atmospheric black metal

Austrian newcomers Gjoad create entrancing worlds with atmospheric dark rock on their debut LP, Samanōn.

Dutch architects of atmospheric black metal Verval return with a single from their radiant, upcoming EP, Beeldenstorm.

Trailblazing English black metal act Fellwarden present their sprawling and atmospheric sophomore album, Wreathed in Mourncloud.

Just one year after their accomplished debut, Swiss atmospheric black metallers Aara prepare another mesmerizing release. Check a new song from it here.

Hear Icon of Phobos and Katheksis deliver two different looks at the underbelly of black metal on this new split.

Now officially a solo project Abigail Williams gets its wings on new album, Walk Beyond the Dark. Decibel chats with Ken Sorceron.

Today’s black metal haunting comes courtesy of Zuriaake, a band excelling at both innovation and reverence for the second-wave sound.

Listen to a new song from Baltimore atmospheric black metal group Mother Moon.

Chilean black metal purveyors Sol Sistere stream their cold new album.

NYC black metal troupe Yellow Eyes release the first single from their upcoming Rare Field Ceilings album.

Hear Antre‘s latest effort, Void.

Hear a new song from Danish atmospheric black metal group Morild.

Worldwide black metal terror unit Adaestuo craft a black metal masterpiece on new album, “Krew Za Krew”. Now streaming at Decibel.

Stream a new track from LA-based black metal duo Indesiderium.

Crimson Throne let loose their debut full-length, Of Void & Solitude.

Wormed vocalist Phlegeton changes gears to summon eerie black metal in Lifelost.

Stream a new track from Karg (featuring J.J. of Harakiri for the Sky) right now.

Listen to German atmospheric black metallers Firtan’s stunning new album “Okeanos”.

Watch a new video from Shylmagoghnar.

Stream the first song from Wilt‘s atmospheric new album, Ruin.

There’s a lot of atmospheric black metal out there these days. But Germany’s Eïs rises above glut by retaining the ferocity of the second-wave sound.

Atmospheric black metal continue to burn down genre conventions with another track from the forthcoming Arson album.

Icelandic atmospheric black metal horde Auðn have upped both the aggression and melody on their sophomore record. Listen to the first song now.

Stream Sun of the Sleepless‘ new record, To The Elements, the first new music from the band since 2004, now. 

Watch the new video from Australian black metal band Somnium Nox.

Possession Productions have been ingrained in the dark metal underground for two decades and are still going strong. 

Antihedron is Devouring Star’s excellent follow up to 2015’s Through Lung and Heart. 

Fen have refined their brand of atmospheric black metal on the first piece of their latest album, Winter. 

Autumn Eternal
So… winter isn’t coming?
dB Rating: 9/10

Crowhurst
Noise’s loss, metal’s gain
dB Rating: 8/10