Post-Black Metal

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    Møl - Dreamcrush (2026)

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    Further expanding their aural palette, today we have Denmark’s Møl and their superbly dreamy release “Dreamcrush”. Keeping on their Post-Black Metal/Shoegaze style, but adding more atmospherics and an extra pinch of heaviness, this release capitulates the momentum the band has and propels them to be compared to the likes of Alcest, Deafheaven, and similar outfits. For over 42 minutes, the band delivers one of the most aurally pleasing releases of 2026 so far.

    Opening with “Dream”, the band sets a highly atmospheric and intoxicating vibe, with “Små forlis” continuing the onslaught with a peppered step and a masterful mixture of tempos. One second being pretty mellow and the next fierce, this track and others like “Young” and “Hud” unravel the band’s powerful ability to completely change the vibe and unleash some venom alongside their dreamy nature.

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    Ellende - Zerfall (2026)

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    Starting 2026 with a bang, we have Ellende with their latest opus “Zerfall”. Featuring a distinctive and very fierce approach to Post-Black Metal, this Austrian one-man outfit delivers nine tracks and over 53-minutes of highly emotional and crushing music. Constantly improving and refining their sound since their breakthrough “Todbringer”, this release showcases poise and maturity while keeping their signature sound mostly intact.

    Opening with the mood setting “Nur”, the band quickly escalates their onslaughts with their fierce two part opener “Warheit”. In the first part we get the band at its finest with waves of crafty riffs alongside L.G’s punishing snarls and very crafty drumming. This nicely transitions into lush atmospheric passages and dramatic guitar leads as this blends into the second part. With both songs so well developed and connected, one only wonders why not have a very long song rather than two movements.

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