Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
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!
The Infernal Records: Week 46 & 47
The Infernal Records: Week 46 & 47 is here! Browse through our curated list of the latest essential Black Metal albums. See the full list!
Review: Heimland - Der Torv Moeter Hav
Heimland's Der Torv Moeter Hav (8/10) marks a strong shift in Norwegian Black Metal, embracing sorrow and longing with new vocalist Fanden. Read the full review!
Review: White Rune - Eventide on Aurora
White Rune’s Eventide on Aurora (7.5/10). This Finnish Melodic Black Metal album balances raw aggression with melodic grace. Read the full review!
Review: Abominator - The Fire Brethren
Abominator’s The Fire Brethren (7.5/10). Australian Blackened Death Metal delivers unrelenting blast beats and lethal riffs. Read the full review!
Review: Nøkk - Heartless
Nøkk's debut, Heartless (7/10), is a riff-driven US Black Metal album merging aggression with emotional scope and internal bleakness. Read the full review!
Review: HÄXÄR - Teufelskvlt
HÄXÄR’s Teufelskvlt (7.5/10). Swiss Black Metal delivers a consistent, raw assault with hateful vocals and blasting drums. Read the full review!
Review: Afsky - Fællesskab
Afsky's Fællesskab (8/10) is deeply melancholic Danish Atmospheric Black Metal, conveying powerful emotions and majesty. Read the full review!
Review: Flaming Ouroboros - The Tear
Flaming Ouroboros' The Tear (7.5/10) is a pitch black, unfiltered Black Metal demo with a bitter aftertaste of medieval influences. Read the full review!
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!
Review: Demon Sluice - Dancers Beneath Shores of Fire
Demon Sluice's Dancers Beneath Shores of Fire (8/10) blends crushing Death Metal grit with black metal ferocity. Read the full review!
Review: One of Nine - Dawn of the Iron Shadow
One of Nine’s epic Dawn of the Iron Shadow (8/10) ventures deep into Black Metal Tolkien lore. Discover this legendary release! Read the full review!
Review: Les Bâtards Du Roi - Les Chemins De L’Exil
Les Bâtards Du Roi’s Les Chemins De L'Exil (8.5/10) is powerful, raw, atmospheric French Black Metal with compelling long songs. See the full score!
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!
Review: Zaratus – Those Who Dwell Beyond
Zaratus' Those Who Dwell Beyond (8.5/10) is a Hellenic Black Metal powerhouse that drags you deep into Hades. Read the full review!
Review: Zythaex - Devouring Principal
Zythaex’s Devouring Principal (8/10) features a single 36-minute epic track of punishing Black Metal. Strider reviews this monstrous composition! Read the review!
Review: Ancient North - The Woods of Samael
Ancient North’s The Woods of Samael (8/10) is pure, dark Black Metal from cult heroes. Kev journeys deep into the darkest woods. Read the full review!