black metal

Ulthar Upends Expectations Across Two Fearsome New Albums (Review + Interview)

The black/death band releases two albums tomorrow. We spoke to the band about this dual release.

Spectral Lore Summons "Moloch" (New Song Debut)

Greek solo artist Ayloss returns with a new Spectral Lore EP ahead of the fabled IV – listen to an exclusive debut of “Moloch.”

Anareta Fuses Blackened, Doomed Metal With Chamber Music On New Single (Early Song Debut)

NOLA doom is more than just Southern Fried Sludge, and Anareta’s chamber-music-meets-blackened-doom-metal offers a thoughtful alternative to their hometown’s known style.

Lamp of Murmuur's "Saturnian Bloodstorm" Reigns Over Pretenders (Interview)

In his longest interview to date, mysterious Lamp of Murmuur mainman M. discusses his new album, overcoming obstacles, and record flippers.

Black Metal Rainbows is Creating an Unlikely Safe Space

Born from a black metal symposium years ago, this recently released book includes creative and critical contributions from a diverse collective, celebrating the diversity of black metal, and also generated a massive compilation album late last year. We spoke to the creators about the book.

Søstre's Brilliant Black'n'Roll Ponders Inevitability on "Kausalitet" (Early Track Stream)

The Norwegian black’n’roll band tackles themes of the occult, fate, and more on their vivid and raw upcoming-self-titled album. Stream a track here.

Willoos Transforms 'Depressive Black Metal' on New Album "Begeerte" (Review + Album Stream)

Dutch multi-instrumentalist W. Damiaen’s solo project adventures deep into the shimmering sounds of depression transformed into a palette of colors.

Those Who Knock: Doldrum Discuss Their Haunted, Peculiar Black Metal (Interview)

American black metal band Doldrum’s 2022 debut album scored high on our charts last year – we spoke to the band about how camp, Americana, the Denver sound, and irony feed into their sound.

Wild Beyond's Black Metal Debut Is Metal First (Early Song Debut)

Reminding the world that black metal is METAL first.

dai-ichi Shows Us "Where The Ivy Grows" (New Song Debut)

Mysterious raw black metal duo dai-ichi re-emerge with a second album of ferocious sounds. Listen to “Where the Ivy Grows” before the album’s release.
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