A natural evolution on the foundations laid by acts such as Mortiis, Oldenhelm regales the listener with the stories of Shadowcloak, a character who brings to mind the sword & sorcery tales of old. Verminaard
Decidedly less dark than other acts in the genre, Raevjager takes us beyond dim and gritty sword & sorcery to the soaring lands of high fantasy, to a regal kingdom threatened with ruin. Verminaard
Ultima Ratio has not forgotten that dungeon synth was spawned in the shadow of black metal. Mighty synthesized brass accompanies vicious vocals and a guitar tone as thick as Cimmerian fog. Verminaard
Putting a disquieting spin on baroque pop, the UK experimentalist pairs immaculate neoclassical strings with dark, billowing synths. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 29, 2024