Live Reviews
Once in a while, some of Black Metal Zine's authors dare to venture out of their dwelling to go to a concert, and when that happens, we have to record that event for mankind. Here you will find said records of our 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!
Live Review: Sunken & Panopticon Laurentian Echoes Tour (2026)
Sunken & Panopticon’s Laurentian Echoes Tour was a true blast! Glasgow and Paris were swarmed by phenomenal atmosphere, raw power, and black metal. Read more!
Live Review: Inferno Metal Festival (2026)
Inferno Metal Festival 2026 was a true blast! Oslo was swarmed by a different kind of bunny: blast beats, Norwegian beer, and black metal. Read more!
Festival Review: Dark Easter Metal Meeting (2026)
Dark Easter Metal Meeting 2026 was a true blast! Munich traded traditional carols for crushing riffs, occult ceremonies, and elite black metal. Read more!
Live Review: Heimfall Metallkraft 2026
Heimfall Metallkraft 2026 was a true blast! The tightly knit community of Sauda hosted a weekend of sonic annihilation and high-energy riffs. Read more!
Live Review: Reaper Festival (2026)
Reaper Festival 2026 was a true blast! Manchester was swarmed by a different kind of bee for Valentine’s weekend: blast beats and black metal. Read more!
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!
Review: 1349 - Winter Mass (2025)
1349's Winter Mass (8.5/10) is a ferocious live album, capturing the Norwegian Black Metal band's uncompromising aural hellfire. 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!
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!
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!
Festival Review: Rockwave 2025
Our reporter covers the massive Greek Rockwave 2025 event: sun, music, great atmosphere, and the year's hottest acts. See the full report!
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!
Festival Review: Hole in the Sun
Experience this truly underground Hole in the Sun festival in rural Germany—lots of beer, bands, and overall good vibes. See the full report!
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!
Festival Review - Karmøygeddon 2025
Our team covers the massive Norwegian Karmøygeddon 2025 festival experience: great atmosphere, diverse acts, and a phenomenal crowd. See the full report!
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!