Russian Progressive Black Metal project Bizarrekult have just put out a brand new music video, which is for the song "Midt I Stormen", taken from the band's upcoming full-length album, "Den Tapte Krigen", which is due for release on the 27th of January via Season of Mist. Check it out:

The band commented on the meaning of the song:

'Midt i stormen' (In the middle of the storm) is a desperate hymn of a loss. As we age, we lose our dear ones. Sometimes, these messages are like a lightning that hits the only tall tree standing in an open field. And there we are, burned and broken, on the ...

Belgian Symphonic Black Metal band Artefacts have just released another music video for one of the songs from their upcoming debut album, "Lucius", the first chapter of a planned trilogy, expected to release next year via Antihero Records. The music video is for the song "Augur the Age of Darkness", check it out:

Back in April a video was released for the song "Nephereth":

The band commented on the level of immersion and storytelling that they are aiming for:

The mission from the outset was to give the audience an all-inclusive experience, encompassing music, images and an expansive ...

U.S. Black Metal undergrounders Häxanu have just revealed one of the tracks from their next album. The song is titled "Death Euphoria", and the album is named "Totenpass", with a release date scheduled for February 7th via Amor Fati Productions. Check it out:

Stay tuned for more updates.

Norwegian Black Metal band Dødsengel are now streaming their fourth studio album, "Bab Al On", in its entirety. The album will be released through Debemur Morti Productions on the 16th of December:

The complete tracklist is as follows:

Ad Babalonis Amorem Do Dedico Omnia Nihilo In the Beginning Annihilation Mantra Waters of Unravelling Bursting as Boils on the Backs of Slaves The Lamb Speaks Agnus Dei Hour of Contempt In the Heart of the World Dies Irae Abomination Gate

The cover art was provided by the talented Mitchell Nolte:

"Bab Al On" can be ordered via the following ...

Louisiana Black / Death Metal act Abysmal Lord have just put out a new track from their upcoming third album, "Bestiary of Immortal Hunger". The song is titled "Ultra Expulser", and is available for listening over at the Hell's Headbangers channel, who will be handling the album's release on the 30th of December on CD, tape and digital formats, with an LP edition expected in 2023:

The label commented on the album's style and influences:

On first glance, ABYSMAL LORD's third album retains all the red-eyed and rabid elements of yore - OTT explosion and forward ...

Pennsylvanian Black Metal act Veilburner have just released "VLBRNR" through Indian label Transcending Obscurity Records, marking their sixth studio album. The entire album is now available for streaming:

Complete tracklist for the album is as follows:

VI (Vulgar Incantations) Envexomous Hex Interim Oblivion Lo! Heirs to the Serpent Burning the Veil Unorthodoxagon Repulsed by the Light None so Hideous Exhibitionism in Limbo Ruin

The cover art for "VLBRNR" was created by Veilburner's very own vocalist, Chris Sheppard:

"VLBRNR" is available in a variety of formats, together with a ...

Australian Black Metal Thrash legends Deströyer 666 have just released "Never Surrender" via long-time partners Season of Mist, marking their sixth studio album in a career spanning three decades. To celebrate the release, the label is now streaming the whole thing over at their channel, check it out:

The label summarized the release:

DESTRÖYER 666 continue to do what they are best at: kicking ass and hammering out heavy metal that is slamming straight into the face. No compromise, no sell out, no bullshit!

The album features a total of nine tracks:

Never Surrender Andraste ...

On the 21st of November, Canadian Viking Black Metal veteran Bloodaxe released the project's fourth studio album, titled "Gales of November". The entire album is available for streaming online via Bandcamp:

"Gales of November" was mixed and mastered by Tore Stjerna at the legendary Necromorbus Studios in Sweden, comes after 2013's "For Those Who Hunt the Wounded Down", making it the first release of any kind in almost 10 years, and the fourth Bloodaxe studio album overall.

Complete tracklist as follows:

I, Destroyer Waking the Fates Born to the Horns Sails of My Fathe ...

Last week, Australian Black / Death Metal act Black Lava released their debut studio album, which is titled "Soul Furnace". Industry veterans Season of Mist handled the album's release, and the entire thing is now up for listening over at the label's channel:

Season of Mist commented on the band's origins and influences:

During the turbulent and uncertain years of 2020-2021, perhaps none were plunged deeper into darkness than those from down under. However, through solitude and desolation, some of the greatest art is created, as is the case with BLACK LAVA, the emerging ...

Last month, Canadian Atmospheric Black Metal project Nordicwinter put out their sixth studio album, "Beneath the Fleeting Light", released through Chinese label Pest Productions. A few days ago, the title track was made available for listening on the label's channel in lyric video format, check it out:

The song's concepts are described as follows:

About a decrepit and desperate traveler and his last quest unto what truly lies underneath Nature's supposedly harmonious essence, but the only answer (or calling) he managed to find amidst that vast wilderness of the North was his own knell of ...