atmospheric black metal

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