Blood Artillery/Anti-Human Militarism/Extreme Chaos/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Blood  Artillery  are  a  solo  project  from  Italy  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2026  album  "Anti-Human  Militarism"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Extreme  Chaos.

  The  sounds  of  war  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  brutal  blast  beats,  tremolo  picking  and  war  metal  elements  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  bestial  growls  with  a  few  black  emtal  screams.

  Dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  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  chaotic  style  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  On  this  recording  Blood  Artillery  continue  to  expand  on  the  war  and  bestial  black/death  metal  style  that  he  has  introduced  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  war,  the  collapse  of  civilization  and  the  rejection  of  humanity.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Blood  Artillery  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  war  and  bestial  black/death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Anti  Human-Militarism"  "Hate  Detonator"  "Burn  The  Crown  of  Creation"  and  "Tactical  Terror".  8  out  of  10.

  https://extremechaos.bandcamp.com/album/anti-human-militarism  

Morbid Invocation/Opus I/Sect Entropy/2024 Full Length Review

  Morbid  Invocation  are  a  duo  from  Germany  that  plays  a  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "Opus  I"  which  was  released  by  Sect  Entropy.

  A  very  dark  and  ritualistic  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  brief  use  of  synths  and  chants  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking,  brutal  blast  beats  and  war  metal  elements  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  bestial  growls  while  the  album  also  brings  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  all  of  the  riffing  being  done  on  power  chords  and  the  music  also  avoids  the  use  of  any  melodies,  solos  or  leads. 

  Morbid  Invocation  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  war  and  bestial  black/death  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  very  brutal  release.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  occultism  and  darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Morbid  Invocation  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  duo.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "II"  V"  and  "VII".  8  out  of  10.

https://sectentropy.bandcamp.com/album/opus-i

Vodun/JPI Vio-Lens Kommand/Messa Nera/Extreme Chaos/NWN! Productions/Deathrash Armageddon/2026 Split EP Review

  This  is  a  review  of  a  split  ep  between  Italy's  Vodun  and  Urugauy's  JPI  Vio-Lens  Kommand  called  "Messa  Nera"  which  will  be  released  in  August  as  a  joint  effort  between  Extreme  Chaos,  MWN!  Productions  and  Deathrash  Armageddon  and  we  will  start  off  the  review  with  Vodun  a  duo  that  plays  a  mixture  of  war,  black,  death  metal  and  noise.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  fast  and  raw  war  metal  style  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  bestial  growls  and  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  captures  a  very  lo-fi  atmosphere  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

 Elements  of  noise  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast parts  as  well  as  one  track  also  adding  in  some  ritualistic  percussion.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  voodoo  rituals  and  esoteric  practives.

  In  my  opinion  Vodun  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  war,  black,  death  metal  and  noise  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  duo.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Messa  nera"  and  "Besit".

  Next  up  is  JPI  Vio-Lens  Kommand  a  solo  project  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal.

  His  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  fast  and  raw  sound  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  also  adds  in  elements  of  death  and  thrash  metal  and  also  mixes  the  80's  and  90's  era  together.

  Dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  a  great  portion  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  short  in  length  and  one  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  voodoo  style  chants  and  percussion  are  also  added  towards  the  end.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Spanish  cover  death,  surrealism  and  esotericism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  JPI  Vio-Lens  Kommand  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Malicia"  and  "Santa  Cruz".  8  out  of  10.

  https://extremechaos.bandcamp.com/album/messa-nera   

Horns Of Abomination/Self Titled/Sentient Ruin Laboratories/2026 Demo Review

  Horns  Of  Abomination  are  a  solo  project  from  California  that  plays  a  bestial  mixture  of  war,,  black,  death  metal  and  noise  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  titled  2026  demo  which  will  be  released  in  July  24th  by  Sentient  Ruin  Laboratories.

 Synths  start  off  the  demo  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  demo  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  brutal  blast  beats,  tremolo  picking  and  war  metal  elements  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  bestial  growls  mixed  in  with  some  black  emtal  screams.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  harsh  noises  are  also  utilized  at  times.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  all  of  the  tracks  stick  to  a  heavier  direction.

  Horns  Of  Abomination  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  war,  bestial  black/death  metal  and  noise  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness  and  blasphemy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Horns  of  Abomination  is  a  very  great  sounding  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black,  death  metal  and  noise  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Necrogoat".  8  out  of  10.

  BANDCAMP RELEASE  

   

Baphometic Deathslaught/Self Titled/2017 Demo Review

 

  Baphometic  Deathslaught  where  an  international  duo  with  members  from  Poland  and  the  United  States  that  plays  a  very  satanic  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  and  self  titled  2017  ep.

  Synths  and  fire  burning  start  off  the  demo  along  with  some  grim  ritualistic  chants  a  few  seconds  later  before  going  into  a  very  fast,  raw  and  brutal  war  metal  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal s creams  and  the  music  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  old  school  era.

  Dark  sounding  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.  Elements  of  death  metal  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  some  bestial  growls  also  being  used  briefly,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  the  demo  also  closes  with  a  Profanatica  cover  which  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  guitar  leads.  

  Baphoemtic  Deathsluaght  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Occultism  and  Blasphemy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Baphometic  Deathslaught  are  a  very  great  sounding  satanic  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  duo.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Smog  Obscures  The  Megalithic  Temple  Of  Arcane  Fires"  and  "Blasphemer  Before  The  Sacred  Gates'.  8  out  of  10.

  https://baphometicdeathslaught.bandcamp.com/album/baphometic-deathslaught

Nirriti/Dhrupad Anutpada: Apophatic Ragas Of Non-Origiin/Iron Bonehead Productions/2026 Full Length Review

   

  Nirriti  are  an  international  band  with  members  from  India  and  Canada  that  plays  a  mixture  of  war,  black,  death  metal,  grindcore  and  noise  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Dhrupad  Anutpada:  Ragas  Of  Non-Origin"  which  will  be  released  on  June  19th  by  Iron  Bonehead  Productions.

  Ethnic  style  folk  instruments  and  spoken  words  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  and  war  metal  elements.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  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  the  vocals  also  add  in  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  bestial  death  metal  growls.  Dissonant  style  melodies  are  also  utilized  at  times  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style.

  Touches  of  grindcore  are  also  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  along  with  the  album  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  fast  riffing  they  also  give  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  some  tracks  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  noises,  percussion  is  also  added  towards  the  end.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Metaphysics,  Ontology,,  Vedic  and  Theosophy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Nirriti  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture of  war,  black,  death  metal,  grindcore  and  noise  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Mandukya,  The  Primordial  Toad  Croaks  At  The  Outer Edge  Of  Sushupti"  and  "Golden  Yolk  Of  A  Black  Egg  Of  A  Multicolored  Peacock".  8  out  of  10.

nirriti.bandcamp.com   

    

Incinitor Interview

 

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

There isn't much to tell about this solo project. At its core, it's simply about creating provocation through noise and spreading intimidation and chaos through music.

 

2. So far you have released an EP. Can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

Black Invocation Conquest was created as a first step to establish my presence in underground music. The EP was recorded gradually over the course of two months after the material had been prepared. The recording process was far from grand or luxurious. It relied on old amplifiers, basic effects, some software editing, and a bit of assistance from a friend. Because the recording was done in different stages and without a strict structure, the final result ended up sounding unstable at times, with fluctuating drum and guitar tones. But honestly, to hell with that. The original goal was always to create music that sounds chaotic, aggressive, and intimidating. Throughout the EP, that chaos can be heard clearly from the inconsistent sound levels to the mistakes in the drum tracks. This release was never meant for people looking for a polished and carefully crafted production. It's all about relentless blows, chaotic riffs, and overwhelming noise.

 

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

The lyrical themes revolve around misanthropy, occultism, death, and resistance. Most of the inspiration comes from what I see, experience, and feel in my own life.

 

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name "Incinitor"?

The project was originally called Inicied Noise Executor. Personally, I wasn't a fan of such a long name, so I shortened it and eventually it became Incinitor.

 

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

The cover artwork was taken from the painting Purgatory by Cristóbal Rojas. Its meaning is quite profound because it doesn't only depict the concept of purgatory in Catholic teachings, but also serves as a reflection on human suffering and death. The painting was the last work he completed before dying of tuberculosis in 1890. We chose this artwork because it felt very relevant and accurately reflects the atmosphere and spirit of this EP.

 

6. With this project you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo? Yes, there will definitely be collaborations with other musicians in the future because I plan to bring this project to the live stage, hopefully by the end of this year. I just hope I find enough motivation within myself to finally perform these songs live.

 

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

I believe physical releases are still very important, so I am completely open to working with any label that is interested in releasing this material in a physical format.

 

8. On a worldwide level, how has the reaction been to your music by fans of war and bestial black/death metal?

The response has been quite positive so far. Before the digital release, I created an Instagram account and started posting updates about the EP. I also connected with friends and people I knew within the underground scene, and from there the project slowly started gaining attention.

 

9. When can we expect a full-length, and where do you see yourself heading as a musician in the future?

The full-length album is already scheduled for release at the end of next year. Like the EP, it will be recorded gradually, but this time there will be some changes in the recording approach to achieve a more professional result. That being said, I have no intention of abandoning the raw identity and chaotic riffing that define this project.

 

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

It almost feels illegal to play bestial black/death metal without mentioning Blasphemy as an influence. Personally, though, I draw inspiration from both black metal and death metal in general. Some of the albums that heavily influenced this project include War.Cult.Supremacy by Conqueror, Upheaval of Satanic Might by Black Witchery, Seven Chalices by Teitanblood, Vengeance War 'Till Death by Bestial Warlust, Angelcunt (Tales of Desecration) by Archgoat, Messiah of Darkness and Impurity by Proclamation and Drawing Down the Moon by Beherit.

11. Does Occultism play any role in your music?

Absolutely. I see occultism as a path toward spiritual enlightenment and a way of exploring the hidden knowledge of the universe. It serves as an important foundation for many of the lyrics I write. It is also a subject that remains mysterious and highly debated, which makes it even more fascinating to explore through music.

 

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

First of all, thank you for taking the time to interview me, for listening to Black Invocation Conquest, and for giving your honest thoughts on the release. Recently, I came across a webzine that reviewed the EP, and do you know what they concluded? They claimed that this project was AI-generated. I found that both ridiculous and amusing at the same time. I don't really know how to explain every detail of the process or convince people that this chaos was created by dirty human hands rather than a machine. Then again, I don't think it's important to explain every aspect of how this EP was made. Still, since that damned webzine questioned the authenticity of the release, it actually delayed my response to this interview because I couldn't stop thinking about it. That's why I felt the need to mention it here. That's all from me. Thanks again for the support, and hail chaos!

EP :
https://incinitor.bandcamp.com/album/black-invocation-conquest

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/incinitor.cult

Theratos Interview

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

1. Theratos is a Black Metal band I started last year with the intention of creating a more focussed project than any of my previous bands. I spent many years as a drug addict/small-time dealer and that lifestyle was getting in the way of my real goals. Theratos is my final push to put a stop to all that nonsense.

2.So far you have released a demo and a full length with this project, musically how do they both differ from each other?

2. The demo was more experimental when it came to the ambience and more depressive on the whole. I intentionally recorded it at the worst point in my life while I was very sick so that it would naturally sound as awful as possible. The album, on the other hand, is more aggressive and has more death metal influences.

3.You have also been involved with a few other musical projects, how does the material of 'Theratos' differ from your previous work?

3. Like I said, Theratos is more focussed. My previous projects tended to be more slow and minimalistic because they were really a bi-product from the life I was living. Theratos is a melting pot of those projects but crafted with more care and more skill.

4.A lot of your lyrics cover the Order of The Nine Angles and The Sinister Tradition, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this path and do you also have any interest in other esoteric and occult paths?

4. I was pretty much born into The Order of Nine Angles as David Myatt met me for the first time when I was still a baby. He taught me about the Sinister Tradition when I was young and it always set me apart from the rest of my family. For most of my upbringing it fell into the background but it crept up again some years ago. All I can really say is it's an honor to be upholding my role in the order once again. As far as other occult paths go, there are practitioners of Thelema in my family, which on the one hand I love, but there are definitely points of contention. In the end, no matter what, I always return to The Sevenfold Way.

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

5. Other lyrical themes include vampirism, sadomasochism and death. It's all about nihilism.

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

6. The name comes from a concoction of two Greek concepts, those being Thanatos, which is the death drive, and Eros, which is the life drive. The combination of those two factors, life and death, creates an abomination.

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

7. The artwork is basically The Eye of Satan glaring out from The Depths of Hell.

8.With most of you projects toy recorded everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?

8. In general I think working solo is the best way because it gives me absolute freedom. However, some guitar playing from my friend Demogorgon will be featured in upcoming releases and in the future I want to make Theratos a live band. But there is still a lot of work to be done.

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

9. I don't think it's reached that many people yet, but so far the reactions have been good.

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

10. Soon I'll start recording the next couple of releases as I have a lot of raw demos to work from. I'm just waiting for some new equipment so I can start recording the drums. From now on I don't want any more programmed drums, mostly because I hate the programming process.

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?

10. Soon I'll start recording the next couple of releases as I have a lot of raw demos to work from. I'm just waiting for some new equipment so I can start recording the drums. From now on I don't want any more programmed drums, mostly because I hate the programming process.

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

12. I'd just like to say thank you for your interest in the band and, for anyone new to Theratos, check it out. You're not going to be disappointed. Too many bands jump on the same trends these days and if I hear another cheap Ross Bay rip-off posing like Blasphemy I think I'm gonna fucking vomit. Other than that, stay true.

Agios O Azanigin.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579323628634 

Incinitor/Black Invocation Conquest/2026 EP Review

  Incinitor  are  a  solo  project  from  Indonesia  that  plays  a  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2026  ep  "Black  Invocation  Conquest".

  A  very  dark  ritualistic  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  ep  before  going  into  a  very  fast,  raw  and  brutal  war  metal  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  bestial  growls  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Most  of  the  tracks  stick  to  the  2  minute  limit  while  all  of  the  riffing  is  also  done  on  power  chords.  All  of  the  songs  also  avoid  the  use  of any  melodies  are  guitar  leads  to  focus  on  a  heavier  direction  and  most  of  the  tracks  stick  to  a  faster  style.

  Inconitor  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  war,  bestial  death  and  black  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness,  mystery,  inner  power  and  spiritual  intensity.    

  In  my  opinion  Incinitir  is  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  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Serpent  Fire  Dominion"  and  "Chaos  Through  Eternal  Desecration".  8  out  of  10.

  https://incinitor.bandcamp.com/album/black-invocation-conquest

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/incinitor.cult

   

Theratos/Psychomantia/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Theratos  are  a  solo  project  from  Gibraltar  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  very  raw  and  experimental  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2026  album  "Psychomantia".

  Noises  and  samples  start  off  the  album  while  voices  and  chants  can  also  be  heard  in  the  background  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and r aw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  mixed  in  with  a  few  growls.

  At  times  the  music  also  captures  a  very  lo-fi  atmosphere  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  riffs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  dark  sounding  melodies,  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style

  When  spoken  words  are  utilized  they  also  bring  in  more  of  a  ritualistic  atmosphere  along  with  the  album  also  having  its  experimental  moments  with  some  avant  garde  touches,  acoustic  guitars  can  also  be  heard  briefly  on  an  instrumental  and  most  of  the  tracks  also  sound  different  from  each  other  as  well  as  some  songs  also  adding  in  whispered  vocals.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  ONA,  The  Sinister  Tradition,  The  Pathei-Mathos  of  David  Myatt,  Death  and  Nihilism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Theratos  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  experimental  black  metal  band,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Psychomantia"  "Ancient  Stone  Walls"  and  "Oral  Headless  masturbation".  8  out  of  10.

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Thanatomass/The Rabid Dead/Nomad Snakepit Productions/2026 EP Review

  Russia's  Thanatomass  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  mixture  of  war,  black,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  ep  "The  Rabid  Dead"  which  will  be  released  in  August  by  Nomad  Snakepit  Productions.

  Drum  beats  start  off  the  ep  along  with  some  heavier  riffing  a  few  seconds  later  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  tremolo  picking,  brutal  blast b eats  and  war  metal  elements  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  bestial  growls.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style  while  black  metal  screams  are  also  used  at  times.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  most  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  some  of  the  riffing  also  shows  an  influence  of  thrash  metal,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  spoken  words  are  also  added  towards  the  end.

  On  this  recording  Thanatomass  takes  the  most  aggressive  and  brutal  sides  of  war,  black,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  very  heavy  recording.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Thanatomass  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  war,  black,  death  and  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "The  Rabid  Dead".  8 out  of  10.

 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yKXwji8dngWD6AMq385xM 

  

Dark Goat/Ad Vesperum/2026 Full Length Review

  Italy's  Dark  Goat  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2026  album  "Ad  Vesperum".

  Clean  playing,  synths  and  spoken  words  start  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.  Dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  scremas.

  A  lot  of  the  music  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90';s  era  of  the  genre  while  the  solos  and  leads  also  stick  to  an  old  school  style.  Elements  of  death  metal  can  also be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  a  few  tracks  also  bringing  in  the  brutality  of  war  metal.

  On  this  recording  Dark  Goat  goes  for  more  of  a  traditional  90's  style  of  black  metal  as  well  as  adding  in  some  touches  of  war  and  death  create  to  create  a  very  aggressive  album.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  occultism,  introspection.  darkness  and  destruction  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Dark  Goat  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  old  school  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Endless  Island"  "The  Tzar's  Magician"  and  "Lotus  Eater".  8  out  of  10.

  https://darkgoatofficial.bandcamp.com/album/ad-vesperum 

Diabolic Oath/Unholy Barbaric Hymns/Sentient Ruin Laboratories/2026 EP Review

  Portland,  Oregon's  Diabolic  Oath  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  psychedelic  and  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  ep  "Unholy  Barbaric  Hymns"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Sentient  Ruin  Laboratories.

  Apocalyptic  soundscapes  start  off  the  ep  before  going  into  a  very  fast,  raw  and  brutal  war  metal  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  bestial  growls  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.

  Throughout  the  recording  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.  The  ep  also  has  its  psychedelic  moments,  angry  shouts  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style  and  one  track  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  synths. 

  On  this  recording  Diabolic  Oath  adds  some  psychedelic  touches  into  their  war  and  bestial  black/metal  style  to  create  something  very  different  from  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism  and  Esotericism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Diabolic  Oath  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  war  and  bestial  black/death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Emblazoned  Upon  Ebony  Winds"  and  "Vomiting  Flames  in  Rapturous  Conflagration".   8  out  of  10.

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Hoc Est Bellum/Filth Majesty/Time To Kill Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Hoc  Est  Bellum  are  a  band  from  Finland  that  plays  a  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Filth  Majesty'  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Time  TO  Kill  Records.

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  war  metal  elements  and  brutal  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  done  in  more  of  an  angry  black  metal  style  and  the  tremolo  picking  in  the  fast  riffs  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Bestial  growls  are  also  utilized  at  times  while  some  of  the  riffing  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  melody.  The  album  also  adds  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style  when  they  are utilized,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  both  synths  and  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  as  well a s  the  closing  track  also  adding  i  spoken  words     

  Hoc  Est  Bellum  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of t heir  own.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism,  Blasphemy,  War  and  Horror  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Hoc  Est  Bellum  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  "Black  Metal  Terror"  "Blood  of  The  Wytches"  "Winds  Of  Decay"  and  "the  Goatborn  Ones".  8  out  of  10.

  YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KpuYWezKbI

Stream: https://ffm.to/hocestbellum-nightside-necromancy

https://hocestbellum.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hoc_est_bellum_black_noise

Varathron/Procreation Of Unaltered Evil/WoldKult Religion/2026 Demo Re-Issue Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  an  older  demo  from  Greece's  Varathron  which  showed  the  earlier  style  of  occult  black  metal  and  the  demo  was  released  in  1989  "Procreation  Of  Unaltered  Evil"  which  was  originally  released  in  1989  and  was  re-issued  in  2026  by  WolfKult  Religion  and  called  "Procreation  Of  Unaltered  Evil".

  Clean  playing  starts  off  the  demo  along  with  a  brief  use  of  demonic  sounding  spoken  words  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  and  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.

  Throughout  the  demo  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  growls.  A  lot  of  the  music  is  very  heavily  influenced  by  the  first  wave  era  of  black  metal  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  more  of  an  80's  extreme  metal  style.

  On  this  demo  Varathron  played  a  style  of  occult  black  metal  that  was  very  heavily  influenced  by  the  first  wave  black  metal  and  also  paved  the  way  for  the  early  Hellenic  black  metal  style.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism  and  the  Chthulu  Mythos.

  In  my  opinion  this  was  a  very  great  sounding  recording  from  Varathron  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  Hellenic  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  re-issue.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Necranastis".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.facebook.com/varathron 

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  

Heilig Vuur/Dance Of The Stone Silhouettes/Feral Heart Productions/2025 Album Re-Issue Review

  Heilig  Vuur  are  a  band  from  Vancouver  B.C,  Canada  that  plays  a  very  cold  and  defiant  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "Dance  of  The  Stone  Silhouettes"  which  was  re-issued  in  2025  by  Feral  Heart  Productions.

  A  very  fast  and  raw  black  metal  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  done  in  more  of  a  growling  style  which  also  adds  in  elements  of  death  metal  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  old  school  touches.  Most of  the  riffing  is  also  done  on  power  chords  with  only  a  brief  use  of  melody  along  with  all  of  the  songs  also  avoiding  the  use  of  any  solos  or  leads  and  synths  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  tracks.

  Heilig  Vuur  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  fast,  raw  and  aggressive  sounding  with  a  touch  of  death  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness  and  stoicism  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  Heilig  Vuur  are  a  very  great  sounding  cold  and  defiant  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Undefeated  Sun"  "Dance  Of  Th  Stone  Silhouettes"  and  "Divine  Vision".  8  out  of  10.

 https://feralheartprod.bandcamp.com/album/dance-of-the-stone-silhouettes

         

Akyros Expanse/Sagittarius/2026 Full Length Review

  Akyros  Expanse  are  a  band  from  Vancouver  B.C,  Canada  that  plays  a  very  dense,  hypnotic  and  oppressive  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2026  album  Sagittarius".

  Synths  start  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  a  mixture  of  deep  growls  and  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.   

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  music  also  brings  a  very  modern  approach  to  the  genre.  A  small  amount  of  dark  sounding  melodies  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  at  times  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them,  one  track  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  soundscapes  and  spoken  words  are  also  added  towards  the  end.

  Akyros  Expanse  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw,  aggressive  and  modern  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness,  space  and  void  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Akyros  Expanse  are  a  very  great  sounding  dense,  hypnotic  and  oppressive  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Storms  Of  Reverence"  and  "Vomiting  Spectral  Mass".  8  out  of  10.

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Pig's Blood/Destroying The Spirit/Dark Descent Records/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Pig's  Blood  are  a  band  from  Milwaukee,  Wisconsin  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Destroying  The  Spirit"  which  will  be  released  in  April  by  Dark  Descent  Records.

  A  very  fast,  raw  and  brutal  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking,  blast  beats  and  war  metal  elements  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling. Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  bestial  growls  and  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  music  also  mixes  in  influences  from  both  the  modern  and  old  school  era's  of  the  genre. When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  also  bring  in  more  of  a  90's  death  metal  style  and  the  whole  recording  also  sticks  to  a  heavier  direction.

  On  this  recording  Pig's  Blood  expands  on  the  war  and  bestial  black/death  metal  style  they have  introduced  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism, Anti  Christianity,  War  and  Misanthropy  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Pig's  Blood  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  war  and  bestial  black/death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Standing  In  Depravity"  "Power  To  Stop  it"  "Satanic  Hammer  Of  Justice"  and  "Strikeforce  of  Isolated  Will".  8  out  of  10.

  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pigs-blood/1337815015

https://pigsblood.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/commandmoreblood/

https://www.instagram.com/pigs_blood/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ff7tYVw8dzowY4w0QJDwt    

  

Ignobleth/Manor Of Primitive Anticreation/Caligari Records/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Ignobleth  are  a  band  from  Italy  that  have  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  an  occult  and  bestial  mixture  of  war,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Manor  Of  Primitive  Anticreation"  which  will be  released  in  April  by  Caligari  Records.

  A  very  ritualistic  and  synth  orientated  intro  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  brutal  blast  beats,  tremolo  picking  and  war  metal  elements  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Vocals  are  mostly  bestial  growls  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  album  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  black  metal  screams  also  being  utilized  at  times,  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.

  Some  tracks  also  having  brief  ambient  interludes  in  between  them  and  the  closing  song  is  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  words.The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Kabballistic  Magick,  Sumerian  Mythology,  Egyptian  Mysteries  and  Lovecraftian  Abominations.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Ignobeleth  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  occult  and  bestial  war,  black  and  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Obelisk  Of  Deformity"  "And  The  Lunar  Mass  Shatters"  and  "Among  the  Seventy -Two  Embalmed  Ekpyrotic  Gods".  8/5  out  of  10.

  http://caligarirecords.bandcamp.com/album/manor-of-primitive-anticreation

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