At any given moment, it wouldn’t be a stretch of the imagination to say that black metal is overflowing with names vying for their own little piece of territory to stake their claims, and that is especially true for the … Continue reading Herfstdood – Lijdensweg
There are few sounds that can tap into the raw beauty and grandiosity of nature more than what black metal is able to bring forth. Done right, there is nothing that it can be properly compared to without exception with … Continue reading Nimetön Hauta – Pimeyteen Laskee Joki
Any effort that’s able to work outside of the box even a little bit and manage to tap into success is what it means to not just catch the attention of new listeners, but to hold them without issue for … Continue reading They Came From Visions – The Twilight Robes
Where the very cosmos plays a big role in what black metal brings to the table, we oftentimes get some of the most memorable and bombastic performances in the entire style. Over and over, we’ve seen acts come about in … Continue reading Vorga – Beyond the Palest Star
Dark creations that really channel the occult and all things that reside in darkness is what the vast majority of black metal is made for, and I don’t think many of us would change that for anything. While there are … Continue reading Black Sorcery – Deciphering Torment Through Malediction
For all that one man can accomplish largely on his own, people’s expectations tend to be tempered to be more reasonable rather than bombastic. It is usually the case that a single person cannot account for the talent necessary to … Continue reading Aureole – Alunarian Bellmaster
For all the up-and-coming acts throughout the many different realms of black metal, it is arguably within the more atmospheric reaches of the sound that we’ve seen the most growth from in recent times. Plenty of acts have sprung from … Continue reading Olhava – Sacrifice
A new act that is able to come around and create any sort of change is something that demands attention. Whether it’s being particularly deadly at their craft or attempting something new that actually works, it’s always a fascinating thing … Continue reading Cerulean – Carrion Angel
Of all the many different styles that adorn the vast spectrum of metal, black metal has to be the one that is the most populated by individuals who seem to not know the meaning of slowing down in any forms … Continue reading Malist – Of Scorched Earth
Every so often, black metal sees a select few bands rise out of the underground to really gain favor from listeners and become real bastions of quality. In recent times, we’ve seen the likes of Mesarthim, Lamp of Murmuur, Panopticon, … Continue reading Dwarrowdelf – The Fallen Leaves
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