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The Infernal Records: Week 08
The Infernal Records: Week 08 is out! Dive into our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the last week. See the full list!
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Reviews
Review: Nordlys - Lichterglanz Finsternis (2026)
Nordlys’ Lichterglanz Finsternis (7.5/10). This German Black Metal release is a defiant return to form, transporting the listener back to the genre's golden era. Read more!
Live Reviews
Live Review: Reaper Festival (2026)
Reaper Festival 2026 was a true blast! Manchester was swarmed by a different kind of bee for Valentine’s weekend: blast beats and black metal. Read more!
Interviews
Interview: Bizarrekult (2026)
Bizarrekult’s Interview. Mastermind Roman discusses the project's evolution, personal authenticity, and upcoming festival slots. Read more!
2026
Review: Archvile King (2026)
Archvile King’s Aux Heures Désespérées (9/10). This French Atmospheric Black Metal opus is a majestic exploration of medieval fantasy, decay, and nihilism. Read more!
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The Infernal Records: Week 7
The Infernal Records: Week 7 is out! Check out our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Reviews
Fordæðuskapr - Hræflóð Markar Fjalla
Fordæðuskapr’s Hræflóð Markar Fjalla (9/10). This Norwegian Atmospheric Black Metal debut delivers a mesmerizing, bass-heavy sound and peak shrieking vocals. Read more!
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The Infernal Records: Week 04, 05, & 06
The Infernal Records: Week 04, 05 & 06 is out! Dive into our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the last few weeks. See the full list!
Reviews
Apophany - Demo
Apophany’s Demo (6/10). This US Black Metal debut is chaotic in all the right ways, straddling the line between melody and unrelenting noise. Read more!
Reviews
Careus - In Aethere
Careus’ In Aethere (8/10). This Mexican Atmospheric Black Metal EP is a haunting, immersive landscape of melodic despair and spectral beauty. Read more!
United States Black Metal
Sindar - Tower of the Sun
Sindar’s Tower of the Sun (9/10). This US Progressive/Black Metal record is a modern masterpiece of Tolkien-inspired epic soundscapes. Read more!
Reviews
From the Vault: Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon (2010)
Gallowbraid’s Ashen Eidolon (10/10). This US Atmospheric Black Metal masterpiece from 2010 remains a peak of the Cascadian style and romanticist longing. Read more!