Reviews
At Black Metal Zine (BMZ), we review albums that deserve to be in the spotlight. May that be a new band that just started and released their first EP or album, or a settled name that has been around for ages. If we enjoy the release, we will try our best to review it.
Review: Necht - The Prophecy of Karnifor
Canadian melodic black metal horde Necht is back with a new album. We let Kili dissect this one for us, read his thoughts here.
Review: Nobody — Despair Is Where My Thoughts Swim
Nobody released their first full album, Despair Is Where My Thoughts Swim. So we joined them for a moonlit dip in the lake of eternal despair and share our experiences here in written form.
Review: WitcheR — Boszorkányszimfóniák
A symphony of witches, we reviewed the latest album Boszork á nyszimf ó ni á k (EP) by Hungarian black metal band WitcheR.
Review: Lhaäd — Beneath
One of Belgiums most prolific artists, Lykormas, is back with another Lhaäd album. Will it stand the rigiorous pressure testing that Lxw puts it through? Read his review to find out!
Review: Beenkerver - De Rode Weduwe
Beenkerver released their second album a while ago, we dove into the legend of the red widow (De Rode Weduwe) and are ready to share our thoughts.
Review: Funeral Storm — Chthonic Invocations
It's time for some Greek invocations, we reviewed Chthonic Invocations, the latest album by Greek black metal band Funeral Storm.
Review: ACOD — Versets Noir
French powerhouse ACOD released their sixth full album., we dove in and are ready to share our thoughts in this review.
Review: Walg — IV
Walg is back! They released their fourth album IV, and we were able to give it a few good listens before the release. Read our thoughts in this review.
Review: Labyrinthus Stellarum - Vortex of the Worlds
We reviewed the latest album by Labyrinthus Stellarum called Vortex of the Worlds, so get ready for a trip in space and through time with this stellar new album
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.
Review: Warorath – Verikirous
Does new finnish kids om the scene, Warorath, deliver the goods on their debut full length? Let's join Talvi in the land of a thousand lakes to find out.
Review: Khold - Du Dømmes til Død
Khold is out with a smoking fresh album "Du Dømmes til Død". Our own longtime Khold fan has reviewed it for you, do you agree with his rating?
Review: Ad Mortem - In Honorem Mortis
Ad Mortem, a German Black Metal outfit, just released their first full album. We dove in and are ready to share our thoughts in this review.
Review: Jordsjuk - Råtner på Rot
Young veterans of the Norwegian scene debuts with a strong EP. Join us in discovering the band and their music here.
Review: Ihsahn - IHSAHN
Emperor main man Ihsahn is back, with a self titled album. Does it live up to the hype? Join us in finding out...
Review: Svart Lotus - Som Et Vondt År
1349's Seidemann is back with his comrades in Svart Lotus. Are you willing to join us on a hike on the path less taken?
Review: Perisynti - Lihaksi Tullut Perkele
What does it take to stand out these days? Going back to the roots, these finns shows us how it's done.
Review: Rhûn - Conveyance in Death
Let's investigate what Fall of Rauros main-man Aaron Charles is up to with this, his other Tolkien inspired bands debut album.
Review: Petit Nuage Noir - Staring Into The Void
Petit Nuage Noir, the Polish black metal band, is back with a new album. We reviewed their latest album, “Staring Into the Void”.
Review: Hellir - Wheel of Ghosts
We're going a bit off the beaten track this time as Lxw takes us on an experimental dive into the purple hazed world of Hellir and their new album Wheel of Ghosts.