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: 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.
Review: Prognan - Sjene Nad Balkanom
Prognan's new release Sjene Nad Balkanom has arrived! Delve into a story of 3 friends in a gloomy pre-war time, in the Balkans!
Review: Morbonoct – The Higher Purpose
We're reviewing the latest album from Ukranian symphonic black metal outfit Morbonct. Join us in our discovery of the album here.
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.
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: Køldbrynger - Totenblut
When executed properly, art can disturb us, creating some of the strongest emotional reactions possible. Køldbrynger achieves this effortlessly. Read more in 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.
Review: Den Edele Dood - The Glorification Of All Things Light
Den Edele Dood is back with a new album. We reviewed The Glorification Of All Things Light and are ready to share our thoughts.
Review: Inquisition - Veneration of Medieval Mysticism and Cosmological Violence
On their ninth album, Inquisition paints a microcosm of the dark middle-ages, an era where heroism and evil were not mere aesthetics but reality.
Review: Assaka - The Diabolical Miasma
Assaka released a raw black metal demo, ‘The Diabolical Miasma’ and it's a treat for the ears. So check out our review and after that check it out for yourself.
Review: Griffon - De Republica
The French black metal band Griffon is back with its third album, De Republic, and we are ready to share our thoughts on it in this 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: Spectral Whisper - Following the Path of the Black Arts
Spectral Whisper's new release Following the Path of the Black Arts is out, and we have reviewed it!!
Review: Eranthos - Death Entropy
The German black metal band Eranthos is back with a second EP. We reviewed their latest work, Death Entropy.