In hindsight, I should have paid more attention to the album cover. Paolo Girardi has represented the void’s revelations as being all eyes, tendrils, and what I believe is referred to in these parts as “patented space-bunghole”. It hints at a band going for a big, disturbing sound more than what is commonly remembered from the 90s doom-death scene. Never judge a void by its cover.
Read moreAnnus in Cvltus – The Year in Black Metal 2024
The Goat Review presents an annual special: the year in review of black metal 2024. Your time is precious. We did the listening for you! Have a good squeeze if you please.
Read moreThis Week In Metal, 2024 Week 38
Another week, another round of metal reviews in the bag. Words are tough, so we assembled the highlights. And if you want to read the latest reviews for the new offerings from Vomitrot, Emasculator, Wraithfyre, and Pyrrhon, you can do that too!
Read moreVomitrot – Emetic Imprecations Review
This 6 track primitive death metal is everything a death metal bear could wish for. Filled with prehistoric, down-tuned riffs, bass with a heavy presence and quick decisions from the drummer — Emetic Imprecations never holds back and will mercilessly beat you into submission until you vomit and excrete bodily fluids from every hole.
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