Weekly Playlist

Guignol Noir "Ritual ov Initiation"

Like Horna covering Bethlehem. Review to follow.

Negativa "Untitled I"

Atmospheric and black as you like.  Review to follow.

Naga "Inanimate"

Italian, blackened doom. Fuck yeah! Review to follow.

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