‘’Invocation of Lilith’’ epitomises Plaguebreeder in 2026. The first single in six years now sees band as a three-piece herald in a new era that has expanded and diversified into a malevolent creation that is pure unrelenting symphonic black metal. Furious aggression tempered by large epic soundscapes that immediately capture the new purpose and vision. The debut album will be Black Death Symphony. And it reflects the new era of Plaguebreeder. Seiran: ‘’When we parted ways wi

Thy Sanatorium- Thy Sanatorium 9/10   The faceless multinational collective that is Thy Sanatorium have unleashed their debut self-titled sonic offering, that is raw brutal, yet also cinematic and symphonic, horrific and beautiful.  Thy Sanatorium has created an album that is more a journey than a collection of tracks.  The Multiple vocal attack creates a pure sense of drama and chaos amongst the eight tracks within, the musicianship is without question, able to deftly maneuv

‘’Sainte Obyana was created somewhat by chance. I had a guitar part that I felt was too different from the project I was working on at the time (LE PROCHAIN HIVER). It was faster, less classical, with quite a lot of synths. I decided to set that riff aside, then I composed the rest of the track, then another one. Within a few weeks, the album was written, it all came very easily and quickly. Hylgaryss is the creative force that is Sainte Obyana Du Froid along with vocalist Ob

Ernte - Der schwarzen Flamme Vermächtnis   9/10   Ernte are bearers of the back Flame. Their music is pure black metal, misanthropic and full of atmospheric depth. The uncompromising duo of Askahex (Vocals, Bass, Violin) and V Noir (Guitars, Bass, Drums) have carved a reputation for unrepentant extremity that is genuine and Authentic. “Der schwarzen Flamme Vermächtnis’’ from the Swiss collective is their fourth release. From the opening  onslaught that is Warrior of the Black

Nazghor - A World Ablaze    9/10 Drawing its inspiration from the great Uppsala fire of 1702, is A World Ablaze from Swedish stalwarts Nazghor. Their eighth album is a display of utter conviction and discipline that is pure black metal artistry at its most sophisticated and ferocious. From the grandeur of “A Once Starless Oath” and its descent into savagery and excellent pure metal double kick work. Its main riffs are transformative over its lengthy seven minutes that capture