2026
Review: Archvile King (2026)
Archvile King’s Aux Heures Désespérées (9/10). This French Atmospheric Black Metal opus is a majestic exploration of medieval fantasy, decay, and nihilism. Read more!
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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!
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Review: Les Bâtards Du Roi - Les Chemins De L’Exil
Les Bâtards Du Roi’s Les Chemins De L'Exil (8.5/10) is powerful, raw, atmospheric French Black Metal with compelling long songs. See the full score!
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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: Gorgon — For Those Who Stay
Gorgon's For Those Who Stay (8/10). This new album from the French band delivers traditional, melodic Black Metal excellence. Read the full review!
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Review: ACOD - Fourth Reign over Opacities and Beyond
ACOD’s Fourth Reign over Opacities and Beyond (7/10). This French Black/Death album delivers bombastic, heavy riffs and top-tier production. Read more!