Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Review: Mek Na Ver - Noctivaga (2026)
Mek Na Ver’s Noctivaga (8.5/10). This Italian Atmospheric Black Metal return balances old-school spirit with modern nocturnal atmosphere. Read more!
Review: Kaosophia - Beyond the Black Horizon (2025)
Kaosophia’s Beyond the Black Horizon (9/10). This Ukrainian Black Metal opus is a dark, malevolent masterpiece of technical proficiency and primal energy. Read more!
Review: Hierophany - Tenebrario (2025)
Hierophany’s Tenebrario (8/10). This Mexican Black Metal debut is a masterclass in atmospheric tension, blending Spanish mysticism with avant-garde ritualism. Read more!
The Infernal Records: Week 12
The Infernal Records: Week 12 is out! Take a look at our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
From the Vault: Secrets of the Moon - Antithesis (2006)
Secrets of the Moon’s Antithesis (9/10). This German Black Metal classic portrays a deep commitment to mastering their craft through finely forged songwriting. Read more!
Review: Mossystone - Mossystone (EP) (2026)
Mossystone’s self-titled EP (8/10). This French Atmospheric Black Metal debut is a compelling sonic assault of aggressive intensity and poetic atmosphere. Read more!
Review: Blackbraid - Nocturnal Womb (2026)
Blackbraid’s Nocturnal Womb (7.5/10). This US atmospheric black metal EP expertly blends diverse musical styles into a dynamic and cohesive journey. Read more!
Review: Drawn Into Descent - Onrust (2026)
Drawn Into Descent’s Onrust (8.5/10). This Belgian Atmospheric Black Metal record is an industrial, sludge-filled nightmare that perfectly captures urban claustrophobia. Read more!
The Infernal Records: Weeks 10 & 11
The Infernal Records: Weeks 10 & 11 is out! Dive into our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past two weeks. See the full list!
Vault Review: Burzum - Filosfem (1996)
Burzum’s Filosofem (10/10). This Norwegian atmospheric black metal landmark remains a fundamental cornerstone of the genre's lo-fi philosophy. Read more!
Review: Winter Eternal - Unveiled Nightsky (2026)
Winter Eternal’s Unveiled Nightsky (8.5/10). This Greek melodic black metal release delivers icy tremolo riffs, furious intensity, and a sharp old-school spirit. Read the full review!
Review: Ensanguinate - Death Saturnalia (With Temples Below) (2026)
Ensanguinate’s Death Saturnalia (With Temples Below) (8/10). This Slovenian black/death metal release delivers savage riffs, relentless intensity, and a dark occult atmosphere. Read the full review!
The Infernal Records: Week 9
The Infernal Records: Week 9 is out! Check out our curated list of essential Black Metal releases from the past week. See the full list!
Review: Wruen - Waves (2026)
Wruen’s Waves (8.5/10). This Finnish black metal debut is a wretched exploration of disharmonic shreddery and atmospheric darkness. Read more!
Review: Darklore - The Great Elven War (2026)
Darklore’s The Great Elven War (9.5/10). This Australian Symphonic Black Metal odyssey is a 70-minute, high-fantasy triumph of cinematic storytelling. Read more!
Review: Ulvehyrde - Dødsdømt (2025)
Ulvehyrde’s Dødsdømt (7/10). This Norwegian Black Metal record is a masterclass in the genre's fundamentals, featuring a chilling, dark atmosphere. Read more!
Review: Woe Bather - Swallowed by the Chains of Spirit Loss (2025)
Woe Bather’s Swallowed by the Chains of Spirit Loss (9/10). This US Atmospheric Black Metal opus is a punishing, beautiful 70-minute cinematic descent into loneliness.
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!
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 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!