‘A Vereségben’, the most recent album from the haunting black metal act Vårgrike, is an album that embodies the chilling pain and the heaviness of loss that we all face at varying times of life.

As genres evolve, you never know what new concepts will come around. Blackwave is the offspring of two genres you never thought would collide. We caught up with Abstract Void to go deeper into the world of blackwave.

Sweden and black metal go together like peanut butter and jelly, so it’s no surprise that Skald In Veum brings a natural, organic approach to their music. Blacforje had the pleasure of connecting with the band about their music and the future plans.

Out of the haunts of Norway has arisen a band known as Jernlov, a black metal outfit that defies the genre’s stereotypes. We had the honor of speaking with them about their latest album ‘Resurrection’ and what drives their creative exploration.

Similar to ‘Hymns of the Woodlands’, ‘Beneath the Waves of Eternity’ brings an intensity to its portrayal of beauty, nature, and the eternal. Blacforje had the honor of asking Grot about their music and the vision behind the artist’s work.

Autrest is a new project, with ‘Follow The Cold Path’ being the first full-length release from the artist thus far. Blacforje had the pleasure of asking Autrest some questions about their ethos, what inspires their music, and what lies ahead.

There have been some quality artists arising in black metal, one of which is Marble Tomb. With the release of their 2022 debut album, Marble Tomb quickly caught the ears of eager listeners looking for fury and an unrelenting attack sonically.

Withered Land is not metal without a spine, nor is it music without direction. Olga is an artist who endeavors to create in multiple formats. Through those expressions, we see the heart behind the artist in all of its joys and sufferings.

Hailing from Vennesla, Norway, Flukt is a pure black metal band holding nothing back in their ferocious approach to the genre. Some might call it “raw black metal”, but Flukt self-describes it as “old school”.

In his latest album titled Heorot, Burden of Ymir takes a musical journey into the narrative of Beowulf, blending a mix of storytelling and Viking black metal into a masterpiece. Blacforje had the honor of connecting with the man behind the band.

‘Autumn’s Dawn, Winter’s Darkness’ is the new album by Fathomage, an atmospheric black metal artist hailing from Australia. Blacforje had the pleasure of discussing their musical creations, what inspires their artistry, and much more.

The Powers That Be, only Mercy’s second album released since their debut in 2013, was well worth the wait. Granted, we wish they would pick up the pace a little, especially if they make black metal this good.

What is a “walg”, you might ask? Well, don’t ask us. We have no idea. What we can help you with is gaining some insight into the band’s background, their musical vision, and their thoughts on good local (to The Netherlands) coffee.

Givre is a solid act recently signed by Eisenwald (a great signing, in our opinion). Like the cold weather up North, Givre’s music has a chill that reverberates in your inner being, all while there is a hopeful element that is intangible, yet very real.

French artist Inherits The Void recently released their 2nd album titled ‘The Impending Fall of the Stars’, an all-out melodic black metal gem. For listeners new to the artist’s work, this is a pleasant surprise.

Daygraves has a knack for inserting contemplation and mysticism withing harsh, extreme blackened influences. Blacforje caught up with Daygraves to speak about their music, what drives their creativity, and more.