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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 of his favorite bands’ latest output.
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
Discord Demo Contest!

Discord Demo Contest!

Thanks to Merijn, aspiring musicians now has an unique chance to get some input and guidance for a demo track of

Reviews

Review: Kirkebrann - Mot Trellenes Forfall...

Review: Kirkebrann – Mot Trellenes Forfall…

More than 10 years in the making, Kirkebrann is finally back with their second full lenght. Join Kili in his discovery of the album, just make sure to not be too close to the flames…
Review Score:
9.5
Review: Bloedmaan - Castle inside the Eclipse

Review: Bloedmaan – Castle inside the Eclipse

“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!” Bloedmaan released their debut EP, Castle Inside the Eclipse. We wrote a review about it.
Review Score:
8
Nornír - Skuld

Review: Nornír – Skuld

Nornír brings us on a fierce but atmospheric path down the roots of Yggdrasil with their new album Skuld! Join us
Review Score:
10
Vault Review: Dimmu Borgir - Stormblåst

Vault Review: Dimmu Borgir – Stormblåst

Stormblåst by Dimmu Borgir was one of the gateway albums to the wonders that Black Metal has to offer, but does
Review: Morbonoct – The Higher Purpose

Review: Morbonoct – The Higher Purpose

We’re reviewing the latest album from Ukranian symphonic black metal outfit Morbonct. Join us in our discovery of the album here.
Review Score:
7

Interviews

Interview: Austere

Interview: Austere

Australian BM act Austere had a nicchat with fellow Aussie N.O. Check out the result of their talk here.
Interview: Grafhond

Interview: Grafhond

In harmony with death
vredensdal

Interview: Resurrecting the Riff with Vredensdal

We had talk with Vredensdal. You can read more about it in this interview.
Band members of Melan Selas.

Interview: Melan Selas – A mystical journey towards the truth

Much like the attainment of Ascension, one must walk the path of perdition. We have had the opportunity to interview Melan
Interview: Schavot

Interview: Schavot

Nowadays, numerous black metal acts “successfully” carbon copy the sounds and aesthetics of the glorious Nineties’ Second Wave, but very few

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.