Recenzja Sura'sura „Warfare Metal”

 Sura'sura

„Warfare Metal”

විරෑපී (VIRŪPI) 2026

Chcecie egzotyki? Proszę bardzo. Jedziemy na Sri Lankę. Kraina to dzika, i bynajmniej nie kojarzona szerzej z metalowym graniem. Stamtąd jednak pochodzi Sura’sura. Banda zwyroli, która chwyciła za instrumenty, i nagrała debiutancką, niespełna dwunastominutową EP-kę, składającą się z czterech kompozycji. Kompozycji… Wysublimowane to w tym przypadku słowo.  (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Fire Magic „Memories of Fire”

 Fire Magic

„Memories of Fire”

Stygian Black Hand 2026

Fire Magic to duet z kraju, który Persowie zwą „Wielkim Szatanem”. Może między innymi dlatego grają oni black metal. Swoją przygodę pod tym szyldem zaczęli w 2020 roku i od tamtego czasu na koncie uzbierali demówkę, debiutancki krążek i najnowszego długograja w postaci „Memories of Fire”. To siedem numerów, które lecą sobie nieco ponad pół godziny, ale to i tak (jak dla mnie) trochę za długo. (Czytaj dalej...)

THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE zapowiadają debiut

 

Tasmanian devils THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE have set an August 2026 release date for their highly-anticipated full-length album, Dread Cycle.

Following a string of EPs and singles, the album promises to be the band's most incendiary work yet. Slated for release via Bleeding Art Collective, with distribution by Blood Blast Distribution, Dread Cycle is set to solidify the band’s position as a premier name in contemporary technical death metal.

THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE is prepping fans for what's to come with the release of the official music video for the album's first single, "Ghost Mantra."

The band comments on the song's lyrical concept, "'Ghost Mantra' is all about being surrounded and taunted by the apparitions of our ancestors, and the

sacrifice of the lowly in order to maintain the status quo. What comes with these haunting feelings is the overwhelming presence of guilt, as we watch the poor die horribly and step over their bodies to see out our goals. 'Ghost Mantra' is a solemn bow to those who have suffered. A showing of respect and gratitude."

Watch the video now at this location.

Follow THE ABSOLUTION SEQUENCE on Spotify.

Tracklisting: 

1) Despotic Ruin (Diet of Worms)

2) Idols of Confraternity

3) Ghost Mantra

4) The Sordid Miasma

5) The Nightlight Sigil

6) Promethean Pilferage

7) A Mire Caked in Nativity

8) Grinding the Sphere

9) The Diary of the Emaciated

Singiel od ASENHEIM

 

Today, pagan black metallers Asenheim premiere the new track "Der Wächter der Nacht" at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated tenth album, Elbenblut, set for international release on April 24th via Dominance of Darkness Records. Hear Asenheim's "Der Wächter der Nacht" in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Although initially formed in 2004 under the moniker Sins of Desire, it wasn't until 2006 when Asenheim emerged since the lyrics increasingly dealt with pagan themes and a name change was overdue. Founding vocalist / guitarist Tiwaz soon developed the band into a solo project, as rehearsals with previous members were far too rare. Still, Asenheim continued to forge their sound, and after numerous demos, both the self-titled debut album and Sehnsucht mini-album arrived in 2012. However, it was their second album, wenn die Nacht..., that proved pivotal: Valfor came onboard initially as a session drummer, but ended up staying and proved an integral creative partner to Tiwaz. At last, Asenheim was complete, and a rich catalog of pagan black metal arrived from ancient mists...

Despite such a vast catalog, never has there been a dip in quality; Asenheim are nothing if not dependable. Put another way, Tiwaz and Valfor's vision has always been focused and firm, and beholding it has become something of a rite of passage. Which makes their tenth album, Elbenblut, all the more special: it caps the band's 20th anniversary in dramatic, dependable fashion. The atmosphere is stirringly folkloric, which isn't too surprising given that the album's themes are set in the Tolkein universe. Nevertheless, Asenheim proceed to paint a poignant landscape across Elbenblut's EPIC 70-minute runtime, running from breathless peals of windswept urgency to somber-yet-sumptuous downtempo segments, all suffused with blanching emotion and classic nightsky splendor, as always with an organic warmth that's unique for black metal. Each of the album's 11 tracks are as important to the totality as the last, drawing the listener deeply into Asenheim's world - and, in effect, Tolkein's - and guiding them through a journey that's characteristically compelling to the very end. Not for nothing was Elbenblut five years in the making... Long may Asenheim reign for another 20 years!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Der Wächter der Nacht" exclusively HERE, courtesy of NoCleanSinging.com. Also hear the previously revealed "Wo die Schatten drohen" HERE at Dominance of Darkness' official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Asenheim's Elbenblut

1. Ein Steiniger Weg

2. Ein Stern

3. Elbenblut I

4. Wächter der Nacht

5. Im Lande Mordor

6. Elbenblut II

7. Wo die Schatten drohen

8. Das letzte Zeitalter

9. Das Juwel von Erebor

10. Ein letzter Atemzug

11. Nicht mehr weit

Recenzja / A review of Goatpsalm „Beneath”

 Goatpsalm

„Beneath”

Aesthetic Death 2026

Goatpsalm pochodzą z Rosji. Jest ich trzech, a “Beneath” to czwarty (po dziesięcioletniej przerwie, podczas której muzycy uaktywnili się jedynie na czas kolaboracji z Horthodox) album sygnowany tą konkretną nazwą, bo innych zespołów i projektów pobocznych muzycy mają jeszcze kilkanaście. Jednocześnie jest to kolejny twór wymykający się sztywnym ramom gatunku, czy też gatunków. (Czytaj dalej... / Read here)

Recenzja Ildfar „Der ligger et land”

 Ildfar

„Der ligger et land”

Purity Through Fire 2026

Nie wiem, jak było wcześniej, bo nigdy Ildfar nie wpadł do mojego odtwarzacza, ale najnowszy, czwarty już album tego solowego projektu, to różnorodna muzyka. Całość obraca się oczywiście w black metalowych ramach, które w poszczególnych aranżacjach ten zdolny Norweg, przedstawia w odmiennych ujęciach. (Czytaj dalej...)

Nowy TÜRBÖWITCH do sprawdzenia

 

TÜRBÖWITCH unleash their third full-length, "Under Haunted Skies", today via Time To Kill Records, marking a new high point in the band’s relentless ascent through the European underground. A decisive step forward in both intensity and songwriting focus, the album sharpens every element of their sound into a concentrated burst of speed, aggression and atmosphere, staying true to their no-compromise ethos while expanding their sonic identity.

The record captures TÜRBÖWITCH at their most commanding, fusing blackened ferocity with a dark, epic edge. Rooted in the raw savagery and punk-fuelled attack of bands like Midnight, The Crown and Hellripper, "Under Haunted Skies" balances chaos and precision, with sharp melodic accents cutting through the onslaught without ever diluting its visceral impact.

Faithful to their no-compromise ethos, TÜRBÖWITCH channel the spirit of ’80s extreme metal through a modern sense of immediacy, delivering songs that are fast, filthy and built for maximum impact. With "Under Haunted Skies" now available, the band not only reaffirm their reputation for explosive live energy and uncompromising attitude, but also present their most cohesive and ferocious material to date: an unholy speed assault destined to resonate far beyond the confines of the underground scene.

Tracklist:

​01 - Evoker of the Twilight

02 - Markoláb

03 - Under Haunted Skies

04 - Cult Mastery

05 - Ashbringer

06 - Highways of Death

07 - Ultimate Failure of Will

08 - When the World Crumbled

09 - Moshpit at the End of the Day

10 - Road to Resilience

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/turbowitch-under-haunted-skies

https://turbowitch666.bandcamp.com/album/under-haunted-skies

Video od BATTLEGRAVE

 

Australian death/thrash duo BATTLEGRAVE have unleashed the second single off their forthcoming third full-length, Enslavement.

The music video for the band's newest assault, "Venom," is now streaming.

The band says it best when they describe the song as "venomous, fast acting and paralyzing." They continue to say, "It’s coming for your ears and it wants you dead! The song is a classic BATTLEGRAVE 2-minute head stomper about what the venom of some of Australia’s native toxic animals can do to the human body upon the infliction of a bite or sting. It’s a celebration of the magnificence of our countries fiercely dangerous but misunderstood fauna, delivered via a 10-tonne Death/Thrash/Crossover sledge hammer."

Listen to "Venom" now at this location.

Enslavement is due out on April 10. Pre-order the album at battlegrave.bandcamp.com/album/enslavement

Watch the official music video for the album's first single, "Bonesaw" here.

Tracklisting:

1) Soul Chasm

2) There Is Only Death

3) Bonesaw

4) Eyes Of Enslavement

5) Venom

6) The Grand Machine Of Despair

7) Asylum

8) Marked By Evil

9) Under The Banner We March

10) US Outpost 31

Nowy kawałek KÕDU

 

Today, Estonian black metallers Kõdu premiere the new track "VI" at the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated second album, Kirjad Sõgedate Külast, set for international release on April 25th via Antiq. Hear Kõdu's "VI" in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Kõdu’s second full-length, Kirjad Sõgedate Külast is a concept album that unfolds as a collection of letters from a forgotten village on the brink of collapse. Through tales of drought, famine, a decaying royal bloodline sustained by inbreeding, and a murder mystery set at the turn of a century, the record paints a bleak portrait of isolation, superstition, and moral rot. Each song functions as a written testimony, revealing fragments of the village's fate from different perspectives.

Remaining true to Kõdu's ethos, all lyrics are performed in Estonian and are drawn from the works of Estonian poets active between 1850 and 1950, grounding the album deeply in local language and literary tradition. The visual identity is drawn from a 1913 artwork by Estonian artist Nikolai Triik. Kirjad Sõgedate Külast stands as a unified narrative work—rooted in black metal tradition, yet driven by storytelling and cultural memory.

Antiq is a label dedicated to the fully coherent concept of making music through sound, image, video, and attitude. They have been putting their entire existence into it since 2009. Over the years, Antiq have been identified as producers of not only perfectly coherent lyrics and themes through music, but also conceptual art and, of course, the manufacturing of beautiful objects. The label tries as much as it can to work with French creators, and if possible, with the smallest and most serious structures.

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "VI" exclusively HERE, courtesy of the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Also hear the previously revealed "V" HERE, also at the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Kõdu’s Kirjad Sõgedate Külast

1. I [2:02]

2. II [5:24]

3. III [6:30]

4. IV [2:24]

5. V [5:03]

6. VI [6:39]

7. VII [3:43]

Singiel URLUK

 

Italian band URLUK unveil their new single "The Last Watch", the second preview from their upcoming album “Memories in Fade”, set for release on April 10, 2026 via Pest Records.

The track continues the band’s sonic evolution, blending their black-doom roots with ’90s alternative rock influences, ambient undertones and a host of new textures. With this single, URLUK reaffirm their ability to transform their music into a dense, emotionally charged narrative, giving a first taste of the complex atmospheres of “Memories in Fade” .

Listen to "The Last Watch" HERE.

Following the atmospheric and introspective journey of their previous works, this new record marks a clear evolution in the band’s sound, embracing a more sinuous and emotionally driven approach.

“Memories in Fade” expands the band’s black-doom foundation with layers of ’90s alternative rock, ambient textures and neo-folk influences, creating a complex yet cohesive sonic narrative. Unlike conventional song structures, the album seeks a storytelling quality, where each track contributes to a broader, immersive experience while remaining grounded in the project’s artistic identity.

Throughout the album, clean vocals and intense screaming alternate, complementing a diverse palette of riffs that shift from melancholic and brooding to sharp and dynamic. The mood is consistently dark and enveloping, reflecting both personal introspection and the uncertainties of contemporary life. The result is a record that feels cinematic in scope, balancing heaviness and subtlety in equal measure.

Recorded with meticulous attention to atmosphere and texture, “Memories in Fade” represents URLUK’s ongoing exploration of emotional depth within extreme metal. The band continues to intertwine local identity, narrative sensibility, and musical experimentation, offering listeners a journey that is both intimate and expansive.

Tracklist:

01. Angles of Hauntology

02. Lying There

03. Yesterday’s Letters

04. Liminal Vortices

05. The Last Watch

Recenzja / A review of Cave Dweller „Showing Teeth”

 Cave Dweller

„Showing Teeth”

Aesthetic Death 2026

Unfold, Pando... A na dokładkę Hivemind. Co owe projekty mają ze sobą wspólnego? No, poza sprawą oczywistą, czyli wydawaniem dla tej samej wytwórni, Cave Dweller to kolejne wcielenie Adama Bryanta muzyka odpowiedzialnego za pierwsze z dwóch wymienionych. Idąc tym tropem, wiadomo zatem, że i w Cave Dweller nie tworzy on muzyki lekkiej, łatwej i przyjemnej. (Czytaj dalej... / Read here)

Recenzja Tulus „Morbid Desires”

 Tulus

„Morbid Desires”

Darkness Shall Rise Productions 2026

Minęły trzy latka i powrócili panowie z Tulus, proponując swoim odbiorcom kolejną odsłonę black metalu w autorskim wydaniu. Tym razem to dziewięć numerów, które lecą głównie w średnim tempie, zwalniając niekiedy i przechodząc w nastrojowe wyciszacze czy gniotące siermiężnie walce. Tak naprawdę to nic nowego, bo Norwedzy postępują zgodnie z wypracowanym przez lata działalności szablonem. (Czytaj dalej...)

Można sprawdzać nowy AERDRYK

 

On March 21st internationally, Amor Fati Productions will release Aerdryk's highly anticipated second album, Onzuiver, on ​CD and vinyl LP formats. And today, the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel streams the album its entirety. Hear Aerdryk's Onzuiver in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Debiut DRAGSHOLM do odsłuchu

 

BLACKENED DEATH METAL BAND ‘DRAGSHOLM’ RELEASE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH ALBUM ‘THE BLOODLINE OF BRAM’

(Listen on Spotify)

Blackened death metal band DRAGSHOLM release debut full-length album ‘THE BLOODLINE OF BRAM.’ The album’s focus on ghastly themes, including Dracula and the occult, are backed by the band’s macabre and morose style of blackened death metal.

The New Jersey based DRAGSHOLM, named after a haunted castle in Denmark, originally began in 2017 as a one-man project from musician Vlad Rituals. In 2023, the project officially became a full band when G.B joined on bass with Schlemi and Gravelord on guitars.

‘FROM THE BLOODLINE OF BRAM,’ is a concept album about Dracula and the occult. The album’s dark story is fully realized through visceral passages of blackened speed and raw, bludgeoning death metal. The album’s harrowing atmosphere is cemented by ghastly vocals and a rhythm machine that can make even the dead headbang.

Kolejny numer od AINZAMKAIT

 

Today, German black metallers Ainzamkait reveal the new track "Im Antliz des Mondes." The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated second album, Fluch des Nachzehrers, set for international release on March 21st via Purity Through Fire. Hear Ainzamkait's "Im Antliz des Mondes" in its entirety HERE at Purity Through Fire's official YouTube channel.

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Im Antliz des Mondes" HERE at Purity Through Fire's official YouTube channel. Also hear the previously revealed title track "Flurch des Nachzehrers" HERE, also at Purity Through Fire's official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Ainzamkait's Fluch des Nachzehrer

1. Blutrausch

2. Fluch des Nachzehrers

3. Blut´ges Morgentau (feat. Revenant - Sarkrista/Order of Nosferat)

4. Pestritter

5. Im Antlitz des Mondes

6. Alb der Ewigkeit

7. Was bleibt ist Einsamkeit

8. Solange dein Herz schlägt