Italy
Black metal reviews from Italy.
Review: Murk - Battlefields of Destiny
Murk - Battlefields of Destiny (8.5/10) Black metal from Italy. With Battlefields of Destiny, Murk bypasses modern production polish entirely, opting instead for a suffocating, gravel-raw atmosphere. It’s a relentless exhibition of old-school black metal malice. Read more!
Review: Via ad Mortem (2026)
Via ad Mortem's Requiem I: Through the Path, over the Ruins (8.5/10) Brand new Italian Black Metal band Via ad Mortem has delivered a record that feels genuinely alive, grounded in the roots of traditional black metal. Read more!
Review: Mek Na Ver - Noctivaga (2026)
Mek Na Ver’s Noctivaga (8.5/10). This Italian Atmospheric Black Metal return balances old-school spirit with modern nocturnal atmosphere. Read more!
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!
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!
Review: Pyra - Those Who Dwell in the Fire
Pyra an Italian Blackened Metal band, released its first album with the title Those Who Dwell in the Fire. We dove into those fiery pits and here is our review.
Review: Beyond Melancholy - A Lifelover…
Beyond Melancholy’s is back with a new album A Lifelover…, It hits all the notes that the genre needs… Read more in our review.
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!
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.