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Hekseblad is a United States-based black metal artist who has been making waves in the scene due to their latest release, ‘Kaer Morhen’, an album influenced by Andrzej Sapkowski's ‘The Witcher’ novel series.
Ukraine's Labyrinthus Stellarum, who burst onto the scene in 2023, have since honed their craft. ‘Vortex of the Worlds’ is a testament to their evolution, presenting a more refined and sharpened approach to their cosmic-inspired black metal.
Foglord simulates the essence of wandering the woods in meditation on a personal journey, which is exactly the atmosphere of ‘Hymns of the Winterlight’. The album creates an excellent environment to engage in relaxed, meditative thought.
Within Thy Wounds became a notable name in atmospheric black metal with the release of 2020’s ‘Forest of Iniquity’. ‘Ringing the Bell of Gleaming Martyrdom’ retains their core sound, all while exploring new territory.
Troparion is a black metal artist who recently released ‘Synaxis of the Frostbitten’, a record showcasing many of the unique elements found within black metal, all while keeping things heavier and grittier than other artists might explore.
Mountain Realm, a dungeon synth project that I simply find fascinating, has bestowed upon listeners a gem of an album filled with fantasy, darkness, hope, and enigma. Where the music takes you is as much a mystery.
Hailing from Sweden, black metal artist Kärv has teamed up with long-time black metal act Duister Maanlicht out of the Netherlands for a 6-track split that is set for release on November 19.
Inherits The Void is a fascinating atmospheric black metal project. Three albums in, they have proven to be a masterful artist in creating both melodic and intense black metal without sacrificing any of the atmosphere that makes it so beautiful.
Out from the ashes and memories of the dark, conflicted history of the land arose Fellwarden (founded by the vocalist of Fen), a black metal project that embodies everything we love about fantasy and legend.
Hesychast, a black metal band based in the U.S., has been lost in silence the past 8 years after their sole album was released titled ‘Ageless’. Blacforje was able to catch up with the band to ask about their hiatus and what lies ahead.
From New Jersey to the Netherlands and back, Dawnbreaker is a black metal act that has been incredibly consistent. With ‘Banisher of Unlight’, their 6th album releasing on May 17th of this year, it will make 6 albums in 6 years. Brilliant.
After an 8-year hiatus, Slechtvalk is back! We had the honor of interviewing Shamgar of Slechtvalk, where we dove into the band’s 8-year break, what’s on the horizon, and who the guys are outside of music.
One of the best new projects of 2024, Xaphon blew my mind when I first heard them. It was like finding a black metal band that drank way too much coffee one evening, and then they started slamming down some mad breakdowns.
Weress, a dungeon synth artist out of France, has the knack of incorporating enigmatic elements and contemplative melodies that enrapture the listening mind. We got to talk with them about their music and so much more.
Sometimes, a band will come along that you have a hard time describing, both melodically and rhythmically. Blatant/Unashamed, an artist out of North Carolina, is such an artist who embodies so many different elements.
The first album from Oscillation of Void titled ‘In Night’s Embrace, The Woods We Shun’ is a masterful instrumental work. The album emphasizes storytelling while leaving lyrical content absent from the sonic picture being painted.
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