Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Review: Houle – Ciel Cendre et Misère Noire
Houle releases their debut album Ciel Cendre et Misère Noire on the 7th of June. It's time to hear the call of the ocean and read our thoughts in this review.
Review: Coldborn — The Unwritten Pages of Death
Death waits for none. So, before he strikes. We dove into the latest album, The Unwritten Pages of Death by Coldborn. You can read our thoughts in this review.
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.2
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt. 2. This guide continues exploring Norway's black metal scene, featuring lesser-known gems like Valdaudr (traditional sound with modern punch), Blodørn (Viking-inspired Darkthrone), Infernal, Todesking, and Avertia. Read more.
Review: Necht - The Prophecy of Karnifor
Canadian melodic black metal horde Necht is back with a new album. We let Kili dissect this one for us, read his thoughts here.
Review: Nobody — Despair Is Where My Thoughts Swim
Nobody released their first full album, Despair Is Where My Thoughts Swim. So we joined them for a moonlit dip in the lake of eternal despair and share our experiences here in written form.
Review: WitcheR — Boszorkányszimfóniák
A symphony of witches, we reviewed the latest album Boszork á nyszimf ó ni á k (EP) by Hungarian black metal band WitcheR.
Review: Lhaäd — Beneath
One of Belgiums most prolific artists, Lykormas, is back with another Lhaäd album. Will it stand the rigiorous pressure testing that Lxw puts it through? Read his review to find out!
Digging Deeper: Austria
Digging Deeper: Austria. This guide investigates Austria's black metal scene, pioneered by Abigor and Summoning. It highlights current gems like Schauer, Misanthropic Might (War BM), Alastor, VarulV (Raw BM), and Rivendell (Folk/Epic BM). Read more.
Review: Beenkerver - De Rode Weduwe
Beenkerver released their second album a while ago, we dove into the legend of the red widow (De Rode Weduwe) and are ready to share our thoughts.
Review: Funeral Storm — Chthonic Invocations
It's time for some Greek invocations, we reviewed Chthonic Invocations, the latest album by Greek black metal band Funeral Storm.
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt.1
Digging Deeper: Norway Pt. 1. This new series highlights lesser-known bands from Norway's black metal scene, including Andakt (ritualistic/satanic), Ene (Burzum-like), Moor, Feigd (Sognametal), and Myrholt. Discover the scene's hidden gems here. Read more.
Review: ACOD — Versets Noir
French powerhouse ACOD released their sixth full album., we dove in and are ready to share our thoughts in this review.
Interview: Labyrinthus Stellarum
We interviewed the gentlemen from Labyrinthus Stellarum, so get ready for a cosmic journey.
Review: Walg — IV
Walg is back! They released their fourth album IV, and we were able to give it a few good listens before the release. Read our thoughts in this review.
Review: Labyrinthus Stellarum - Vortex of the Worlds
We reviewed the latest album by Labyrinthus Stellarum called Vortex of the Worlds, so get ready for a trip in space and through time with this stellar new album
From The Vault: Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion
Talvi goes way back in time, dissecting the legendary debut of one of the true pioneers of black and extreme metal, Celtic Frost.
Inferno Metal Festival: Setting Easter Ablaze!
Inferno Metal Festival is a well renowned festival around the world, We went to check it out for the very first time, read about it here!
Interview: Furze – Caw Entrance
Crown of Rebellion discusses Furze's latest album with the main man Woe J. Reaper himself. Join their deep dive into the world of psych black metal.
Review: Warorath – Verikirous
Does new finnish kids om the scene, Warorath, deliver the goods on their debut full length? Let's join Talvi in the land of a thousand lakes to find out.
Interview: Petit Nuage Noir
We had the opportunity to interview Aahros from the Polish black metal band Petit Nuage Noir.