News Posts

Ukrainian blackened death metal force 1914 unleashed their new single ‘1914 (The Siege of Przemyśl)’, another punishing track from their upcoming new album ‘Viribus Unitis’, out in November via Napalm Records!

Ukranian blackened death metal force 1914 announced their new album ‘Viribus Unitis’ to be released in November via Napalm Records and shared a first taste with ‘1916 (The Südtirol Offensive)’!

Kanonenfieber released the song ‘Z-Vor!’ with an elaborate lyric video, a track that is part of the upcoming compilation album ‘Soldatenschicksale’ coming to you early 2026 via Century Media Records!

Diabolical black death metal force Belphegor are back with their blazing new single ‘Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus’, the first new work released on their new label Reigning Phoenix Music!

Mystic Circle reveal new details on the upcoming studio album to be released in October via ROAR, open the pre-sales and share the new video single ‘Ghost Of Whitechapel’!

Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny of Sun releases their 3rd and last single ‘Forsaken Brigade’ before the release of their upcoming 2nd studio album ‘Prophets of the Void’ in September via Inverse Records!

German iconic blackened death metal duo Mystic Circle revealed a first track ‘Boogeyman’ from their upcoming album ‘Hexenbrand 1486’, set for release in autumn this year via ROAR!

Phobetor returns with their new EP ‘A Solitary Vigil’ on July 25th and already shared the title track with a captivating, dark video!

After 1914 had to cancel their tour due to the situation in Ukraine, they were now able to announce their return with a limited Summer tour through Europe with stops in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Romania and Austria!

Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny of Sun released their second single and music video ‘Decimation’ from the upcoming album ‘Prophets of the Void’, out in September via Inverse Records!

Album Reviews

Swedish melodic blackened death metal super group Night Crowned offers a compelling mixture of aggression and modern mixture of Nordic melodies on the third album ‘Tales’ out via Noble Demon Records today!

The fourth dreadful opus “Seven Crowns and Seven Seals” from North Rhine-Westphalia blackened death outfit Sulphur Aeon conveys an otherworldly sense of might to the ancient creatures that lurk beneath the seas out now via Ván Records on October 13th.

Hail Cthulhu!!!
Hail Sulphur Aeon!!!!

Anarkhon’s new release “Obiasot Dwybat Ptnotun” is a dark and gripping album that sounds really menacing and maintains plenty of slow brooding moments for the fifty-four minute length. The album comes highly recommended for fans of Lovecraftian style of blackened death metal and was released via Debemur Morti Productions.

‘Anthronomicon’ sees Ulthar moving in its own unique territory offering a complex and intricate work that will please fans of Lovecraftian death metal. The trio has achieved their best level of songwriting without sacrificing the roots of old school death and black metal. Out on February 17 via 20 Buck Spin.

Austria’s blackened death metal act Belphegor conjures us a demonic soundtrack to Walpurgis on its newest album ‘The Devils’ which is the band’s strongest release to date. The eight tracks offer atmospheric and epic qualities without sacrificing any of their trademark blackened aggression. Out on Nuclear Blast.

Desolate Shrine shows a new paradigm in the songwriting that establish a rawer and fierce hellish sound on the fifth opus “Fires Of The Dying World”.

Nocturnal Graves fourth album “An Outlaw’s Stand” is full of raptures and grits where the Aussies deliver the outright rampage of blackened thrash/death metal.

Their fourth album ‘Victory in Blood’ reflects on vicious aggression, though Unanimated has opted for a ferocious sound, there are some elements that don’t really work out that well.

“Rugia” is another welcoming effort from this Polish band that never ceases to impress the old and the new fans.

‘Carving the Fires of Akhet’ is an epic album that serves a crushing brutality and bombastic melodies.