Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Interview: Gaahl
Gaahl speaks! The enigmatic Black Metal living legend discusses his controversial shift to clean vocals and his separate world of art. See the full story.
From the Vault: Isengard - Høstmørke
Isengard's Høstmørke. Fenriz’s solo project is a unique, atmospheric blend of Folk and Black Metal. Read the full review!
Review: Graven - March of the Broken
Graven's March of the Broken (8.5/10). A melancholic, vast Atmospheric Black Metal journey with soundscapes of epic sorrow. Read the full review!
Review: Lord Belial - Unholy Trinity
Lord Belial's Unholy Trinity (8.5/10). The Swedish Black/Death Metal legends deliver crushing riffs and a classic 90s sound. Read the full review!
Review: Svart Vinter - Isvind
Svart Vinter's Isvind (7/10). This raw, atmospheric Finnish Black Metal debut delivers a cold, primitive, and unforgiving sound. Read the full review!
Review: The Great Sea - Noble Art of Desolation
The Great Sea's Noble Art of Desolation (8/10). This epic Atmospheric Black Metal album delivers vast soundscapes with post-metal touches. Read the full review!
Review: Flagg - Diabolical Bloodlust
Flagg's Diabolical Bloodlust (7.5/10). This raw, uncompromising album delivers furious, old-school Black Metal aggression. Read the full review!
Review: Taär - Catharsis Till Dawn
Taar’s Catharsis till Dawn (8/10). This melancholic Atmospheric Black Metal album delves into emotional depth and catharsis. Read the full review!
Interview: Hellripper
Hellripper. Kili interviews James McBain, the sole force behind the Scottish Black/Speed Metal act. They discuss chaotic live shows and the creative process. See the full story.
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!
Review: Urisk - Shriveling Lights
Urisk's Shriveling Lights (8/10). This raw, primitive debut delivers uncompromising Irish Black Metal straight to the jugular. Read the full review!
Review: Ondfødt - Dimsvall
Ondfødt’s Dimsvall (7.5/10). This Finnish Black Metal album delivers huge epic atmosphere and strong melodic influence from the second wave. Read the full review!
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!
Review: Bloody Valkyria - In Our Home, Across The Fog
Bloody Valkyria's In Our Home Across the Fog (8.5/10). This Ukrainian Atmospheric Black Metal opus delivers epic folk themes. Read the full review!
Review: Walg - V
Walg's V (7.5/10). This raw, chaotic Finnish Black Metal release is pure, unrelenting, dissonant aggression. Read the full review!
Review: ArsGoatia - Agitators Of Hysteria
Arsgoatia's Agitators of Hysteria (7/10). This raw, old-school Black Metal album delivers Satanic fury and uncompromising delivery. Read the full review!
Review: Draugaskogur - Fullmoon Hypnotic Ritual
Draugaskogur’s Fullmoon Hypnotic Ritual (8/10). Experience this raw, ritualistic Black Metal album’s hypnotic blend of fury and atmosphere. Read the full review!
Review: Karpathia — Carpathian Hunger
Karpathia's Carpathian Hunger (7.5/10). This raw, furious Slovakian Black Metal album delivers cold, primitive, traditional hate. Read the full review!
Review: Blood Abscission — II
Blood Abscission's II (8/10). This dissonant Black Metal album features technical, mind-bending compositions and experimental fury. Read the full review!
Review: Drudensang - Geysterzvvang
Drudensang’s Geysterzvvang (8.5/10). This raw, primitive German Black Metal album delivers a hateful, unforgiving sound. Read the full review!