Kerzenlicht/Kirous/Signal Rex/2026 Split Album Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  a  split  album  between  Finland's  Kerzenlicht  and  Kirous  which  will  be  released  on  April  15th  by  Signal  Rex  and  we  start  off  the  review  with  Kerzenlicht  a  duo  that  plays  a  very  raw  form  of  black  metal.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  their  side  of  the  recording.  A  lot  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  classic  Finnish  tradition  along  with  the  vocals  being  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  their  side  of  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  The  songs  also  bring  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  some  of  the  riffing  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  melody,  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in a   mixture  of  English  and  Finnish  and  cover  Satanism  and  Occultism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Kerzenlicht  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  black  metal  duo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  their  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Key  To  The  Dark  Fortress"  and  "Kahlitu  Ikuisuuten".

  Next  up  is  Kirous  a  solo  project  that  plays  a  very  raw  and  folk  music  inspired  form  of  black  metal.

  His  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  dark  sounding  intro  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  When  guitar  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  Most  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  classic  Finnish  tradition  along with  some  folk  instruments,  synths  and  clean  playing  also  being  used  briefly.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  as  well  as  most  of  the  music  sticking  to  either  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  style.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Finnish  and  cover  Finland  and  darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Kirous  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw,  folk  inspired  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical   genre,  you  should  check  out  his  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Kansa".

  In  conclusion  I  feel  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  split  and  i  would  recommend  it  to  all  fans  of  raw  black  metal.  8  out  of  10.

  instagram.com/kerzenlichtbm // kirous.bandcamp.com

https://youtu.be/KePRWsVShgY?si=wdtbvEAxxcyqgMqn  

     

Lorn/Searing Blood/I, Voidhanger Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Lorn  are  a  band  from  Italy  that  plays  an  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Searing  Blood"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  I,  Voidhanger  Records.

  A  very  fast  and  raw  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  You  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody  and  some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  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,  synths  are  also  utilized  at  times  along  with  the  album  also  having  its  atmospheric  moments.  as  well  as  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  acoustic  guitars,  clean  playing  and  nature  sounds,  one  track  is  also  an  instrumental. 

  Lorn  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  modern,  melodic,  aggressive  and  atmospheric  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  nature  and  darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Lorn  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Searing  Blood"  and  "Threshold's  Tragedy".  8  out  of  10.

https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/searing-blood  

Junon/The Golden Citadel Of The Astral Sphere/I, Voidhanger Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Junon  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  psychedelic  form  of  occult  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "The  Golden  Citadel  of  The  Astral  Sphere"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  I,  Voidhanger  Records.

  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  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  as  well  as  the  riffs  also  adding  in  some  melodies  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Synths  and  psychedelic  soundscapes  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  while  operatic  female  vocals  are  also  utilized  at  times.  The  album  also  has  its  avant  garde  moments  along  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  music  also  being  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  second  wave  era  of  the  genre.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  tracks  also  adding  in  whispered  vocals  and  spoken  words.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  also  being  in  more  of  a  modern  approach  to  the  genre  as  well  as  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing,  clear  male  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  German  and  cover  Occultism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Junon  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  psychedelic  occult  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Propheten  der  blauen  Flamme"  and  "Dolorosa".  8  out  of  10.

https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-golden-citadel-of-the-astral-sphere      

Midnight Odyssey/A Mass Of Fallen Stars - Live In Toulon/I, Voidhanger Records/2026 Live Album Review

 

  Australia's  Midnight  Odyssey  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  epic,  atmospheric  and  cosmic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  live  2026  album  "A  Mass  Of  Fallen  Stars  -  Live  In  Toulon"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  I,  Voidhanger  Records.

  Live  audience  reaction  starts  off  the  album  before  adding  in  some  ambient  style  keyboards  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  All  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while  elements  of  doom  metal  are  also  added  into  the  slower  sections  of  the  recording.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  while  the  harsh  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  which  also  adds  in  some  depressive  touches.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.

  Symphonic  touches  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  along  with  all  of  the  drum  beats  also  being  programmed.  Clear  singing  is  also  added on  a  couple  of  songs  as  well  as  one  track  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing   and  most  of  the  album  sticks  to  either  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  direction.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  mythology,  spirituality,  space,  death  and  misanthropy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Midnight  Odyssey  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic,  atmospheric  and  cosmic  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  live  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "From  Forest  To  Firmament"  "When  Titans  Fall"  and  "Tears  of  Starfire".  8  out  of  10.

  https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-mass-of-fallen-stars          

Zornhau/Self Titled/WormHoleDeath Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Zornhau  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  plays  an  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  titled  2026  album  which  will  be  released  on  April  17th  by  WormHoleDeath  Records.

  Dark  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  clean  playing  a  few  seconds  later  while  chants  can  also  be  heard  briefly  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  as  well  as  some  of  the  tracks  also  adding  in  some  clear  singing.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Elements  of  doom  metal  are  also  added  into  the  slower  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  the  tiffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody  and  some  of  the  tracks  stick  to  an  instrumental  direction.

  Clean  playing  is  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album  along  with  a  great  portion  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Harsh  vocals  are  mostly  depressive  sounding  black  metal  screams  when  they  are  utilized  as  well  as  one  song  also  introducing  ambient  style  synths  onto  the  recording,  spoken  word  samples  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  when  the  music  finally  speeds  up  a  small  amount  of  raw  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  immersion  and  transformation.

  In  my  opinion  Zornhau  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are   a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "IV"  and  "VII".  8  out  of  10.

zornhau1.bandcamp.com/album/zornhau

www.youtube.com/@Zornhau-o4b

zornhau1.bandcamp.com/album/zornhau

https://orcd.co/zornhau  

Musta Suru/Viimeinen viilto/Downfall Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Musta  Suru  are  a  band  from  Finland  that  plays  a  very  depressive  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Viimeinen  vilto"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  Downfall  Records.

  Clean  playing  and  synths  starts  off  the  album  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  faster  riffing  while  the  album  also  adds  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  one  song  is  also  a  brief  instrumental  as  well  as  one  track  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  words.   

  Musta  Sura  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  depressive  and  traditional  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Finnish  and  cover  pain,  death,  sorrow  and  the  raw  struggles  of  existence.  

  In  my  opinion  Musta  Suru  are  a  very  great  sounding  depressive  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Veren  Varjot"  and  "Menehtynyt".  8  out  of  10.

  https://youtu.be/InNLVx4Xu6Q

ps://www.downfallrecords.com/musta-suru-fi/

Graveir/The Festering Triad/Apocalyptic Witchcraft/2026 Full Length Review

 

   Graveir  are  a  band  from  Australia  that h as  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  very  melodic  and  aggressive  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "The  Festering  Triad"  which  will  be  released  in  may  by  Apocalyptic  Witchcraft.

  

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  melody  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams.  When  synths  are  utilized  they  also  add  in  an  atmospheric  touch  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  melody.

  

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  can  also  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  songs  also taking  the  aggression  of  the  old  school  era  and  mixing  it  with  the  modern  style  of  the  genre.

  

  On  this  recording  Graveir  goes  for  a  very  modern,  melodic,  aggressive  and  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal,  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  death,  decay  and  madness  themes.

  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Graveir  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  melodic,  aggressive  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Lords  Of  Misrule"  "The  Festering  Triad"  and  "The  Rite  Of  Degradation".    

  https://www.graveircult.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Graveirbm/https://apocalypticwitchcraf

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

Fyrdsman Interview

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

All the things you can imagine go into preparation for a self-release, so arranging artwork, CD production, merch, digital distribution, self-promotion, etc. As much as I can feasibly do around my other commitments.

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

Musically I’d call it a considerable evolution from the old material. Less use of synths for its own sake and a desire to sound more gritty and ‘earthy’ than grandiose or ‘epic’, but at the same time, bigger background vocal harmonies and more progressive flourish. It’s also got real drums and real amps this time, which was really worth it and created a different ‘colour’ musically.  

"3.Thi is also your first album since 2013, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame?"

If you mean why it’s been such a while since the last album - and it certainly has been - it was a combination of things, mainly perfectionism (both songwriting and recording), covid lockdowns, personal circumstances affecting both myself and others involved, and of course accumulating the finances needed for both the required studio time and an independent release. I couldn’t track vocals at home this time, so that was more studio time and travel than anticipated.

"4.The lyrics on the new album are inspired by the writing of Paul Kingsnorth and James Wilde, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in their work?"

The specific Paul Kingsnorth book was The Wake, which is about a man grappling with the post-1066 reality in England and forming a resistance movement. Kingsnorth used a made-up hybrid of Old and Modern English, which took some mental effort to get my head around but gives it a great atmosphere on top of a general sense of foreboding. James Wilde’s Hereward series is similarly themed but spread over a series of books so obviously more substantial and more to bite into. Not enough bands sing about that specific period of time and these works both had a sense of the general upheaval that helped inspire The Free Man’s emotional landscape.

"5.Over the years you have also covered a lot of folklore themes, which aspects of this topic have you brought into your songwriting?"

On the specifically folkloric side, on the last album, Woven Fate took inspiration from The Way of Wyrd by Brian Bates but was combined with my own introspection relating to the concepts, albeit in a slightly clumsy way. Wayland was a simplified re-telling of the legend of Wayland the Smith, who actually surfaces as a recurring apparition of sorts in The Wake, which was kind of convenient as it made for a good song piece (The Forger) and gives a subtle ‘nod’ to the last album. I use folkloric influences sparingly though, as I need to leave room for exploring the more emotional/introspective side, especially if there’s a loose theme of a real-world protagonist, and therefore one that needs a depth of character.

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

In Anglo-Saxon times, a ‘fyrdsman’ or ‘fyrdman’ was a freeman called to serve in a local militia, so a bit like a conscript but at a more local level than the state-drafted soldier of modern times. I liked that name for a band as it felt like the path of least resistance, creatively speaking, to start a project with that broad theme. Also, at the time, there were few bands in the UK doing the same. I also like the humble connotations, because as of when I started writing The Free Man, I’ve wanted to explore the harsh, human aspect of being in those kinds of shoes, rather than just romanticised gung-ho heroics from a specific period of time. And with that, some potential wiggle room to branch out conceptually in future.

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

It took inspiration from a slightly fanciful suggestion by Paul Kingsnorth (with little evidence by his own admission) that the presence of the foliate head / green man motif in Norman churches were perhaps not so much to evoke nature/rebirth etc as might be conventionally understood, but the English stonemasons' way of slyly paying homage to the resistance, these 'men of the woods', or 'green men', as they might have been referred. That inspired not just the opening track but the idea of taking that motif and adding a more militant touch to it. It’s a very ‘Albionic’ symbol as well, though not exclusively. I went to Dan Capp again to bring this idea to life, as he was fantastic to work with last time.

"8.With this project you record everything by yourself but have experience working with other musicians, do you prefer to work solo?"

It wasn’t all me this time. Ian Finley (Nemorous/Vacivus/ex-Wodensthrone) played drums. It was my first time involving another musician. As for preference, from my limited experience, it definitely depends on who I’m working with. Having a real drummer and Ian specifically were both great decisions. There was a learning curve for me in terms of concise communication in a time-sensitive studio session, but the challenge was worth it and I thank Ian for his patience. In general, I like to write or at least flesh out the bones of a song solo, then if I involve others, we can tweak their parts together so they’re at least playable. And when it’s your own project, there’s fewer clashes because it’s your own ready-written material and they’ve agreed to get onboard. But that’s just my experience. I’m open to new ones.

"9.Besides black metal you also have experience playing death and folk metal, do you feel working with other metal genres played any role in your growth as a musician?"

Not from working with other genres, no, nor in how I approach Fyrdsman. Growth did come from playing in other bands in general, and at different ‘levels’; the casual first band exposing you to band musicianship and playing to audiences, then in a ‘pro’ band experiencing life out on the road and the demands of professional studio environments. That’s where I grew both as a musician and as a person, even during the bad times. I felt rather out of my element playing those styles, at least in their ‘comedic’ form, so the genre-related growth came from learning that going forward, I should stick to what I enjoy and feel suited to, and keep that at the forefront, should I branch out again.

"10.The new album is going to be self released while you have experience working with a label in the past, are you open to working with another label again in the future?"

Yes, if we can properly align, so to speak. That can be tricky if you’re not a full band who are semi-frequently out on the road, making it more of a gamble on a promotional front for labels. Self-releasing just made the most sense this time, after much consideration. That said, one advantage is it forces you to be very organised, especially if you’ve put a lot into creating the record, which can put you in a good position when working with others in future, in whatever capacity.

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

There wasn’t enough traction previously to properly gauge it. As you know, black metal scenes are rather fractured, with a vast disparate range of attitudes. That said, while I rarely have time to scour every corner of the internet, I’ve had kind words from some of my more ‘difficult’ acquaintances, and from people who wouldn’t normally go for my particular style. To borrow an expression from Vemod, Fyrdsman is more an ‘abstraction’ of black metal than textbook example, so I set my expectations in terms of reaction accordingly. One of the things I think epitomises black metal is that there’s no being “all things to all men” so just do what you do without apology. There was a recurrent criticism of the production aspect of the last album, which was completely fair, and only motivated me to do better.

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

While the current state of the world and economy threaten the viability of such pursuits outside the home, I’ll always be laying ideas down, always picking up a guitar within arm’s reach. I contributed a few guitar solos to a friend’s project recently; the beauty of that kind of thing being you can branch out without having to wear a silly costume.

Personal commitments and finances permitting, Fyrdsman live shows are still an aspiration, if I can assemble the right people. In terms of future personal creative output on any front, you never know how life or world events, new influences, changing tastes, new friendships and changing social dynamics will impact or inspire you, and with that in mind, I’m leaving Fyrdsman very open as to what direction it goes.

"13.What are some of the bands or musical styles you are currently listening to nowadays?"

Metal wise, I’m picky. I don’t listen to metal for metal’s sake, I’ll listen to what I actually like. I liked recent works by Gràb, Helheim, Blood Incantation and Winterfylleth especially. I’ve also been checking out bands like Nite, Tower and Spell, whose own cool old school approaches have been enjoyable. The Free Man has had a few Amebix comparisons, which is interesting because I’d not heard them at all until very recently, possibly due to preconceptions I had about crust punk, so I checked them out and I’m actually really enjoying them. They’re more ‘metal’ than I imagined.

Dungeon synth such as Old Sorcery, Gelure, Vindkaldr can help me through the winter. Outside of that, the recent pattern has been an assortment of prog, folk, ambient and classical. I had the privilege of a diverse musical upbringing so I do enjoy all sorts, but y’know, maybe I’ll avoid mentioning the more incongruent genres this time round so as to avoid “breaking character” too much! One thing I find though, is that the older I get, the more ‘seasonal’ I am with my listening habits, and listening to suit my mood rather than constantly exploring new bands just I can name-drop them later for ‘cred’. I discovered ‘Albion’ by Harp recently, and I’ve never heard such a perfectly autumnal record in my life. The guy behind it is American, but absolutely nails that wistful English gloominess, melding Mike Oldfield style proggy 70s folk with 80s post-punk atmospherics, and a touch of Radiohead.

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

I’m glad the album has finally landed and I look forward to how everything unfolds. And of course, I appreciate the support from zines like yours, so many thanks. 

Bandcamp: https://fyrdsman.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fyrdsman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fyrdsmanband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Oor6B0UPsAr8DQFBUxCcL?si=wrckF6BrRfmZ_y8TojBxGw

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fyrdsmanofficial 

Hädangången/Vädjan/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Sweden's  solo  project  Hädangången  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  very  raw, atmospheric  and  nature  orientated  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2025  album  "Vädjan".

  Nature  sounds  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  the  vocals  being  mostly  angry  sounding  black  emtal  screams  and  blast b eats  are  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  recording.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  fast  riffing  they  also  give  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  At  times  the  album  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding ,  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  some  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  synths,  whispers,  spoken  words  and  clean  playing  and  there  are  also  a  few  instrumentals.

  On  this  recording  Hädangången  continues  to  expand  on  the  raw  and  atmospheric  style  of  black  metal  that  he  has  introduced  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Swedish  and  cover  18th  and  19th  century  nature-romanticism,  death  and  desolation  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Hädangången  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Dekadens"  and  "Jordens  sista  suck".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lktepjs9XDo&t=2s

https://linktr.ee/hadangangen     

    

Möhrkvlth/Gwenojennoù An Ankounac’h/Antiq/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Möhrkvlth  are  a  band  from  France  that  plays  a  pagan  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Gwenojennoù  An  Ankounac’h"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  Antiq.

  Synths  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  recording  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  clear  pagan  vocals  are  also  utilized  at  times.

  Harsh  vocals  are  mostly  black  metal  screams  while  the  album  mixes  in  influences  from  both  the  old  school  and  modern  era's  of  the  genre.  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  melody  and  throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  Growls  are  also  utilized  at  times  along  with  the  album  also  having  its  atmospheric  moments  as  well  as  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  songs  and  one  track  is  an  instrumental  and  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  acoustic  guitars.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  French  and  cover  the  poetry  of  Anjela  Duval,  war,  horrors  of  the  past,  the  forsaken  people  of  rural  life,  sacred  themes,  mystical  landscapes  and  the  cold  season.

  In  my  opinion  Möhrkvlth  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  pagan  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Dindan  Goulou  Ar  c'hroapou  Mein"  and  "Aux  Songes  De  L'Hiver".  8  out  of  10.

  facebook.com/mohrkvlth     

        

Vaevon/Spiritual Nullification/Gutter Prince Cabal/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Vaevon  are  a  band  from  New  Zealand  that  plays  a  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Spiritual  Nullification"  which  will  be  released  on  April  20th  by  Gutter Prince  Cabal.

  A  very  dark  and  apocalyptic  synth  orientated  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  while  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking,  blast  beats  and  war  metal  elements  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a r aw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  bestial  growls  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  balance  between  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Most  of  the  riffing  is  also  done  on  power  chords  which  also  adds to  the  brutality  on  the  recording  along  with  the  interludes  also  adding  in  elements  of  ambient  before  returning  to  a  heavier  direction,  melodic  riffing  can   also  be  heard  briefly.

  Vaevon  plays  a  musical  style  that  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  classic  tradition  of  war  and  bestial  black/death  metal  as  well  as  adding  in  a  more  modern  approach  to  the  genre.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  spirituality,  death  and  apocalyptic  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  Vaecon  are  a  very  great  sounding  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Mantra  Vitalis"  "Death  Proclamation"  and  "Shadow  Dissolution".  8  out  of  10.

  ttps://www.instagram.com/vaeovon_nz

https://vaeovon.bandcamp.com  

Angr/The Darkness Of Primordial Nonexistence/2026 Full Length Review

    Eastern  Europe's  Angr  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  aggressive  style  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2026  album  "The  Darkness  Of  Primordial  Nonexistence".

  A  very  dark,  heavy  and  dissonant  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  a  great  portion  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  black  metal  screams  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  sounding  very  powerful  and  blast  beats  are  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  music  brings  a  very  modern  approach  to  the  genre.  Some  of  the  riffing  also  shows  an  influence  of  death  metal,  when  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  fast  riffs  they  also  give  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  when  they  are  utilized  and  one  track  is  also  an  instrumental  and  adds  in  a  good  amount  of  clean  playing.

  On  this  recording  Angr  brings  out  a  very  aggressive,  modern  and  dissonant  style  of  black  metal  which  also  mixes  in  the  brutality  of  death  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness,  death,  nature  and  Norse  Mythology  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Angr  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  aggressive  and  modern  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Descent  Into  Ginnungapap"  and  "Knot  Of  Dead".  8  out  of  10.

https://angrbc.bandcamp.com/releases

   

Black Cilice/Votive Fire/Iron Bonehead Productions/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Portugal's  solo  project  Black  Cilice  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  raw  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2026  album  "Votive  Fire"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  Iron  Bonehead  Productions.

  A  very  dark  and  ritualistic  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  which  are  mixed  low  in  the  mix  and  the  recording  captures  a  very  lo-fi  atmosphere.

  All  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts. A  small  amount  of  dark  sounding  melodies  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  at  times  and  the  whole  album  also  sticks  to  a  heavier  musical  direction,  guitar  leads  are  also  added  on  the  closing track.

  On  this  recording  Black  Cilice  plays  a  very  raw  and  lo-fi  form  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  past  lives,  manipulation  of  energy,  isolation,  self-knowledge  and  transcendence  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Black  Cilice  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  lo-fi  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Released  By  Fire"  and  "Deconstruction  Of  All  Realties".  8  out  of  10.

  blackcilice.bandcamp.com   

  

AntiHuman Industries/Accelerated Death Impulse/W.T.C Productions/2026 Full Length Review

 

  AntiHuman  Industries  are  a  band  from  Finland  that  plays  an  industrial  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Accelerated  Death  Impulse"  which  will  be  released  in  April  30th  by  W.T.C  Productions.

  Industrial  sounds  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Spoken  word  samples  can  also  be  heard  on  a  few  tracks  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  recording  also  adds  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  synths  also  add  in  some  atmospheric  touches.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  recording  also  adding  in  both  modern  and  old  school  touches  from  both  black  emtal  and  electro-industrial.   Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  as  well  as  some  tracks  also  adding  in  angry  shouts  and  clear  vocals  are  added  on  the  closing  track.

  AntiJuman  Industries  plays  a  musical  style  that takes  a  traditional  form  of  black  metal  and  mixes  it  with  industrial  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  cosmic  horror,  death  and  misanthropy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  AntiHuman  Industries  are  a  very  great  sounding  industrial  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Loop  Of  Cosmic  Horror"  "Eerie  Curiously"  "A.H.I  (Syndicate  Dolls)"  and  "Grief".  8  out  of  10.

  www.facebook.com/antihumanindustries  

Hajduk/Хвърковата чета/Amor Fati Productions/2026 Full Length Review

  Hajduk  are  a  solo  project  from  Bulgaria  that  plays  a  very  raw,  melodic  and  folk  music  influenced  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2026  album  "Хвърковата  чета"  which  will  be  released  in  April  by  Amor  Fati  Productions.

  Raw  tremolo  picking  starts  off  the  album  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  recording  also  add  in  a  lot  of  blast  beats.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  great  amount  of  the  riffing  along  with  the  vocals  being  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  one  track  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  field  recordings.  Angry  shouts  are  also  utilized  at  times  along  with  the  guitar  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  raw  yet  melodic  style  when  they  are  introduced  into  the  music  and  a  later  track  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  female  vocals.

  Hajduk  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  Bulgarian  folk  songs  and  turns  them  into  raw  and  melodic  black  metal  tracks.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  the  musician's  native  tongue  and  covers  the  life  and  death  and  revolutionary  Georgi  Benkovski.

  In  my  opinion  Hajduk  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  melodic  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Непобедима"  and  "Черната  река".  8  out  of  10.

hajduk.bandcamp.com     

Devorzhum/O królestwie, którego nigdy nie było/Via Nocturna/2026 EP Review

 

  Devorzhum  are  a  band  from  Poland  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  very  aggressive  and  atmospheric  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  ep  "O  królestwie,  którego  nigdy  nie  było"  which  will  be  released  in  April  by  Via  Nocturna.

  Synths  start  off  the  ep  while  also  adding  voices  and  war  sounds  in  the  background  before  introducing  melodic  guitar  solos  and  leads  onto  the  recording.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  melody  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal s creams.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  while  the  ep  also  brings  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Death  metal  growls  are  also  utilized  at  times  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  being  long  and  epic  in  length,  when  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  faster  riffing  they  also  give  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  as  well  as  the  songs  also  adding  in  some  atmospheric  touches,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  On  this  recording  Devorzhum  goes  for  a  very  modern  and  aggressive  style  of atmospheric  black  metal  as  well  as  adding  in  elements  of  death  metal  to  create  a  very  dark  and  heavy  release.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Polish  and  is  a  concept  album  and  covers  suffering,  death  and  revenge  in  a  blood  soaked  Middle  East.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Devorzhum  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  modern,  aggressive  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Czarne  Ptaki  Pazdziernika"  and  "Czas  Zemsty".  8 out  of  10.

https://youtu.be/GA2wxrxCwGY

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Mortgrim Interview

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

I started writing music for Mortgrim in 2025. I’m the kind of person who tends to get deeply absorbed in certain things for periods of time, and back then I was listening to a lot of black metal. A friend of mine, Roland Sólya, with whom I’ve worked on several musical projects, encouraged me to finally give it a try. That was the final push I needed.

I began writing riffs and themes, and gradually it became clear to me that there was no reason not to start a one-man black metal project if I already had everything needed to do it. As the question suggests, atmosphere has always been the most important element of music for me. If the right atmosphere isn’t there, the music will never truly touch me. Because of that, creating a strong mood and atmosphere was the central focus from the very beginning. 

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

I’ve been listening to a wide range of music since childhood, from electronic music all the way to black metal. My sound doesn’t strictly follow the typical Norwegian or Scandinavian line instead, I shaped it in a way that feels natural to me.

The spiritual and esoteric aspects probably don’t need much explanation; the first release already speaks for itself. At the same time, I’m not dogmatic about anything. I definitely wanted to pay tribute to the traditions of black metal, while also expressing what I personally think and feel not only about the genre itself, but also about the atmospheres and moods that resonate with me.

3.Some of your lyrics cover Satanic, Luciferian and Occult themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in the dark arts?

For me, Luciferian symbolism represents the pursuit of knowledge, independent thinking, and the courage to cross boundaries especially when viewed through the lens of Luciferian philosophy.

I believe there isn’t just one single truth, as some religions claim. Light and darkness are complementary forces that cannot truly exist without one another. Personally, I feel more comfortable within darker energies and experiences, but without light there would be no balance.

That’s also why I chose the title Blasphemy. If we call things by their name, Christianity recognizes only its own truth, and anything outside of that is considered blasphemy. As a Hungarian growing up in a European Christian cultural environment, I think my worldview easily fits what the majority would define as blasphemous.

In Nomine Satanae is essentially a hymn of praise. Its original title was Hymns of the Fallen, but I wanted to move away from the framework of church dogma. Lucifer, as a figure, has played a central role in my life since childhood, which is why Lucifer Lux Aeterna was written “for him”. Personally, it’s my favorite track on the EP.

4.What are some of the other lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?

Since Blasphemy is my first release, I haven’t really had the chance yet to explore a wider range of lyrical themes in my music. This EP serves more as a kind of compass an introduction that shows the main direction I want to take, both thematically and atmospherically.

At the same time, I’m already working on an album that’s currently in the demo stage, and with this project I plan to dive much deeper and approach certain topics in a more intense and uncompromising way. I’m particularly drawn to the subject of institutionalized religion, as well as the historical suppression of ancient religions and cultures. These ideas will come through in a much more direct, raw, and aggressive form on my upcoming first LP.

But for now, I’d rather not reveal too much let this remain my little secret for the time being.

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

The name Mortgrim is a wordplay. “Mort” comes from Latin, meaning death, while “grim” refers to something harsh, bleak, and also appears in “Grim Reaper.” I’ve always been drawn to the figure of the reaper and the atmosphere surrounding it, the imagery, the illustrations, that whole dark aesthetic. And at the end of the day, there’s one certain thing in life: death.

At the same time, it’s a short and compact name. I specifically wanted something that feels personal to me and is easy to remember. I think it fits well with my ritualistic, doomy, and often raw black metal sound.

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

Unfortunately, the album artwork was made using AI, and I don’t think I’ll ever make that mistake again considering how much backlash I received because of it. That said, I do think it reflects the atmosphere well but still, it’s AI.

I’ve realized it’s better to move away from that and support real artists instead.

7.With this project you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?  

I plan to continue this project as a solo endeavor, because at its core, it’s entirely a personal expression, it’s just me. I like having full control over every aspect of the music, from the writing to the atmosphere, and working alone allows me to keep that vision pure and uncompromised.

If there were ever an opportunity to bring this project to the stage in the future, then of course it would make sense to perform with a full live band. But to be honest, that’s not something I’m actively planning or focusing on right now.

I feel most at home in the studio environment, where I can fully immerse myself in the creative process and shape everything exactly the way I envision it.

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

I’m currently not signed to any label, and so far I haven’t received any concrete offers. I’m actively looking for the right partner because I feel that with my next release, I want to be backed by a strong, reliable team.

For the upcoming album, it’s especially important to me that the music not only gets made but also reaches the right audience. A good label can do more than just release the material it helps ensure it finds its way, through proper distribution, promotion, and presence on the right platforms.

I’m confident that the new album will be strong enough to attract the attention of the right people, and hopefully this will lead to a long-term collaboration that works well for both sides.

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

Let’s be honest. I’m still so early in my journey that I couldn’t really expect a huge reaction. That said, I’m very grateful to the websites and communities that shared my music, as well as to the inquiries and YouTube channels that featured the material. Most of the positive feedback came through these platforms, and it truly meant a lot to me.

I did receive some negative criticism because of the AI-made cover, but for me, that was more of a lesson and more than enough to understand which direction I don’t want to go in the future. Overall, I feel that the first steps have gone well, and the feedback I’ve received is helping me grow and improve.

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

I’m continuing down this path. The music is being written, and there will be an album later this year. Whether it will be released through a label or independently remains to be seen, but if it’s up to me, it will definitely arrive in the fall. On top of that, I’ll definitely start working on new material as well.

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?

If we’re talking about me as a person, I would definitely highlight Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, and Tool as major influences. But if we’re speaking specifically about black metal in relation to Mortgrim, then first and foremost I would mention Burzum, Darkthrone, and Gorgoroth with Gaahl, as well as the bands of the second wave.

Beyond that, Deathspell Omega and Celtic Frost were also important inspirations, and I would certainly include Mayhem and Tormentor as well. Attila Csihar, as one of the greatest pioneers of the genre, is extremely inspiring to me and someone I deeply respect.

Because Mortgrim is a one-man project, Burzum is probably the closest reference point, both structurally and atmospherically. Varg’s musical work had a huge impact on me already when I was around 16 years old.

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

Alongside life, there is death,

Alongside happiness, melancholy,

Alongside light, shadow, doubt, and hope.

https://www.instagram.com/mortgrim_

Ozark Shaman Interview

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

Ozark Shaman is a one man band from Ozark, Missouri. It started with a collection of riffs in 2008 before evolving to what it is now.

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

This release is much more dark and atmospheric than the previous release, which had incorporated a lot of thrash and death metal influences. I'm moving away from that and toward this depressive black metal sound.

3.This is also your first release in 10 years, can you tell us a little bit about the decade long wait in between albums?

I spent most of that time studying music production and slowly recording the album as I was learning. Also as new skills and synths were acquired, it added more work I had to do.

4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have covered on both releases and demo, and also how would you describe your progress as a songwriter over the years?

Warrior’s Spirit is about lacking the fear of death in ancient battle. Life Is War is about perseverance. Destined to Forget is about reincarnation more or less. They go a little deeper but that scratches the surface a bit. With themes of betrayal sprinkled all throughout. The first album/demo was more abstract, with cosmic themes such as in "Orchestrators of Life".

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the name 'Ozark Shaman'?

I picked it because I like how it brings to mind a mysterious character. It hasn't been designed yet, but we're going to bring the name full circle with some character design on the next release.

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

The idea started with a basic concept that I had in mind of two warriors struggling over a sword and it evolved into what it is now to better represent the title track. I thought Roman soldiers would be a good fit for it due to the history of betrayal in the empire. I tried to include something from the local region as well so I sent Whitaker Point as a reference for the mountain, and I always thought the Ozarks look a lot like Germany (where I was born). Timon Kokott, the artist (from Germany), really dialed it in and I'm happy with the result.

7.With this project you record a lot of the music by yourself but have a background working with musicians in other bands, do you prefer to work solo?

Yes, I enjoy working solo now more than working with others in the past. I'm more of an introvert so it works better for me, but I would be open to at least taking it live some day with the right group.

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

I just recently started to receive some interest but I'm waiting for the right one that suits it to come along.

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

It has been overwhelmingly positive so far.

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

I'll put out albums more regularly without so much time in between because thankfully I've become confident enough to release productions on my own. I have 5 songs written for the 3rd album so far. This is going to be a lifelong thing for me.

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?

Kreator, Death, Windir, Drudkh, Satyricon, Mayhem, Taake, Woods of Ypres, Thyrfing, Candlemass, Immortal are a few. Nowadays I’m listening to a mixture of electronic music, atmospheric black metal, cosmic black metal, and I'm always on the hunt for good metal bands. I've been listening to "De Syv Dodssynder" by Sakna a lot lately.

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

Thank you for taking time to put these questions together. We have “ A Traitor Is Worse Than an Enemy” on bandcamp with the name your price feature. https://ozarkshaman.bandcamp.com/album/a-traitor-is-worse-than-an-enemy