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Fuath – III

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The Scottish Gaelic project Fuath, on the third studio album "III", offers an appealing composition of atmospheric black metal that combines chilling ambiance. Out since January 2nd through Northern Silence Productions.
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26/01/2026 /0 Comments/by

The Ruins of Beverast – Tempelschlaf

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On seventh opus "Tempelschlaf", The Ruins of Beverast blends multiple musical inspirations from ambiance to haunting dark atmospheres of blackened doom. Alexander von Meilenwald demonstrates versatility as a songwriter, the result is a more focused album. Out via Ván Records since January 9th.
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16/01/2026 /0 Comments/by

Ulver – Neverland

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Ulver's fourteenth opus “Neverland” takes a fresh turn towards the psychedelic, lush ambient soundscapes and atmospheric music that is rich and subtle in its melodic and rhythmic pieces. Out via House of Mythology since December 31st.
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08/01/2026 /0 Comments/by

Phobocosm – Gateway

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The latest full-length album "Gateway" of Montreal's death metal formation Phobocosm conjure an eldritch and cavernous style of death metal. Out via Dark Descent Records since November 28th.
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12/12/2025 /0 Comments/by

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