Obsidian One Aside from Akhlys's dark ambient debut, The Dreaming I introduced us to the fantastical oneiric black metal of Naas Alcameth, inspired by his own visions and nightmares during sleep paralysis. His work has an eerie, intense sound, with dark and terrifying soundscapes shaped by its dream concept, setting him apart from the overdone Satanic themes. The opening of 'Tides of Oneiric Darkness' is the quintessential moment of the album, transporting me to the wondrous shadow realm within. Favorite track: Tides Of Oneiric Darkness.

zirtonic Sometimes you stare into the abyss. Sometimes the abyss stares back. And sometimes terrors hitherto unforeseen reach out from the abyss and drag you into it faster than you can blink. This album is the latter. Favorite track: Tides Of Oneiric Darkness.

venom-og immense barrage punishing sweet tea.

flavors of darkness and ice wind with heat. Favorite track: The Dreaming Eye.

Kyrre Kolstad This has become the haunting nightmare I actively seek. Technically masterful, but hidden in thick foggy production, like listening through stained glass. Oh, and thank you for delivering an unforgettable performance at Bjørgvin black mass!

Frosty Bear What an absolutely gorgeous, amazing album. Beautiful and emotionally heavy while being uplifting. Favorite track: Les fleurs de l’exil.

Drew Music Genuinely atmospheric, top notch post-black metal without a weak or wasted moment to be heard. Immersive, crushing and somehow also inspiring, straight to the top of the AotY contender list. Favorite track: Aux bras des vagues & des vomissures.

Nocturnal Egg (Jordan) Quand le black metal défend la rupture avec Dieu, Miserere Luminis réintroduit l'existence du destin : l'étoile du berger qu'on suivait, avides, en 2009 était un prélude à la pluie de météores qui nous écrasera dans Sidera.
Le malheur y est inévitable : il se trouve dans le corps principal — les mélodies, toutes plus destructrices, les cris arrachés, la batterie partagée entre précision chirurgicale et chaos — et dans la traînée laissée par les violons. Sidera laisse en état de sidération... Favorite track: De cris & de cendres.

Slug. Ohh. Fuck. Yes. Madness. Like Acme’s, “To Reduce the Choir to One Soloist” but with more blackmetal and even more intensity.

GelatsX Instantly swept along this cathartic maelstrom. Favorite track: Crossing The Threshold.

bcb723 This Deathless Void demo is quite the sound. Complete focus - total intensity. Brilliant. Favorite track: Crossing The Threshold.

Der Brecher Majestic, beautiful, brutal & fast. The melodies are amazing. I love it. Logo is the cherry on top. What a beauty.

Urso X Beautifully poetic lyrics and raw-yet-pellucid production make this record a DIY standout. Thanks to all who put it in the feed :)

wargorexol BLACK METAL TO THE VERY CORE OV THE HEART OV DYING GODS .
CRUSHING RELENTLESS AGGRESSIVE BRUTAL CREATION CAPTURED IN A REALLY GOOD RECORDING .
WELL MIXED AND MASTERED PROFESSIONAL QUALITY YET STILL VERY FKKIN RAW WITHIN THE VAST SOUNDSCAPE SENTIER HAS CREATED .
IF YOU TRULY LOVE BLACK METAL THERE IS NOT ONE WEAK TRACK ON THE RECORDING.
10 BLOODY ☠️💀 SKULLS FOR ME ..
FLAWLESS AND SICK FROM BEGINNING TO ITS BRUTAL END..
SERMent DE BRUME
IS MY SECOND FAVORITE TRACK Favorite track: Rafales.