With all the kerfuffle going on, I neglected to honour the long-awaited debut album from Torino’s Ponte del Diavolo – “Fire blades from the Tomb”

A unique miscela of Doom Metal, Black Metal, and more than a smattering of Darkwave. With many surprises along the way, this all-too short album culminates with a crushing Nick Cave cover. A most memorable coda that compels another listen.

Far more interesting and vibrant than the milquetoast “Doom by Numbers” shite coming out of Bayern.