188: ENTHRONED

One of the most prominent black metal bands in Belgium, with a lineup that has changed and evolved considerably over almost thirty years, Enthroned are a consistent presence in extreme metal. While the band formed in 1993, by 2006 there were no original members remaining, yet Enthroned has persisted. Theyโ€™ve not only persisted, theyโ€™ve thrived. … Continue reading 188: ENTHRONED

157: SPLENDIDULA

Splendidula are a Belgian metal band who lean heavily on doomy, sludgy riffs and a lurching heaviness. Their monstrous sound is elevated by the vocals of Kristien Cools. Her voice ranges from almost alt-metal-sounding sinister cleans to avant-garde wailing. Guitarist Pieter Houbenโ€™s vocals stun, with explosive roars that match the ferocity of the quicksand-thick riffs, … Continue reading 157: SPLENDIDULA

156: ABORTED

With a career lasting nearly 30 years and counting, Abortedโ€™s brutal combination of death metal and grindcore has made them an unrivalled force in extreme metal. Across ten albums and a half dozen EPs, Aborted have mastered their iconic sound, combining relentlessly chunky riffs, lightning fast blast beats, and utterly inhuman vocals. Sven de Caluwรฉโ€™s … Continue reading 156: ABORTED