Review: ZOLFO “Delusion of Negation” [Spikerot Records]
Up from the depths of Dante’s frozen hell come Zolfo. With a monstrous sound that is not of this world, debut album Delusions of Negation...
Up from the depths of Dante’s frozen hell come Zolfo. With a monstrous sound that is not of this world, debut album Delusions of Negation...
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It’s hard to be unbiased when one of your favorite bands releases a new album, especially when it’s a long-awaited album. Yes, it is hard...
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