My list of upcoming new releases is a bit barren until mid August, and I’m fucking ok with that. After last week, and the rest of this year, I could use some time to reflect on some of the stellar releases we’ve already been gifted with, take some time to listen to some older stuff, fill out some collections, and of course, listen to new recommendations, which as far as new music, this week was almost entirely recommendations.

Finnish recommendations to be exact. And they fucking rule. This week may not be for the weary traveler as these bands are probably more for the black metal initiated but hey, you never know what band it’s going to be to bring you to the dark side, become your new favorite band, or simply blow your fucking mind. So if you’re feeling adventurous, and hell, why shouldn’t you, give some of these a try this week.

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Korgonthurus – Vuohen siunaus
I read the words “big, gross Finnish black metal” in a review and knew this was something I needed to hear, and it’s exactly that. Filthy, furious, black fucking metal in a way only the Finnish can do. Fucking killer.

Celestial Grave – Burial Ground Trance
More nasty, raw, filthy Finnish black metal with some killer fucking melody. Promising demo from this new band.

Oath – Mustan Liekin Vejeskunta
Fiercely intense, melodic, raw, Finnish black metal. Are you picking up on a theme here Continue reading “Kevin G’s Weekly Metal Playlist” →