2026
Review: Drawn Into Descent - Onrust (2026)
Drawn Into Descent’s Onrust (8.5/10). This Belgian Atmospheric Black Metal record is an industrial, sludge-filled nightmare that perfectly captures urban claustrophobia. Read more!
2026
Drawn Into Descent’s Onrust (8.5/10). This Belgian Atmospheric Black Metal record is an industrial, sludge-filled nightmare that perfectly captures urban claustrophobia. Read more!
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The Infernal Records: Weeks 10 & 11 is out! Dive into our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past two weeks. See the full list!
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Burzum’s Filosofem (10/10). This Norwegian atmospheric black metal landmark remains a fundamental cornerstone of the genre's lo-fi philosophy. Read more!
2026
Winter Eternal’s Unveiled Nightsky (8.5/10). This Greek melodic black metal release delivers icy tremolo riffs, furious intensity, and a sharp old-school spirit. Read the full review!
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Ensanguinate’s Death Saturnalia (With Temples Below) (8/10). This Slovenian black/death metal release delivers savage riffs, relentless intensity, and a dark occult atmosphere. Read the full review!
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The Infernal Records: Week 9 is out! Check out our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
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Wruen’s Waves (8.5/10). This Finnish black metal debut is a wretched exploration of disharmonic shreddery and atmospheric darkness. Read more!
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Darklore’s The Great Elven War (9.5/10). This Australian Symphonic Black Metal odyssey is a 70-minute, high-fantasy triumph of cinematic storytelling. Read more!
Ulvehyrde’s Dødsdømt (7/10). This Norwegian Black Metal record is a masterclass in the genre's fundamentals, featuring a chilling, dark atmosphere. Read more!
Woe Bather’s Swallowed by the Chains of Spirit Loss (9/10). This US Atmospheric Black Metal opus is a punishing, beautiful 70-minute cinematic descent into loneliness.
The Infernal Records: Week 08 is out! Dive into our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the last week. See the full list!
Nordlys’ Lichterglanz Finsternis (7.5/10). This German Black Metal release is a defiant return to form, transporting the listener back to the genre's golden era. Read more!
Reaper Festival 2026 was a true blast! Manchester was swarmed by a different kind of bee for Valentine’s weekend: blast beats and black metal. Read more!
Bizarrekult’s Interview. Mastermind Roman discusses the project's evolution, personal authenticity, and upcoming festival slots. Read more!
Archvile King’s Aux Heures Désespérées (9/10). This French Atmospheric Black Metal opus is a majestic exploration of medieval fantasy, decay, and nihilism. Read more!
The Infernal Records: Week 7 is out! Check out our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Fordæðuskapr’s Hræflóð Markar Fjalla (9/10). This Norwegian Atmospheric Black Metal debut delivers a mesmerizing, bass-heavy sound and peak shrieking vocals. Read more!
The Infernal Records: Week 04, 05 & 06 is out! Dive into our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the last few weeks. See the full list!
Apophany’s Demo (6/10). This US Black Metal debut is chaotic in all the right ways, straddling the line between melody and unrelenting noise. Read more!