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 (10/10). This Canadian Atmospheric Black Metal EP is a masterpiece of cinematic synths and brutal skill. Read more!
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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!
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Review: Graven - March of the Broken
Graven's March of the Broken (8.5/10). A melancholic, vast Atmospheric Black Metal journey with soundscapes of epic sorrow. Read the full review!
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Review: Lord Belial - Unholy Trinity
Lord Belial's Unholy Trinity (8.5/10). The Swedish Black/Death Metal legends deliver crushing riffs and a classic 90s sound. Read the full review!