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Review: Ancient North - The Woods of Samael
Ancient North’s The Woods of Samael (8/10) is pure, dark Black Metal from cult heroes. Kev journeys deep into the darkest woods. 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: Ofermod - Drakosophia
Ofermod's Drakosophia (8.5/10). This Swedish Orthodox Black Metal opus is a dense, ferocious, occult assault. Read the full review!
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Review: Finistère – Am Grauen Meer
Finistère's Am Grauen Meer (8/10). German Post-Black Metal delivers intense melodic aggression and lush atmosphere. Read the full review!
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Review: Francis Forth - Left to Save
Francis Forth's debut, Left to Save (8/10), is a fiercely traditional Black Metal album, channelling the cold sound of the 90s. Read the full review!
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Review: Chovu - Ufalme Wa Mali
Chovu’s Ufalme Wa Mali (9/10). This impressive Kenyan Black Metal album blends folk influences with powerful songwriting. Read the full review!
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Review: Outlaw - Opus Mortis
Outlaw’s Opus Mortis (8/10) delivers sharp, furious Chilean Black Metal steeped in occult menace and strong melodies. Read the full review!
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Review: Celestial Silence - Silent Calls From The Other Side
Celestial Silence's Silent Calls (7/10). This Symphonic Black Metal album delivers huge orchestral atmospheres and epic scope. Read the full review!
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Review: All Stars Are Dead - Solace In Surrender
All Stars Are Dead - Solace in Surrender (7.5/10). This debut is raw, traditional Black Metal with dissonant riffs. Read the full review!
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Review: Der Weg Einer Freiheit – INNERN
Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Innern (7.5/10). German Post Black Metal returns with stellar riffs and controversial clean vocals. See the full review!
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Review: Pagan Ulver - Obsidian Flame of Thy Offering
Pagan Ulver's Obsidian Flame (9/10). This raw, aggressive Black Metal album captures the crushing spirit of 90s Norwegian sound. Read the full review!
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Review: Al Uzza - Throne of the Black Dunes
Al-’Uzzá’s Throne of the Black Dunes (8.5/10). Discover this mystical, atmospheric Saudi Arabian Black Metal album steeped in desert lore. Read the full review!
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Review: Ethereal Wound - Defile/Demise
Ethereal Wound's Defile Demise (7.5/10). This is a ferocious, uncompromising blend of old school Blackened Death Metal that shreds. Read the full review!