black metal
On "Verses in Oath," Hulder Embodies the Essence of Black Metal (Interview)
We talked to the Washington-based black metal artist about her most recent album, philosophy, foraging, and more.
Hellir Spin the "Wheel of Ghosts" and Re-Envision Black Metal and Synthpop (Review)
Out today, the Asheville-based one-man project drenches slow, synthy black metal in reverb. Read our review of their new album and stream it here.
Farsot Descends Into Buoyant Flames (Interview)
German dark metal band Farsot reflects on 25 years as a band, culminating in their fantastic new album “Life Promised Death.”
"Abandon Me" Sets the Stage for Throwing Bricks' Gut-Wrenching Split With Ontaard
The two Utrecht acts combine forces on “Oud Zeer,” weaving together post-metal and post-hardcore into messages about moving through grief without abandoning it. Stream a track here featuring Kim Hoorweg of Vulva.
Vemod's "The Deepening" Honors Their Black Metal Roots (Review)
The Nidrosian “dark ethereal metal” trio releases their first album in over a decade.
Abhoria Charts the "Depths" Of Humanity on the Edge of Extinction (Full Premiere + Track-by-Track Rundown)
Poisoned wells, unseen predators, forces out of our control – on their sophomore album “Depths,” Abhoria imagines a failed world and its terrors. Stream it here and check out a track-by-track rundown.
"The Foam of Despair" Boils Forth from Mourning Dawn's Gloomy Font (Early Album Stream)
The French black/doom band return with their sixth album, an intrepid exploration of navigating life and suffering. Stream it here in advance.
Hasturian Vigil Destroys Pretenders With a Riff Onslaught (Early Song Debut)
Killer, classic-style black metal from Ireland. Heavy on the metal and black as pitch.
Jon Rosenthal's Top Albums of 2023
Co-Editor-in-Chief Jon Rosenthal weighs in on his favorites from 2023, including a selection of favorite demos.
Unsouling's (mem. Feral Light) Vampiric Metal Goes Goth (Early Song Debut)
Andy Schoengrund’s new project looks in the mirror and sees nothing.
