Tag: Argus

  • Argus – From Fields of Fire

    Argus – From Fields of Fire

    It’s been a while since we last heard from Argus. Their last album, Beyond the Martyrs, was released in 2013, and when combined with a lack of appearances on any notable U.S. underground doomfests lately, I wasn’t sure if this band was still a going concern. Fortunately, Pittsburgh’s premiere purveyors of power/doom metal have returned…

  • Northern Crown – In the Hands of the Betrayer

    Northern Crown – In the Hands of the Betrayer

    It’s not often I’m compelled to listen to an unsolicited, unknown band nowadays, but when said outfit covers Candlemass—and a cut from Epicus Doomicus Metallicus, no less—now they’ve got my attention. Much as Candlemass’ debut was largely a studio project, masterminded by Leif Edling, Northern Crown also appears to be mostly a one-man endeavour with…

  • Argus – Beyond the Martyrs

    Hellbound Metal: “Call this power-doom if thou wilt, but they’re definitely more power, less doom this time around.”

  • Atlantean Kodex – The White Goddess

    Hellbound Metal: “Another highly-anticipated album for yours truly, The White Goddessis the long-awaited follow-up to the German power-doom band’s 2010 debut, The Golden Bough. Mind you, crafting a record of such epic length takes time; although, at 58 minutes, it’s actually some seven shorter than its predecessor!”

  • Spirit Descent – Seven Chapters in Minor

    Spirit Descent – Seven Chapters in Minor

    if this band’s MO is to copy Candlemass and Argus as closely as they can, they’ve hit the mark. I gotta dock ‘em a couple points for originality, but full marks for execution are well-deserved.

  • Pilgrim – Misery Wizard

    Pilgrim – Misery Wizard

    Misery Wizard is the first full-length release from this Rhode Island trio, though it’s clear from the first note that they’ve taken a few classes at the University of Doom Metal.

  • Argus – Boldly Stride the Doomed

    Boldly strides Argus, lookout!