Divine Sovereign/Autuxia Chronicles: A House Divided/WormHoleDeath Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Divine  Sovereign  are  a  solo  project  from  Poland  that  plays  an  epic  and  atmospheric  mixture  of  black  and  doom  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2026  album  "Autuxia  Chronicles:  A  House  Divided"  which  was  released  by  WormHoleDeath  Records.

  Dark  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  Elements  of  doom  metal  are  also  added  into  the  slower  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  most  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  blast b eats  are  added  into  the  faster  parts  of  the  songs.

  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  growls  and  black  metal  screams  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them,  clean  playing  is  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  along  with  the  tremolo  picking  in  the  faster  riffing  also  giving  the  album  more  of  a  raw  feeling  when  they  are  utilized,  synths  and  clean  playing  are  added  on  a  couple  of  tracks  and  whispered  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Autaxia,  a  planet  where  an  advanced  species  discovers  the  ruins  of  once-great  civilization.   

  In  my  opinion  Divine  Sovereign  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  and  epic  mixture  of  black  and  doom  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Heresy"  and  "Words  Of  King".  8  out  of  10.

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Othalan 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. As a band we’ve just been essentially rehearsing our setlist and getting everything as tight and intense as we aim for it to be for our live shows 

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

2. Musically It’s a jump from the early demos as this project began more as a relatively pagan black metal band. While the 80s and punk influence was always there, we just have fully embraced the sleaze now at this point and hate brought a significantly more energetic, intense, and riff filled record. 

3.The earlier music was more pagan black metal while the new album is more blackened thrash metal, what was the cause of the musical change and also do any of the band members still have any interest in Paganism?

2. Musically It’s a jump from the early demos as this project began more as a relatively pagan black metal band. While the 80s and punk influence was always there, we just have fully embraced the sleaze now at this point and hate brought a significantly more energetic, intense, and riff filled record. 

4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer release?

4. Lyrical topics for this album consist of some varying degree. Some that are personal songs themed as betrayal and shady indidivuals where some are just about eating pussy worshipping evil

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

5. Othalan itself just kinds naturally came from when the band began as pagan black metal, I wanted something where the name would be in reference to something from the religion to some degree without it being just a standard one so that’s where I’d found this spelling/annunciation of the Odal rune, odins rune and went with it as he is the one I primarily perform blots too 

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

6. So the artwork, we wanted to go to ballsy in the sense of not trying to hide at all who influenced us, anyone that sees this is going to immediately get the reference of Judas priests, painkiller. Combining that with the bathory goat gives listeners a pretty straight forward expectation of what they’re getting into and setting the tone before you even hear the first note. We wanted the first debut release with us doing black thrash to be a massive homage to some legends 

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

7. So while I, (Tommy Tyrant) still do majority of all the song writing, I knew I always wanted to bring this band to the stage. After a few solo lives shows I knew I was doing the material a disservice by not having a full band energy there so that’s lead to where we are now.

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

8. We’ve done a lot of spectacular shows between some noteworthy local shows to opening for the legends in Venom Inc. Our live show is a high octane demonstration of blasphemy and intensity and speed, delivering  heavy beer chugging sin filled sleaze wherever we go always bringing out a mosh and have been begun seeing some maniacs out there crowd  surfing in trash cans which we love. 

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

9. We have a show booked later this year in November with one of our heroes, Midnight. Between everyone’s work schedule  we are amidst planning a tour going from Florida to to Texas and back along with next year going up into Ohio and into the northeast as well. But most definitely once everyone can get dates aligned we are touring out to Texas later this summer and back hitting New Orleans along the way! 

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

10. The reaction to this band has been my favorite as we are a very love or hate band. I love this, while we won’t turn away casual listeners, we don’t write this for the casual listener this music is about sleaze and blasphemy and worshipping the gods of the 1st wave and for those that take refuge in speed and sleaze, we are loved. 

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

11. While we have some plans for future records to mix in some elements of other genres such as doom and grindcore, the main focus going forward with the band is to continue making things more intense and hellish 

12.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?

12.  A lot of influences on this band is namely just about any 1st wave black metal band.  But to get more specific venom, bathory, hellhammer. A lot of that and glam believe it or not, we take all that and mix it in with elements of crust punk too as punk has played a massive role too. Most recently far as listening goes I’ve been finding myself in a strange binge between dungeon synth and crust punk/grindcore 

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

13. I just got three things to say to everyone as final word yes: Smoke beer, drink drugs, and eat pussy! 

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The Killing Hand/Infernal Commands/EAL Productions/2026 Full Length Review

 

  The  Killing  Hand  are  a  duo  from  Poland  that  plays  an  occult  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Infernal  Commands"  which  was  released  by  EAL  Productions.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Melodies  are  also  utilized  at  times  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Most  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  era  of  the  genre  along  with  some  synths  also  being  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  album  and  whispered  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  Some  tracks  also  add in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing  along  with  the  vocals  also  having  their  grim  moments  and  when  spoken  words  and  chants  are  utilized  they  also  take  the  music  into  more  of  a  ritualistic  direction  as  well  as  one  track  also  being  an  instrumental.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism,  Demonology  and  Darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  The  Killing  Hand  are  a  very  great  sounding  occult  black  metal  duo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "On  A  Silver  Globe"  "Enter,  Asmodeus"  and  "I  Am  Third  Revelation".  8  out  of  10.

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Cvinger/Rites Ov Flesh/Void Wanderer Productions/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Slovenia's  Cvinger  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  occult  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Rites  Ov  Flesh"  which  will  be  released  in  August  by  Void  Wanderer  Productions.

  A  very  ritualistic  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  which  also  adds  in  chants  and  synths  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  Blast  beats  are  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  while  the  vocals  also  add  in  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  mixed  in  with  a  brief  use  of  clean  singing.

  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  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  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  at  times.  as  well  as  one  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  tremolo  picking  is  also  added  into  some  of  the  faster  riffing.

  On  this  recording  Cvinger  goes  for  more  of  an  occult  style  of  blackened  death  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  ;left  hand  path  traditions  of  Slavic  and  Indian  nomadic  tribes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Cvinger  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  occult  blackened  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Temple  Of  The  Nine  Gates"  "To  Call  Upon  the  Bog  Spirit"  and  "Abomination".  8  out  of  10.

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Othalan/For Victory? For Speed!/So Below Productions/2026 Full Length Review

   Othalan  are  a  band  from  Florida  that  started  out  playing  a  pagan  style  of  black  metal  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  mixture  of  black,  speed,  heavy  metal  and  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "For  Victory?  For  Speed!"  which  will  be  released  in  July  by  So  Below  Productions.

  A  very  heavy  punk  influenced  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  touches  of  black'nroll.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  blast  beats  are  also  added  into  the  faster  parts  of  the  music.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  some  of  the  riffing  also  adds  in  elements  of  speed  and  heavy  metal.  A  lot  of  the  music  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  80's  era  as  well  as  being  very  modern  at  the  same  time  along  with  some  of  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  melody,  clean  playing  can  also be  heard  briefly.

  Othalan  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black,  speed,  heavy  metal  and  punk  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional while  the  lyrics  cover  occultism,  darkness  and  rock'n'roll  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Othalan  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  speed,  heavy  metal  and  punk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Court  Of  Snakes"  "Drunk  Off  The  Blood  of  Conquest"  "World  Devourer" and  "Wildfire".  8  OUT  OF  10.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4suhW6pQPFNlNWdJ2Qo9Q

https://othalankvlt.bandcamp.com/

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Finsmoonth/Chrysalis Of Astral Tears/Disaster Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Finsmoonth  are  a  band  from  Indonesia  that  plays  a  very  atmospheric  and  melodic  form  of  post  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Chrysalis  Of  Astral  Tears"  which  will  be  released  on  June  13th  by  Disaster  Records.

  A  very  fast  and  raw  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  emtal  screams  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  clean  singing  can  also  be  heard  at  times.  Clean  playing  is  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  a  great  portion  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  the  music  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  synths.     

  Finsmooth  plays  a  style  of  post  black  metal  that  is  very  modern,  melodic  and  atmospheric  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  loss,  hope  and  the  quiet  flow  of  healing.

  In  my  opinion  Finsmoonth  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  and  melodic  post  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "An  Endless  Depth"  and  "Presomnal".  8  out  of  10.

  Instagram: 

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Facebook: 

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Bandcamp: 

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Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBFGFgbLeNcf3vCasYYDqA

Spotify:

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Wehmut/IV: Sommer/Naturmacht Productions/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Germany's  solo  project  Wehmut  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  atmospheric  and  depressive  form  of  post  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2026  album  "IV:  Sommer"  which  will  be  released  in  July  by  Naturmacht  Productions.

  Synths  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times  while  the  music  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments.  Clean  playing  is  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  depressive  black  metal  screams  and  some  of  the  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.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style  when  they  are  utilized,  spoken  words,  clear  vocals  and  acoustic  guitars are  also  added  on  the  closing  track.

  On  this  recording  Wehmut  takes  his  musical  style  into  more  of  an  atmospheric  and  depressive  post  black  metal  direction.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  German  and  cover  struggles  and  emotions.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Wehmut  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  and  depressive  post  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Brennende  Brust"  and  "Losgelassen".  8  out  of  10.

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