BAZ Friday LXXXV – Underground Reco For Underground Maniacs

And VOILÁ… It’s Friday. Yap, that is a fact. EhEh

And that means (to the majority I think) weekend is near.
But whatever the case, It’s Friday and I hope you can enjoy this article.

So, stay safe out there and enjoy our beloved music…

Band: Human Serpent
Title: Heirlooms Eternal
Label: The Scars of Millions Proselytism
Release date: 30 January 2021
Country: Greece
Format reviewed: High-quality Digital Recording
Style: Black Metal
Time playing: 41:40
Cover/Music: 8/10 – 8/10
Details: To start I need to say this, Human Serpent as a “trademark” when is related to covers. Check the previous releases and you will understand what I’m saying. Related to the music. Another very good release from this amazing Hellenic Black Metal.

Band: Jakethehawk
Title: Hinterlands
Label: Ripple Music
Release date: 19 February 2021
Country: USA
Format reviewed: High-quality Digital Recording
Style: Fuzz Rock
Time playing: 38:55
Cover/Music: 7/10 – 8/10
Details: Totally unknown to me but a very good surprise to be honest. Well on the style I mentioned Fuzz Rock and it also has plenty of influences of Stoner in the music. Very good discovery.

Band: Cosmic Reaper
Title: Cosmic Reaper
Label: Heavy Psych Sounds
Release date: 19 March 2021
Country: USA
Format reviewed: High-quality Digital Recording
Style: Psych Stoner Doom
Time playing: 44:38
Cover/Music: 6/10 – 8/10
Details: I have to be honest in one thing. I know just a few bands inside this music genre, but I’m always (every time I can) ready to listen to new music. Luckily I had the time and listened to this band. I notice some Traditional Doom influences mixed with the Stoner style and some touches here and there of Psych Rock. At least as what I felt. I did enjoy it. Give them a listen.

Band: Gorr
Title: Kvit Som Snøen, Kald I Blikket
Label: Independent
Release date: 01 March 2021
Country: Norway / USA
Format reviewed: High-quality Digital Recording
Style: Black Metal
Time playing: 25:35
Cover/Music: 8/10 – 8/10
Details: Last year, besides one EP, they also released a single and an album. Now in 2021 they already have a new album and I grabbed it. Check them.

From my private collection…

Band: Porta Nigra
Title: Kaiserschnitt
Label: Arachnophobia Records (R.I.P.)
Release date: 15 February 2016
Country: Germany
Format reviewed: LP
Style: Avantgarde Black Metal
Time playing: 46:22
Cover/Music: 5/10 – 9/10
Details: I really love this album. They don’t just play Black Metal. They do much more. Unfortunately, not all persons like this mix.

Band: Priestermord (R.I.P.)
Title: Vernichtungsfeldzug
Label: Astral Nightmare Productions
Release date: 2015
Country: Germany
Format reviewed: LP
Style: Black Metal
Time playing: 20:12
Cover/Music: 8/10 – 8/10
Details: No. I do not have the original press. I have the reissue made in 2015. But this release is a MUST have.

And now… A classic…

Band: Evoken
Title: Shades of Night Descending
Label: Adipocere Records
Release date: 1996
Country: USA
Format reviewed: CD
Style: Funeral Doom Metal
Time playing: 34:25
Cover/Music: 10/10 – 10/10
Details: Well, I have the edition of Adipocere Records. I remember when I heard for the first time this band. I was not prepared for Funeral Doom but I immeadiately fall in love.

Don’t forget to support the bands and labels.

Till next #BAZFriday
The Key Keeper

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