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    SolNegre - Anthems For The Grand Collapse (2026)

    SolNegre - Anthems For The Grand Collapse (2026)
    SolNegre - Anthems For The Grand Collapse (2026)

    With an ominous name like “Anthems For The Grand Collapse”, SolNegre unleashes one of the most soul-crushing Death/Doom Metal releases in 2026. Featuring five tracks and over 41-minutes of music, this release is both devastating and expertly crafted to infuse bleakness and hopelessness. Hailing from Spain, this outfit can be compared to the greats of the genre like Saturnus, October Tide, My Dying Bride, etc.

    Opening with the demoralizing atmospherics of “The Axiom - Song for the Inert Part II”, the band sets a very crushing mood with a slow tempo alongside weeping guitar leads and Ûkh’s growls. Like a funeral procession, this opener is slow and beautifully devastating. Changing things up a bit, “The Hollow Inside” picks up the pace, creating some lush transitions into heavier territories while also delivering some haunting interludes that expand the band’s range.

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    Vargrav - Dimension: Daemonium (2026)

    Vargrav - Dimension: Daemonium (2026)
    Vargrav - Dimension: Daemonium (2026)

    After kicking off the (proper) revival of old-school Symphonic Black Metal back in 2018 with “Netherstorm”, Vargrav has cranked out a few additional masterful releases. With “Dimension: Daemonium”, the band comes back after 3 years with eight tracks and over 42-minutes of their high-octane retro-inspired music, filled with dramatic synths and chilling atmospheres. For those fans of the genre, this release showcases Vargrav’s creativity and knack for writing some truly epic songs.

    Setting a very cinematic and theatrical mood with the opener, the blistering “Ablaze Upon the Nocturnal Realms” unleashes that frosty old-school Symphonic Black Metal vibe as the magical keyboards permeate the atmosphere. Don’t get us wrong, the band is more than its atmospherics as their riffs are vicious, the drumming is punishing, and the vocals, handled by Graf Werwolf Von Armageddon (of Satanic Warmaster, etc.) since 2023, create a very cohesive and ravaging Black Metal core as “Moonfrost Storms”, “Dragons of Nightmare”, and “The Gates of My Dimension” showcase.

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    Crowen - Through the Dying Mist (2026)

    Crowen - Through the Dying Mist (2026)
    Crowen - Through the Dying Mist (2026)

    Just when you think you have heard enough Finnish Melodic Death Metal, a band like Crowen comes around and lets you know that you can always enjoy some more. In their latest EP, “Through the Dying Mist”, the band combines elements from all the greats: Wolfheart, Before the Dawn, Insomnium, Dawn of Solace, etc. Unleashing 16-minutes of high-octane music, this release is the perfect addition for any fan of the genre, as it is unique enough to not be labeled a clone of the previously mentioned outfits.

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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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    Neurosis - An Undying Love For A Burning World (2026)

    Neurosis - An Undying Love For A Burning World (2026)
    Neurosis - An Undying Love For A Burning World (2026)

    Completely unexpected and totally out of the blue, 2026 sees the return of the mighty Neurosis with none other than Aaron Turner on vocals and guitars. If the band’s return wasn’t enough, they also dropped a monumental release with the crushing “An Undying Love For A Burning World”. With over 63 minutes of music, the band takes the listener through their cavernous and visceral sound, delivering some of their finest songs to date.

    Ripping things wide open with the crafty “Mirror Deep”, we get the back coming back in their best form with a wall of punishing riffs and massive drumming. The addition of Aaron Turner is quickly evident with his signature snarl alongside Steve Von Till’s. The band’s sound has always been quite cavernous and filled with slower and atmospheric sections, and the opener alongside “First Red Rays”, and “Blind” continue the tradition. There is a certain sense of hopelessness that the band masterfully conveys through their crushing distortion alongside subtle and yet powerful atmospheric synths, point in case, the pummeling and yet hypnotic “Seething and Scattered”.

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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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    Leaves’ Eyes - Song of Darkness (2026)

    Leaves’ Eyes - Song of Darkness (2026)
    Leaves’ Eyes - Song of Darkness (2026)

    Returning with a short but excellent EP, today we have Leaves’ Eyes with “Song of Darkness”. Featuring four tracks and over 16 minutes of lush music, this release shows the band further refining their Symphonic Metal powers. Filled with expertly crafted songs full of dramatic vocal arrangements and magical atmospherics, this release is as explosive and majestic as anybody would expect from this veteran outfit.

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    Evig Natt - Vaketimen (2026)

    Evig Natt - Vaketimen (2026)
    Evig Natt - Vaketimen (2026)

    Continuing the torch for that late 90’s, early 2000’s bombastic and explosive Gothic Doom/Death Metal style of bands like Trail of Tears, Theatre of Tragedy, Sirenia and Nox Aurea, today we have Evig Natt with “Vaketimen”. As the band’s first album in almost a decade, this release delivers ten tracks and nearly 50-minutes of high-octane music that is both expertly crafted and in your face.

    Kicking off with the dreamy arrangements and piano of “Shimmer”, the release sets a very lush and bombastic vibe as it transitions to the explosive “Last of the Light”. With fierce guitars and crafty drumming this track unravels around harsh male vocals, contrasting Kirsten Jørgensen angelic singing. The beauty-and-the-beast nature of the band’s style works wonders as songs like “Death”, “Når Lyset Svikte”, and “Sorrow My World” masterfully deliver the perfect balance of aggression and calmness, making them quite explosive and engaging.

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    Carpenter Brut - Leather Temple (2026)

    Carpenter Brut - Leather Temple (2026)
    Carpenter Brut - Leather Temple (2026)

    Opening with the expansive “Axis”, the band sets a very lively vibe with soaring vocal arrangements, intricate bass guitar lines, and very engaging tempo changes. Things get heavier with the powerful “Languish”, a song that features Chaney Crabb of Entheos on guest vocals. The band’s ability to switch from full on Prog mode into heavier territories is perfectly showcased in the magical “Sirens”, a very engaging song full of technical wizardry and engaging melodies.

    Opening with a dramatic overture, the release sets a very cinematic opening that quickly shapes into the catchy futuristic vibes of “Major Threat”, a complete banger that sets the mood for a very lively release. Masterfully crafting an aural journey, the listener will be quickly immersed in this release as tracks like “Leather Temple”, and “She Rules the Ruins” blast their way around dramatic synth arrangements and masterful tempo changes.

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