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Festival Review: Sick Midsummer 2025
Our team covers the intimate German Sick Midsummer 2025 festival with great atmosphere and a packed lineup. See the photos and full report!
Discord Demo Contest!
Thanks to Merijn, aspiring musicians now has an unique chance to get some input and guidance for a demo track of their choosing by submitting to the discord demo contest!
Review: Fiende - Snart er Alt Glemt
Watch out! Fiende is here and they are coming for us all! Hide behind the couch with Boenna as we try to survive their first assault.
Digging Deeper: Colombia
Digging Deeper: Colombia. We called in an expert to explore the history of Colombian black metal, highlighting key bands like Utuk-Xul, Mysteriis (Medieval/Greek-inspired), Nebiros (Satanic), and Guerra Total (Thrashy). Read more. (
Review: Yr — Maanelyst
Norwegian debutants Yr makes their presence known with one hell of an EP. Read our impressions here.
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.3
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt. 3. This third guide uncovers more Norwegian black metal gems: Draugenatt (Pagan/Heathen BM), Kraft (atmospheric/melodic), Krapyl (exciting young raw BM), Infernal Wind (Raw/Crust), and Myrvandrer (anti-DSBM, uplifting melodies). Read more. (246 characters)
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.2
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt. 2. This guide continues exploring Norway's black metal scene, featuring lesser-known gems like Valdaudr (traditional sound with modern punch), Blodørn (Viking-inspired Darkthrone), Infernal, Todesking, and Avertia. Read more.
Digging Deeper: Austria
Digging Deeper: Austria. This guide investigates Austria's black metal scene, pioneered by Abigor and Summoning. It highlights current gems like Schauer, Misanthropic Might (War BM), Alastor, VarulV (Raw BM), and Rivendell (Folk/Epic BM). Read more.
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.1
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt. 1. This new series highlights lesser-known bands from Norway's black metal scene, including Andakt (ritualistic/satanic), Ene (Burzum-like), Moor, Feigd (Sognametal), and Myrholt. Discover the scene's hidden gems here. Read more.
Review: Jordsjuk - Råtner på Rot
Young veterans of the Norwegian scene debuts with a strong EP. Join us in discovering the band and their music here.
Review: Perisynti - Lihaksi Tullut Perkele
What does it take to stand out these days? Going back to the roots, these finns shows us how it's done.
Concert Review: Afsky & Heimland
Afsky bring ther Danish dynamite to Norway. Read our concert review to find out if we survived the onslaught.
Review: ILD - Kvern
Time for a coffee. Join us in front of the fireplace and enjoy some freshly grounded true Norwegian black metal.
Review: Nidvinter - Winter Wars
Thanks to this EP waking up has never been easier.
Review: Tulus - Fandens Kall
How does this Norwegian trio manage to still deliver pure gold after more than 30 years?
Vredensdal: New label & new album!
Vredensdal signs a deal with Soulseller Records and announce their next album "Sonic Devotion To Darkness" out March 31st 2023.
Interview: Resurrecting the Riff with Vredensdal
Vredensdal interview. The Goblin Reaper talks "resurrecting the riff," US Black Metal, and their upcoming 4th album in this blunt and spirited talk.
Review: Durbatuluk - Erzähle, Baba Jaga
Durbatuluk’s Erzähle, Baba Jaga (7.5/10). This German Black Metal album from YouTuber Farvann delivers addictive, storytelling riffs and improved DSBM-influenced quality. Read more!
Review: Celestial Grave – Vitriolic Atonement
Celestial Grave’s Vitriolic Atonement (8.5/10). This Finnish Black Metal album explores the beauty of death through raw, cavernous riffs. Read more!
Review: Toadeater – Bexadde
Toadeater’s Bexadde (9/10). This German Post-Black Metal opus delivers a wall of wailing guitar noise, sweeping leads, and raw, polished emotion. Read more!