I discovered the band Mephisto Walz in the early 1990′s as an addition on the re-issue of the now legendary American Gothic compilation on Gymnastic Records. This was at the beginning of their second incarnation, and the band immediately stood out with a complex, textured and original sound. A little research soon showed that Mephisto […]

As far as causes go, I have always had mixed feelings about the use of music to aid whatever or whoever needs help. Requiring help means you needs to appeal to a broad audience that has as a common thread said cause. So how is it that one can use such a thing as music, […]

Miel Noir was originally a project from the mind of Dimo Dimov, a name whom many in the neofolk and dark ambient scenes will immediately recognize as having been a part of Sturmpercht and Svarrogh.  Since the release of 2010′s “Wabenheim” on Beverina, however, Miel Noir has expanded to include the permanent member in Marcel […]

“Come the Thaw” is a thought that has been striking my mind often lately, being trapped in the land between winter and real spring. And here is an album entitled just that, feeding that emotion further, and probably some day soon making it burst into the first green leaves. Worm Ouroboros, the latter part of […]

Written by: Sage Artist: Daniele Brusaschetto (ITA) Title: Fragranze Silenzio Label: Bosco Rec. (ITA) & Bar la Muerte (ITA) & Sincope & Chew-Z Cat. #: Bosco20 / Bar54 / Sin007 Format: Digi-CD Genre: Avant-garde / Experimental Rock / Ambient / Psychedelic 01) La Bambina Intermittente 02) Ali di Mosca 03) Clouds 04) Raccontamelo come Fosse […]

Journalist Name: ZRG Artist: Mighty Sphincter  Title: Rare Unearthed Videos Label: Cathedral  Cat. # CMDVD001 Format: DVDr Genre: Punk/Goth Rock Tracklisting: 01. Ghostwalking 02. Hitler Painted Roses 03. Hollywood Goes To Hell 04. Kingdom Of Heaven 05. Electric Hosebag 06. Blood Banquet (Live at Knights of Pythias 1986) 07. Furious Curse (Live at Knights of […]

Written by: ZRG Artist Country: Label: Malaise Music Genre: Deathrock / Gothic Rock Tracklisting: 01 L’Amore … Il Dolore (Deep Version) 02 La Cosa 03 Linda, Occhi Vergini E Blu 04 Senza Te 05 Hypnotica 06 La Fine Dell’ Amore 07 Licht + Dunkelheit 08 Pordenone 09 Transmission 10 Il Mare 11 L’Amore … Il […]