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Review: Helvitnir — Wolves of the Underworld

Review: Helvitnir — Wolves of the Underworld

Helvitnir is a a new, veteran-founded black metal group who has released their first full length album which we are ready to explore!
Concert Review: Heimfall Metallkraft Festival

Concert Review: Heimfall Metallkraft Festival

KingG drove two hours to check out what our editor Boenna was up to this weekend. Read his review of this minifestival and check out his awesome photos here!
Review: Drudkh - Гра тіней (Shadow Play)

Review: Drudkh – Гра тіней (Shadow Play)

Hailing from a land currently at war, any musical output is a feat of itself, N.O. shares his thoughts on one
Review Score:
10
Interview: Hell is Other People

Interview: Hell is Other People

N.O had the opportunity to interview Canada-based Hell is Other People. So grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the interview.
Review: Grima — Nightside

Review: Grima — Nightside

One of the biggest names out of Russia these days, Grima, are back with new album Nightside. We dive into it,
Review Score:
8.5

Reviews

Review: Median Omega - Insolence

Review: Median Omega – Insolence

Median Omega is the new kid on the block, and their debut album, Insolence, has just been released!
Review Score:
7
Review: Hekseblad - Kaer Morhen

Review: Hekseblad – Kaer Morhen

Strider wanders out in the forest and stumbles upon a purple castle on the hill. Is this Dissection, is this Emperor? No it’s Hekseblad casting their first full length spell and Strider is ready to be enthralled..
Review Score:
9
Tsjuder

The best Black Metal releases of 2024

The best black metal releases of 2024 according to the writers of BMZ. There are many more worth mentioning, but these
Review: Nemesis Sopor - Firmament

Review: Nemesis Sopor – Firmament

Nemesis Sopor released their 4th album titled Firmament, here is its review.
Review Score:
8
Review: Frozen Wreath - Mea Culpa

Review: Frozen Wreath – Mea Culpa

Frozen Wreath out of Hungary released their second album Mea Culpa. We gave it a listen and here are our thoughts
Review Score:
8

Interviews

Interview: GJENDØD

Interview: GJENDØD

“Check out our music or die!” ~ KK
Interview: From the Vastland

Interview: From the Vastland

From the Vastland has being going strong for almost 12 years now. We had the opportunity to interview them, so let’s dive in!
Widertod interview black metal promotion

Interview: Widertod (GER)

Recently, I was flabbergasted by the debut EP from Widertod and had to write a short review for it, but now
Interview: Hell is Other People

Interview: Hell is Other People

N.O had the opportunity to interview Canada-based Hell is Other People. So grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the interview.
Interview: Angrenost - Transcendence Through Entropy

Interview: Angrenost – Transcendence Through Entropy

We start off 2024 with an interview. We had the pleasure of speaking to Pursan the vocalist/lyricist of Angrenost.

Digging Deeper

Digging Deeper: Colombia

Digging Deeper: Colombia

We called in an expert when it comes to Colombian extreme metal to dig up some of the most occult black metal from this amazing country.
Digging Deeper: Ireland Pt.1

Digging Deeper: Ireland Pt.1

Ireland, a land rich with culture and heritage, also has a proper black metal scene. We dug deep into the soil under the potatoes and uncovered some hidden gems.
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.3

Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.3

We’re back with the 3rd attempt at getting to the bottom of the Norwegian underground. Will we find nothing but coal
Digging Deeper: The Netherlands, Pt.1

Digging Deeper: The Netherlands, Pt.1

Tulips, Dykes, and a country so flat even a flat earther won’t believe it. Let’s dig deeper and find some hidden
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.2

Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.2

Second part in our dig into the Norwegian black metal soil. Join us in discovering more underground excellence.