Symphonic Black Metal
Reviews of symphonic black metal releases.
Review: Stormkeep - The Nocturnes of Iswylm
Stormkeep - The Nocturnes of Iswylm (9/10) Melodic/Symphonic Black Metal from Denver, Colorado. Melding 90's Dissection with the keyboard-drenched splendor of early Emperor and Dimmu Borgir, the quartet once again prove that symphonic black metal could still has teeth. Read more!
Review: Jötunheimar - Ravens of the Heathen Sun (2025)
Jötunheimar's Ravens of the Heathen Sun (7/10) British symphonic black metal band Jötunheimar embrace Norse mythology to weave a tapestry of harmonic and atmospheric tales. Read more!
Review: Darklore - The Great Elven War (2026)
Darklore’s The Great Elven War (9.5/10). This Australian Symphonic Black Metal odyssey is a 70-minute, high-fantasy triumph of cinematic storytelling. Read more!
Review: The Chamberlain - Draconian Magick (2025)
The Chamberlain’s Draconian Magick (8.5/10). This Finnish Symphonic Black Metal debut is a focused and consistent journey of dark, icy atmosphere. Read more!
Vault Review: Covenant — Nexus Polaris
Time to dive into the black metal vault, and share our thoughts on Nexus Polaris by Norwegian black metal band Covenant (The Kovenant)
Review: Limbonic Art — Opus Daemoniacal
Limbonic Art is back! It has been 7 years since their last album, they now released Opus Daemoniacal, and we are ready to share our thoughts in this review.
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: 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!
Vault Review: Dimmu Borgir - Stormblåst
Stormblåst by Dimmu Borgir was one of the gateway albums to the wonders that Black Metal has to offer, but does the album hold up? Read our review to find out.