Reviews

Read a review of eternally genre-defiant Boris’ latest album, “W,” and check out a new video that’s out today for the track “Beyond Good and Evil”.

The Swiss black metal duo’s debut album is a powerful force of nature, offering a dark and spirited take on “true Helvetic black metal.” Read our full review here.

The one-man Polish black metal band’s third full-length finds a sweet spot between intensity and introspection that transcends mundane dimensions. Read our review and check out an interview as well.

The Californian black/death act finally unleashes a full-length after multiple tantalizing demos and other teasers, and it’s a gloriously malevolent affair. Stream it now ahead of its Friday release.

Philadelphia blackened speed bruisers Bastard Cross let their debut EP loose last week—read our review.

Formerly known as Idle Hands, the Portland-based band combines traditional heavy metal with gothic rock for moody, huge heavy metal. Read our review of their sophomore release.

Californian death metallers Succumb follow up on their self-titled debut with a potent mix of obliteration and surreal insanity. Read our review.

The crushing post-basically-everything outfit LLNN release their latest full-length “Unmaker” today via Pelagic Records—read our full review.

Read our review of the mysterious project’s second full-length album, which uses shades of post-punk and gothic metal to convey a deeply tantalizing take on black metal.

Stream a new track from San Francisco death metallers Succumb and read writer Thomas Campagna’s thoughts on their upcoming record “XXI”.