Review: Nearless - Autumnal Ache (2026)

Nearless’ Autumnal Ache (7.5/10). This UK Atmospheric Black Metal EP is a windswept, patient descent into melancholy and transition. Read more!

Review: Pénombre – “Demo 2026” (2026)

Pénombre’s Démonstration MMXXVI (8/10). This Québécois Black Metal demo blends Oi melodies with folk-heritage roots to create a powerful, soil-born manifesto. Read more!

Review: Fuath - III (2026)

Fuath’s III (8/10). Andy Marshall’s third atmospheric masterpiece is a cold journey through folklore, blending fast riffs with somber melancholy. Read more!

The Infernal Records: Week 52 & 01

The Infernal Records: Week 52 & 01 is out! Kick off the new year with our curated list of essential Black Metal releases. See the full list!

Review: Unapproachable Light - Mesmerized by the Unknown (2025)

Unapproachable Light’s Mesmerized by the Unknown (6.5/10). This US Black Metal debut honors the genre's raw, esoteric spirit through its hypnotic and mystical demo.

Review: Jordsjuk - Naglet til Livet (2025)

Band: Jordsjuk Album: Naglet til Livet Genre: Black Metal County: Norway Label: Indie Recordings Released: September 19th, 2025 Introduction Naglet til Livet is the debut full-length from the Black Metal Masters Jordsjuk. After their debut EP, Råtner på rot, I was more than passionately awaiting new material from these hardworking

Review: Langeneet - Kajastus (2025)

Langeneet’s Kajastus (7/10). This Finnish Black Metal opus blends raw aggression with ritualistic atmosphere and occult-driven identity. Read more!

Review: Haeresis - Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (2025)

Haeresis’ Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (9/10). This German Post-Black Metal debut is a cold, dramatic milestone of aggression and atmosphere. Read more!

Review: Oppression - No Safe Place (2025)

Oppression’s No Safe Place (8/10). This French Melodic Black Metal debut delivers blistering blast beats and a haunting, epic atmosphere. Read more!

The Infernal Records: Our Staff’s Personal Albums of the Year

The Infernal Records: BMZ Staff’s Personal Albums of the Year. Discover the top 3 picks from our writers, featuring essential 2025 releases. Read more!

Review: Nyrak - Phoenix Mortis (2025)

Nyrak’s Phoenix Mortis (8/10). This Belgian Atmospheric Black Metal opus is a bold, cinematic journey of destruction and mythic rebirth. Read more!

The Grim Digest: December 2025

The Grim Digest: December is live! Catch up on every crushing review published last month, perfectly formatted for a quick read. Start reading now!