Cosmo, Author at The Goat Review

Exmortus – Necrophony Review

September 9, 2023September 13, 2023 Reviewed by Cosmo

Crammed full of guitar solos and Neoclassical wank, Slave to the Sword was one of the best and most-listened to albums for a High School-aged Cosmo. Now, nine years and two albums since that release, Exmortus returns fresh to Nuclear Blast with Necrophony after a couple releases on Prosthetic Records. Is this one to add to the list of Exmortus successes or does this signing to a major label signal a watered-down sound for a wider audience? Slave to the wank.

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Blut aus Nord – Disharmonium: Nahab Review

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 Reviewed by Cosmo

I’m convinced that Vindsval, the figure behind peerless enigmatic Black Metal entity Blut aus Nord, picks which styles they want the next BaN album to sound on a whim. On any album, the listener could face beautiful Atmospheric or Melodic Black Metal, such as on one of the Memoria Vetusta albums or 2019’s Hallucinogen. Always bet on black.

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夢遊病者 (Sleepwalker) – Skopofoboexoskelett Review

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Reviewed by Cosmo No comments

Skopofoboexoskelett (or Snufferdoodle as some folks call it) is an exercise in absurdity that is layered in a pulsating amount of chaos before giving way to a hypnotic end. *Eggplant emoji*.

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Miserere Luminis – Ordalie Review

July 1, 2023January 14, 2024 Reviewed by Cosmo No comments

So how do Miserere Luminis compare to other bands in this largely meandering, long-winded style of metal? Cosmo sorts out what’s what in the land of the kvlt.

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Sacrenoir – Comme des Revenants Parmi les Ruines Review

July 1, 2023January 14, 2024 Reviewed by Cosmo No comments

Touted by the label as being a mix of various second wave bands, such as Darkthrone and Gorgoroth, this is an album that promises a throwback to the 90s with its icy style of black metal. It seems that 30 years on, the ice has melted.

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Serpent of Old – Ensemble Under the Dark Sun Review

June 30, 2023December 25, 2023 Reviewed by Cosmo No comments

Transcending Obscurity certainly knows how to sign and release quality Black Metal. This year alone has seen high tier stuff from Decipher and Burial Hordes. Now, Serpent of Old looks to join that pantheon. A brand new band from Turkey, their debut album Ensemble Under the Dark Sun promises long form excellence, if the promo sheet is to be believed. These sheets can be deceiving, though. Does this snake slither its way to success or does it end up eating its tail instead?

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Wilt – Huginn Review

June 25, 2023January 20, 2024 Reviewed by Cosmo No comments

5 years later, they are back with third “full length” Huginn. Their specific blend of atmospheric black metal captivated me, so I was fairly excited for this one. Wilted expectations.