Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Review: Ninkharsag — The Black Swords of Winter
Ninkharsag’s The Black Swords of Winter (8/10). This raw, hateful album delivers crushing British Black Metal aggression. Read the full review!
Review: Havukruunu — Tavastland
Havukruunu’s Tavastland (8/10). This anthemic opus of Finnish Folk/Pagan Black Metal is a triumphant journey through epic soundscapes. Read the full review!
Review: Likbleik — Fordervelse
Likbleik's Fordervelse (7/10). This raw, furious album delivers cold, traditional Norwegian Black Metal straight to the bone. Read the full review!
Review: Gràb — Kremess
Grab's Kremess (8/10). This raw, traditional Ukrainian Black Metal album delivers crushing old-school fury and uncompromising hate. Read the full review!
Review: Aara — Eiger
On the last leg of 2024, Aara released it's album Eiger, here is our review.
Review: Barshasketh — Antinomian Asceticism
Barshasketh’s Antinomian Asceticism (8.5/10). This dense, ritualistic Orthodox Black Metal album delivers a powerful, occult fury. Read the full review!
Concert Review: Witch Club Satan + Wrath
Our reporter covers the raw Black Metal outfit Witch Club Satan. Performance art chaos delivered by this intense feminist trio. See the full report!
Review: Askon — The End Is Near — Re-gnarök
Askon’s Re-gnarok (8/10). This raw, traditional Norwegian Black Metal album delivers powerful riffs and a grim, unforgiving atmosphere. Read the full review!
Interview: Austere
We speak to Desolate from Austere about the pioneers of DSBM, their long-awaited return, and the profound themes of despair and emotion. See the full story!
Vault Review: Sarastus — The Deceased Dwell in Darkness
Sarastus’ The Deceased Dwell (7.5/10). This traditional Finnish Black Metal album delivers cold, aggressive, and unforgiving grimness. Read the full review!
Review: Zéro Absolu — La Saignée
Zero Absolu's La Saignée (8/10). This raw, atmospheric French Black Metal album delivers a unique sound steeped in deep melancholy. Read the full review!
Review: Ande — De Schemering van Werelden
Ande’s De Schemering (8.5/10). This majestic Atmospheric Black Metal album from the Netherlands delivers vast, melancholic soundscapes. Read the full review!
Review: Vrag — Rendületlenül
Vrag's Rendületlenül (7.5/10). This raw, furious Hungarian Black Metal album delivers a grim, uncompromising, traditional sound. Read the full review!
The best Black Metal releases of 2024
The Best Black Metal Releases of 2024 list is here! Discover the definitive must-hear albums that crushed the year. See the full rankings!
Review: Veenlijk — Galgenberg
Veenlijk’s Galgenberg (7/10). This raw Dutch Black Metal album blends folk elements with a mysterious, swampy atmosphere. Read the full review!
Review: Molh — Deus
Molh’s Deus (7.5/10). This raw, primitive album delivers furious, old-school Black Metal aggression and pure hatred. Read the full review!
Review: Gorgon — For Those Who Stay
Gorgon's For Those Who Stay (8/10). This new album from the French band delivers traditional, melodic Black Metal excellence. Read the full review!
Review: Svarttjern — Draw Blood
Svarttjern’s Draw Blood (8.5/10). This aggressive, uncompromising Norwegian Black Metal opus delivers pure second wave fury. Read the full review!
Review: Vixenta - The Oubliette
Vixenta is a two — piece Black Metal Band from Australia with their main influences being Emperor and others, we reviewed their latest work, The Oubliette.
Review: Asgrauw — Oorsprong
Asgrauw takes Kili on a dark and mysterious journey. Read his thoughts on their latest album here.