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1914 – Viribus Unitis

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The fourth studio album "Viribus Unitis” of the Ukrainian war brigade 1914 continues with the conceptual theme of World War I. 1914 integrate powerful elements of blackened death, doom, and atmospheric textures. Out since November 14th, via Napalm Records.
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04/12/2025 /0 Comments/by

Blut Aus Nord – Ethereal Horizons

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Blut Aus Nord's sixteenth studio album "“Ethereal Horizons” takes the listener to outer-space realms. The French stalwarts demonstrate their skills in writing catchy songs that combine dark and futuristic elements. Out via Debemur Morti Productions next Friday November 28th.
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22/11/2025 /0 Comments/by

One of Nine – Dawn of the Iron Shadow

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Tolkien-inspired black metal outfit One of Nine returns with their sophomore release, “Dawn of Iron Shadow”, offering vast musical dimensions full of dark, grim, and somber moments. The fantasy flair merges the gateways of epic, glorious atmosphere that evoke bands like Summoning. Out via Profound Lore Records since last Friday, October 31st.
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05/11/2025 /0 Comments/by

Haimad – When Night Rode Across the North

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Swedish melodic and symphonic black metal formation Haimad returns after a long hiatus with its first full length album "When Night Rode Across the North". Is a masterpiece that makes its entry into Sweden’s upper echelon of epic black metal. Out via Northern Silence Productions on November 7th.
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04/11/2025 /0 Comments/by

Coroner – Dissonance Theory

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"Dissonance Theory" is incredibly dynamic where the songs are packed with grooves and technical riffing steeped in the aesthetics of Coroner’s sonic formula. This is a great comeback album from one of Switzerland's best acts. Out since October 17th via Century Media Records! Catch them in the summer of 2026 at European festivals like Alcatraz Festival!
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30/10/2025 /0 Comments/by

Mystic Circle – Hexenbrand 1486

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Mystic Circle crafts one of its best albums where the trademark of the duo is swathed in a black cloak of witchery and darkness. 'Hexenbrand 1486' presents a fantastic and unique creative composition that can be deemed as one of the prominent albums in the catalogue. Out via Reigning Phoenix Music on next Friday, 31st October.
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25/10/2025 /0 Comments/by

Carach Angren – The Cult of Kariba

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Carach Angren's new EP "Cult of Kariba" is crafted through enthralling aggression and brutal galvanic percussive tempos. The five songs will keep you hooked to the wicked screeching and orchestral arrangements. Out via Season of Mist since Oct 17th. Catch this horror show live at Alcatraz 2026 next summer!
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20/10/2025 /0 Comments/by

Evoken – Mendacium

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The long-awaited studio album 'Mendacium' of the U.S. funeral doom masters Evoken delivers an absolute horror of the outer vale through monolithic and soul-crushing soundscapes. Out via Profound Lore Records on October 17th.
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15/10/2025 /0 Comments/by

Vile Apparition – Malignity

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Melbourne based death metal brutes Vile Apparition return with the highly anticipated sophomore album 'Malignity'. The quartet offers a classic aggressive delivery of Australia’s vile and monstrous death metal profanity. Out via Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records since October 10th.
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11/10/2025 /0 Comments/by