Oneiric black metal entity Akhlys presented their new video and song ‘Through the Abyssal Door’, unleashing another haunting and intense pieces of music with Debemur Morti Productions!
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News Posts
Finland’s unholy cult Azazel returned with a surprise fourth studio album ‘Ave Dominus Luciferi’, released last week Friday via Primitive Reaction!
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Finnish black metallers Beleth’s Trumpet revealed the new track ‘Triumphant Voice of Beleth’ from upcoming debut album ‘Chapel of Bones’, set for release in July via Dominance of Darkness Records and Korpituli Productions.
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Finnish black metallers Sarastus revealed the track ‘Where Cruelty Ends’, featuring guest vocals from the late Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, the second revealed from their highly anticipated new album ‘Agony Eternal’, out in July via Dominance of Darkness Records.
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Swedish metal vikings Månegarm unleashed their new single ‘Hör mitt kall’, another track from their upcoming album ‘Edsvuren’, set for release via Napalm Records in August!
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Afargang shared the new song ‘Kom Ned’, a track from the upcoming album ‘Andvake’, set for release with By Norse Music in a couple of weeks!
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Black metal duo MYR unleash ‘Saturnine Child’, a new single from their upcoming debut album ‘Helvegen’, set for release next month, the creation of two seasoned figures from the extreme metal community!
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Swedish black metal stalwarts Lord Belial unveil their darkest anthem yet with ‘The Whore’ from upcoming album ‘Unholy Trinity’, set for release in June via Hammerheart Records.
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It was only yesterday we posted a list of events that would make Finland worth the visit this Summer, in which we mentioned the CoolHead Live concert series, and here they are with a brand-new announcement! Septicflesh will be coming to play supported by Afsky and Vermilia on July 3rd, in cooperation with Nahka Agency!
Brutal Assault 2025 revealed the daily line-up and launched the sale of single day tickets for those who want a taste of this amazing fest, but can’t fit the whole weekend in their planning!
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Lists
Don’t you just hate when that happens? 10 top albums I missed last year that I think you should still check out…
If you’re looking for some of the best underground black metal albums of the year 2019, you’re at the right address here!
Mazen lists up his favorite releases of 2019 in the black, death and heavy metal scene, check out what he thinks are interesting releases to check out!
Again, 2019 was an incredible year for music. Check out what we think were the albums of the year!
The same struggle that comes back every single year: making a selection of the best albums of the year from all the quality releases it has brought forth, so here is the 2018 edition!
2018 was a big year for metal and especially for extreme metal, check out Maxen’s list of the best what 2018 had to bring in his opinion!
A list consisting of the best honest, true and ball kicking releases of 2018!
End of the year means albums of the year lists, so here is the one we accumulated from what our editorial team likes!
A list of albums of the year 2018 that mostly seems to revolve around energy and emotions, check it out!
A list with a lot of black metal seeping in, but with a rather surprising number 1 spot!
Album Reviews
Norwegian black metal duo Ekrom presents a superb slab of atmospheric/symphonic black metal. The first full length album “Uten Nådigst Formildelse” brings a fair mixture of atmospheric and grim black metal that in its authentic form. Released via Edged Circle Productions.
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Olkoth’s debut album “At The Eye of Chaos” is a superior death metal record that is highly recommended for the aficionados of extreme and technical music, do not hesitate to tune into the madness, released via Everlasting Spew Records.
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“War Against All” is a declaration of war crafted purely in the spirit of Norwegian black metal. On the tenth album, mastermind and founder Demonaz proves that he is the man behind the legacy of Immortal. Out via Nuclear Blast.
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Finnish black metal quartet Ondfødt has refined its craft on the fourth album “Det Österbottniska Mörkre”. The songs are packed full of tremolos and blistering tempos, showcasing an outstanding songwriting talent from these Finns. Set for release via Black Lion Records on May 26th.
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Dødheimsgard’s sixth album “Black Medium Current” is a landmark in the realms of avant-garde music. Mastermind Vicotnik shows how versatile the band has become and delivers a trance-like atmosphere, hypnotic industrial beats embedded with beautiful synth textures, out via Peaceville Records! Don’t miss out on getting to hear some of this masterpiece live for the first time at Steelfest in Finland next month!
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On their seventh album “Katharsis” Keep of Kalessin unfolds a formidable array of blazing riffs, majestic symphonic arrangements and epic song structures combined with rapid ferocity, mastermind Obsidian Claw may have delivered his best outing since the band’s 2006 album “Armada”. Out via Back on Black!
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The debut offering “The Ravening” of the Finnish symphonic black metal project Argenthorns shows the unique flair from the sole composer Lord Vrăjitor (Warmoon Lord). The album presents the imaginative and creative art of baroque symphonic black metal that aligns with bands like Bal-Sagoth, Limbonic Art, and Tartaros, released via Avantgarde Music.
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Mystic Circle’s 9th album “Erzdämon” is a real work of menace, and it is as fierce and brutal as its predecessor. But this time the duo has injected tons of melodic hooks while staying true to their sound, the album is highly recommended for fans of Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir and Old Man’s Child. Out via Fireflash Records!
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Grá brings plenty of aggression and a variety of riffs. Arguably the fourth album “Lycaon” is the band’s most varied record to date. The band gives a perfect example of the dynamic proportions with Heljarmadr once again proving he’s one of the best vocalist in black metal. Out via Avantgarde Music.
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In similar ways to the Scandinavian black metal music, the multi-instrumentalist Alex Poole has managed to strengthen the songs with uncompromising aggression. The new songs emphasize an oppressive atmosphere, and the sophomore “Totenpass” differs from the debut on many levels bringing an immense scale of ferocity. Out today via Amor Fati Productions.
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