insomnivamp
Found this the other day and instantly bought the cassette tape. Every track is a banger but I love the Intro! a perfect way to settle into the album
Favorite track: Intro.
ka-zool
Get your blood pumping
Favorite track: Bloody Tears of the Desert.
Gnairi
A perfect little audio adventure into the most desolate places of your own mind. I loved the dub-styled tune in the middle of this album.
Favorite track: Path to the Underworld.
Nathan Mount
Deeply unsettling in the best possible way. Musically, thematically and visually striking, an impressive artistic work
amyreal
LTDT once again delivers some of the most emotionally potent black metal adjacent music out there. Insane consistency
Favorite track: Angels.
Nocturnal Egg (Jordan)
Nous ne sommes pas nés dans le Jardin d'Éden grâce au souffle de Dieu mais dans une station spatiale, rats de laboratoire conçus par des extraterrestres — ce n'est pas un hasard si nous nous sentons aliénés sur Terre. Dans Episode VII - Revenge Of Unfailing Valor (chiffre ô combien symbolique), La Torture des Ténèbres revient vers ses créateurs. Son raw black metal bruitiste et ce sample cuivré obsédant nous propulsent tout en évacuant l'oxygène — mais ce qui nous attend, c'est le noir absolu.
Favorite track: The Second Piscean Abyss.
scabsmoker
Straight up Infester worship and it is phenomenal. Visceral, evil music that cuts deep into your soul. Already album of the year.
Favorite track: Severed Gate Shroud.
P.H
Ancient Evil Death Metal in the vain of infester. Pure 90s blasphemy. This is one of the best releases of 2026. Do you believe in evil?
Favorite track: Sentiential Incantation.
Akira Watts
Came for the twinned lead guitars. Stayed for some of the best usage of clarinet in metal that I've heard in some time.
Favorite track: Cosmic Mirage.
0rx
One of a kind music style teleports the listener into a 70s inspired magic realm. Especially the title track 'Comic Mirage' perfectly captures that atmosphere between old school board games, dungeon crawling and a festival night.
Favorite track: Cosmic Mirage.
bakum4tsu
Love this new project from Blackbraid! Can't wait for a full LP!
Favorite track: Moss and Blood Have Gathered In Shadow.
Pat
I wanted to love this, but I find it derivative and, to be honest, uninspired. Production value and execution are great, so are the drumming and vocals, but I want to see some real creativity and originality in their next release.