Jillian Drachman

1 week ago | klaq.com | Jillian Drachman |Joe DiVita

Here are the best albums by 11 symphonic metal bands!When used wisely, symphonic components can amplify the emotional intensity of metal to dangerous levels while also allowing the sophistication of the artists involved to shine.

1 week ago | 1063thebuzz.com | Jillian Drachman |Joe DiVita

Arcturus, <>La Masquerade Infernale (1997)The Mortem-related Norwegian wizards Arcturus rank among the most unapologetically individualistic heroes of avant-garde metal. The utterly bizarre paragon of mad genius that is La Masquerade Infernale infuriates listeners by virtue of the excellence of the talents involved: Mayhem’s Hellhammer, Ulver’s Kristoffer Rygg, Ved Buens Ende’s Hugh Mingay, ex-Thorns’ Sverd and ex-Ulver’s Knut Magne Valle.

1 week ago | noisecreep.com | Jillian Drachman |Jordan Blum

Here are the best albums by 11 legendary black metal bands! If you are a true black metal fan, you know that tough questions like “What is the greatest Watain release?” can become a persistent enemy of sleep! With so many quality offerings in their catalog, how does one decide?! While, today, we will be putting minds at ease in regard to some of the genre’s most famous powerhouses, there is a certain monolith from Trondheim worth naming that, according to the likes of Scream Magazine’s Roy...

2 weeks ago | klaq.com | Jillian Drachman |Jordan Blum

Here are the best albums by 11 legendary black metal bands! If you are a true black metal fan, you know that tough questions like “What is the greatest Watain release?” can become a persistent enemy of sleep! With so many quality offerings in their catalog, how does one decide?! While, today, we will be putting minds at ease in regard to some of the genre’s most famous powerhouses, there is a certain monolith from Trondheim worth naming that, according to the likes of Scream Magazine’s Roy...