Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Interview: Abghül (Ghül/Imladris)
Interview with Abghül (Ghül/Imladris) on Tolkien's legendarium, Summoning worship, and the UK black metal scene. Read more...
The Infernal Records: Week 34
The Infernal Records: Week 34 is out! Have a look at our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Review: Lumen Ad Mortem - A Grave Ascent (2026)
Lumen Ad Mortem - A Grave Ascent (8.5/10). South Australian sophomore LP drenches 90s-era symphonic black metal in dense, punishing atmosphere.
Review: Immortuus - Shadow over Wisborg (2026)
In the shadows where vampiric lore and Black Metal form a sanguine union, Immortuus' debut album Shadow over Wisborg (10/10) unleashes blood-curdling cutting edge riff's from the fangs of Orlok!
Tolkien and Black Metal: (Part 3)
Tolkien and Black Metal (Part 3) examines how Summoning became the single most important Tolkien-themed black metal entity.
Review: Fire Magic - Memories of Fire (2026)
Fire Magic - Memories of Fire (9.5/10). Richmond USBM duo delivers a sophomore album that raises the bar for modern underground black metal. Read More!
Interview: Oakenthrone
Interview with UK black metal act Oakenthrone on the upcoming album Ad Silvam, transitioning from solo project to full band, and folklore roots.
Interview: Niveous
Interview with Niveous from the United States on debut Cult of the Void Star, crafting cosmic sci-fi lore, USBM, and second-wave black metal influences.
The Infernal Records: Week 33
The Infernal Records: Week 33 is out! Have a look at our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Maria of Copper Mountains - Interview
Interview with Maria of Copper Mountains on the debut album "Into the Black Whirlpools", Ural folklore origins, and mixing folk vocals with black metal.
Review: Hanternoz - A Hed an Noz, a Noz, a Noz (2026)
Hanternoz - A Hed an Noz, a Noz, a Noz (9/10) Black Metal from France. A haunting, folk-infused concept album rooted in Breton folklore.
Review: Hulder - Verbolgen (2026)
Hulder - Verbolgen (8.5/10) Atmospheric Black Metal from the US. A wrathful, medieval-infused third album blending tremolo fury with old-world dread.
Interview: Namu
Interview with Namu on debut album Wretched Spawns of Iniquitous Orders, cosmic sci-fi influences, and progressive black metal creation.
Tolkien and Black Metal: (Part 2)
Tolkien and Black Metal (Part 2) examines how 90s second-wave Norwegian bands like Burzum, Gorgoroth, and Isengard mined Middle-earth lore.
Review: Cairiss - Wilderness (2026)
Cairiss - Wilderness (10/10) Atmospheric Black Metal from the UK. A dreamy, masterful journey blending post-rock beauty with raw, emotional depth
The Infernal Records: Week 32
The Infernal Records: Week 32 is out! Have a look at our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Review: Zørza - Twilight of The Golden Star (2026)
Zørza - Twilight of the Golden Star (7.5/10) Post Black Metal from Poland. A hard-hitting sophomore album with catchy, festival-ready riffs.
Black Metal: Mapping the First Wave
Explore the chaotic, international origins of first wave black metal across 1980s regional scenes, tape trading, and extreme metal evolution.
Review: Taake - En Skog av Nidstang
Taake - En Skog av Nidstang (8.5/10) Black Metal from Norway. A stellar return by Hoest blending raw, atmospheric, and classic Norwegian riffs.
Review: Namu - Wretched Spawns of Iniquitous Orders (2026)
Namu – Wretched Spawns of Iniquitous Orders (9/10) Progressive Black Metal from the UK. A cosmic solo effort blending aggression and synths.