Holy Blood represents Christian viking metal
The Ukrainian band’s first release in three years gushes melodramatic bombast.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• May 17, 2017
White Ward master depressive experimentalism
“Futility Report” gives a multifaceted perspective on mental illness and inner negativity through an unmistakable sound.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• May 2, 2017
Ulver returns to tripped-out beats
“The Assassination of Julius Caesar” guides listeners through seismic fables with accessible structures.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• April 25, 2017
1476 sounds like no other
“Our Season Draws Near” sees the eclectic duo wrap their influences into a transcendent musical cocktail.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• April 5, 2017
Netra captures urban misery
“Ingrates” paints a unique picture of the darker aspects of modern living.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• February 27, 2017
Buried Treasure: Five overlooked records of 2016
The Chimes staff highlights some under-listened music from the past trip around the sun.
Grace Gibney, Writer
• February 14, 2017
Australia’s Mesarthim shines through the void
“Absence” reflects curiosity, fear and ultimately awe of the universe.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• October 18, 2016
La Puente had a noisy evening
Bridgetown DIY started the week off with overwhelming intensity.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• October 11, 2016
Alcest’s “Komada” transcends in abysmal glory
The French pioneers expand blackgaze while perfecting their template.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• October 4, 2016
Vektor reach surpassingly creative heights
“Terminal Redux” secures the band in the future of thrash metal.
Josh Rosen, Writer
• May 10, 2016
Obsidian Kingdom hones their craft.
“A Year With No Summer” organizes the Spanish metaller’s experimentalism.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• March 14, 2016
Crimson Moonlight retake the throne
“Divine Darkness” rechristens the kings of Christian black metal.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer
• March 1, 2016