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Review: The Sun’s Journey Through The Night - Demo III

Review: The Sun’s Journey Through The Night – Demo…

Can a 3 track demo, with one of the tracks being a fully ambient one, spark Emmas interest? Read this review to find out.
Festival Review: Inferno Metal Festival - A Blackened Easter

Festival Review: Inferno Metal Festival – A Blacke…

It was once again that time of year, KingGorthaur donned his battle vest and jumped on an airplane to Oslo. Did he survive another Inferno? Check out this extensive review with a lot of pictures.
Review: Hate Forest – Against All Odds Review

Review: Hate Forest – Against All Odds Review

In a country ravaged by war there is still a blossoming black metal scene. Hate Forest stands out amongst their peers
Review Score:
8
Interview: Skuggor

Interview: Skuggor

N.O takes a virtual fligh to Sweden to catch up with fellow countryman M. and discuss all things Skuggor and black
Review: Souillé - L'odeur du Mépris

Review: Souillé – L’odeur du Mépris

Strider says “très très bien” when listening to one man band Souillé’s debut. Read all about what else he has to
Review Score:
9

Reviews

Review: Nattmann - Udaad

Review: Nattmann – Udaad

The debut EP Udaad by Nattmann is out and here is it’s review. Norwegians going way back in history for inspiration.
Review Score:
7
Review: Mythraeum — Oblivion Aeternam

Review: Mythraeum — Oblivion Aeternam

Blackened death metal band Mythraeum is back with a second album titled Oblivion Aeternam. You can read our thoughts on it in this review.
Review Score:
7
Review: Wampyric Rites – The Wolves Howl to the Moon

Review: Wampyric Rites – The Wolves Howl to the Moon

This album makes us howl at the moon. Join the ritual during this blood moon with us.
Review Score:
8
Blood Countess Album Cover

Review: Blood Countess – Occulta Tenebris

British black metal about a blood thirsty Hungarian countess? How can this be any less then epic?
Review Score:
8
Review: Akhlys — House of the Black Geminus

Review: Akhlys — House of the Black Geminus

Akhlys created a new abyssal terror named House of the Black Geminus. We dove into the darkness and emerged ready to
Review Score:
9

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.
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 it’s time to ask some questions. Read more 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
Evilcult band, line-up of 2022

Interview: Evilcult – Brazilian Black Metal

Hailing from the extreme South of Brazil, Evilcult is a band formed in 2016 that follows the path of their fellow
Interview: NORTFALKE

Interview: NORTFALKE

Introducing Dutch Spellcaster of Nebulous Realms: NORTFALKE

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.