Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Interview: Widertod (GER)
Recently, I was flabbergasted by the debut EP from Widertod and had to write a short review for it, but now it's time to ask some questions. Read more in this interview.
Review: Durbatuluk - Erzähle, Baba Jaga
Durbatuluk’s Erzähle, Baba Jaga (7.5/10). This German Black Metal album from YouTuber Farvann delivers addictive, storytelling riffs and improved DSBM-influenced quality. Read more!
Review: Widertod – Widertod
Widertod’s self-titled EP (8.5/10). This German Melodic Black Metal debut delivers icy atmosphere, blast-fueled madness, and superb production. Read more!
Review: Asgrauw - Façade
Asgrauw’s Façade (8/10). This Dutch Black Metal record is pure no-nonsense aggression, it's raw, atmospheric, and fiercely melodic. Read more!
Immortal Announces 'War Against All' (2023)
IMMORTAL have completed work on their upcoming new studio album! The record, War Against All, will be released via Nuclear Blast. This is the band’
New Album by Marduk + World Tour 2023
The Swedish black metal band Marduk announced a new album. The album is titled “Memento Mori” and it will be released in 2023, followed by
Review: WitcheR - Lélekharang
WitcheR’s Lélekharang (8/10). This Hungarian Atmospheric Black Metal opus delivers a Summoning-esque journey back to ancestral roots. Read more!
Interview: Evilcult – Brazilian Black Metal
Evilcult's Lucas "From Hell" discusses the Brazilian Black/Speed Metal scene, 80s influences, and their upcoming second album in this deeply insightful and passionate interview.
Review: Celestial Grave – Vitriolic Atonement
Celestial Grave’s Vitriolic Atonement (8.5/10). This Finnish Black Metal album explores the beauty of death through raw, cavernous riffs. Read more!
Review: Predatory Light – Death and the Twilight Hours
Predatory Light’s Death and the Twilight Hours (8/10). This US Black Metal album revives 80s occult riffs with a dark, epic narrative. Read more!
Review: ACOD - Fourth Reign over Opacities and Beyond
ACOD’s Fourth Reign over Opacities and Beyond (7/10). This French Black/Death album delivers bombastic, heavy riffs and top-tier production. Read more!
Review: Ernte – Ernte
Ernte's self-titled EP (8/10). This True Helvetic Black Metal release from Switzerland delivers misanthropic, old-school coldness. Read the full review!
Review: Toadeater – Bexadde
Toadeater’s Bexadde (9/10). This German Post-Black Metal opus delivers a wall of wailing guitar noise, sweeping leads, and raw, polished emotion. Read more!
Review: Blood Countess – Occulta Tenebris
Blood Countess’ Occulta Tenebris (8/10). This UK Black Metal debut is a raw, pummeling horror story about the life of Elizabeth Báthory. Read more!
Review: Blackbraid – Blackbraid I
Blackbraid’s Blackbraid I (9/10). This groundbreaking Native American Black Metal debut blends nature-driven melodies with fierce, versatile aggression. Read more!
Review: Wampyric Rites – The Wolves Howl to the Moon
Wampyric Rites' The Wolves Howl to the Moon (8/10) is a potent ritual of Raw Black Metal, blending primordial tones with a dark, organic spirit. Read more!
Review: Nahtrunar – Wolfsstunde
Nahtrunar’s Wolfsstunde (9/10). This Austrian Black Metal masterpiece is a mystic, pagan journey through grim dreams and spiritual poetry. Read more!
Interview: GJENDØD
“Check out our music or die!” ~ KK
Interview: BlackBraid
Blackbraid. We speak with the Native American Black Metal project about blending culture, nature, and the writing process. See the full interview!
New album by Stormruler
The US black metal band Stormruler just announced a new album and a followup to the excellent debut album Under the Burning Eclipse. The album