Track Of The Day - The North Edition

Elite level dissonant black metal from France. For fans of Blut aus Nord, Ulcerate & Gorguts.

Very raw Colombian black metal that draws influence from Parabellum, early Bathory & "In The Sign Of Evil" era Sodom.

One of the more black metal oriented tracks from US blackened mathcore outfit Serpent Column's "Endless Detainment" E.P. from last year (this month's feature release for The North). What a belter! One of the tracks of the year in my opinion. For fans of Deathspell Omega, Krallice & Plebeian Grandstand.

High quality atmospheric black metal from London with a strong post-metal component. For fans of Agalloch, Altar Of Plagues & Falls Of Rauros.

An enjoyable folk/Viking metal epic for fans of Falkenbach, Finsterfrost & Viking-period Bathory.

A 16-minute epic of Viking/black metal, hinting at the progressive direction that made me like this band more than I would have about 5 years ago (though I'm not into the vocal reverb):

Isn't it a little odd how my two favorite Enslaved tracks from their Viking/black metal era are both their longest epic and their shortest non-interlude song? "Urtical Gods" has extreme atmosphere for the Vikings to wipe out their enemies...

Enslaved's ultimate fusion of styles from all their albums before this one:

A majestic & atmospheric French black metal tribute to classic Burzum.

The closing piece from Moonsorrow's third album "Kivenkantaja" is by far the most appealing piece on the tracklisting for me personally. It's also the only track that sees them steering completely away from metal.

Superb melodic black metal from France.

Polish black metal for fans of Necromantia, Mayhem & early Samael.