Season Of Mist

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    Crippled Black Phoenix - Sceaduhelm (2026)

    Crippled Black Phoenix - Sceaduhelm (2026)
    Crippled Black Phoenix - Sceaduhelm (2026)

    Always delivering some truly impressive and challenging releases, today we have Crippled Black Phoenix with their latest opus after 4 years. With “Sceaduhelm”, Justin Greaves and company unleash twelve tracks and over 66 minutes of masterful music. Ranging from Post-Rock, Alternative Rock, to some Shoegazey territories, this release has a bit for everybody, from fans of the band to the occasional listener of dark and macabre rock music.

    Opening with some weird samples on “One Man Wall of Death”, the mood is instantly set in a very chaotic and strange way. The bombastic “Ravenettes” quickly shakes things up with catchiness and enveloping atmospherics, only to go back to more weirdness with the opening of the shoegazey “Things Start Falling Apart”. This is what makes the band’s music very unique and engaging, while challenging the listener. CBP’s creativity is unrivaled as these tracks explore different aural soundscapes while staying true to the band’s dynamic and exploratory nature.

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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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    Eihwar - Hugrheim (2026)

    Eihwar - Hugrheim (2026)
    Eihwar - Hugrheim (2026)

    Crafting one of the most soothing and engaging Viking/Folk Metal-ish releases of 2026, today we have Eihwar and their latest release “Hugrheim”. Before genre purists start getting all elitist about this band, their brand of music is quite interesting, masterfully mixing Folk/Viking Metal with electronic elements, creating very engaging and dreamy atmospherics that nicely blend traditional instruments with a modern edge.

    Starting with “Nauðiz”, the band quickly sets an ethereal vibe, with a certain Heilung-esque atmosphere, but with additional catchiness and a different energy. Traditionally, Folk/Viking Metal is a genre that while complex to do well, and execute, it usually sounds very similar and gets tiring, which is not the case with Eihwar. Tracks like “Freyja's Calling”, “Ein”, and “Skuggaríki”, showcase the band’s core, and very traditional, sound, but with added dynamism and different patterns, allowing them to shine and sound very expansive.

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    Unverkalt - Héréditaire (2026)

    Unverkalt - Héréditaire (2026)
    Unverkalt - Héréditaire (2026)

    Unleashing a very unique and disarming release, today we have Greece’s Unverkalt and their third full-length release “Héréditaire”. With a very unique blend of Post-Metal, Black Metal, Post-Rock and some Avant-garde elements, this outfit delivers nine tracks and nearly 52 minutes of soul crushing music, filled with raw emotions. Just picture Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas meets Ponte del Diavolo and Bianca, this should be enough to entice you immediately.

    Opening with the pummeling “Die Auslöschung”, a fierce piece that slowly builds up to crushing growls and blistering guitars. Besides the highly complex and layered music, Dimitra Kalavrezou’s vocals really stand out, creating an interesting contrast as we hear on tracks like “Oath ov Prometheus” and “Ænæ Lithi”, while also soothing the listener with some calm around the storm… sometimes. Far from linear, this release features highly emotional and engaging songs like the sultry “A Lullaby for the Descent”, which delivers some of the most cathartic moments in this release.

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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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    Ponte Del Diavolo - De Venom Natura (2026)

    Ponte Del Diavolo - De Venom Natura (2026)
    Ponte Del Diavolo - De Venom Natura (2026)

    Proving their intoxicating 2024 release “Fire Blades from the Tomb” was not a fluke, Italian outfit Ponte Del Diavolo returns with another brilliant exercise in blending genres with “De Venom Natura”. Further evolving their sultry Post-Punk/Doom/Black Metal sound, the band returns with seven tracks and around 40 minutes of hypnotic music. If you are looking for a band that defies stereotypes and has a truly unique and haunting sound, do not miss out on this release.

    Opening with “Every Tongue Has Its Thorns”, the band quickly sets a very sultry and intoxicating backdrop with fuzzy guitars and crafty drums. However, one of the standout elements has to be Erba del Diavolo’s mysterious vocals, and how they blend between Black Metal riffs, crafty atmospherics and suddenly transform to fierce harsh vocals. Just when you think the album will go in one direction, tracks like “Lunga vita alla necrosi” showcase the band’s more theatrical and playful side, with its Post-Punk influences and crafty tempo changes.

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    Enthroned - Ashspawn (2025)

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    After a six year hiatus, the legendary Enthroned is finally back with one of their most hard-hitting releases to date. “Ashspawn” delivers nine tracks and over 50-minutes of demolishing Black Metal. Nornagest and company showcase that the band still has that vicious edge and craft one hell of a ride filled with massive drums, blistering guitars, and a hefty dosage of hellish screams.

    Opening with the pummeling “Crawling Temples”, we get a barrage of riffs alongside pummeling drums and Nornagest’s highly energetic screams. The band’s vicious approach to the genre leaves the listener very little room to breathe as the onslaughts continue with crushing tracks like “Basilisk Triumphant”, “Stillborn Litany”, and the Death-metal-ish album title track and its chugging riffs.

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    Carach Angren - The Cult of Kariba (2025)

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    Delivering a very cinematic and elegant Symphonic Black Metal release, today we have Dutch duo Carach Angren and their EP “The Cult of Kariba”. Keeping up with their very elaborate and lush style, for over 20 minutes and five tracks, the band fully immerses the listener in their own horror-themed world thanks to powerful arrangements and crafty progressions. It has been five years since “Franckensteina Strataemontanus”, and the band showcases they were just getting started with their intricate and highly elaborate music.

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    Green Carnation - A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia (2025)

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    Five years after their return with “Leaves of Yesteryear” Green Carnation unveils the first installment of a trilogy titled “A Dark Poem”. With “The Shores of Melancholia”, the band returns with their lush and intricate songwriting style, filled with awesome vocal melodies and crafty instrumentation. Just as with some of their older releases, this album takes more than a few spins to fully unravel and show its intricate details and secrets, so be ready to put in some work to be properly rewarded.

    Opening with the dreamy and moody “As Silence Took You”, it does not take long for Kjetil Nordhus vocals to shine, alongside Bjørn Harstad’s crafty guitar leads. The song sets a very melancholic and exciting vibe, featuring some interesting tempo changes and a wide variety of proggy elements. Exploiting their ability to craft catchy and yet intricate songs, “In Your Paradise” and “Me My Enemy”, fully explore the wide palette of sound and influences that the band has polished over the years.

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    Cryptopsy - An Insatiable Violence (2025)

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    Canadian legends Cryptosy are back with one of their most vicious releases with “An Insatiable Violence”. Showing that the ‘old guys’ can hang out with the younger Brutal/Technical Death Metal crowd, the band further elevates their sound to be more brutal and faster in this one. Featuring over 33 minutes of music in eight tracks, the band makes a pummeling statement with this release.

    Blasting away with “The Nimis Adoration”, one immediately notices that Matt McGachy vocals are more vicious and mean this time around,and so are the crafty guitar leads of Christian Donaldson. The band has managed to keep up with the times while still keeping their signature style, and unleashes bangers like “Until There's Nothing Left”, the blistering “Fools Last Aclaim”, and the more melodic onslaughts of “The Art of Emptiness” and its deep growls. All in-all, the band alongside Dying Fetus, are standing the test of time with their music.

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