2023
Black metal reviews of 2023 releases.
Review: Eranthos - Death Entropy
The German black metal band Eranthos is back with a second EP. We reviewed their latest work, Death Entropy.
Review: Ofermod / Black Altar / Acherontas - Drakonian Elitism (Split)
Ofermod / Black Altar / Acherontas released a split album with the title Drakonian Elitism. We listened to it and share our thoughts on it in this review.
Review: Nornír - Skuld
Nornír brings us on a fierce but atmospheric path down the roots of Yggdrasil with their new album Skuld! Join us on our journey!
Review: Askon - Sacred Silence
The music is as great as the album cover! Come read our review of the new released album Sacred Silence by Askon!
Review: Laang - Riluo
Laang (black metal from Taiwan) is back with their new album Riluo, we gave it a few spins and are ready to share our thoughts on it in this review.
Review: Varathron - The Crimson Temple
Here is our review for the new Varathron album The Crimson Temple, and it brings a lot to the table; engaging riffs, complex melodies, Bathory worship and more.
Review: Vargrav - The Nighthold
Vargrav the Finnish black metal band will release their new album on the 15th of December. Does the new album hold a candle to their inspiration Covenant? Here is our review.
Review: Xasthur - Inevitably Dark
USBM band Xasthur released their 15th full album with the title Inevitably Dark. But is it worth your time? You can read our thoughts on it in this review.
Review: Ildskær - Blod og Jern
Danish black metal band Ildskær released their second full album Blod og Jern. You can read our thoughts on it in this review.
Review: ILD - Kvern
Time for a coffee. Join us in front of the fireplace and enjoy some freshly grounded true Norwegian black metal.
Review: Pénitence Onirique - Nature Morte
Pénitence Onirique released a new full album with the title Nature Morte, we dove right in and are ready to share our thoughts in this review.
Review: Chaos Luciferi - Carne mutilata alla deriva
Chaos Luciferi released their third full album, Carne mutilata alla deriva. We listened to it and shared our thoughts on it in this review.
Review: Wayfarer - American Gothic
"Wayfarer’s ‘American Gothic’ blends black metal with Americana elements. The album is a captivating narration of America’s fraught past."
Review: IKU-TURSO - Ikuinen Kirous
We reviewed the new EP Ikuinen Kirous by IKU-TURSO. You can read our thoughts in the review.
Review: Nidvinter - Winter Wars
Thanks to this EP waking up has never been easier.
Review: Minenwerfer - Feuerwalze
Drums like machine guns, the new album Feuerwalze by Minenwerfer is out now. We dug in and are ready to share our thoughts on it in this review.