Reviews
From the Vault: Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon (2010)
Gallowbraid’s Ashen Eidolon (10/10). This US Atmospheric Black Metal masterpiece from 2010 remains a peak of the Cascadian style and romanticist longing. Read more!
Reviews
At Black Metal Zine (BMZ) we review albums that deserve to be in the spotlight. We do not believe in 1000 word reviews, because in the end you the reader, needs to decide for yourself if an album is good or not. But you can use our opinion as a guide to navigate the vast number of releases each year.
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Petrichor "Seduced by Conquering Darkness” (Wolf Mountain Productions, 2026)
Petrichor’s Seduced by Conquering Darkness (8/10). This US Black Metal debut from Blackbraid’s mastermind hits like a snowstorm of pure intensity. Read more!
Greek Black Metal
Review: Vlad Spirit - Ashes of the Crimson Kingdom (2026)
Vlad Spirit’s Ashes of the Crimson Kingdom (7.5/10). This Greek Black Metal debut delivers an immediate, raw assault of uncompromising riffs and chaos. Read more!
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Winterkhor - From the Depths of Time
Winterkhor’s From the Depths of Time (9/10). This Russian Melodic Black Metal record captures a bone-deep, historical chill and ancestral memory. Read more!
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Review: Moon Wisdom - Let Water Flow
Moon Wisdom’s Let Water Flow (7.5/10). This Italian Black Metal debut delivers a deeply vibey, melodic journey through classic 90s-style atmosphere. Read more!
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Review: Staghelm - Natura Semper Praevalet (2026)
Staghelm’s Natura Semper Praevalet (8.5/10). This Welsh Atmospheric Black Metal release is an unyielding journey through nature and the macrocosm. Read more!
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Review: Wormsden - Devotion of the Cursed (2026)
Wormsden’s Devotion of the Cursed (9/10). This Russian Black Metal debut delivers a masterclass in atmospheric aggression and melodic dissonance. Read more!
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Review: The Chamberlain - Draconian Magick (2025)
The Chamberlain’s Draconian Magick (8.5/10). This Finnish Symphonic Black Metal debut is a focused and consistent journey of dark, icy atmosphere. Read more!
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Review: Nearless - Autumnal Ache (2026)
Nearless’ Autumnal Ache (7.5/10). This UK Atmospheric Black Metal EP is a windswept, patient descent into melancholy and transition. Read more!
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Review: Pénombre – “Demo 2026” (2026)
Pénombre’s Démonstration MMXXVI (8/10). This Québécois Black Metal demo blends Oi melodies with folk-heritage roots to create a powerful, soil-born manifesto. Read more!
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Review: Fuath - III (2026)
Fuath’s III (8/10). Andy Marshall’s third atmospheric masterpiece is a cold journey through folklore, blending fast riffs with somber melancholy. Read more!
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Review: Unapproachable Light - Mesmerized by the Unknown (2025)
Unapproachable Light’s Mesmerized by the Unknown (6.5/10). This US Black Metal debut honors the genre's raw, esoteric spirit through its hypnotic and mystical demo.