Live Reviews
Festival Review: Sick Midsummer 2025
Our team covers the intimate German Sick Midsummer 2025 festival with great atmosphere and a packed lineup. See the photos and full report!
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Review: Gyves - My Death Sentiment
Gyves’ My Death Sentiment (8.5/10). This classic DSBM release delves into depression and isolation with raw, profound emotionality. Read the full review!
Live Reviews
Festival Review: Hole in the Sun
Experience this truly underground Hole in the Sun festival in rural Germany—lots of beer, bands, and overall good vibes. See the full report!
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Review: Nightwalker - The Eternal Flame of Death
Nightwalker's The Eternal Flame of Death (8/10). A raw, furious debut that delivers traditional Black Metal hatred and Satanic spirit. Read the full review!
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Review: Prieuré - Jusqu'à Bénitier
Prieuré's Jusqu'à Bénitier (8.5/10). This French Black Metal one-man project, praising the aggressive, melodic atmosphere and blend of punk rock. Read this review!
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Review: Burden of Ymir - The Long Winter
Burden of Ymir's The Long Winter (9/10). This epic Atmospheric Black Metal album delivers crushing riffs and cold Viking/Pagan dread. Read the full review!
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Review: Dreich - Edicius
Dreich’s Edicius (8.5/10). This melancholic Scottish DSBM album delivers a powerful emotional weight and aggressive atmosphere. Read the full review!
Live Reviews
Concert Review: Fires of Alba MMXXV
Fires of Alba MMXXV. Our reporter covers the intimate, high-energy gig in Edinburgh, featuring chaotic atmosphere and intense Scottish BM. See the full report!
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Review: Necht - The Inevitable Suffering
Necht's The Inevitable Suffering (8/10). This raw, lo-fi Ukrainian Black Metal album delivers strong riffs and depressive, icy atmosphere. Read the full review!
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Review: Ingwald - Demo I
Ingwald’s Demo I (8/10). This raw, punishing Polish Black Metal debut shows immense promise, fueled by unrelenting aggression. Read the full review!
Interviews
Interview: Gaahl
Gaahl speaks! The enigmatic Black Metal living legend discusses his controversial shift to clean vocals and his separate world of art. See the full story.
From the Vault
From the Vault: Isengard - Høstmørke
Isengard's Høstmørke. Fenriz’s solo project is a unique, atmospheric blend of Folk and Black Metal. Read the full review!