Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Review: Drudkh - Гра тіней (Shadow Play)
Drudkh’s Shadow Play (8.5/10). This Ukrainian Atmospheric Black Metal masterpiece delivers melancholic, epic soundscapes. Read the full review!
Interview: Hell is Other People
N.O. chats with the Canadian Post Black Metal band Hell Is Other People about their album 'Moirae' and blending DSBM vocals with post-hardcore roots. Read the full interview!
Review: Grima — Nightside
Grima’s Nightside (9/10). This majestic Siberian Atmospheric Black Metal opus delivers vast, epic soundscapes. Read the full review!
Discord Demo Contest!
Thanks to Merijn, aspiring musicians now has an unique chance to get some input and guidance for a demo track of their choosing by submitting to the discord demo contest!
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!