It would be safe to say that with everything Hoest writes and records, he gives it that Midas touch, it turns to gold, and Stridens Hus is no exception. – By Michael Klassen

If you’ve never gotten around to King Diamond before this is the perfect place to start. Dreams of Horror is as close to a greatest hits compilation as you’re going to get, unless you make your own. Hail the King! – By Michael Klassen

Planet Satan is a solid return with their trademark sound in tact and a welcome return. One can only imagine the impact it may have had, had it come out when first rumored. – By Michael Klassen

Ascension praises the gods of black metal cosmology with unwavering theistic dedication and disciplined execution, one that yields trance-inducing results. – By Michael Klassen

Animal Mother guides one down a path not unlike a trip. – By Michael Klassen

Night of the Hammer is like listening to many of your favorite metal albums from the late ’70s and early ’80s all rolled into one. Dawnbringer is (singer/song-writer) Chris Black’s vision of heavy metal, and what a glorious vision it is. – By Michael Klassen

Transient is an example of the resulting sublime musical extremes morphing within an album and not adhering to conformist ideals of black metal. – By Michael Klassen