Black Metal Zine - Album Reviews, Interviews & Live Reports
Review: 1914 - Viribus Unitis
1914 - Viribus Unitis (8/10). The Ukrainian Blackened Death/Doom war machine delivers an unyielding onslaught of vicious riffs and historical horror. Read the full review!
The Infernal Records: Week 48 & 49
The Infernal Records: Week 48 & 49 is here! Browse through our curated list of the latest essential Black Metal albums. See the full list!
From the Vault: Gates of Ishtar - At Dusk and Forever
Gates of Ishtar's At Dusk and Forever (1998) is a Melodic Black/Death classic, merging aggression and Gothenburg finesse. See the review!
Review: Lamp of Murmuur - The Dreaming Prince in Ecstasy
Lamp of Murmuur's The Dreaming Prince in Ecstasy (8.5/10) is a symphonic, melodic opus of clean vocals and fallen gods. Experience the whirlwind! Read more.
Review: Suffering Hour – Impelling Rebirth
Suffering Hour's Impelling Rebirth (9/10) is a dissonant BM EP driven by neoclassical melody and jarring tech-thrash. Read the full story!
Review: Haimad - When Night Rode Across the North
Haimad's long-awaited debut, When Night Rode Across the North (8.5/10), is a strong return to cold, mid-90s Swedish Melodic Black Metal. Read the full review!
Live review: A Night of British Black Metal (November 2025)
A Night of British Black Metal (Edinburgh, November 2025). We brave the haunted tunnels of The Banshee Labyrinth to witness furious sets from Dreich, Mourning of the Heretic, Thy Dying Light, and Burial. See the full story!
Review: WitcheR - Öröklét
WitcheR's Öröklét (7.5/10). This Atmospheric Black Metal opus delivers majestic classical influences and profound emotional depth. Read the full review!
The Grim Digest: November
The Grim Digest: November (Monthly Overview). Catch up on every crushing review and interview Black Metal Zine published last month, perfectly formatted for a quick read. Start reading now!
From the Vault: Summoning - Stronghold
Summoning's Stronghold (1999) is an Atmospheric Black Metal cornerstone that translates Tolkien’s mythic grandeur into sound. Read the full review!
Review: Achathras - A Darkness of the Ancient Past
Achathras’ A Darkness of the Ancient Past (7.5/10) is a debut that resurrects the cold heart of Second Wave Black Metal. See the full review!
Review - Dense Fog - Dense Fog
Dense Fog's self-titled debut (7/10). This master class in Atmospheric Black Metal blends stunning classical piano with majestic, haunting riffs. Read the full review!
The Infernal Records: Week 46 & 47
The Infernal Records: Week 46 & 47 is here! Browse through our curated list of the latest essential Black Metal albums. See the full list!
Review: Heimland - Der Torv Moeter Hav
Heimland's Der Torv Moeter Hav (8/10) marks a strong shift in Norwegian Black Metal, embracing sorrow and longing with new vocalist Fanden. Read the full review!
Review: White Rune - Eventide on Aurora
White Rune’s Eventide on Aurora (7.5/10). This Finnish Melodic Black Metal album balances raw aggression with melodic grace. Read the full review!
Review: Abominator - The Fire Brethren
Abominator’s The Fire Brethren (7.5/10). Australian Blackened Death Metal delivers unrelenting blast beats and lethal riffs. Read the full review!
Review: Nøkk - Heartless
Nøkk's debut, Heartless (7/10), is a riff-driven US Black Metal album merging aggression with emotional scope and internal bleakness. Read the full review!
Review: HÄXÄR - Teufelskvlt
HÄXÄR’s Teufelskvlt (7.5/10). Swiss Black Metal delivers a consistent, raw assault with hateful vocals and blasting drums. Read the full review!
Review: Afsky - Fællesskab
Afsky's Fællesskab (8/10) is deeply melancholic Danish Atmospheric Black Metal, conveying powerful emotions and majesty. Read the full review!
Review: Flaming Ouroboros - The Tear
Flaming Ouroboros' The Tear (7.5/10) is a pitch black, unfiltered Black Metal demo with a bitter aftertaste of medieval influences. Read the full review!