2025
Review: Ulvehyrde - Dødsdømt (2025)
Ulvehyrde’s Dødsdømt (7/10). This Norwegian Black Metal record is a masterclass in the genre's fundamentals, featuring a chilling, dark atmosphere. Read more!
2025
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Fordæðuskapr - Hræflóð Markar Fjalla
Fordæðuskapr’s Hræflóð Markar Fjalla (9/10). This Norwegian Atmospheric Black Metal debut delivers a mesmerizing, bass-heavy sound and peak shrieking vocals. Read more!
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Careus - In Aethere
Careus’ In Aethere (8/10). This Mexican Atmospheric Black Metal EP is a haunting, immersive landscape of melodic despair and spectral beauty. 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.
Melodic black metal
Review: Oppression - No Safe Place (2025)
Oppression’s No Safe Place (8/10). This French Melodic Black Metal debut delivers blistering blast beats and a haunting, epic atmosphere. Read more!
Album of the Year
The Infernal Records: Our Staff’s Personal Albums of the Year
The Infernal Records: BMZ Staff’s Personal Albums of the Year. Discover the top 3 picks from our writers, featuring essential 2025 releases. Read more!
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Review: Nyrak - Phoenix Mortis (2025)
Nyrak’s Phoenix Mortis (8/10). This Belgian Atmospheric Black Metal opus is a bold, cinematic journey of destruction and mythic rebirth. Read more!
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Review: Mitternacht - Self-titled EP (2025)
Mitternacht's self-titled EP (7.5/10). This US Black Metal solo project delivers a punishing, orthodox statement of raw, purposeful aggression. Read more!
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Review: Unviâr - Disglaç (2025)
Unviâr’s Disglaç (9/10). This Italian Black Metal debut is a pummelling, deeply evil masterpiece of atmospheric finesse and unique variation. Read more!
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Review: Lunar Amulet - Self-titled EP (2025)
Lunar Amulet’s self-titled EP (7/10). This US Atmospheric Black Metal debut is a patient, dreamlike journey of beauty and restraint. Read more!
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Review: Gravplåga - Maliferous Portents (2025)
Gravplåga's debut EP, Maliferous Portents (6.5/10), is a solid return to traditional, raw Swedish Black Metal with melodic riffs. Read the full review!
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Review: Autrest - Burning Embers, Forgotten Wolves (2025)
Autrest's Burning Embers, Forgotten Wolves (8/10). This Brazilian Atmospheric BM opus balances ferocity with introspection, delivered through rich, nature-driven soundscapes. Read the full review!