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: Abominator - The Fire Brethren
Abominator’s The Fire Brethren (7.5/10). Australian Blackened Death Metal delivers unrelenting blast beats and lethal riffs. Read the full review!
Review: Nøkk - Heartless
Nøkk's debut, Heartless (7/10), is a riff-driven US Black Metal album merging aggression with emotional scope and internal bleakness. Read the full review!
Review: HÄXÄR - Teufelskvlt
HÄXÄR’s Teufelskvlt (7.5/10). Swiss Black Metal delivers a consistent, raw assault with hateful vocals and blasting drums. Read the full review!
Review: Afsky - Fællesskab
Afsky's Fællesskab (8/10) is deeply melancholic Danish Atmospheric Black Metal, conveying powerful emotions and majesty. Read the full review!
Review: Flaming Ouroboros - The Tear
Flaming Ouroboros' The Tear (7.5/10) is a pitch black, unfiltered Black Metal demo with a bitter aftertaste of medieval influences. Read the full review!
Review: Sunken - Lykke
Sunken's Lykke (10/10) is a vast Danish Black Metal opus exploring deep water themes and emotional clarity. Read the full review to find the score!
Review: Demon Sluice - Dancers Beneath Shores of Fire
Demon Sluice's Dancers Beneath Shores of Fire (8/10) blends crushing Death Metal grit with black metal ferocity. Read the full review!
Review: One of Nine - Dawn of the Iron Shadow
One of Nine’s epic Dawn of the Iron Shadow (8/10) ventures deep into Black Metal Tolkien lore. Discover this legendary release! Read the full review!
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!
From the Vault: Isengard - Høstmørke
Isengard's Høstmørke. Fenriz’s solo project is a unique, atmospheric blend of Folk and Black Metal. Read the full review!
Review: Versatile — Les Litanies du Vide
Versatile's Les Litanies Du Vide (8,5/10). This raw, lo-fi album is a primitive blast of Second Wave Black Metal worship. Read the full review!
Review: Likbleik — Fordervelse
Likbleik's Fordervelse (7/10). This raw, furious album delivers cold, traditional Norwegian Black Metal straight to the bone. Read the full review!
Review: Aara — Eiger
On the last leg of 2024, Aara released it's album Eiger, here is our review.
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!
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.
Review: Asgrauw — Oorsprong
Asgrauw takes Kili on a dark and mysterious journey. Read his thoughts on their latest album here.
Review: Deus Mortem — Thanatos
Polish black metal band Dues Mortem is back with their third album, Thanatos. We are back from his domain and are ready to share our thoughts.
Review: Kreyl — Obscure Rise of Ancient Eulogy
Kreyl, a new black metal band from Spain, released Obscure Rise of Ancient Eulogy onto the world. We reviewed it and here are our thoughts.
Review: Gravenoire — Devant la Porte des Étoiles
The French black metal scene spawned a new band into existence. It bares the name Gravenoire, and just released a debut EP titled Devant la porte des étoiles.
Review: Ars Veneficium — The Lurking Shadows of Death
The Belgian black metal scene, delivers once again. This time it's the new album The Lurking Shadows of Death by Ars Veneficium. We reviewed it and here are our thoughts on it.