Tag Horna
Back in 2008, Finnish black metallers Behexen stood somewhat at a musical crossroads. Having released their 3rd record (and some might say “breakthrough” album) ‘My Soul For His Glory’, it was evident that the band had taken the blasting fury… Continue Reading →
Possibly one of the most unsung heroes of the black metal scene worldwide Finland’s Horna has an envious release rate not only in terms of quantity but also quality for over 20 years. This is the bands ninth full length… Continue Reading →
This rag-tag-bag of Swedes pretty much came out of nowhere delivering their storming first album ‘Alfapokalypse’ onto the scene and giving it a real kick up the arse in the process back in early 2014. It’s an album that still… Continue Reading →
There’s something undeniably uplifting about those teeth-jarring riffs that Luciferian Rites have managed to put together on When The Light Dies. They are constant, bleak, ever evolving and very much in the classic vein of black metal. Which might mean… Continue Reading →
Saturnian Mist have, over a relatively short space of time, developed a fairly unique and intense take on black metal. It was evident on their early stuff back in 2009 that they were pushing into something more individual than the… Continue Reading →
Scroll to bottom for photos, be warned they are not safe for work! Italian, Norwegian, British, Finnish and Greek bands all clash headlong on stage this evening bringing a pure axis of evil to London. First up are the Italians… Continue Reading →
Ah blasphemy…how I’ve missed you! In a scene increasingly dominated by black metal bands on a mission to push a more progressive and folk-fueled side (or indeed, try to convince you that they aren’t “black metal” at all), it’s nice… Continue Reading →
A new filthy force emerging from the foggy forests of Finland (well they probably live somewhere quite respectable but it sounds good) are Oath. This duo has only been active since 2012 but have already accrued a couple of EP’s… Continue Reading →
‘Hrizg’ is Orcish for ‘pain’ apparently, so it’s fitting that the project is a one-man black metal band, hailing in this case from Spain and masterminded by one Erun-Dagoth. Whilst there are some Mediterranean influences to be found however, for… Continue Reading →
Blood of the Hermit is the second album from Mortualia, the solo project of one of Finnish black metal’s busiest exports, Shatraug (he of Behexen, Horna, Sargeist and umpteen other bands fame). Having been a follower of most of his… Continue Reading →
Well we all get a blood red fog in front of our eyes at times and here you can get one in your ears for good measure. This Finnish death worshipping black metal horde have quite a few releases behind… Continue Reading →
It’s been a good five years since I’ve bought a Dodsferd album, and last I checked they were producing quality depressive black n’roll with some great riffs and raw, Burzumesque vocals to match, marred only occasionally by the odd foray… Continue Reading →