GravityLordTHORNS OF REALITY - WRAITH [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO] (2025) SW EXCLUSIVE
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Steven Saus [he/him]BELOW THE SALT - HYDRA
by Connor Sheehan
https://fhtagnnn.com/post/805224823030677504/below-the-salt-hydra#abyss #below-the-salt #blender #concept-art #connor-sheehan #creature #cthulhu #demon #depths #fhtagn #fhtagnnn #horror #hydra #jellyfish #leviathan #lovecraft #monster #ocean #sci-fi #skulls #tentacles #wraith
GnattervidSo tonight is going to be a "chill" stream of #abioticfactor
I have a lot to do before the "beat" the game (mostly files and items) to pick up
not too much action tonight but defiantly worth a look, O I almost forgot, we are giving away a #wraith tub of "son of a beach"
https://www.twitch.tv/gnattervid
I have a lot to do before the "beat" the game (mostly files and items) to pick up
not too much action tonight but defiantly worth a look, O I almost forgot, we are giving away a #wraith tub of "son of a beach"
https://www.twitch.tv/gnattervid
Ralf
the sweetest taboo
Angry Metal GuyGraveripper – From Welkin to Tundra Review
By Tyme
Hoosier hellraisers Graveripper have been spewing their brand of blackened thrash on the streets and in the back alleys of Indianapolis since 2019. Their 2023 debut album, Seasons Dreaming Death, was covered favorably here by our dear friend Holdeneye, and while it didn’t receive one of Holdy’s famous 4.0s, it did put a ‘big, dumb smile’ on his face nonetheless, proving Graveripper had potential. Divested of all his Seasons Dreaming Death bandmates, guitarist and vocalist Corey Parks partnered with new bassist Steve Garcia and drummer Nick James to soldier on as a trio. And so, with their stable label partner, Wise Blood Records, still in tow, Graveripper prepare to release their sophomore effort, From Welkin to Tundra. Parks’ decision to wipe Graveripper’s slate clean and bring in fresh blood so soon was a bold move, but it made me curious what impact it would have on their sound. Is From Welkin to Tundra the ‘truly savage’ thing Holdeneye felt Graveripper capable of, or will this new iteration require further gestation?
As evidenced by the wickedly bleak Adam Burke cover art and Carpathian Forestry of instrumental intro “Welkin, Now Tundra,” it’s clear Graveripper leaned further into the black. Still, there’s plenty of straightforward thrashery afoot, as Parks fires off a plethora of furiously fast riffs, his vocal barks, shouts, growls, and rasps sounding as vicious as ever. Beneath the surface, Steve Garcia’s bass rumbles and runs as Nick James straight d-beats his way through most of From Welkin to Tundra’s thirty-three minutes, capably corralling the craziness. Midwest mates Midnight and Wraith still hold as valid comparators (“Death’s Cold Embrace”), however, darkened mists of Aura Noir (“New Gods, New Masters”) blended with punky clouds of Darkthrone and shades of dissonant Dissection (“…And Now It’s Dark”) serve to complete the black metal side of Graveripper’s blackened thrash equation, as they manage to merge the two elements of their songwriting more cohesively than on the debut, lending From Welkin to Tundra a better sense of balance and consistency.
What Graveripper’s From Welkin to Tundra lacks in complexity is made up for in execution. ‘Simple is as simple does’ is the motto that carries the day for early highlights “Bring Upon Pain” and “Hexenhammer,” the former’s rapid-fire riffing and old-school Kreator vibe, combining with the latter’s blackened tremolos, harmonic leads, and vicious vocals, creating the basis for success. Yet, for my money, it’s the very Megadethic melodicism of the leads and speeds of “Bullet Laden Crown,” in tandem with the absolutely blistering riff-fest that is “Burning Barren Plains,” that not only end the record on a high note but are two of my favorite tracks on the album. Niko Albanese and Joe Causey provide vastly improved mixing and mastering, respectively, enhancing the consonance among tracks, improving the flow, and alleviating many of the production woes that impacted Seasons Dreaming Death.
As improved a unit as Graveripper presents here, especially considering the near-complete scrubbing of its membership, there were a couple of things on From Welkin to Dusk that left me wanting. First, and this is a minor issue of pacing, is the lull I continuously experienced in the run of songs from “Death’s Cold Embrace” to “Hounds of Hell,” each track adhering to a straight thrash riff-riff-run-and-done approach that bleeds the three tracks together before returning to more blackened climes on “New Gods, New Masters.” Second, there’s a dearth of shred on offer that I definitely would have liked to hear more of. Parks’ broadening solo skills shine bright on the horizons of “Bring Upon Pain” and “Burning Barren Plains,” but aside from a very brief foray on “Hounds of Hell,” From Welkin to Dusk is void of solo work, an element that, if effectively incorporated, could push Graveripper to the next level.
It’s nice to highlight that there’s more to Indiana than corn and The 500, as Graveripper, alongside bands like Wraith, Wolftooth, and others, continue to shine in a solid Hoosier metal scene. From Welkin to Dusk is a formidable step in the right direction for Graveripper. I’m hopeful this lineup will maintain its continuity, as I am sure, with a little more high-tone shred poured in, they’re capable of loftier levels of lethality. For now, I encourage you to take From Welkin to Dusk for a spin and don’t stop at my numerical score because this thing is, in fact, good!
Score: 3.0/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320kbps mp3
Label: Wise Blood Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: October 17th, 2025
#2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #AuraNoir #BlackMetal #CarpathianForest #Darkthrone #FromWelkinToDusk #GraveRipper #Midnight #Oct25 #Review #ThrashMetal #WiseBloodRecords #Wraith
Der MarianAlready falling behind 😉. Late day 4 of #uglytober #DDnD. #Wraith vs the hasty grail / Der eilige Gral.
Ann-MiUnfortunately, I fell behind a bit with #DDnD
So here we have number 4: #wraith
We had an encounter with one of these when we explored the mansion the mayor had just gifted us ever so kindly. It turns out the place was haunted. (Mayor did not warn us.) And the worst of the lot was Runchard, the evil head of staff, who had turned the rest of the staff into undead to serve him. He drained our poor rogue of his life force! Not a nice guy.
#pencildrawing
So here we have number 4: #wraith
We had an encounter with one of these when we explored the mansion the mayor had just gifted us ever so kindly. It turns out the place was haunted. (Mayor did not warn us.) And the worst of the lot was Runchard, the evil head of staff, who had turned the rest of the staff into undead to serve him. He drained our poor rogue of his life force! Not a nice guy.
#pencildrawing
Daniel H. Alcojor ✏️💬Dungeons, Dragons & Drawings
4 Wraith
I had so much fun with this one. I think I used too much water, but one of my goals during this challenge is avoiding digital and getting out of my comfort zone.
I used ink wash and some acrylics at the end.