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End-of-week list #1

End-of-week list #1

My seven picks for the first week of 2012.
Demos from the dark past: Timeghoul

Demos from the dark past: Timeghoul

A masterclass in true-to-form death metal. Dark Decent Records have released Timeghoul's demos as a compilation, and about time too.
Two resolutions

Two resolutions

Regardless of whether it's New Year or not, it's time to break some bad habits.
In defence of Vinterriket

In defence of Vinterriket

Christoph Ziegler explores winter at its most lifeless and desolate.
Winterfylleth live in London

Winterfylleth live in London

Britain's foremost black metal warriors Winterfylleth storm the Zero Tolerance Christmas party.
Label Spotlight II: None Shall Defy

Label Spotlight II: None Shall Defy

LURKER talks pure black metal and the merits of vinyl with None Shall Defy. The article includes reviews of Deathgate Arkanum, I Shalt Become, Animus Mortis, Akitsa, Horns and Die Toten kehren wieder mit dem Wind.
Taake - Voldtekt

Taake – Voldtekt

LURKER's first moral dilemma: to sing along or not to sing along?
Blut Aus Nord's 777 Trilogy

Blut Aus Nord’s 777 Trilogy

An exploration of the themes at play in the 777 trilogy and the ideological background of this acclaimed entity.
Inquisition live in London, with Revenge, Corpus Christii, Necro Ritual and Donn

Inquisition live in London, with Revenge, Corpus Christii, Necro Ritual and Donn

Inquisition and Revenge smash the shit out of London and our kidneys. LURKER reports on the recent show at The Electrowerkz.
Cannabis Corpse live in Camden

Cannabis Corpse live in Camden

Gimmick? What gimmick? A set of stunning death metal proficiency from Cannabis Corpse could leave even the most vehement naysayer quivering in their boots and weeping like a child. LURKER reports back on this incredible London gig with photographs and a video.
Demos from the dark past: Poison's 'Into the Abyss'

Demos from the dark past: Poison’s ‘Into the Abyss’

Blackened poser execution from the best kept secret in German thrash.
The dos and don'ts of intros

The dos and don’ts of intros

Three easy ways to make or ruin a record.