Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
New video by Instorm titled Senseless Dominion
Neoclassical melodic death metal folk Instorm just released their new official music video, “Senseless Dominion”. It is the first single from their upcoming album “Psycho
Interview: Resurrecting the Riff with Vredensdal
Vredensdal interview. The Goblin Reaper talks "resurrecting the riff," US Black Metal, and their upcoming 4th album in this blunt and spirited talk.
Interview: Vltima (GER)
Their latest review is a brutal and pure musical menace! And now we had the chance to interview the members of the band.
Review: Noxifer - Anticosmic Hymns of Retribution
Noxifer’s Anticosmic Hymns of Retribution (6.5/10). This Mexican Melodic Black/Death debut features killer riffs and a raw, aggressive atmosphere. Read more!
Interview: NORTFALKE
Nortfalke interview. This highly productive Dutch project blends Dungeon Synth, Dark Ambient, and Black Metal spirits. Read the full interview!
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!