Interview by SadoMaster Rattenkönig     Azaghal is a Finnish Black Metal band, they were formed in 1995 by guitarist Narqath and drummer Kalma (later known as Vrtx and V-Khaoz). Varjoherra joined the band as a vocalist in 1997, and their first demo was recorded shortly after that in late 1997. All these years till today […] The post Interview: Azaghal appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

Review by Jeger Morcolac – Drawbridge to Citadel of No More Dawn (EP) Record Label: Dusktone Year: 2024 Rating: 8.5/10 Morcolac is a Black Metal power trio out of Italy with one Sadomaster as the vision leader and main songwriter. The band formed in 2021 and has since released a couple of LPs 2021’s “A […] The post Review: Morcolac – Drawbridge to Citadel of No More Dawn (EP) appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

KALT VINDUR Unveils Third Opus “Magna Mater” Ahead of Release New album “Magna Mater” out on 26 January 2024 Pre-order now via The Circle Music Polish Subcarpathian black metal band Kalt Vindur has unveiled their third opus “Magna Mater” in full via YouTube ahead of its release on 26 January. Listen to “Magna Mater” via Black […] The post News: KALT VINDUR Unveils Third Opus “Magna Mater” Ahead of Release appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

Review by Rick Eaglestone Gyrdleah – Spellbinder Record Label: Black Lion Records Year: 2023 Rating: 8/10 Consisting of solitary member ‘Flagrum’ Birmingham’s Gyrdleah have been festering away in the darkness and are now ready to release a celebration to the dark arts with debut album Spellbinder.   A slow, brooding start to the album begins with […] The post Review: Gyrdleah – Spellbinder appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

Review by Dagon M.  Misþyrming – Með Hamri Record Label: Norma Evangelium Diaboli Year: 2022 Rating: 10/10 Misþyrming returns with their third album from the land of eternal cold and darkness. Through their astonishing journey so far, they have managed to establish themselves as one of the best Black Metal bands of the 2010s. Their […] The post Review: Misþyrming – Með Hamri appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

Review by Dagon M. Lamp of Murmuur – Saturnian Bloodstorm Record Label: Argento Records Year: 2023 Rating: 8/10 Another gem coming out of the US Black Metal scene, Lamp of Murmuur were able to create a buzz around their name since their first demos in 2019. With their improvising way of writing, they managed to […] The post Review: Lamp of Murmuur – Saturnian Bloodstorm appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

Review by Jeger Non Est Deus – Impious Record Label: Noisebringer Records Year: 2022 Rating: 6/10 Blasphemy is a common theme in Black Metal, and is it ever glorious? Scathing slights against Christianity and Christ himself set to the ever-so-sweet sound of fiendish gutturals, earth-scorching blast-beats and Blackened tremolo riffs? Yes, please… Blasphemy not only […] The post Review: Non Est Deus – Impious appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

Review by Jeger Pure Wrath – Hymn to the Woeful Hearts Record Label: Debemur Morti Productions Year: 2022 Rating: 9/10 The art of solo Black Metal is a proud tradition that can be traced back to the genre’s roots, and since then, it’s become a vital part of the scene. There are many reasons why […] The post Review: Pure Wrath – Hymn to the Woeful Hearts appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

Interview by Jeger This Is Black Metal Webzine Interrogates Dayal Patterson about his New Edition of the Book –  Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult – The Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition This Is Black Metal: Hello Dayal and thank you for this interview! I wanted to start by getting a little into your background […] The post Interview: Dayal Patterson appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more

Interview by Jason Parker   This Is Black Metal Webzine had the chance to talk with the mighty Sorath Northgrove, Vocalist from Legendary Bands such as Beastcraft, Vulture Lord and Urgehal (Among Others)! This Is Black Metal: Hails Sorath, Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule for our readers… Tell us about […] The post Interview: Sorath Northgrove appeared first on This is Black Metal ..read more