Live Reviews
Live Review: Ofnus, Oneiros, Saarkoth, Sanhedrin (2026)
Live Review: Ofnus, Oneiros, Saarkoth, Sanhedrin (2026). Experience an outstanding night of British Black Metal at Ye Olde Salutation Inn. Read more!
Emma
Been listening to black metal since i was about 9 or 10 years old (thanks brother). Collector of vinyl records, attendee of many gigs, owner of a crying bank account.
Reviews
Review: Staghelm - Natura Semper Praevalet (2026)
Staghelm’s Natura Semper Praevalet (8.5/10). This Welsh Atmospheric Black Metal release is an unyielding journey through nature and the macrocosm. Read more!
Album of the Year
The Infernal Records: Our Staff’s Personal Albums of the Year
The Infernal Records: BMZ Staff’s Personal Albums of the Year. Discover the top 3 picks from our writers, featuring essential 2025 releases. Read more!
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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!
Live Reviews
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!
Reviews
Review: Sunken - Lykke
Sunken's Lykke (10/10) is a vast Danish Black Metal opus exploring deep water themes and emotional clarity. Read the full review to find the score!
Reviews
Review: Bodach - The Bleakest Land (EP)
Bodach’s The Bleakest Land EP (8/10) is a strong, bleak Black Metal offering from this Scottish one-man project. Read the full review now!
Live Reviews
Festival Review: A Night of British Black Metal
Live Review: A Night of British Black Metal. Emma reports on a high-energy show in the intimate vaults of The Banshee Labyrinth. See the photos and full report!
Live Reviews
Concert Review: Psychonaut 4 - Mourning Over Britannia Tour
Live Review: Psychonaut 4’s Mourning Over Britannia show in Glasgow delivered a beautifully depressive set and raw emotion. See the full report!
Reviews
Review: Dreich - Edicius
Dreich’s Edicius (8.5/10). This melancholic Scottish DSBM album delivers a powerful emotional weight and aggressive atmosphere. Read the full review!
Live Reviews
Concert Review: Fires of Alba MMXXV
Fires of Alba MMXXV. Our reporter covers the intimate, high-energy gig in Edinburgh, featuring chaotic atmosphere and intense Scottish BM. See the full report!
Live Reviews
Festival Review: Fortress Festival 2025
Our reporter covers the unique atmosphere and top-tier lineup at the UK's massive Fortress Festival (2025). See the photos and full report!