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REVIEW: Pulchra Morte – ‘Ex Rosa Ceremonia’


REVIEW: Pulchra Morte – ‘Ex Rosa Ceremonia’ by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Death doom metallers Pulchra Morte is comprised of Adam Clemans (Skeletonwitch, Wolvhammer), John Porada (Wolvhammer, Abigail Williams), Jarrett Pritchard (Eulogy, Brutality), Clayton Gore (Eulogy, Harkonin), and Jeffrey Breden (Leagues Below) who formed in 2017 with the intention of bringing back the atmosphere and feeling to extreme music. Their new second full-length album ‘Ex Rosa Ceremonia’ truly embraces this sentiment.

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REVIEW: DRAGGED UNDER – ‘THE WORLD IS IN YOUR WAY’ (deluxe edition )


REVIEW: Dragged Under – ‘The World Is In Your Way’ (deluxe edition )by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Seattle hard punk rockers Dragged Under have created a powerful sound which combines thrashed-up punk, hardcore, technical metal, and alternative elements and that is what gives them an edge. They have come far in a short space of time having formed in 2019 and have had a busy year despite covid-19 as in between touring with The Used and Dead American they independently released their debut The World Is In Your Way in January this year.

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REVIEW: Ana Argan List – SELF-TITLED EP


REVIEW: Ana Argan List – Self-titled EP by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Ana Argan List was formed early 2020 as a solo project by Edvin Johansson before known as a founder of the black metal band Orngòth. The upcoming self-titled four-track EP is due for release November 1st via Ground Media Group.

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REVIEW: Ensiferum – ‘Thalassic’


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REVIEW: Ensiferum – ‘Thalassic’ by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Ensiferum are pioneers in melodic folk metal and their new eighth album ‘Thalassic’ which is released July 10th 2020 via Metal Blade Records asserts this yet again. The album’s title translates from ancient Greek as “of or relating to seas” and this theme is strong throughout and the mythology touched upon in the album helps take the bands sound to another level being their most forceful offering yet.

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ABORTED release brand-new EP and put out ‘Serpent of Depravity’ video


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ABORTED release the limited three-track EP “La Grande Mascarade” and now reveal another track from this release. Vocalist Svencho states :

“Alright cool cats and kittens! The release of ‘La Grande Mascarade’ is upon us! To celebrate this unholy event we figured we would launch a streaming video of ‘Serpent of Depravity’ for you all. Probably one of the most technical tracks we have ever written and quite the rollercoaster making one wonder all but ‘where is Carol Baskin’s husband, really?’ Well ladies and gentlemen, all we can tell you is just like tiger feces, this song reeks of brutality! If you haven’t gotten a copy of our new EP and want to support you favourite idiots, do so on the link below: 

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REVIEW: Katatonia – ‘City Burials’


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REVIEW: Katatonia – City Burials by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Swedish metallers Katatonia have returned from their unexpected hiatus with their highly anticipated eleventh new album ‘City Burials’ which is set for release on 24th April through Peaceville records. They are back with an invigorated and more progressive sound which was certainly worth the wait…

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