Author: Alex de Borba
Alex de Borba
Bogotá, Colombia
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Worm: Exhuming the Ostentatious Gold of 1996 with ‘Necropalace’
As the Floridian shapeshifters graduate to Century Media Records, they trade the humidity of the Everglades for the freezing aristocratic…
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Genus Ordinis Dei: ‘The Land East Of Eden,’ ‘Awakening’ and the Exegesis of the Exile
Italian symphonic death metal band Genus Ordinis Dei chronicles the first murder on their new sonic opera, ‘The Land East…
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Novembre: Painting a Work of Mediterranean Melancholy with ‘Words of Indigo’
In a triumphant return, the Roman pioneers of atmospheric doom weave a tapestry of “sun-drenched mourning.” ‘Words of Indigo’ is…
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Ellaya Yefymova: Processing Trauma Through Art and ‘Memento Vivere’
Ukrainian artist Ellaya Yefymova discusses her philosophical shift from “remember death” to “remember to live,” processing the trauma of war,…
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Herejía: ‘In Nomine Obscuritatis,’ a Symphonic Requiem for the Departed
The Colombian institution Herejía rises from tragedy’s shadow to unveil a monumental act of necromancy. Titled ‘In Nomine Obscuritatis,’ this…
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Inthraced: From Karelian Earth to Cosmic Void with ‘Constellation Zero’
In North Karelia, Inthraced abandons the moss-covered myths of the past to embrace a cold, sci-fi future. Their new single…
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Inhuman: ‘Gloriæ,’ and the Revival of Lusitanian Gothic
Emerging from the sun-drenched shadows of the Algarve, Portuguese gothic metal veterans Inhuman return with ‘Gloriæ.’ The band’s fourth album…
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Sun of the Dying: ‘A Throne of Ashes’ Ignites Earth’s Silent Roar of Retribution
A profound metamorphosis occurs when the mourner lays down their wreath and picks up a torch. Moving beyond passive nature-worship,…
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Nothgard: Orchestrating a Cinematic Resurrection of Melodic Sorrow with ‘Opium Dreams’
Breaking a three-year silence, Nothgard’s ‘Opium Dreams’ fuses Bavarian precision with Romantic tragedy. This pivotal 2025 return signals Dom R.…
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Herejía: A Symphonic Covenant from the Edge of the Abyss
The Colombian metal institution releases ‘In Nomine Obscuritatis,’ a posthumous fulfillment of its founder’s vision that bridges the raw aggression…
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Katatonia: On ‘Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State,’ a Singular Vision
On their first album as a singular creative entity, Katatonia and sole founder Jonas Renkse confront the ghosts of their…
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Heartlay: A Brutal Archaeology of the Self on ‘The Alteration’
On their new album, French industrial act Heartlay moves beyond genre performance, engaging in a raw, archaeological deconstruction of the…
