Tag: Black Metal

Nosral Recordings, the label of Mike “Sebat” Larson (Frost Like Ashes), has announced the signing of several new bands to their up and coming label. The first act is known simply as Enemy of Satan a project based out of Indonesia. It’s run all by Daniel Madha. The second is better known. Nuclear Blaze is yet another project formed by the legendary Fire, also known as Jarek Pozarycki, founder of Elgibbor, Fire Throne and a fellow member of Frost Like Ashes. The band primarily performs death-grind, a relaxing break from all of the black metal Fire typically performs.… Continued →

Check out this review of Abated Mass of Flesh's third album, "Eternal Harvest"

Ascending King, spirit filled black metal band, released their debut EP today. The EP is titled Funeral of a Species, which came out through Nosral Recordings, the subsidiary of Rottweiler Records. The project is run by Aaron Kirby. Funeral of a Species marks Nosral’s debut release. The album is available only for physical purchase at the moment, as they are working on a digital outlet. Purchase it here! Also, while you’re at it, check out Nosral’s website.… Continued →

The black metal band, Slechtvalk has announced that their drummer, Grimbold, or his real name Jan-Paul Lucas, is to depart the band. The band stated that his departure did not come as a surprise, due to lack of motivation. There seems to be no ill will towards him and the band even thanked Grimbold for the last 15 years of his contributions for the band. The band is currently looking for a replacement for Grimbold. The band plans to record a new album and perform a couple of tours by next year.… Continued →

The unblack metal band Hortor has a new album coming out. Though you probably never of the spanish speaking metal band, they’ve been around for years. Since 2004, the band has been releasing new material, the most recent in 2013, Dios de dioses. The new album will be called Dharma Essence of Impurity or Dharma Esencia de Impureza and it will most like be released independently. Check these guys out! … Continued →

This last week not only saw a new song from Pantokrator, but also we see a new song from Christageddon. An online project, led by Kristian of The Synics Awakening, has brought together musicians from Abated Mass of Flesh, Demonic Extinction, and now Segør from Blood Covenant.   The project has drifted between a few different styles over the years and from how it appears, Segør brings in a heavy symphonic element to the band. Synths that hearken Dimmu Borgir’s own iconic epic symphonic black metal combined with Segør’s own signature guttural snarls and growls create a beautiful yet darkened symphony of holy terror for all who dare to listen and heed the message.… Continued →

As a two year anniversary for the forum The Blackest Light, DC Mills (Vials of Wrath) helped all the musician members release a compilation for the group. You’ll see a bunch of bands you may have heard of represented: O, Majestic Winter, Corpse, Vials of Wrath, or maybe Blood Thirsty. Showcasing a variety of distribution centers, these bands have been on Vision of God Records, SkyBurnsBlack Records, Sanctus Gladius Records, and Vociferator Entertainment. This compilation features a fair amount of current Christian black metal, death metal, and grindcore, and offers some insight in what the underground has to offer.… Continued →

The Unblack metal band, Imperial Dusk has released their re-release of their debut album, Black Priest of Satanic Blood Rituals. The band formed in the year 2000 but didn’t release anything until 2007. Their debut was Black Priest of Satanic Blood Rituals. The band has released 8 albums and have now set up the re-release for Black Priest via Vision of God Records. Vision of God has been well known for their re-releases and some of their original releases. The album will be released on March 15th.… Continued →

Second band, day after. Just as I predicted. Anyways, Rottweiler has a new band, O Wretched One. They are said to sound like Fleshgod Apocalypse, Cradle of Filth, and Dimmu Borgir. The band is from Wisconsin and formed in 2009. The band was featured on the Christian Deathcore comps a few times if I’m correct. The band has a new song for download called “Awaken the Warrior”. Check it out! … Continued →

The Unblack metal project, Ascending King has began to finish their debut EP. The band has a sound like Atmospheric Black metal with Zao/Carcass Vocals. Aaron Kirby is the mastermind behind the project. Aaron was a member of the metalcore/hardcore band Dryline for it’s duration. The project began in 2015-2016ish and has released a single titled “Genesis of Desolation”. I did an interview with Aaron awhile back so there is a little more background there, but he’s been rather busy recording this to give many updates.… Continued →

The Industrial/black metal band Kekal has been working on new material. Earlier this year, a little over a month ago, Jeff Arwadi, the main man behind the band (hey that rhymed), put out a post giving clarification on the band’s status and new music. Kekal started in 1995 and has gone through minor lineup changes. The band has had no official members since August 8, 2009, when Jeff Arwadi and Leo Setiawan both quit the band. All the former members have contributed to albums since the departure of these members.… Continued →

Read this split review of Death Requisite's Revisitation with Matthew Michel

Slechtvalk, the black metal band from the Netherlands, has some new music to offer. After two years of work, (yes it was two years), the band has finally released a lyric video for their song “We Are”. It’s fast, brutal and has some of the best quality for black metal I’ve heard yet! The album, titled Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide, will be released in December 2016. Enjoy! … Continued →

Swedish Black Metal act Shadows of Paragon have announced they are working on their sophomore album. Shadows of Paragon formed in 2001 under the name Allsherjar until 2003, when they switched to Shadows of Paragon. Shadows of Paragon has released two EPs and their debut album, Through the Valley Within. The band, until recently, consisted of just Bassist Frederik Bergmann and Guitarists Linus Bergman and Zharlie Gustavsson. Shadows of Paragon recently added on new Drummer Arvid. The band is currently writing their upcoming sophomore album.… Continued →

A Hill To Die Upon have released the music video for “Cloven Hoof Hava Nagila”. Check it out below. The song is taken from the band’s latest release, titled Holy Despair, which is available now.… Continued →

Suspiria Profundis' album Divine Knowledge may be the gateway into unblock metal you need.

Check out the new music video from the infamous black metal band, Drottnar. The song comes from their album Stratum, which was released today.… Continued →

Knights of the New Temple will release their new album late August. Check out the review.

Knights of the New Temple will release their new album late August. Check out the review.

Check out the review of Antivenom's pure black metal release, Sacred Funeral.

Check out this review of Armath Sargon's most recent release, Cyberian Inner Death.