If you’re even a casual reader of The Metal Wanderlust, or supporter of underground Death Metal in general, Rogga Johansson does not need much of
Author: JWukotich/VUK
I run a website called The Turning Gem. My intention with it is to explore new ways of looking at old things. Particularly those that give our minds the most trouble. We find Angels in the Angles.
Additionally, exploring my love of heavy music, I write reviews for The Metal Wanderlust as VUK.
Album Review: Echoes Of The Earth – Soothsayer
From the beginning notes of “Echoes of the Earth,” it is obvious that Soothsayer are epic storytellers. The album is atmospheric Doom of the highest
Album Review: Desontstijging – Druon Antigon
I don’t mind saying right up front, this debut full-length from Belgium’s Druon Antigon is absolute brilliance. A one-man electronic/ambient black metal masterpiece, “Desontstijging” is
Massive Mega Review: Under a Godless Veil – Draconian
Draconian’s seventh full length release, “Under A Godless Veil,” as some of you may know, was my 2020 album of the year. Reviewing the record
Label Feature: Transylvanian Recordings
Towards the end of 2020, we here at The Metal Wanderlust thought it would be a great idea to feature some of our favourite record
Album Review: Jylhä – Korpiklaani
“Jylhä” is Korpiklaani’s eleventh full length studio album, and the very first one I’ve ever had the opportunity to hear. Folk Metal isn’t typically my
Album Review: Liberaci Dal Male – Tenebro
Tenebro is self-described “horror glorifying Death Metal from Fulci’s land.” For many, there are no other words necessary, as such an announcement practically screams for
Exclusive Premiere: Restless – Aphonic Threnody
Aphonic Threnody have consistently navigated the often choppy waters of Funeral Doom better than most. There is a fine line between pretentious edginess and honest
Album Review: Too Mean To Die – Accept
To compete with the UK and Australia, Accept was Germany’s answer to Judas Priest and AC/DC. Original vocalist Udo Dirkschneider had little bits of Rob
Album Review: Depredation – Prezir
“Depredation” is Prezir’s second full length release. 2018’s “As Rats Devour Lions,” released by Godz OV War Productions, possesses a bit more of a direct
Album Review: The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy – Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie has been using the same formula, with varying degrees of success, since 1986. From White Zombie’s early Noise Rock beginnings, through the more
Interview: Imperial Triumphant
Imperial Triumphant provided countless hours of solace for me throughout 2020. A year so fraught with challenge and change, it’s no wonder music outside the
Exclusive Premiere: Ectoplasmic Violation – Marasmus
Marasmus are a five-piece Death Metal band from Kansas City, Missouri. Their first two LP’s, “Mountains of Dead,” (2012) and “Conjuring Enormity,” (2015) are brilliantly
