Tag: primitive black metal

Dutch black metallers Duister Maanlicht have been active since 2000, but not always as a faith-forward entity. The project started as a secular black metal project, until lone member Heidendoder found faith in Christ and pursued a different direction. The band name in their native tongue means “dark moonlight.” The band plays traditional/raw/primitive black metal with a distinctly European feel, and yet there is sometimes a hardcore punk influence as well. While that may seem strange, it isn’t as uncommon as you might think. Even secular mainstays Darkthrone have dabbled in the influence, particularly in their later years.… Continued →

Elgibbor began as a solo project of Jarek (AKA “Fire,” also of Fire Throne) from Poland in 1999. Other band members have come and gone, and Jarek has since relocated to the United States. The outfit is incredibly prolific, having released 15 full-length albums since its inception, not to mention singles, EPs and other releases. The band’s name is taken from a Hebrew name for God, meaning “God Almighty.” An interesting approach is taken by the band in that each album features a slightly different take on the black metal genre.… Continued →