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Review: Imladris - Kings of Forgotten Lore (2026)
Imladris - Kings of Forgotten Lore (9.5/10) Atmospheric Black Metal from the United Kingdom. Imladris sees Abghul (Ghül) step away from the blast-driven rawness of Ghül, into the cinematic, synth-driven world of the likes of Summoning. Read more!
The Infernal Records: Week 28
The Infernal Records: Week 28 is out! Take a look at our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Review: Automaton – Labyrinth (2026)
Automaton - Labyrinth (9/10) Greek Blackened Doom Metal band Automaton has released their second full length album. Based on Minoan mythology, with the Minotaur as the main figure. Through the lense of the Minotaur, the band creates a very dark story. Read more!
The Infernal Records: Week 27
The Infernal Records: Week 27 is out! Take a look at our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Live Review: Darkness Over Edinburgh (June 2026)
Where else would you rather be on a Friday night than at a sold out show held in a haunted pub's basement? That’s exactly what Emma got up to on the 26th of June for Darkness Over Edinburgh, a gig hosted by Wulfhere Productions. Read more!
The Infernal Records: Week 26
The Infernal Records: Week 26 is out! Take a look at our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Reviews
Review: Imladris - Kings of Forgotten Lore (2026)
Imladris - Kings of Forgotten Lore (9.5/10) Atmospheric Black Metal from the United Kingdom. Imladris sees Abghul (Ghül) step away from the blast-driven rawness of Ghül, into the cinematic, synth-driven world of the likes of Summoning. Read more!
Review: Automaton – Labyrinth (2026)
Automaton - Labyrinth (9/10) Greek Blackened Doom Metal band Automaton has released their second full length album. Based on Minoan mythology, with the Minotaur as the main figure. Through the lense of the Minotaur, the band creates a very dark story. Read more!
Review: Walg - VI (2026)
Walg returns with VI, a masterclass in modern melodic black metal. Read our full 9/10 review of the prolific Dutch duo's latest offering.
Review: Murk - Battlefields of Destiny
Murk - Battlefields of Destiny (8.5/10) Black metal from Italy. With Battlefields of Destiny, Murk bypasses modern production polish entirely, opting instead for a suffocating, gravel-raw atmosphere. It’s a relentless exhibition of old-school black metal malice. Read more!
Live Reviews
Live Review: Darkness Over Edinburgh (June 2026)
Where else would you rather be on a Friday night than at a sold out show held in a haunted pub's basement? That’s exactly what Emma got up to on the 26th of June for Darkness Over Edinburgh, a gig hosted by Wulfhere Productions. Read more!
Live Review: Worm, Ancient Death, The Oracle (2026)
With camera in hand, guest writer and photographer Will Quigley ventured to Worcester, MA for a night of black metal. Read more!
Live Review: Fortress Festival 2026
For its fourth iteration, Fortress Festival 2026 proves once again why it has rapidly become the crown jewel of the UK’s extreme underground. Read more!
Live Review: Karmøygeddon Metal Festival (2026)
Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2026 was a true blast! The Norwegian venue was swarmed by phenomenal live energy, raw power, and elite black metal. Read more!
Interviews
Interview: Svarttjern
An interview with Svarttjern frontman Hans Fyrste. A dive into the state of black metal, their iconic artwork, and plans for the next album.
Interview: Bizarrekult (2026)
Bizarrekult’s Interview. Mastermind Roman discusses the project's evolution, personal authenticity, and upcoming festival slots. Read more!
Interview: Pestilential Shadows
N.O. catches up with Pestilential Shadows' Balam about their career and what is brewing in the Australian Black Metal underground. See the full interview!
Interview: Gaahl
Gaahl speaks! The enigmatic Black Metal living legend discusses his controversial shift to clean vocals and his separate world of art. See the full story.