Inspired by the Reptilian, I dug into my deep promo well and picked out some highlights. Vitrail– Les Pages Oubliées Independent | April 2nd, 2021 Here we have some post-black metal from Montreal that has a strong Alcest and Deafheaven influence, and it’s pretty dang good! They step outside those boxes for some bluesy moments, which work well in the theme of the album. It’s quite a crowd pleaser and I’m surprised it didn’t get more attention before the release (points finger at self for letting the promo sit for months). Great cathartic melodies and even solos hidden within. If … Continue reading Joaquin’s Rapid Review Round-Up