Kudex Thaldoma/Krhle El Var Satan/2026 Full length Review

  Kudex  Thaldoma  are  a  band  from  Kazakhstan  that  plays  a  very  occult  and  satanic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2026  album  "Krhle  El  Var  Satan".

  A  very  fast  and  raw  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  melody  as  well  as  the  music  also  being  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  old  school  era  of  the  genre.

  Growls  are  also  utilized  at  times  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful sound  to  them  along  with  the  guitar  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  the  music  also  has  its  ritualistic  moments.

  Kudex  Thaldoma  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  satanic,  occult,  aggressive  and  traditional  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism  and  Occultism  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  Kudex  Thaldoma  are  a  very  great  sounding  satanic  and  occult  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "May  The  Gates  Open"  and  "Primordial  Chaos".  8  out  of  10.

https://kudexthaldoma.bandcamp.com/album/krhhe-el-var-satan

Qliphotic Realm/Entrance/Careless Records/2021 Full Length Review

  Qliphotic  Realm  where  a  solo  project  from  Italy  that  played  a  very  raw  form  of  occult  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review of  his  2025  album  "Entrance"  which  was  released  by  Careless  Records.

  Ritualistic  whispers,  synths  and  spoken  words  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams.  A  lot  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  old  school  era  of  the  genre  and  when  the  recording  speeds  up  a  lot  of  blast b eats  can b e  heard.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into t he  faster  riffing  they  also  give  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  dark  sounding  melodies.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  one  track  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  clear  singing.

  Qkiphotic  realm  plays  a  style  of  occult  black  metal  that  is  very  raw  and  traditional  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism,  Qlipthoth,  Demonology  and  Left  Hand  Path  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Qliphotic  Realm  where  a  very  great  sounding  raw  occult  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "As  Lightning  From  Sky"  "Bearer  Of  Light"  and  "Call  Of  Melammu".  8  out  of  10.

https://carelessrecords.bandcamp.com/album/entrance-2   

Astral Evocation/Abditus Perditio/2025 Full Length Review

 

   Astral  Evocation  are  a  band  from  Mexico  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  very  avant  garde  and  orthodox  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2025  album  "Abditus  Perditio".

  Avant  garde  sounds  start  off  the  album  and  also  mix  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Clear  vocals  can  also b e  heard  briefly  while  the  faster  parts  of  the  album  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  recording  also  has  its  prohressive  moments.

  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  while  the  album  also  adds  in  a  good  balance  between  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  dissonant  style.

  Keyboards  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  at  times  as  well  as  one  song  also  being  an  instrumental  and  they  close  the  album  with  a  Der  Weg  Einer  Freheit  cover.  The  production  sounds  vey  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Spanish  and  cover  the  conjuring  of  primordial  forces  of  Abyss  Void,  and  Chaos.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Astral  Evocation  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  avant  garde  and  orthodox  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Abyssum  Incorporeum  (Perditio  Movement  I)"  and  "Umbral  oculto  de  transmutaciones  caóticas  (Perditio  Movement  III)".  8  out  of  10.

https://astralevocation.bandcamp.com/album/abditus-perditio

Spectr3 Interview

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

We are rehearsing for our first gig in the Drums of War festival, preparing new videos and soon we’ll be working on our next album. 

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

Spectr3 was a kind of project since we were very busy with other bands, but we decided to focus on this band, and now it’s our priority. We’re meeting regularly and spending more time working together and that is reflected on our music. 

3.The band was broken up for more than 10 years, what was the cause of the split and also the decision to reform? 

We all live quite far away from each other so as I said before we would gather, record something and just keep on with other projects. It’s during the recording of the last album that we decided to focus all our energy in Spectr3 and play live. 

4.All of the band members are also in other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Spectr3', that you have not been able to do with your other groups?

 We are all friends from the 90” and although we play different styles in our other bands we wanted to play True Black Metal the way it was made back in the 90”. 

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

The songs are about Spectres, haunted houses, Dante’s Inferno and ancient legends. The lyrical topics are the same since I entered the band (LILITH). I have always liked to write about black magic and old legends and in Spectr3 I can inspire with the music.

 6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Spectr3'? 

It’s the name in the logo. Last E is inverted so it’s always been typed ending in 3.

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

All the photos were taken during the recording of the first videoclip BLOOD RITUALS IN THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD at Can Busquets, the most haunted house in Catalunya. 

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

We have never performed live, this summer will be our debut as a band at the Drums of War. 

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

 After the summer festival we are talking deals for other festivals in 27”.

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

To tell the truth as expected. This music is for fans of old school BM, and it’s the people who follow us. Also, more people have got to know us thanks to releasing with Solistitum again after so many years. 

11.What is going on with  some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of? 

We’re all pretty busy playing live, recording albums and so but our priority is Spectr3. 

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

We want to play more of the same. Keep the black flame burning. 

13.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? 

Well I must say that, besides Varg that’s the only young member of the bands and has interest in current bands, the rest of us still listen to our old records. 80”-90” and not much more. Sometimes there’s a band that calls your attention and it’s cool but usually old shit. 

14.Does Occultism play any role in your music? 

Absolutely. We are very interested in old magic books and also underground cinema. We are lucky to live in Catalunya where there are many gates in different sites. Old buildings, abandoned towns, ancient woods…we are surrounded by great forces from beyond. 

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

I would like to thank you for your interest and support to the bands. Looking forward playing abroad to meet our fans and share some evil.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adEdP5WGexs

Ataud/Satan's Vindication/Marwoleath Records/2023 Full length Review

  Ataud  are  a  band  from  the  United  Kingdom  that  plays  a  satanic  form  of  black  metal  with  elements  of  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "Satan's  Vindication"  which  was  released  in  2023  by  Marwoleath  Records.

  Dark  soundscapes  and  bells  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in a   great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  along  with  the  vocals  also  adding  in a   mixture  of black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  A  lot  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  influenced  by  the  South  American  style  along  with  some  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  synths.

   Some  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  ritualistic  touches  as  well  as  the  solos  and  leads  also  adding  in  more  of  an  old  school  approach  when  they  are  introduced  along  with  one  song  also  bringing  in  a  brief  use  of  clear  singing,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Occultism,  Paganism,  Darkness  and  Death  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  Ataud  are  a  very  great  sounding  satanic  black  metal b and  with  elements  of  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Under  The  Night  Of  Cold  Saturn"  "Satan's  Vindication"  "May  Demons  Fuck  Your  Rotten  Corpse"  and  "Smell  of  Death".  8  out  of  10.

  https://ataudmuerte.bandcamp.com/album/satans-vindication       

Verletzen/The Blackened Crusade/Marwolaeth Records/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Verletzen  are  a  band  from  Wales  that  plays  a  very  raw  form  of  black  metal  with  elements  of  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "The  Blackened  Crusade"  which  was  released  by  Marwolaeth  Records.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  also  captures  the  energy  of  punk  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.

  Pagan  style  chants  can  also  be  heard  briefly  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  A  lot  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  old  school  era  of  the  genre  along  with  a  couple  of  tracks  being  brief  instrumentals  which  also  adds  in  some  synths  and  touches  of  folk  music  as  well  as  a  later  song  also  introducing  clean  playing  onto  the  album,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  they  close  the  recording  with  a  Venom  cover.

  Verletzen  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw  and  traditional  sounding  as  well  as  adding  in  some  elements  of  punk  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness,  occultism  and  nihilism  themes. 

  In  my  opinion  Verletzen  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  black  metal  band  with  elements  of  punk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Ballad  Of  The  Beheaded"  "Tir  Du"  and  "The  Neverending  Reign".  8  out  of  10.

https://marwolaethrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-blackened-crusade 

Pepel/Lord Of The Abyss/Marwoleath Records/2025 Full Length Review

  Pepel  are  a  duo  form  Croatia  that  plays  a  very  raw,  melodic  and  melancholic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Lord  Of  The  Abyss"  which  was  released  by  Marwoleath  Records.

  Bells  start  off  the  album  along  with  acoustic  guitars  a  few  seconds  later  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody  and  when  the  music  speeds  up    a  small  amount  of  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  synths  also  add  in  a  touch  of  classical  music  when  they  are  utilized.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  added  into  the  music  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style,  one  of  the  tracks  is  also  an  instrumental  and  most  of  the  album  also  sticks  to  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  direction.

  Pepel  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw,  melodic,  mid  tempo,  melancholic  and  atmospheric  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness,  sorrow,  melancholy  and  misanthropy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Pepel  are a   very  great  sounding  raw,  melodic  and  melancholic  black  metal  duo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Misanthropy  And  Sorrow"  and  "Departure  Of  Souls  Into  The  Absence".  8  out  of  10.

https://marwolaethrecords.bandcamp.com/album/lord-of-the-abyss