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    Relic - Crown of Flies (2026)

    Relic - Crown of Flies (2026)
    Relic - Crown of Flies (2026)

    Unleashing hell on earth, today we have Relic with their hard-hitting EP “Crown of Flies”. Featuring four songs and over 10-minutes of crushing Death/Black Metal, the band makes a serious introduction with some of the most crushing music released in 2026. If you are looking for a heavy release to mosh till you drop, this is a diamond in the rough.

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    The Machinist - Towers (2026)

    The Machinist - Towers (2026)
    The Machinist - Towers (2026)

    Hailing from the UK, today we have Industrial Death/Black Metal outfit The Machinist with their latest EP “Towers”. Featuring a futuristic and yet pretty crushing sound, this British trio unleashes all hell for over 24 minutes. With hefty influences from bands like Mysticum and Malignant Eternal, the band also incorporates additional influences to create very engaging and atmospheric songs.

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    Antrisch - Expedition III: Renitenzpfad (2026)

    Antrisch - Expedition III: Renitenzpfad (2026)
    Antrisch - Expedition III: Renitenzpfad (2026)

    Unleashing one of the most explosive and expansive Atmospheric Black Metal releases of the last few years, today we have Antrisch and their sophomore full-length release “Expedition III: Renitenzpfad”. Clocking in at nearly 50-minutes of music, this release creates a very thick and tense atmosphere that is benefitted with sprinkles of Doom/Ambient/Djent elements around a fierce and punishing Black Metal core.

    Opening with the mysterious “I. Prolog - Conquista”, the band creates a very cinematic experience that quickly escalates with Maurice Wilson’s fierce shrieks and the band’s superbly crafty guitar work. The album’s lyrical narrative focuses on Pedro de Ursúa's Amazon expedition of 1560, delivering a very unique and powerful cinematic experience. Particularly, the mixture of passages in both Spanish and German, creates a very immersive and unique experience throughout the release.

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    Melechesh - Sentinels of Shamash (2026)

    Melechesh - Sentinels of Shamash (2026)
    Melechesh - Sentinels of Shamash (2026)

    It has been quite a while since we heard from Melechesh and their unique Black/Death Metal, thankfully “Sentinels of Shamash” is a little taste of what is to come from the band. Featuring three songs and over 21-minutes of music, mastermind Ashmedi returns with a vengeance. Filled with aggression and a hefty dose of melody, this release showcases the band hasn't lost a step and it is ready for bigger and greater things.

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    Tulus - Morbid Desires (2026)

    Tulus - Morbid Desires (2026)
    Tulus - Morbid Desires (2026)

    Unleashing one of the coolest Black Metal releases of 2026, today we have Tulus with “Morbid Desires”. As one of the first Norwegian Black Metal bands, Tulus made some great cult releases in the 90’s and disappeared for quite a while (into other projects). However, the band came back after a while, but has been more active and productive in the 2020’s. With a very old-school sound that bleeds into Black’n’Roll territories, the band has that frosty magic that comes from the heydays of the genre.

    Opening with the blistering “Salme II”, Tulus means business with a vicious onslaught of fierce riffing and crafty drumming. The track takes on some truly haunting atmospheric tour with eerie clean vocals and some magical acoustic guitars. This opener showcases the magic of Tulus, as it quickly draws you with nostalgia and craftiness. The band’s sleazier and more Black’n’Roll side comes alive with crafty songs like “Skabb”, “Kistesmed” and “Vanvidd”, which are masterfully executed to create a very decadent vibe.

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    Via Doloris - Guerre et Paix (2026)

    Via Doloris - Guerre et Paix (2026)
    Via Doloris - Guerre et Paix (2026)

    Hailing from Norway, today we have a very unique and interesting Black Metal release from Via Doloris. Created by Gildas Le Pape, ex guitarist from Satyricon, “Guerre et Paix” showcases a very mature, lush, and elegant approach to the genre with a hefty focus on melancholy and atmosphere. Reminding us of the times of early Ulver, Borknagar, Satyricon and similar Norwegian outfits, this release unleashes 48 minutes of magical music.

    Opening with the fierce riffing of “Communion”, one quickly notices the massive drumming, which is provided by none-other than Frost. After the initial traditional Norwegian Black Metal impression, the layers to the band’s music start to show as the tempo turns more melancholic, as it transitions into tracks like “Un Franc Soleil”, and “Omniprésents”. It is very evident that this is a project from a guitarist as the songs feature tons of crafty riffs and effects to create a very elegant and refined approach to the genre.

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    Slagmaur - Hulders Ritual (2026)

    Slagmaur - Hulders Ritual (2026)
    Slagmaur - Hulders Ritual (2026)

    If the great anticipation of the band’s first full-length release in nine years wasn’t enough, the band created all kinds of additional hype with their masterfully executed missing persons faux report in late 2025. For the uninitiated, Slagmaur is one of the truly weirdest and more mysterious Avant-garde Black Metal outfits to ever come out of Norway, with their intense live performances and insane music. With all the hype around “Hulders Ritual”, we can confirm that the hype is real as this release propels the band to the next level.

    Opening with the fierce “Ritual Dogs”, we quickly get that raw and cavernous Norwegian Black Metal sound of yesteryears alongside some funky atmospherics. That initial impression quickly evolves into the buzzsawing guitars of “Wildkatze”, which is less raw and more typical Slagmaur, repetitive, crafty and intense. Eliciting a visceral reaction, the opening riffs of “Huldergeist” are brutal and haunting, creating a truly immersive and ravaging experience.

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    Bizarrekult - Alt som finnes (2026)

    Bizarrekult - Alt som finnes (2026)
    Bizarrekult - Alt som finnes (2026)

    Unleashing a highly melancholic and very diverse take on Black Metal, today we have Bizarrekult and their third full-length release “Alt som finnes”. Featuring eight tracks and over 42 minutes of music, this album delves into the vowels of old-school BM, while touching the more unique and expansive confines of Post-Black Metal/Avant-garde Black Metal. As a whole, this release is full of surprises and excellent corners to explore.

    Opening with the moody “Hun”, we get a small glimpse into the band’s more atmospheric inclinations alongside a hearty dose of punishing riffs. Things quickly escalate with the piercing “Blikket hennes”, and its waves of pummeling drumming, which also features Vicotnik (DHG, ex-Code) on guest vocals. This track creates that bleak and desolate ambiance of old-school Norwegian Black Metal, while adding some extra layers of madness, particularly the super catchy clean vocal passages.

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    Saille - Forbode (2026)

    Saille - Forbode (2026)
    Saille - Forbode (2026)

    It has been a while since Symphonic/Melodic Black Metal outfit, Saille, has released a full length album. Luckily for us, “Forbode” marks the band’s sixth release and it delivers nine tracks and over 52 minutes of high-octane music. Featuring 4 new songs, one re-interpretation and one extended version of older tracks, and three live offerings, the band showcases they still have some killer chops to unleash crafty and engaging music.

    Opening with the lush “Deception of Decadence”, we get a blistering pace and whirlwind guitar riffing, creating a very immersive atmosphere. Reinier Schenk’s the band’s remaining original member unleashes vicious guitar onslaughts that nicely change tempos and allow for the immersive atmospherics to permeate. New members, Jasper van Minnen and Wessel van Oostrum do an excellent job at drums and bass guitar respectively, showcasing their fury on blistering tracks like “Cycle of Cynicism”.

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    Malefic - Impermanence (2026)

    Malefic - Impermanence (2026)
    Malefic - Impermanence (2026)

    After a series of demos over the years, Atlanta’s Malefic unleashes their debut full-length with the crafty “Impermenance”. Delivering nine tracks and around 38 minutes of high-octane music, this release is for the diehard fans of Black/Death Metal with plenty of melody and aggression. Headbanging from start to finish, this album will leave you neck sore and wanting more.

    Opening with the dynamism of “Blood of the Throne”, we immediately get a taste of the technically mature and proficient abilities of the band in crafting catchy and engaging songs. As the band pummels through tracks like “In Darkest Dreams”, “Of Gods and Man”, “Idiocracy”, and “Deserter”, we further appreciate the band’s core influences taking elements from old-school Death Metal greats like Grave, to Blackened Death Metal influences from Dissection and Necrophobic.

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