Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
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.
Review: Deus Mortem — Thanatos
Polish black metal band Dues Mortem is back with their third album, Thanatos. We are back from his domain and are ready to share our thoughts.
Review: Kreyl — Obscure Rise of Ancient Eulogy
Kreyl, a new black metal band from Spain, released Obscure Rise of Ancient Eulogy onto the world. We reviewed it and here are our thoughts.
Review: Gravenoire — Devant la Porte des Étoiles
The French black metal scene spawned a new band into existence. It bares the name Gravenoire, and just released a debut EP titled Devant la porte des étoiles.
Interview: Kirkebrann
Interview: Kirkebrann. Kili interviews members of the Norwegian Black Metal band about their album 'Mot Trellenes Forfall,' the controversy of the cover art, their chaotic recording process, and the grim themes of 'Englemaker.' Read more in this interview.
Review: Ars Veneficium — The Lurking Shadows of Death
The Belgian black metal scene, delivers once again. This time it's the new album The Lurking Shadows of Death by Ars Veneficium. We reviewed it and here are our thoughts on it.
Review: Bötes Void - Vagrant
Bötes Void blends ambient music with their cosmic inspired atmospheric black metal. Let Strider guide you through to the other side of this black hole in his review here.
Review: Reverie - September
September just ended, what better way to mark the occation than with some instrumental depressive black metal? Read Killians impressions here.
Review: Fiende - Snart er Alt Glemt
Watch out! Fiende is here and they are coming for us all! Hide behind the couch with Boenna as we try to survive their first assault.