From the Vault
Some albums from the yesteryear's deserve to be in the spotlight once more. You'll find those articles here.
From the Vault: Secrets of the Moon - Antithesis (2006)
Secrets of the Moon’s Antithesis (9/10). This German Black Metal classic portrays a deep commitment to mastering their craft through finely forged songwriting. Read more!
Vault Review: Burzum - Filosfem (1996)
Burzum’s Filosofem (10/10). This Norwegian atmospheric black metal landmark remains a fundamental cornerstone of the genre's lo-fi philosophy. Read more!
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!
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!
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!
From the Vault: Isengard - Høstmørke
Isengard's Høstmørke. Fenriz’s solo project is a unique, atmospheric blend of Folk and Black Metal. Read the full review!
Vault Review: Covenant — Nexus Polaris
Time to dive into the black metal vault, and share our thoughts on Nexus Polaris by Norwegian black metal band Covenant (The Kovenant)
From The Vault: Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion
Talvi goes way back in time, dissecting the legendary debut of one of the true pioneers of black and extreme metal, Celtic Frost.
Vault Review: Ved Buens Ende – Written in Waters
When Norwegian Black Metal was just breaking through, these guys choose to break away. Read our thorough deep dive into the amazing world of Ved Buens Ende.
Vault Review: Nazgûl - De Expugnatione Elfmuth
A hidden gem from the vault is due for a review! The Orcish black metal played by Nazgûl with the album De Expugnatione Elfmuth!
Vault Review: Mayhem - De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas is one of the most legendary black metal albums out there, we wrote a review for the from the vault section.
Vault Review: Dimmu Borgir - Stormblåst
Stormblåst by Dimmu Borgir was one of the gateway albums to the wonders that Black Metal has to offer, but does the album hold up? Read our review to find out.
Vault Review: Ragnarok - Nattferd
Nattferd by Ragnarok is one of the classic black metal albums you need to have in your collection. We wrote a review about it for From the Vault Friday.
Vault Review: Dissection - The Somberlain
We look back at some classics in this section, we like the call From the Vault Friday. First up is Dissection with their album The Somberlain.
Vault Review: Cult Of Eibon - Black Flame Dominion
Cult Of Eibon released their album Black Flame Dominion upon the world 2021, let's dive into the Vault in this review and talk about why you need to check this.