Enter the Feeble Dream

The music of Dahlia's Tear is as insightful as it is masterful, and Tales from a Feeble Dream is just as one would expect from such a talented composer; a rich exploration of melancholic sound and atmosphere.

MusicDaniel EdenfieldFebruary 22, 2023Feeble dream, ambient, dark ambient, review, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magic, dungeon synthComment

Keosz Delivers the Brilliant Soundtrack for Neven

[Keosz] soundtrack work in Neven is nothing short of inspired genius, and his style of subtle drones and intermittent piano motif as a focal point works immaculately with the movie…

Ugasanie Unfolds A Delicate Miasma of Winter Ambience

It is truly the soundtrack to a relaxing Winter, of the kiss of a fire, tinged with the chill of a frozen mountain air upon a resting upon a blanket of snow.

Descendants of the Moon by Dahlia's Tear Unfurls the Epic of Gilgamesh in Dark Ambient Grandeur

…mysticism tinged with slight flourishes of melancholy and a macrocosmic introspection; a curiosity resides in the music that compels the listener along the journey of this great, and ultimately lost tale.

Fledgling Dungeon Synth Project Ghulin Mines Classic Tones On "Otherneath"

The vaults are opening again. Wrought Records is coming back with an artisan batch of freshly forged releases and I’ve had the pleasure of early access to one of these shining gems. Midwestern newcomer Ghulin will be releasing their debut release Otherneath on cassette and digital August 22nd.

Harken to the Haunting Harmonies of Harrow's Peak in The Night Keep's 'Vindemia'

Since the release of the inaugural incantation that is A Tale of Shadows in September of 2013, award-winning production company The Night Keep has hexed haunt and horror fans alike with immersive, arcane-infused audio dramas bound by passionately crafted, sinister scores that are second to none. Vindemia, the latest album from the connoisseurs of the crypt, was released last October and joins Shade of Night, Ex Tenebris, Heretica, and In Musicka as an instant masterpiece of the macabre. I encourage you to stoke the fire, pour yourself a fine vintage, close your eyes, and sip at your leisure as your soul drifts to the sea-side port town of Harrow’s Peak. Do enjoy your stay.

Dronny Darko and ProtoU Offer Another Meditative, Organic Hymnal of Excellence

There is no agenda with this piece, no exacting compulsion to hammer a point; rather, this is a relaxing, meditative hymn of inflection, allowing the listener to turn inward. A definite must-have for those seeking a relaxing musical escape.

Finnish Underground Stalwarts FÖRGJORD Return with an Ode of Black Metal Intensity

Finnish underground stalwarts, FÖRGJORD return to the fore with their latest exhortation into black metal miasma - Laulu Kuolemasta. A well-kept secret from Finland, the band is not quiet on their musical offerings, rather, delivering a high intensity, thoughtful evocation of raw, yet cogent black metal. Raw, bleeding, and with plenty of cadences to keep the rhythms moving forward, the production on Laulu Kuolemasta is laceratingly chilly, tinged with bitterness, and sung in native Finnish tongue.

MusicDaniel EdenfieldJune 22, 2020black metal, black metal reviews, FORGJORD, reviews, music, monsters, madness, magic, monsters madness and magicComment

The IXth Key Unlocks "Rusty Chainmail" On Wrought Records

It’s that time again, friends. Check your inventory, equip yourself well, and come into the dungeon with me. Wrought Records has once again put a key into my hand and bid me a safe journey. So, let's light our torches and see what the IXth Key will unlock on June 29th.

Crawl Before The Crypts of the Undead as Serpentis Commands Withered Flesh To Arise

Withered Flesh Arise is the latest ritualistic offering from the altar of Obsidian Relic Records. The Lords of Seregost call forth from the crypt— Serpentis! To begin this crawl into the cemetery, the listener is beckoned beyond by the haunting haze, the chilling calm before the sacrilegious storm that is Walking Among Corpses. The wrought iron gates whisper their tale on the wind. The cold kiss of the grave festers a certain fear. The fear of familiarity. Your wishes for revulsion are replaced by a righteous reverie for the rot. You’re unnerved by your very nature as your toes cling to the touch of the damp soil. Longing to dance with the lich, you proceed to the Crypts of the Undead.

Ruptured World Delivers Another Exquisite Tale of Cosmic Dark Ambience

Ruptured World continues its sci-fi epic with the third installment in the Planetary (not officially titled) series. Author Alistair Rennie writes, produces, and provides yet another exquisite tale of cosmic dark ambient, bolstered by the mastering of Simon Heath (Cryo Chamber; Atrium Carceri). I have espoused on numerous occasions that I love narrative in music - I love the weaving of story, design, and atmosphere into musical presentations, no matter the genre.