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Newsletter #58 - December 4th, 2023
Greetings,

'tis the season to be kvlt. Check out the new albums from Varathron, King, Angrenost, Aegrus and Aeternus (among others). Also take a listen to the debut album from Eitrin, a new entity which was specifically commissioned by Debemur Morti Productions to celebrate their 20th anniversary, and features members from Blut Aus Nord (among others!).

Also available for listening is new material from the likes of Vorga, Sammale, Malist, Wolfhetan and House of Atreus (among others!!!), who all have new albums looming on the horizon.

I'll leave you to it. Wishing you all a prosperous winter season, and a Merry Christmas.

Regards,
Imperator
News highlights:
- House of Atreus reveal track from upcoming EP
- Wolfhetan premiere closing song from upcoming album
- Commemorative album from Eitrin streaming online
- New single from Malist
- King streaming new album in full
- Angrenost present "Magna Lua Ordem Mística"
- New song from Vorga
- Wrath of Logarius present single from debut EP
- Sammale present opening track from upcoming album
- Ringarë present "Of Mages and Mystics"
- Varathron streaming new song from upcoming album
- New Aegrus album streaming in full

Review highlights:
- Wayfarer - American Gothic (2023)
- War//Plague (USA) [α] - Carrion (2016)
- Kvaen - The Funeral Pyre (2020)
- Put - Песни смерти (2018)
- Infernö (NOR) - Utter Hell (1996)
- Mare - Ebony Tower (2018)
- Immortal - Northern Chaos Gods (2018)

Forum highlights:
- Are my vocals good enough?
- Watain - Malfeitor (vocal cover)
- Black Metal Matter

House of Atreus reveal track from upcoming EP

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on December 2nd, 2023 0 Comments

The song is taken from the upcoming "Orations" EP, due for release on the 2nd of February via Iron Bonehead Productions.

House of Atreus reveal track from upcoming EP

Melodic Black/Death Metal Minnesotans House of Atreus are gearing up for the release of a brand new EP, titled "Orations", and scheduled for the 2nd of February via Iron Bonehead productions. The new EP will feature 6 tracks in total, including a cover of Running Wild's "Riding the Storm". Until ...

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Wolfhetan premiere closing song from upcoming album

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on December 2nd, 2023 0 Comments

The song, titled "Mein Traum aus Eis", is the closing track from the band's upcoming album, "Vor uns das Feuer, über uns der Himmel", due for release on the 8th of December via Eisenwald.

Wolfhetan premiere closing song from upcoming album

Hailing from Thuringia, Pagan Black Metal act Wolfhetan are getting ready to unleash what will be their third studio album, "Vor uns das Feuer, über uns der Himmel" ("The fire in front of us, the sky above us"), on the 8th of December via Eisenwald. Meanwhile, the album's eighth and final track, ...

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Commemorative album from Eitrin streaming online

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on December 2nd, 2023 0 Comments

The album was commissioned explicitly by Debemur Morti Productions to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

Commemorative album from Eitrin streaming online

French Black Metal label Debemur Morti Productions celebrated their 20th anniversary on the 1st of December, and to mark the occasion, an entire album was commissioned, manifested in the form of Eitrin, and featuring members from Blut Aus Nord, Throane and Mütterlein. The self-titled album is ...

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New single from Malist

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on November 21st, 2023 0 Comments

The song is titled "Ode to the Night", and is taken from the band's upcoming fifth studio album, the details of which have yet to be revealed.

New single from Malist

Russian Black Metal solo-project Malist has just revealed a brand new song, titled "Ode to the Night". The song is taken from the band's upcoming fifth studio album, the details of which have yet to be revealed, but is confirmed to be released through Italian label Avantgarde Music. You can listen ...

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King streaming new album in full

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on November 21st, 2023 0 Comments

The new album is titled "Fury and Death", and was released via Soulseller Records on the 17th of November.

King streaming new album in full

Australian Melodic Black Metal act King released a brand new album on the 17th of November via Soulseller Records. The album, titled "Fury and Death", marks the band's third full-length release, and is now streaming in its entirety via the label's channel:

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Angrenost present "Magna Lua Ordem Mística"

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on November 21st, 2023 0 Comments

The new album was released on the 17th of November via Norma Evangelium Diaboli, marking the band's third full-length effort.

Angrenost present "Magna Lua Ordem Mística"

Portuguese Black Metal outfit Angrenost have just unleashed "Magna Lua Ordem Mística", their third studio album and first through French label Norma Evangelium Diaboli. The album went live on the 17th of November, and to mark the occasion, the entire thing is now available for streaming over at the ...

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New song from Vorga

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on November 14th, 2023 0 Comments

The song is the first glimpse of the band's next studio album, "Beyond the Palest Star", due for release via Transcending Obscurity Records.

New song from Vorga

German Black Metal act Vorga are expected to release what will be their second studio album, "Beyond the Palest Star", later this year via Transcending Obscurity Records. While we wait, one of the tracks from the album, "Tragic Humanity", is now available for listening:

The band commented on ...

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Wrath of Logarius present single from debut EP

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on November 14th, 2023 0 Comments

The song, titled "Soul Ascension", is the fifth track from the band's deput EP, "Necrotic Assimilation", due for release via Season of Mist later this year.

Wrath of Logarius present single from debut EP

Californian newcomers Wrath of Logarius have just revealed one of the tracks from their upcoming debut EP, "Necrotic Assimilation", which will be released on the 8th of December via Season of Mist. The song is called "Soul Ascension", check it out:

The label described the band's stylistic ...

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Sammale present opening track from upcoming album

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on November 6th, 2023 0 Comments

The song is titled "Pohjan Neien Kuolo", and is taken from the band's upcoming second album, "Finno-Ugric", due for release later this month.

Sammale present opening track from upcoming album

On the 24th of November, Finnish Black Metal act Sammale will be releasing "Finno-Ugric" via Naturmacht Productions, marking their second studio effort. Meanwhile, the album's opening track "Pohjan Neien Kuolo" is now available for listening:

The label described the themes within:

Zannibal ...

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Ringarë present "Of Mages and Mystics"

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 31st, 2023 1 Comment

The new song is taken from the band's upcoming third album, "Of Momentous Endless Night", due for release in mid-December.

Ringarë present "Of Mages and Mystics"

Philadelphia-based Black Metal mystics Ringarë have just revealed one of the songs from their upcoming third studio album, "Of Momentous Endless Night", which is due for release on the 15th of December via Avantgarde Music. The song is titled "Of Mages and Mystics", and is the third of the album's ...

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Varathron streaming new song from upcoming album

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 31st, 2023 1 Comment

The song is titled "Hegemony of Chaos" and is the second track from the band's upcoming seventh studio album, "The Crimson Temple", due for release on the 1st of December.

Varathron streaming new song from upcoming album

Greek Black Metal legends Varathron are putting the finishing touches on what will be their seventh studio record, "The Crimson Temple", which is due for release via Agonia Records on the 1st of December. While we wait, the album's second track, "Hegemony of Chaos", is now available for ...

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New Aegrus album streaming in full

NEWS

Posted by Imperator on October 31st, 2023 0 Comments

The new album, titled "Invoking the Abysmal Night", is the band's fourth studio release, and came out on the 27th of October.

New Aegrus album streaming in full

On the 27th of October, Finnish Black Metal act Aegrus unleashed a brand new album, "Invoking the Abysmal Night", via Osmose Productions, marking the band's fourth full-length studio release in a career spanning 18 years. To celebrate the release, the entire album is now available for ...

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Wayfarer - American Gothic (2023)

REVIEW

Reviewed by ScorchedEarth on November 22nd, 2023

Fuck John Wayne

Review for Wayfarer - American Gothic

95%

4.8 star rating

A concept album can be tricky. A black metal band doing a concept album about the American west could easily suck. Unless that band is Wayfarer. Hailing from Colorado, this USBM act has delivered one great album after another since their 2014 debut 'Children Of The Iron Age'. They have always incorporated themes of the old west in their music. Which lends itself perfectly to black metal. Violence, greed, lawlessness, Godlessness, and suffering. ...

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War//Plague (USA) [α] - Carrion (2016)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 28th, 2021

No preaching Crust Punk here, only Black/Thrash anthems with a little protest!

Review for War//Plague (USA) [α] - Carrion

90%

4.5 star rating

The second release from the incredible War//Plague continues in the same direction as the previous masterpiece, with some minor improvements.

The attitude and the lyrical approach is pretty much the same, with lots of angry, pagan rebellions and protests (with a hint of decline of mankind), however the Pagan Metal approach is more visible (through songs like "The Fog").

The drumming here is at its peak. People forget the role of an organic ...

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Kvaen - The Funeral Pyre (2020)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 28th, 2021

The best of Metal, vol. 43

Review for Kvaen - The Funeral Pyre

93%

4.7 star rating

How can a band sound like so many different eras of metal in just one release?! You can find lots of 80s Speed Metal influences (like Agent Steel), and even some of the 2000s Black/Speed influences (like Deströyer 666 and Desaster).

That's not that special, but what is very special is the fact that you can also find lots of melodic Black Metal influences (like early Dissection). That's enough to make it special right? No! There is even a hint ...

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Put - Песни смерти (2018)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 27th, 2021

Yes! Finally a good Post-Black act!

Review for Put - Песни смерти

91%

4.6 star rating

Let's get something clear from the beginning; I'm not a fan of this so-called Post-Black Metal. I like some post-rock bands, but the idea of Post-Black Metal is a bit silly in my opinion, since it captures the technicalities of Black Metal without the feeling of Black Metal. I've tried to listen to some big names like Alcest, Sólstafir, etc... but I found them a tad bit boring to be honest! However; this album just blew me away with its cold and ...

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Infernö (NOR) - Utter Hell (1996)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 26th, 2021

The original Black Thrash Attack?

Review for Infernö (NOR) - Utter Hell

95%

4.8 star rating

Even though the idea of mixing the badass thrashy riffs with the more obscure sounds existed since the 80s, with bands such as Sabbat, it wasn't until the mid 1990s where the term "Black/Thrash" started to be used and perfected. Many argue that Aura Noir's "Black Thrash Attack" was the true starting point and peak of this style of music (in the same way that "In the Nightside Eclipse" was the start and peak of Symphonic Black Metal).

Don't get ...

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Mare - Ebony Tower (2018)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 26th, 2021

The ultimate Hail Satan fest!

Review for Mare - Ebony Tower

90%

4.5 star rating

The debut full-length Mare album took a long time to be released. I can remember that back in 2015 various pages on Instagram talked about the completion of recording for this album, but it was actually released in 2018. I don't now what caused all the delay, but considering the fact that some older guys waited 10-11 years for this release, it's not a big deal!

Anyway, the album.

Like many other 2010s Norweigan Black Metal revival bands, ...

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Immortal - Northern Chaos Gods (2018)

REVIEW

Reviewed by PeaceThroughAnarchy on May 15th, 2021

Unexpected comeback!

Review for Immortal - Northern Chaos Gods

92%

4.6 star rating

After the somewhat mediocre "All Shall Fall" album and Abbath's departure from the band, I said my goodbyes to this legendary act and prayed that Demonaz wouldn't do anything stupid, like reforming the band without Abbath! But that's exactly what happened here!

Instead of a mediocre album, we ended up with an absolute GEM! It's a very refreshing throwback to the early days of Immortal. It even goes one step further on some songs (especially the ...

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Are my vocals good enough?

FORUM

Posted by Nekrist666 on November 27th, 2023 1 Comment

Here is a link to one of my vocal performances, you can hear more in my channel.

Nattens Vokter: https://youtu.be/DwiUnJLbZLQ?feature=shared

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Watain - Malfeitor (vocal cover)

FORUM

Posted by DarkMessiah666 on November 17th, 2023 0 Comments

Hi

I just recorded a vocal cover of Watains song Malfeitor. I am still training on BM vocals. Does it fit?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VF06246aWk

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Black Metal Matter

FORUM

Posted by greyhead on November 9th, 2023 0 Comments

Black Metal Matter - Black Metal android quiz with the ability to listen to the albums of all participating bands right in the app. Additional levels: A Dungeon with Dungeon Synth projects and an Archive with relics, artifacts and curiosities from the world of Black Metal. "Guess the melody" mode - ...

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