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Review: Noxifer - Anticosmic Hymns of Retribution
Noxifer’s Anticosmic Hymns of Retribution (6.5/10). This Mexican Melodic Black/Death debut features killer riffs and a raw, aggressive atmosphere. Read more!
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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: Durbatuluk - Erzähle, Baba Jaga
Durbatuluk’s Erzähle, Baba Jaga (7.5/10). This German Black Metal album from YouTuber Farvann delivers addictive, storytelling riffs and improved DSBM-influenced quality. Read more!
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Review: Widertod – Widertod
Widertod’s self-titled EP (8.5/10). This German Melodic Black Metal debut delivers icy atmosphere, blast-fueled madness, and superb production. Read more!
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Review: Asgrauw - Façade
Asgrauw’s Façade (8/10). This Dutch Black Metal record is pure no-nonsense aggression, it's raw, atmospheric, and fiercely melodic. Read more!
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Review: WitcheR - Lélekharang
WitcheR’s Lélekharang (8/10). This Hungarian Atmospheric Black Metal opus delivers a Summoning-esque journey back to ancestral roots. Read more!
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Review: Celestial Grave – Vitriolic Atonement
Celestial Grave’s Vitriolic Atonement (8.5/10). This Finnish Black Metal album explores the beauty of death through raw, cavernous riffs. Read more!
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Review: Predatory Light – Death and the Twilight Hours
Predatory Light’s Death and the Twilight Hours (8/10). This US Black Metal album revives 80s occult riffs with a dark, epic narrative. Read more!
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Review: ACOD - Fourth Reign over Opacities and Beyond
ACOD’s Fourth Reign over Opacities and Beyond (7/10). This French Black/Death album delivers bombastic, heavy riffs and top-tier production. Read more!
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Review: Ernte – Ernte
Ernte's self-titled EP (8/10). This True Helvetic Black Metal release from Switzerland delivers misanthropic, old-school coldness. Read the full review!
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Review: Toadeater – Bexadde
Toadeater’s Bexadde (9/10). This German Post-Black Metal opus delivers a wall of wailing guitar noise, sweeping leads, and raw, polished emotion. Read more!
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Review: Blood Countess – Occulta Tenebris
Blood Countess’ Occulta Tenebris (8/10). This UK Black Metal debut is a raw, pummeling horror story about the life of Elizabeth Báthory. Read more!
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Review: Blackbraid – Blackbraid I
Blackbraid’s Blackbraid I (9/10). This groundbreaking Native American Black Metal debut blends nature-driven melodies with fierce, versatile aggression. Read more!