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9.0
SHORES OF NULLThe Loss of Beauty
A towering, uncompromising achievement in doom-laden extremity.
3.0
IAPETUSThe Mother Void
Iapetus wanders into a hollow, atmospheric maze where the distinction between cosmic scale and genuine conviction becomes blurred.
5.0
SHORES OF NULLHomesick
A staggering fusion of doom and death, where cavernous atmospheres meet soaring, melodic desolation.
9.0
ENSLAVEDHeimdal
Enslaved craft a towering masterpiece of progressive black metal, blending Norse mysticism with avant-garde sophistication.
Michael Barber Leaves Gloryhammer to resurrect Wizardthrone
Michael Barber exits Gloryhammer after a decade as Zargothrax as Wizardthrone erupts into a new era with “Death Cycles”.
9.0
HELLRIPPERCoronach
A majestic, high-octane fusion of black metal and thrash that refuses to sacrifice melody for extremity.
2.0
BAL-SAGOTHThe Power Cosmic
A bloated, self-indulgent odyssey that prioritises cosmic window-dressing over genuine sonic weight.
Enslaved Reveal 'Tales Of Trees' and European Tour with Sólstafir
The Norwegian progressive black metal veterans are prepping for 2027 with a fresh single and a massive co-headlining run.
9.0
KAMPFARTil Klovers Takt
Kampfar strip away the tropes to deliver a visceral, earth-bound black metal experience that feels ancient and urgent.
7.0
CRUACHANThe Living and The Dead
Cruachan navigate the murky waters of Celtic folk metal with a steady hand, delivering a competent, if somewhat safe, voyage.
1.0
SAORAmidst the Ruins
Saor retreats into a foggy thicket of clichés, trading genuine atmosphere for a safe, polished malaise that offers zero teeth.
8.0
SERVANTDeath Devil Magick
A haunting, atmospheric black metal odyssey that prioritises spiritual depth and sonic texture over mere, hollow aggression.
6.0
MALOKARPATANVertumnus Caesar
A sprawling, atmospheric journey that occasionally loses its way in the woods of its own aesthetic ambition.
7.0
ULVERLiminal Animals
A haunting, sprawling journey through atmospheric noir and industrial echoes.
10.0
MåNEGARMEdsvuren
Månegarm deliver a towering triumph of folk-infused black metal, forging a sonic landscape of frost and fire.
2.0
VARGEwige Wacht
Varg abandons heavy metal substance for an inflated, guest-filled spectacle of symphonic filler.
1.0
BORKNAGARFall
A drifting, directionless collection that fails to capture the spark of the original vision.
8.0
ULVERNeverland
A haunting, kaleidoscopic odyssey where industrial frost meets avant-garde decay.
9.0
EINHERJERLifeblood
A triumphant, high-octane voyage into the heart of Norse mythology.
9.0
PRIMORDIALHow It Ends
Primordial deliver a masterclass in folk-infused black metal, weaving ancient Celtic mysticism with thunderous, anthemic heavy metal.