Locus Noir – Shadow Sun
Locus Noir debuts with a catching and melodic record.
Tag Archives: gothic metal
Triple Feature: Plantoid, Silent Script, Crimson Leaves
Brief reviews for three recent albums.
Esoterica – Ether Metal
Esoterica releases a thrilling and modern new album.
Swallow the Sun – Shining
Swallow the Sun offers up a balanced record.
Cemetery Skyline – Nordic Gothic
Cemetery Skyline debuts with a slick, catchy record.
Evergrey – Theories of Emptiness
Evergrey bids farewell to one its members with another strong album.
Decadence Dust – Lighthouse
Decadence Dust returns with a pleasing album of smooth melodies and shadowy ambience.
Novembre – “Ursa”
Returning after nine years, Novembre bring gothic back to the centre of their sound, to mixed results.
Katatonia – “The Fall of Hearts”
Katatonia’s most progressive record yet is probably also their best record yet.
The PROG Mind 