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Review: Barshasketh — Antinomian Asceticism
Barshasketh’s Antinomian Asceticism (8.5/10). This dense, ritualistic Orthodox Black Metal album delivers a powerful, occult fury. Read the full review!
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At Black Metal Zine (BMZ) we review albums that deserve to be in the spotlight. We do not believe in 1000 word reviews, because in the end you the reader, needs to decide for yourself if an album is good or not. But you can use our opinion as a guide to navigate the vast number of releases each year.
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Review: Askon — The End Is Near — Re-gnarök
Askon’s Re-gnarok (8/10). This raw, traditional Norwegian Black Metal album delivers powerful riffs and a grim, unforgiving atmosphere. Read the full review!
From the Vault
Vault Review: Sarastus — The Deceased Dwell in Darkness
Sarastus’ The Deceased Dwell (7.5/10). This traditional Finnish Black Metal album delivers cold, aggressive, and unforgiving grimness. Read the full review!
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Review: Zéro Absolu — La Saignée
Zero Absolu's La Saignée (8/10). This raw, atmospheric French Black Metal album delivers a unique sound steeped in deep melancholy. Read the full review!
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Review: Ande — De Schemering van Werelden
Ande’s De Schemering (8.5/10). This majestic Atmospheric Black Metal album from the Netherlands delivers vast, melancholic soundscapes. Read the full review!
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Review: Vrag — Rendületlenül
Vrag's Rendületlenül (7.5/10). This raw, furious Hungarian Black Metal album delivers a grim, uncompromising, traditional sound. Read the full review!
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The best Black Metal releases of 2024
The Best Black Metal Releases of 2024 list is here! Discover the definitive must-hear albums that crushed the year. See the full rankings!
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Review: Veenlijk — Galgenberg
Veenlijk’s Galgenberg (7/10). This raw Dutch Black Metal album blends folk elements with a mysterious, swampy atmosphere. Read the full review!
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Review: Molh — Deus
Molh’s Deus (7.5/10). This raw, primitive album delivers furious, old-school Black Metal aggression and pure hatred. Read the full 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: Svarttjern — Draw Blood
Svarttjern’s Draw Blood (8.5/10). This aggressive, uncompromising Norwegian Black Metal opus delivers pure second wave fury. Read the full review!
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Review: Vixenta - The Oubliette
Vixenta is a two — piece Black Metal Band from Australia with their main influences being Emperor and others, we reviewed their latest work, The Oubliette.