Selvnatt/Empty Life/Artchestra/2025 EP Review

 

  Selvnatt  are  a  solo  project  that  plays  a  very  lo-fi,  vampyric  and  romantic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  ep  "Empty  Life"  which  was  released  by  Artchestra.

  A  very  fast  and  raw  sound  starts  off  the  ep  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  as  well as  the  recording  also  capturing  a  lo-fi  atmosphere  and  clean  playing  is  also  used on  a  few  tracks.

  A  lot  of  the  music  is  very  heavily  influenced  by  the  90's  era  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  At  times  the  recording  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  along  with  a  couple  of  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  keyboards,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  one  song  also  adds  in  spoken  word  samples.

  Selvnatt  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw,  lo-fi,  atmospheric,  vampyric  and  romantic  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  solitude,  love  and  death.

  In  my  opinion  Selvnatt  are  a  very  great  sounding  lo-fi,  romantic  and  vampyric  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Empty  Life"  and "Pale  Stars".  8  out  of  10.

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Penthos Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album? 

1-After the recording, we were searching for a record label. In the end, nothing could have been more honorable for us than signing our second album with Darkness Shall Rise, and we are especially happy about it. The album is already available for pre-order, and so far, we’ve received very positive reviews from websites and magazines. The single that has been released seems to have been warmly received by the audience, and we’re moving forward. 

2.In October you have a new album coming out, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past? 

2-We should mention that the line-up on the new album is different. New members joined after the songwriting had already begun, and we adapted to include fresh ideas. The first album was a bit unique, but with the second one, we wanted to maintain the deathly atmosphere while making sure the sound was distinct. I believe we now have heavier, more powerful guitars, greater emphasis on the bass, and more expressive vocals. We achieved a good mix, and both the melodies and the rawer parts have come together perfectly to express exactly what we wanted." 

3.The lyrics on the new album cover the darker aspects of Greek Mythology, can you tell us which mythological stories you have brought into the songwriting?

3-Greek mythology has very strong references to the underworld of Hades, to Charon, the ferryman of souls, and to various other elements connected with Death. The band’s name, as well as the album’s title, are linked to all of this, and we express it in our own way. 

4.In a previous interview you also mentioned an interest in Luciferian Philosophy, can you tell us which rule this also plays in the songwriting? 

4- The Luciferian philosophy comes before everything else—knowledge and freedom should be guiding principles in our lives. The band stands for these core values, and we are clearly against organized religions and dogmas. In music, this gives us the freedom to express ourselves as we truly feel, without having to submit to rules or conformist opinions 

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Penthos'? 

5-“Penthos”or Πένθος in Greek, translates as ‘mourning’ and many other related meanings. The concept in general has to do with loss, grief, darkness, and, of course, with the dead. We live in a world full of loss, death, and destruction caused by humankind itself, yet some insist on ignoring it and speaking only of the beauty of life. We disagree with all of this, and in our music what comes out is both sorrow and hatred. 

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

 6-The cover depicts Charon, the ferryman of souls. According to Greek mythology, he carried the recently deceased across the river Acheron in his boat, to the other side where the entrance to Hades was. It is an oil-on-canvas painting by the artist Maximos Manolis. As an image, it is directly connected with the themes of the album, and especially with the track ‘Charon’.

7.Out of all the shows and tours the band has done so far, which one stands out the most? 

7-We’ve played quite a few live shows here in Greece, and each of them had something special. I think one performance we particularly enjoyed was at the Greek underground black metal festival ‘Storming The Gates’ Vol. 3. It was a very powerful two-day event with many bands and a passionate audience. 

8.Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released? 

8-We have already confirmed our participation in concerts in Greece, and with the signing to Darkness Shall Rise production , we will also perform in Germany alongside Cromlech and the legendary Gehenna. There will definitely be more shows, both in Greece and in other countries. For all performances, the band always makes official announcements. 

9.On a worldwide level, how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

 9- I believe the band is now beginning to expand its reach to other countries. Our first work went well, but it was an independent production that held us back a little. I think now our music is starting to travel and we’ll be rediscovered. From the overall reactions, I can see that some people really appreciate the style we have in our music, and with the second album both the audience and ourselves will be even more satisfied. 

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future? 

10-Our main goal is to keep creating music. The direction will certainly be black metal, but we write according to how we feel. This means that in future albums we might explore different themes and styles, while always maintaining the atmosphere that the band creates. We have many ideas from across the entire  spectrum of black metal and a wide range of influences, but I believe we spontaneously create our own identity." 

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays? 

11- They are quite varied and from different styles. We particularly like old school Scandinavian black metal, but we also draw from other schools such as Hellenic BM, USBM, and DSBM. In short, I would mention bands like Burzum, Darkthrone, Mayhem, Necromantia, Gorgoroth, Carpathian Forest, Sargeist, Profanatica, Xasthur, and many more…

 12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

 12-Thank you for the interview, and congratulations on the great work you’re doing. 

-Algos-

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Heretoir/Solastalgia/AOP Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Germany's  Heretoir  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  atmospheric  mixture  of  post  black  metal  and  blackgaze  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "Solastagia"  which  will  be  released  on  September  19th  by  AOP  Records.

  Distorted  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  clean  playing  a  few  seconds  later  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  A  great  portion  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while  the  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  shoegaze  elements  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a   decent  amount  of  melody.  Clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  When  synths  are  utilized  they  also  give  the  album  more  of  an  atmospheric  touch  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  briefly  as  well  as  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style,  growls  are  also  utilized  at  times  and  one  song  is  also  an  instrumental.  and  a  few  tracks  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  acoustic  guitars.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  emotional  or  existential  collapse  caused  by  a  negatively  perceived  environment  change.     

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Heretori  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  post  black  metal  and  blackgaze,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Ashen  Falls"  "Dreamgather"  "Solastalgia"  and  "Metaphor".  8  out  of  10.

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Frelser/Afgrundsprofeti/Vendetta Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Frelser  are  a  band  from  Denmark  that  plays  an  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Afgrundsprofeti"  which  was  released  by  Vendetta  Records.

  Cello's  and  synths  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  a  couple  of  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.

  Vocals  are  mostly  angry  sounding  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  classic  Scandinavian  tradition.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  a  couple  of  the  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing.

  At  times  the  album  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  as  well  as  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  touch  of  doom  metal  and  one  of  the  tracks  is  also  an  instrumental  and  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  acoustic  guitars,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  a  mixture  of  Danish  and  English  and  cover  existential  dread,  decay,  damnation  and  the  illusion  of  salvation. 

  In  my  opinion  Frelser  are  a  very  great  sounding  old  school  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Afgrundsprofeti"  "The  Measure  of  Man"  and  "Amor  Fati".  8  out  of  10. 

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Isen/Zaklínání poslední zimy (Summoning The Last Winter)/Northern Silence Productions/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Isen  is  a  solo  artist  from  Czechia  that  plays  a  very  melodic  and  old  school  from  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2025  album  "Zaklínání  poslední  zimy  (Summoning  The  Last Winter)"  which  was  released  by  Northern  Silence  Productions.

  Synths  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  music  at  times  while  a  couple  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  When  the  recording  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  is  very  heavily  influenced  by  the  classic  Norwegian  and  Swedish  bands.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  at  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  some  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  words  and  the  closing  track  is  an  ambient  orientated  instrumental.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  a  mixture  of  Czech  and  English  and  cover  nature,  winter  and  melancholy  themes. 

  In  my  opinion  Isen  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric,  melodic  and  old  school  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Zaklínání  poslední  zimy  (Summoning  The  Last Winter)"  and  "Curse  Of  Undeath".  8  out  of  10.

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Echoes Of Gloom Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?

 

Echoes of gloom is an Australian One Man Atmospheric Black Metal project formed at the start of this year (2025). Debut release “The Mind’s Eternal Storm” was released in July.

 

2.Recently you have released a full length with this project, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

 

The musical style I tried going for is one that both captures the feel of old school black metal while simultaneously being unafraid of venturing into new territories. I wanted to capture a variety of different emotions in each track. For example the track Throes of Bereavement quickly shifts from quiet optimism to feeling like you are sucked deep into a black hole. Too many bands have albums where every song sounds the same so I wanted to avoid that as much as possible.   

 

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far musically with this project?

 

The tracks are tales channelling the melancholy of mystical landscapes that have been long forgotten. The mind is portrayed as a labyrinth with an exit (clarity) , some people reside close to the gateway while others are lost deep in the sunken halls of the labyrinth.

 

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Echoes of Gloom'?

 

I’m not going to lie and say it has some big grand meaning that I thought about for months and months, the name just sounds cool and fits with the vibe of the band. There is nothing more to it than that. I guess it could mean that lingering thoughts of gloom always reside in the mind as echoes that we try to keep at bay.  

 

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

 

I have spoken about it before but it is by the brilliant Brazilian artist Marcio Blasphemator. It wasn’t a commission painting, I just saw it on his page and loved it so much I decided to buy it. My interpretation of it is that the hazy surreal backdrop represents the disorienting dream of existence while the more focused clear image of death represents something that is understood and fated for us all.  

 

6.You also have another project called 'Stellar Remains', musically and lyrically how do both of your projects differ from each other?

 

Stellar Remains is more technical and progressive in nature. The lyrics dwell more on science fiction related topics but there is still a bit of overlap between the two bands lyrically with the abstract inward mythology and musically with the heavy use of atmosphere and keyboards. Each band still has a clear definable sound to me however which makes it easy to choose what riff works for each band.

 

7.With both of your projects you record by yourself, are you open to working with a full bands?

 

Definitely, Stellar Remains I record the parts by myself and have friends who play it live and I wouldn’t be opposed to doing the same thing with Echoes down the line. It has just always turned out that by default I always seem to be the main writer of the bands I am in and could play drums too so it just seemed natural to do a project where I self-record everything. It can be a double-edged sword when you are the only song writer but I can do exactly what I want to without the vision becoming distorted.  

 

8.'ATMF' are re-issuing your current album, how did you get in contact with this label?

 

They reached out to me kindly enough after listening to the stream on bandcamp. I love so many other albums they have put out and they have been great and easy to work with.

 

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

 

It has been largely surprising, the record was written very quickly but I think that is part of the charm. Even though it was written quickly it’s not as if I woke up one day and decided to write black metal, it has always been something I’ve done since I was in like the 10th grade so I’ve had plenty of time to work on and refine my craft. It seems the record has reached a large amount of countries so I am forever grateful to BMP for believing in it and exposing it to a wide range of people. I think a lot of great Australian Metal stays in Australia but if anything for this record, it is more popular in Europe etc than Australia.

 

10.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

 

Just keep doing what I’ve been doing. I have more Echoes of Gloom and Stellar Remains music written but honestly, I don’t like to think too far ahead I would rather be surprised by what the future will bring, I’m always keen to experiment and evolve over time and I can’t predict how that will be. I think the new Echoes of Gloom is going to get a little bit weirder for sure.

 

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

 

There is obviously a heavy inspiration from black metal bands such as Wolves in the Throne Room, Stormkeep, Leviathan etc but also I think quite a lot of the old school metal influences I listen to have creeped in quite heavy on the record such as King Diamond, Iron Maiden and Fates Warning as well as shoegaze and post punk bands. Black metal has been going on for nearly four decades and metal as a whole even longer so I think it is important for bands to experiment more while still retaining what made the classics so great. As for what I am listening to nowadays I listen to almost everything under the sun, there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure but I have been pretty obsessed with Blind Guardian the past year or so, they never fail to lift my mood up. I feel like I am more inspired by Movies or Books than music in a way as well, part of what really inspires me to do a new song is when I read something I really love or watch a really thought provoking movie, I try to channel the feeling into music. I think more and more bands these days who have found success have opted for more of an old school production style which is great, I don’t like things too polished and manufactured sounding.

 

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 

Thanks for the interview and for giving Australian Black Metal some more exposure, there’s plenty of great bands to be heard this side of the globe. 

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Kold/Det Falmede Det Falmede Håb/Vendetta Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Denmark's  Kold  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Det  Falmede  Det Falmede  Håb"  which  was  released  by  Vendetta  Records.

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  synths  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while  the  album  also  adds  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  along  with  some  clean  playing  and  clear  singing  also  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  melody  as  well  as  the  music  also  adding  in  a  more  modern  style  then  previous  releases,  at  times  the  vocals  also  get  more  deep  and  angrier  sounding  and  one  song  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  acoustic  guitars.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Danish  and  cover  the  isolating  nature  of  loneliness  to  the  embrace  of  community.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Kold  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Alt  Vi  Havde  Kært"  and  "Uden  Øjne".  8  out  of  10.

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Morild/Disse Fugle Får Ingen At Se/Vendetta Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Morild  are  a  band  from  Denmark  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Disse  Fugle  Får Ingen  At  Se"  which  was  released  by  Vendetta  Records.

  Atmospheric  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  all  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  when  the  music  speeds  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Clean  playing   and  synths can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  music  being  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  modern  era  of  the  genre,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  album  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  growls  can  also  be  heard  briefly  as  well as  the  closing  track  also  adding  in  some  clear  singing.

  On  this  recording  Morild  brings  out  a  very  modern,  aggressive  and  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Danish  and  cover  dark  and  introspective  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Morild  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Retten  til  resterne"  and "1000kroppe".  8  out  of  10.

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Lord Krehn Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit bit about the musical project?

My project started back around 2010 when I was having difficulty finding local like-minded musicians who shared the same vision. While we have plenty of local black metal bands, most of them focus either on raw first-wave sounds or lean in a doomier direction. I wanted to incorporate other elements into black metal—clean vocals, industrial sounds, and progressive elements—so it was never purely black metal. That's when I decided to start my own solo project.

 

2.Recently you have released a new ep, musically how does it differ from the stuff that you have released in the past?

I incorporated far more dissonance in this release than I had previously. While I touched on it quite a bit with "The Purge" in e(volve), it was used sparingly elsewhere. The other thing I wanted to accomplish was achieving a more coherent sound. I was all over the place in e(volve), which probably deterred people from finishing the album. Additionally, in e(volve), I was heavily focused on being progressive and adding length to songs. This time, I kept the songs focused on feeling complete rather than emphasizing length.

 

3.This is also your first release since 2014, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame?

Life happened. Around the time I was recording e(volve), I met my now-wife. We quickly shifted into family mode, which demanded most of my attention. Between that and learning new jobs seemingly every two years due to layoffs, I had very little energy left to invest in music. The other issue was that virtually all my recording equipment had become obsolete, so it took time to choose a new DAW and learn how to use it effectively. Then came finding new plugins, since all my previous ones were 32-bit and no longer supported. All of this consumed what little free time I had.

 

4.The lyrics on the new ep are also a concept album, can you tell us a little more about the story you have covered with this release?

My eldest child asked me, "Why do people fear the dark?" It got me thinking. What is it about darkness that we fear? The unknown? What we can't see? Ghosts? Yet it's so calm and peaceful. I love the tranquility of night. My wife and I often find ourselves sitting in the backyard after the kids go to bed, soaking in the moon and stars. So I asked myself: what's scarier than the dark? The answer came to me as dawn. The bullshit of dealing with people, society, and culture. People disgust me and I despise the culture we're headed toward. A Haunting at Dawn tells the story of a wanderer who recruits demons and ghosts for an impending war against daylight. The goal: release the ghosts and demons during the day and show the world a better horror.

 

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new ep cover?

The artwork captures the essence of the entire concept—the approaching dawn with a ghost defiantly still standing against the light.

 

6.With this project you record everything by yourself but have experience playing in other bands, do you prefer to work solo?

It depends. I do enjoy the camaraderie of being in a band. However, since my family and career are my main priorities now, I simply don't have the time commitment that other band members would expect from me, and it wouldn't be fair to them. I may consider it again when my kids are in high school as angsty teenagers who hate me and I need something to fill the void of time.

 

7.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?

No, I'm done with record labels. In this day and age, there are so many ways to distribute your music independently. A few of my previous bands were signed, and labels helped with promotional work and management, but many of those benefits can be handled independently these days. In the past, unless you went door-to-door to record stores, no one would carry your albums—that's where labels were essential. Now everything revolves around streaming and your ability to go viral. I also have no desire to tour again as I get incredibly carsick and it takes a toll on my mental stability as I'm an introvert. 

 

8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

I haven't received much feedback, to be honest. I get the occasional "Wow, this is unique" or "this reminds me of..." comments.

 

9.When can we expect another full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Actually, I consider this a full-length album. I know many people view five-song releases as extended plays, but this is a full-length in the traditional sense—I'm presenting a complete artistic statement rather than introducing concepts or experimenting. One issue I had with e(volve) was feeling pressured to create nearly an hour's worth of music, and I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit I regret that decision. I also think that with people's attention spans these days—the "TikTok brain" phenomenon—I'm not sure there's any benefit to releasing more than several songs, since I'm concerned people won't listen through the entire album. This raises the question: should I just front-load the release with my strongest material? What's the point if most listeners won't experience the complete work? It's overthinking on my part. I'll stick with whatever album length feels right for the material. People can call it an EP or LP, but it will always represent a complete artistic vision to me.

To directly answer your question: I've already started work on two albums, one is more in the direction of death metal and the other is a remake of e(volve) - removing some songs and fluff, rearranging it, and I'll add in my Parallels EP. I've lost all the previous recordings, so it will be complete remake like some video game companies have been doing lately.

 

10.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

My biggest influences are definitely Enslaved, Carpathian Forest, and Dark Fortress. Other significant influences include Gaahls Wyrd, The Wretched End, Crionics, and Vesania. You can hear more of the latter two influences on e(volve).

 

My musical taste varies daily. I've been really into VOLA and Opeth lately, but other bands I always keep downloaded on my phone include Beneath the Massacre, Aborted, The Contortionist, Lunatic Soul, and yes, K-pop groups like BLACKPINK.

 

11.Outside of music, what are some of your non musical interests?

Cliché answer, but spending time with my kids. During summers we enjoy paddleboarding , hiking, and skating, while in winter we love hockey and skiing. We also internationally travel a few times during the year. I'm a gamer, and I've been spending considerable time with Diablo 4 lately. I generally gravitate towards JRPGs like the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series, or strategy games like SimCity, Civilization, Knights of Honor, Age of Empires, and Northgard. I'm terrible at all of them.

 

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Thank you for the interview, and to your readers—be sure to check out A Haunting at Dawn, available now on all major streaming platforms!

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Corridoré Interview

 

Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album?

We started recording Abandon two years ago! We’re almost done writing a new album so we’re looking forward to getting back into the studio. We’ve been playing more shows with our current lineup and hope to do a lot more of that. We still get together every week in our cramped, dirty, uncomfortably hot practice space and play old songs, write new ones, give each other unmitigated shit, and share dumb memes.

You have a new album coming out in August, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

Abandon is much more expansive and personal than our self-titled album. We have a different drummer (with a death-metal background) and an additional guitarist/vocalist who brings a noise-rock sensibility. As a unit we’ve been veering into more melodic, experimental, proggy, and shoe-gazey territories while still leaning heavily on blast beats, tremolo picking and screamy vocals.

This is also your first release in 6 years, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame?

Well the pandemic fucked us up, as it did everyone. We also had a lineup change and took two years to record and release the record. Plus, you know, all the normal-life bullshit that being in a band part-time entails.

What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the new release and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?

Eric is the primary vocalist and lyricist of the band: ‘In the past, I’ve generally written songs from a third-person point of view, but with this album, although the lyrics and themes still aim to be abstract, it’s the most personal I’ve gotten with lyrics. I wanted the record to convey those feelings of isolation, loneliness, and grief — “abandonment”; but also to look at it from the perspective of things “to abandon” — to break free from that which torments us.’

What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Corridoré'?

Corridoré is Italian for ‘runner.’ It conjures up the feeling of always chasing; longing for a completion to a race that is never over.

Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The artwork for Abandon was done by an Indonesian artist, who goes by the nom d'artiste Sick of  Realism. We discovered them on Instagram and their art perfectly captures the record’s themes of abandoning and abandonment. 

What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?

Every time we’re out on the road, it’s magical. Even the shitty shows, breakdowns, equipment malfunctions, and small crowds. It’s all about making connections with like-minded people. We just love playing. On stage, we all enter a bit of a trance: Eric sways, singing with his eyes shut. Guitarists Matt and Russell whirl and head bang while Nick pounds his drums with a concentration that seems almost spiteful.

Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?

We’re playing some record-release shows around the Midwest and eyeing an east-coast tour in the fall/winter. Since Hypaethral is based in Toronto, we’re also hoping to do some shows in Canada, eh? Europe would be cool too (hint hint).

The new album is going to be released on 'Hypaethral Records', how did you get in contact with this label?

Ha! Therein lies a tale. We were doing some shows with our friends, the amazing Minneapolis band Eudaemon. They were promoting our shows together and used one of the songs from our first album as the music for an Instagram post. One of their fans mentioned that the song had a “Hypaethral vibe.” We checked out the label and realized that we were familiar with several of their bands including label head Chris’ band Titan. We responded to the post saying “we love Hypaethral. Call us!” A few hours later, Chris messaged us and asked if we had any new material. We sent him the completed album and he agreed to put it out. Phew! Innerwebz, amirite? Also, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that the cassette version of Abandon will be released on Jems Label from Iowa. We met label head Jorge when we played with his band White Batzzz in 2019. He’s been bugging us to release a cassette ever since.

On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of post black metal?

Obviously we’re a small band but we’ve been pleasantly surprised over the years that we’ve gotten support (and merch orders!) from all over the world. Hoping that our association with Hypaethral and Jems will help push us to new listeners everywhere – the preorders are selling well so it seems like early reactions to the new material has been positive!

Where do you see the band heading musically during the future?

The new material we’re writing has been more indebted to musical styles such as post-rock and noise-rock as well as the ever-present undercurrent of black metal. We’re excited to just let the music lead us where it wants to go, not adhering to any labels or constructs – but it’s still going to be heavy and emotionally intense, whatever we do.  

What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

As a band we cite bands like Falls of Rauros, Nothing, Inter Arma, and Deafheaven as musical touchstones. Heavy rotation lately?

Russell: FACS, Deafheaven, krautrock

Eric: Agriculture, chat pile, blood incantation 

Matt: Metal, same as above.  Non-metal: Ryan Davis, Jeff Parker, Cameron Winter, Nala Sinephro, Have A Nice Life!

Nick: Svalbard, Thrown, Christopher Cross

Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Listen to music actively. Think about the things bands stand for. Support your local scene. Fuck fascism.

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Wander Lust Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?

I started Wander Lust as a personal project that was initially meant to help me cope with the severe anxiety and depression stemming from a series of traumatic events. The agony, isolation, and a deeply unsettling reality, in the midst of the pandemic, was beginning to consume me and I made a choice to instead take the opportunity to transmute these feelings. I was able to do that by writing music.

Wander Lust then became about a transformative journey of self discovery, with the understanding that it would be a long and treacherous path. The only way to achieve a new paradigm would be by embracing the harsh and cold reality of the truth, so that I may transcend. 

2.In August you released your first full length, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

My style of guitar playing takes inspiration from different forms of extreme metal such as death, thrash, black, melodic, doom, heavy metal and often balanced by the soothing sounds of folk/timeless acoustic instrumental stuff and even classical works by Chopin. My singing style is ethereal, haunting and eerie. When I sing, I like to imagine myself as a melancholy entity wandering the lost parts of the woods singing of mournful sorrows while bathing in the river under a waterfall. 

3.You refer to your music as being 'ethereal black metal', can you tell us a little bit more about this term?

I struggled to put a genre to the music that came out of this. I couldn’t really categorize it into a subgenre that already existed. I started calling it Melodic Blackgaze at first but it didn't feel quite right to me. Close to the day of the release I showed my music to a client of mine at work and she said to me “I am convinced you are an ethereal metal goddess!” and when she said that I knew that ethereal metal would have to be a way to describe it, but when I looked into it, ethereal metal was too broad. Being that a lot of my music’s core sound comes from the guitar melodies and it shares a main overall semblance to black metal through the gritty texture of the tremolo and it's mournful tragic essence that was where I came up with Ethereal Black Metal to describe it. It felt closest to home, but my music doesn’t fit into a neat package.

4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?

I use a lot of symbolism to describe lived experiences, exploring the psyche and the shadow self.

-Burning Wood is about becoming enlightened and finding the courage within to go forth on the destined path to self discovery. It's purpose was meant to be self empowering.

-Solace of a Dream is about making the realization that I had been unfulfilled and that I needed to let go of the people and situations that were hurting me and holding me back from finding my purpose.

-Spiders is about being lured into a trap and being emotionally cannibalized and sucked dry of every ounce of hope and joy until all that was left is a lifeless hopeless shell of a person.

-Call Me Crazy is about emotional and physical abuse and how it causes destruction on an epidemic level

-The Portal is about becoming so broken that seemingly the only escape is to give up and to wither away.

-Stuck in a Reverie is about being so heartbroken and beat down that it makes you angry.

-Fractals is an introspection and self reflection of the shadow and how these experiences led me to madness, but regaining my power by rediscovering my profound connection to nature and to the all.

-Darkness’s Wrath is me calling upon the power of the moon and asking for strength and guidance to escape this darkness

-and finally concluding the album with the haunting and ever present concept of death. Questioning an eternal loop or cycle and begging, imploring for answers.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Wander Lust'?

I've always found that no matter what was ever going on in my life, wandering around isolated places has always brought me comfort. It became like a craving, I would lust for exploration and discovery. I am a wanderer, I have always known this moving fluidly through change and adapting easily to new environments. That is how I came up with the name.

6.Can you tell us a little bi more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The figure is me standing in the chaos of the ocean, The hand to the left of the image is connecting with the boundless energy of the moon and the hand to the right is meant to represent a connection to the wisdom derived from the element of water(because I am a water sign). The artwork was don't by Stan Ivan, for the main streaming and CD album cover. The second artwork was done by Dash of blood for the Cassettes and Vinyl artwork(two separate album covers both the same concept, different approach) the hooded figure represents the human experience the hand is piercing through the veil of reality and releasing the “fluid of knowledge” and sending the wisdom up to the universe for the collective unconscious.

7.Originally the band started out as a solo project, what was the decision behind expanding into a duo?

I met channeler when I was in the middle of mixing my DIY recording of Fractals which was going to be my second official single as a solo artist. I reached out to him asking for some advice on the mixing process, and he asked if I could send over a sample of the song, so I sent it over. “When I first saw Luna’s message, the first thought on my mind was ‘who is this girl?’ and then when she sent over the sample of Fractals and I first heard her sing I was just mesmerized.” said Channeler. At that point Channeler asked me if he could mix the song. After I heard the first mix for Fractals, I was in awe and seeing how well we worked together, I asked Channeler to join as a permanent member of Wander Lust and he accepted right away and that was that. After we released Fractals we went straight to recording the album.  

8.The new album was released on 'Portal Studios', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?

Portal Studios was created by Channeler to be a recording studio specifically for extreme metal and avant-garde variants of it. Originally intended on just being a recording studio- it eventually became an interest in everyone involved to expand it into a simple independent label for those who want to release their albums in a safe risk free environment without having to sign any rights away to their music that they poured hard work into. Having previously released a handful of other band’s Demo’s and EP’s, Portal Studios has sought out to always improve the quality of their recordings over the past 5 years and continues to do so. Solace of a Dream was the first official full length album released through Portal Studios. There are many albums in the process of finalization featuring bands like Ethos, Sahmaataha, Enshrouded, Declension and Spectre, that are projected to be released towards the end of 2025-Early 2026. There is soon to be a website for Portal Studios announced along with a series of services being announced such as recording, mixing, 4K professional live video and audio for band’s performances, studio music videos and a long list of other services but for now Portal Studios can be found at

 www.instagram.com/portalstudiosmetal

www.facebook.com/PortalStudiosMetal

www.youtube.com/@PortalStudiosMetal

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

Occult Black Metal Zine did a review on Wander Lust and gave the album an 8 out of 10, so far I have only heard people say good things about it. I am very thankful for that, I did prepare my mind in case there was negative feedback but so far only good reactions.

10.Where do you see the project heading into musically during the future?

I hope to grow our fan base. doing stuff on YouTube, we want to release another single soon, we are already working on the next album. We have plans for going live sometime in the next year. I would love to organize some forest shows, but I want to just take it as far as it can go.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

A bit of influence on my vocals must have come from my song obsessions with artists like Mazzy Star “Fade into You”, Cat Power “Werewolf”, a little bit of Amy Lee from my teen years, Bambi Baker “Derealization”, Elita “Introvert” even in small ways Serj Tankien plays a part with the harmonies, and romantic vintage Jazz vocals. Guitar influences are bands like Dissection, Satyricon, Death, Dio, Judas Priest, early Megadeth, Opeth(benighted), Sentenced “Hallucinations”, guitar players like Yngwie Malmsteen and Jason Becker, acoustic folk artist Valì, Agalloch, Lord Belial, Sacramentum, a little bit influence from, Spanish Classical too and Chopin.

Recently I been listening to a lot of Worm, Netherbird, Agalloch, King Woman, Darkher, Myrkur, Chelsea Wolf, Obscura, Wode, Beyond Creation and just sounds of rain, thunder, the ocean and the river and Ethos, Channelers band haha because it's amazing.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Check out Wander Lust on 

LInk IG  - https://www.instagram.com/wander.lust.band

Link FB - https://www.facebook.com/people/Wander-Lust-Ethereal-Black-Metal/61579742848560/

Link YT - https://www.youtube.com/@WanderLust-band

Official Website - https://www.wanderlustmetal.com/

Niphredil/Fractures in The Crystal Vault/2025 EP Review

 

  Niphredil  are  a  band  from  Ecuador  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  an  atmospheric  and  melodic  mixture  of  black  and  doom  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2025  ep  "Fractures  In  The  Crystal  Vault"  which  will  be  released  on  September  9th.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  ep  while  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Elements  of  doom  metal  are  also  added  into  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  and  the  vocals  add  in  a  mixture  of  growls  and  blackened  screams.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Synths  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style ,  psychedelic  soundscapes  are  also  used  briefly  as  well  as  the  second  track  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  when  the  music  finally  speeds  up  a  small  amount  of  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard.

  On  this  recording  Niphredil  brings  out  a  very  slow,  atmospheric  and  melodic  mixture  of  black  and  doom  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  classical  literature  and  mystical  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Niphredil  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  and  melodic  black  and  doom  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Death  By  Dreaming".  8  out  of  10.

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Eonoe/Evigheden/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Eunone  are  a  band  from  Columbia  that  plays  an  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  with  elements  of  crust,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2025  album  "Evigheden".

  The  sounds  of  fly's  and  spoken  words  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  more  of  a  heavier  and  melodic  direction.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  black  metal  feeling  and  the  vocals  bring  in  more  of  a  growling  death  metal  style.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  album  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  album  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  a  few  tracks  also  adding  in  some  tribal,    ritualistic  and  percussion  sounds.

  Elements  of  thrash  metal  and  crust  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Chants  can  also  be  heard  at  times  as  well as  the  vocals  evolving  into  more  of  a  black  metal  screaming  style  of  later  tracks,  clean  playing  is  also  introduced  on  one  track.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  philosophy,  psychology  and  history  with  some  inspirations  from the  writings  of  Heidegger,  Nietzsche  and  Dante's  "Divine  Comedy".

  In  my  opinion  Eunone  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  black  metal  band  with  elements  of  crust,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Naus"  "Jerusalem"  "Kairos"  and  "Saudade".  8  out  of  10.

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https://eunoe2.bandcamp.com/album/evigheden  

  

    

Penthos/Erevos/Darkness Shall Rise/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Penthos  are  a  band  from  Greece  that  plays  an  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Erevos"  which  will  be  released  in  October  by  Darkness  Shall  Rise.

  Clean  playing  which  returns  on  later  tracks  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  music  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments.  When  the  recording  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  A  lot  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  classic  Scandinavian  style  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them,  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  

  Pentthos  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw  and  atmospheric  in  the  classic  Scandinavian  tradition.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  dark  aspects  of  Greek  Mythology.

  In  my  opinion  Penthos  are  a  very  great  sounding  old  school  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Nekyia"  "Bloodstained  Path"  "Charon"  and  "Forlorn  Voyage".  8  out  of  10.

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Pagan Ulver Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?

1. Since the release of our debut album Obsidian Flame of Thy Offering, we’ve been focusing on promoting it through live shows and spreading our music to new audiences. And this month (September 20th) we’re honored to open for Katatonia and Gorod — another step that gives us the chance to bring Moroccan black metal to a wider stage

2.Recently you have released a new album, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

2. Musically, this album represents our blend of symphonic and melodic black metal. We wanted to create something grand, theatrical, and emotional while keeping the raw spirit 

of black metal intact. The orchestration plays a key role in building the atmosphere. We also went flirting with many elements from various genres such as progressive, post-black metal, and even using acoustics and classical music.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?

3. Our lyrics dive into themes of fantasy, tragedy, misanthropy, and self-destruction, with Obsidian Flame of Thy Offering in particular telling the story of a historical vampire. We 

explore both historical and personal darkness through a dramatic lens.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Pagan Ulver'?

. The name Pagan Ulver is directly tied to nature. “Pagan” reflects the untamed, outside-ofstructure essence we identify with, while “Ulver” — wolves in Norwegian — symbolizes the wilderness, solitude, and raw beauty of the natural world. Together, the name embodies our connection to nature’s darkness and mystery, which are central to our music.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The album artwork was created to mirror the music’s atmosphere — dark, tragic, and majestic, which was made by the talented artist & producer Hicham Hamzi 

(@hhich.design). It portrays the eternal struggle between light and shadow, humanity and monstrosity, which ties directly into the narrative of the vampire that I already mentioned in question 3.

6.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

6. The most important show we’ve played so far was Mosh’kill in February, where we appeared in our true identity for the first time, performing with black metal elements such 

as corpse paint. It was a turning point for us, which marks a new step in our journey. On stage, we aim to deliver a theatrical and intense performance that brings our music fully to life

7.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?

7. We are currently planning more shows in Morocco to promote the album, and we are also exploring opportunities abroad. Touring is definitely one of our next objectives.

8.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?

. As you said, we are currently unsigned, but we don’t see that as a limitation. Nowadays, many bands are able to successfully promote themselves without the backing of a label, 

and we take inspiration from that. Bands like Blackbraid have shown how far an independent path can go. For us, what matters most is staying true to our vision and finding 

the right opportunities, whether independently or eventually with a label that truly understands our music.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

The reaction worldwide has been very encouraging since the beginning. We were humbled by the feature in Metal Hammer last year, and the support from international fans is 

continued since then. It shows us that black metal has no borders. With the release of our album, we expanded the borders to more far regions across the globe, which shows that we can raise our voices even from a small town we live in across the whole globe

10.How would you describe the extreme metal scene in your home country of Morocco?

The extreme metal scene in Morocco is still underground but growing stronger. There’s a dedicated community of musicians and fans who keep the flame alive despite the internal and external challenges. We’re proud to be part of this evolution, yet we are aiming for what’s more beyond the borders, and explore the unexplored.

11.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

 Musically, we see ourselves diving even deeper into the aspects of our sound while keeping the raw black metal energy intact. We want to push the contrast between grandeur and aggression even further, and show that there’s no limitations.

12.What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are listening to nowadays?

. Various, we listen to various musical genres, not necessarily just black metal. It could anything that fits the mood of each member, from black metal to classical, folk, indie and 

even ambient music. This diversity is the key that shapes the identity of the artist, it shapes also the sound and provide more various ideas.

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Thank you once again for the interview and the support. To the readers — we invite you to listen to Obsidian Flame of Thy Offering and join us on this journey. The future of metal 

is rising in unexpected places, and we’re honored to be part of that story. May your hearts be free of sin

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