Review: 1914 - Viribus Unitis

1914 - Viribus Unitis (8/10). The Ukrainian Blackened Death/Doom war machine delivers an unyielding onslaught of vicious riffs and historical horror. Read the full review!

The Infernal Records: Week 48 & 49

The Infernal Records: Week 48 & 49 is here! Browse through our curated list of the latest essential Black Metal albums. See the full list!

From the Vault: Gates of Ishtar - At Dusk and Forever

Gates of Ishtar's At Dusk and Forever (1998) is a Melodic Black/Death classic, merging aggression and Gothenburg finesse. See the review!

Review: Lamp of Murmuur - The Dreaming Prince in Ecstasy

Lamp of Murmuur's The Dreaming Prince in Ecstasy (8.5/10) is a symphonic, melodic opus of clean vocals and fallen gods. Experience the whirlwind! Read more.

Review: Suffering Hour – Impelling Rebirth

Suffering Hour's Impelling Rebirth (9/10) is a dissonant BM EP driven by neoclassical melody and jarring tech-thrash. Read the full story!

Review: Haimad - When Night Rode Across the North

Haimad's long-awaited debut, When Night Rode Across the North (8.5/10), is a strong return to cold, mid-90s Swedish Melodic Black Metal. Read the full review!

Live review: A Night of British Black Metal (November 2025)

A Night of British Black Metal (Edinburgh, November 2025). We brave the haunted tunnels of The Banshee Labyrinth to witness furious sets from Dreich, Mourning of the Heretic, Thy Dying Light, and Burial. See the full story!

Review: WitcheR - Öröklét

WitcheR's Öröklét (7.5/10). This Atmospheric Black Metal opus delivers majestic classical influences and profound emotional depth. Read the full review!

The Grim Digest: November

The Grim Digest: November (Monthly Overview). Catch up on every crushing review and interview Black Metal Zine published last month, perfectly formatted for a quick read. Start reading now!

From the Vault: Summoning - Stronghold

Summoning's Stronghold (1999) is an Atmospheric Black Metal cornerstone that translates Tolkien’s mythic grandeur into sound. Read the full review!

Review: Achathras - A Darkness of the Ancient Past

Achathras’ A Darkness of the Ancient Past (7.5/10) is a debut that resurrects the cold heart of Second Wave Black Metal. See the full review!

Review - Dense Fog - Dense Fog

Dense Fog's self-titled debut (7/10). This master class in Atmospheric Black Metal blends stunning classical piano with majestic, haunting riffs. Read the full review!