Black Metal
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Proscription: Finnish Blackened Death Metal Pushes Deeper Into Extremity with ‘Desolate Divine’
Proscription’s sophomore album ‘Desolate Divine’ situates the Finnish blackened death metal act within a distinct national tradition, shaped by geographic…
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Krigsgrav: ‘Stormcaller’ Emerges at the Nexus of Blackened Tradition and Regional Identity
Krigsgrav’s eighth album, ‘Stormcaller,’ reflects two decades of stylistic evolution shaped by Scandinavian influence and North American context. Released through…
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Desaster: A Relentless Reaffirmation of Anti-Authoritarian Purpose in ‘Kill All Idols’
Desaster release ‘Kill All Idols,’, a ten-track album articulating the band’s longstanding anti-authoritarian stance through blackened thrash and punk influences.…
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Darkenhöld: ‘Le Fléau du Rocher’ Marks a Strategic Return to France’s Black Metal Frontline
French black metal band Darkenhöld will release their sixth album, ‘Le Fléau du Rocher,’ on June 6, 2025 via Les…
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Khôra: Upcoming Album ‘Ananke’ Channels Myth and Cosmic Themes in Extreme Metal
Khôra’s new album, ‘Ananke,’ delves into cosmic fatalism and mythological themes, reaffirming the band’s presence within the avant-garde metal scene…
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ANZV: ‘KUR’ Album and ‘Shamash’ Single Invoke Mesopotamian Death Ritual Themes
ANZV’s latest album, ‘KUR,’ and its lead single ‘Shamash’ draw on Mesopotamian mythology to explore death, ritual, and transcendence. Merging…
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Anorexia Nervosa: Reflecting on Their Impact and Influence in Black Metal’s Evolution
Anorexia Nervosa’s innovative fusion of classical grandeur and black metal ferocity inaugurates The Vault. This column celebrates bands that have…
