OBSCURITIES – VOLUME XXII: NOVEMBER TRANSFORMATIONS

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Dec 052025
 

(Daniel Barkasi has delivered another monthly collection of reviews, and in this installment he recommends six records released in November 2025.)

An occurrence that comes along with this time of year – other than a lot of holidays – is an uptick in touring and shows. For the last month, we could have gone to at least 3-4 shows per week if able – a fine way to bow out of the Sunshine state. One of the last of which was Cattle Decapitation’s headline run (you can read the review and see my photographer wife’s photos here at NCS). She’s damn good, and it’s a blast to cover shows with her. We make a great tandem, both in this scenario and every other. With the US Thanksgiving holiday in the rearview, this serves as a reminder that I’ve got a ton to be thankful for. Don’t take anything for granted, folks! Continue reading »

AN NCS PREMIERE: UNVIÂR — “DISGLAÇ”

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Nov 132025
 

(written by Islander)

The maestro Paolo Girardi painted the stunning cover art for Unviâr’s forthcoming debut album Disglaç. As you can see, it’s out of the ordinary in Girardi’s vast catalogue of works — no monsters, no demons, no writhing horrors or glaring eyeballs, no visions of the world ending. Instead, it’s naturalistic and beautiful, though also ominous and haunting, rather than paranormal and nightmarish.

The artwork may raise a question in the minds of listeners about whether the music of this Italian black metal band, as reflected on Disglaç, is in line with the visuals. We have an early answer today, through our premiere of the album’s title song in advance of the record’s November 28 release by ATMF. Continue reading »