Melodic black metal
Review: Oppression - No Safe Place (2025)
Oppression’s No Safe Place (8/10). This French Melodic Black Metal debut delivers blistering blast beats and a haunting, epic atmosphere. Read more!
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The Infernal Records: Our Staff’s Personal Albums of the Year
The Infernal Records: BMZ Staff’s Personal Albums of the Year. Discover the top 3 picks from our writers, featuring essential 2025 releases. Read more!
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Review: Nyrak - Phoenix Mortis (2025)
Nyrak’s Phoenix Mortis (8/10). This Belgian Atmospheric Black Metal opus is a bold, cinematic journey of destruction and mythic rebirth. Read more!
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The Grim Digest: December 2025
The Grim Digest: December is live! Catch up on every crushing review published last month, perfectly formatted for a quick read. Start reading now!
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Review: Mitternacht - Self-titled EP (2025)
Mitternacht's self-titled EP (7.5/10). This US Black Metal solo project delivers a punishing, orthodox statement of raw, purposeful aggression. Read more!
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Review: Unviâr - Disglaç (2025)
Unviâr’s Disglaç (9/10). This Italian Black Metal debut is a pummelling, deeply evil masterpiece of atmospheric finesse and unique variation. Read more!
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Review: Lunar Amulet - Self-titled EP (2025)
Lunar Amulet’s self-titled EP (7/10). This US Atmospheric Black Metal debut is a patient, dreamlike journey of beauty and restraint. Read more!
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Review: Enthroned - Ashspawn (2025)
Enthroned’s Ashspawn (9/10). These Belgian Black Metal veterans return with a brutal, mid-paced masterpiece of demonic atmosphere and top-tier production. Read more!
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The Infernal Records: Week 50 & 51
The Infernal Records: Week 50 & 51 is here! Explore our final curated list of 2025. With some stellar releases in it. See the full list!
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Review: Skjønnhet - Sailing into the Drowning Horizon (Single)
Skjønnhet’s Sailing into the Drowning Horizon (8/10). This Indonesian Atmospheric Black Metal single delivers moody melodies. Read more!
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Review: Gravplåga - Maliferous Portents (2025)
Gravplåga's debut EP, Maliferous Portents (6.5/10), is a solid return to traditional, raw Swedish Black Metal with melodic riffs. Read the full review!
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Review: Autrest - Burning Embers, Forgotten Wolves (2025)
Autrest's Burning Embers, Forgotten Wolves (8/10). This Brazilian Atmospheric BM opus balances ferocity with introspection, delivered through rich, nature-driven soundscapes. Read the full review!