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Crebain releases “Vienna” single

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I first discovered Bay Area black metal band Crebain via a split CD he did w/ Leviathan back in 2004, instantly becoming enamored with multi-instrumentalist/vocalist/mastermind Ancalagon the Black’s abrasive yet catchy take on traditional black metal.  Whereas so many USBM bands are all about atmosphere, Crebain is all about THE RIFF; just listen to ”Cold Black Heart” from the aforementioned Leviathan split or “Darkness Be My Bride” from the equally awesome Night of Stormcrow demo for proof of Ancalagon’s mastery of scathing six-string malignance.  Moribund Cult’s website stated that they were set to release a Crebain full length, and I patiently waited…
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Walker of Dissonant Worlds: THKD on Xasthur

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Of all the solitary black metal entities that came to the fore within the US black metal scene in the early 2000′s, Xasthur was and is my favorite.  The music created by Malefic (aka Scott Conner) has haunted me for nearly a decade; a malignant presence nestled in the back of my brain, often uncoiling in the small hours to rise to the surface and possess me.  In my early to mid twenties, I was prone to dark moods, staying up all night writing, feeling hopelessly alone and wondering if I was losing my mind.  More often than not the soundtrack to my fear and loathing was Xasthur.
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