Noizr Zine: Reviews

12/30/2018ReviewCheck 'Em All: Whoredom Rife, Druj, Thron, Demonbreed, Unleashed, and Selvans

Check 'Em All: Whoredom Rife, Druj, Thron, Demonbreed, Unleashed, and Selvans

New music from black, death and doom metal acts

12/25/2018ReviewCheck 'Em All: Sulphur Aeon, CNTMPT, Odious Devotion, Sigh, and Shibalba

Check 'Em All: Sulphur Aeon, CNTMPT, Odious Devotion, Sigh, and Shibalba

New music from ambient, death, black metal acts

12/24/2018Review
9/10Review of Svartidauði’s "Revelation of the Red Sword" with full album stream

Review of Svartidauði’s "Revelation of the Red Sword" with full album stream

'Within the bleak mid-winter' a beacon of blackened beauty

12/18/2018Review"Non Serviam": Review of Cult Never Dies’ biography about Rotting Christ

"Non Serviam": Review of Cult Never Dies’ biography about Rotting Christ

An exploration into the dedication and struggles of Greece’s biggest metal band

12/18/2018ReportReport from Kyiv’s indoor-event Oskorei Midvinter Festival, feat. Cradle of Filth

Report from Kyiv’s indoor-event Oskorei Midvinter Festival, feat. Cradle of Filth

Rounding out the line-up of the event were Dymna Lotva, Barkasth, YGG, Khors, and Nox Vorago

12/12/2018Review
9/10Exclusive: Review of Dirge’s "Lost Empyrean" with full album stream

Exclusive: Review of Dirge’s "Lost Empyrean" with full album stream

"Lost Empyrean" will be released on December 14 via Debemur Morti Productions

12/12/2018ReportPhoto report from Somali Yacht Club’s "The Sea" album presentation at the Robust Evening

Photo report from Somali Yacht Club’s "The Sea" album presentation at the Robust Evening

The event also featured such performing acts as Death Pill, Nug, and Takoe

12/10/2018ReviewCheck 'Em All: Vhorthax, Infestum, Hecate, Lowered, and Wiegedood

Check 'Em All: Vhorthax, Infestum, Hecate, Lowered, and Wiegedood

New music from black metal acts

12/03/2018ReportPhoto report from Reka, White Ward, and Mother Witch & Dead Water Ghosts gig in Kyiv

Photo report from Reka, White Ward, and Mother Witch & Dead Water Ghosts gig in Kyiv

The event took place on November 23 as a part of the Ukrainian mini tour of Reka and White Ward

12/02/2018ReportTill Lindemann presents a collection of author poetry "Messer" in Kyiv

Till Lindemann presents a collection of author poetry "Messer" in Kyiv

An autograph session with the celebrated musician was held in one of Kyiv’s galleries of contemporary art

12/01/2018Review
8/10Review of Craft’s "White Noise and Black Metal" with full album stream

Review of Craft’s "White Noise and Black Metal" with full album stream

New LP of Swedish act is highly recommended for fans of 'traditional' black metal

11/29/2018ReportPhotos from the Kyiv’s exhibition "Idols. The Art of Heavy Metal"

Photos from the Kyiv’s exhibition "Idols. The Art of Heavy Metal"

Sculptures and photographs from the exposition dedicated to heavy metal

11/21/2018Review
8,5/10All hell breaks loose. Review of Sargeist "Unbound" with full album stream

All hell breaks loose. Review of Sargeist "Unbound" with full album stream

Finnish second-wave titans boast a return to form

11/18/2018ReviewNot so bohemian the Rhapsody is turning out to be: Two sides of the acclaimed movie about Queen

Not so bohemian the Rhapsody is turning out to be: Two sides of the acclaimed movie about Queen

Review of Queen's biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody"

11/12/2018Review
9/10Review of In the Woods… album "Cease the Day"

Review of In the Woods… album "Cease the Day"

"Cease the Day" will be released on November 23 worldwide via Debemur Morti Productions

11/05/2018ReportPhoto report from Dirge, Hegemone, and Moanaa gig in Krakow

Photo report from Dirge, Hegemone, and Moanaa gig in Krakow

The event took place on October 21 as a part of Dirge’s tour in support of the upcoming album "Lost Empyrean"

11/01/2018Review
8/10World collides and bands end. Review of One Tail, One Head’s coup de grace

World collides and bands end. Review of One Tail, One Head’s coup de grace

"Worlds Open and World Collide", is a solid offering of black metal, birthed straight from the traditions of the genre’s past

10/31/2018ReviewBallad for other people's love. Review of Lennon and Ono’s film "Imagine"

Ballad for other people's love. Review of Lennon and Ono’s film "Imagine"

1972’s "Imagine" is a movie which leaves mixed impressions after watching

10/29/2018ReportOpen the Gate of DSBM: Report from Ashen Dominion II fest feat. Psychonaut 4

Open the Gate of DSBM: Report from Ashen Dominion II fest feat. Psychonaut 4

The event, which also featured Galdur, Balfor, Nödutgång:Självmord, and KZOHH, took place on October 13 in Kyiv, Ukraine

10/28/2018Review
9/10The other side of Mgła. Review of Kriegsmaschine's "Apocalypticists" with full album stream

The other side of Mgła. Review of Kriegsmaschine's "Apocalypticists" with full album stream

'Side-project' of Mgła makes a strong case for best album of the year

10/27/2018Review
9/10Infesting minds with stunning songwork. Infestus’ new album "Thrypsis" review

Infesting minds with stunning songwork. Infestus’ new album "Thrypsis" review

One of the most mature and sophisticated pieces of black metal this year

10/18/2018ReportThe Unsearchable Riches of Void. Bristol gig review

The Unsearchable Riches of Void. Bristol gig review

Returning from the abyss, UK innovators demonstrate their cult status

10/17/2018ReportFeast for the soul. Report from Batushka’s gig in Kyiv

Feast for the soul. Report from Batushka’s gig in Kyiv

The Polish project is one of the few BM bands that can gather a full house respite repeat visits

10/16/2018Review
6/10"What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?". Review of 1914’s album "The Blind Leading the Blind"

"What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?". Review of 1914’s album "The Blind Leading the Blind"

The Great War invokes not so great music from 1914

10/14/2018Review
8/10Unrelenting atonal insanity from Poland. Review of Outre's "Hollow Earth"

Unrelenting atonal insanity from Poland. Review of Outre's "Hollow Earth"

Polish? Death/black? Behemoth?... NO! There’s a new kid in town

10/09/2018Review
7/10Review of Cultes Des Ghoules’ "Sinister, Or Treading The Darker Paths" with full album stream

Review of Cultes Des Ghoules’ "Sinister, Or Treading The Darker Paths" with full album stream

Polish traditionalists release another album sure to please fans

10/08/2018Review
7/10I enjoyed you at your lightest. Review of Behemoth’s "I Loved You At Your Darkest" with full album stream

I enjoyed you at your lightest. Review of Behemoth’s "I Loved You At Your Darkest" with full album stream

An enjoyable but safe record from the Polish superstars

10/07/2018Review
7,5/10Autumn melancholy. Review of Karg (Harakiri for the sky) album "Dornenvögel"

Autumn melancholy. Review of Karg (Harakiri for the sky) album "Dornenvögel"

The LP will be released on November 16 via AOP Records

10/04/2018Review
9/10"Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light". Review and stream of The Order of Apollyon’s album "Moriah"

"Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light". Review and stream of The Order of Apollyon’s album "Moriah"

The black/death metal band that’ll easily contest Behemoth in 2018

10/03/2018ReviewShort review of The Doors "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" concert movie

Short review of The Doors "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" concert movie

Impressions of the American rock band’s "best performance"

09/30/2018Review
9/10Review of Sektarism’s "Fils de Dieu" with full album stream

Review of Sektarism’s "Fils de Dieu" with full album stream

"End All Life/NoEvDia continues to be a label dedicated to pushing the boundaries of extreme music that is infused with dark occult themes"

09/29/2018Review
8,5/10A familiar kind of horror. Review of Anaal Nathrakh’s new LP with full album stream

A familiar kind of horror. Review of Anaal Nathrakh’s new LP with full album stream

Anaal Nathrakh delve into past terrors for their newest record "A New Kind of Horror"

09/25/2018Review
6/10Overtures of monotony. Review of Deicide’s newest album

Overtures of monotony. Review of Deicide’s newest album

Here’s what our reviewer thinks of Deicide’s "Overtures of Blasphemy"

09/24/2018ReportStart has been made. First Stoned Jesus’ gig in the framework of The Pilgrimage Tour

Start has been made. First Stoned Jesus’ gig in the framework of The Pilgrimage Tour

Report from the Kyiv concert and review of the band’s new album "Pilgrims"

09/23/2018Report"This is your kingdom!": Concert review of Vader, Hate, and Thy Disease in Kyiv

"This is your kingdom!": Concert review of Vader, Hate, and Thy Disease in Kyiv

Photo and text report from the show which took place on September 13 as a part of Battering the East tour

09/17/2018ReportPhoto and text report from Leech’s show feat. Beyond the Event Horizon and Thesis

Photo and text report from Leech’s show feat. Beyond the Event Horizon and Thesis

The event was held on September 9 in Warsaw, Poland, prior to the release of Leech's new album "For Better Or For Worse"

09/16/2018Review
9/10Kings of War Metal. Review of Archgoat’s "The Luciferian Crown" with full album stream

Kings of War Metal. Review of Archgoat’s "The Luciferian Crown" with full album stream

"...by the far the most complex and well planned Archgoat’s album I think I’ve ever heard"

09/10/2018Review
7,5/10The Nietzsche’s last chord: Review of EP "Finals."

The Nietzsche’s last chord: Review of EP "Finals."

Having released their third EP, the musicians intend to shut down the project

09/03/2018Report6 tips we learned at the Brutal Assault 2018

6 tips we learned at the Brutal Assault 2018

Noizr Zine's scoop on the 23rd Czech metal festival

07/26/2018Review
9/10Review of Khôrada (ex-Agalloch) debut LP "Salt" with full album stream

Review of Khôrada (ex-Agalloch) debut LP "Salt" with full album stream

This is why you should check out the band’s latest release

07/22/2018Review
9/10Review of Ellorsith’s "Orbhais" with full album stream

Review of Ellorsith’s "Orbhais" with full album stream

"Recommended listening for anyone that's a fan of death metal infused with BM elements"

07/22/2018ReviewDark Art: Selection of black metal artworks for the first half of 2018

Dark Art: Selection of black metal artworks for the first half of 2018

Musical novelties with the most interesting cover arts

07/12/2018ReviewState-of-the-art approach: Review of "Muse: Drones World Tour" concert film

State-of-the-art approach: Review of "Muse: Drones World Tour" concert film

The British rockers screened for one-night-only their new concert film "Drones World Tour" on July 12 in theaters around the world

07/11/2018ReportMyrkur, Entombed A.D., and a bright set of Nokturnal Mortum: How Kilkim Žaibu XIX was held

Myrkur, Entombed A.D., and a bright set of Nokturnal Mortum: How Kilkim Žaibu XIX was held

The 19th annual festival of folk, pagan and extreme metal music took place in Lithuania

07/09/2018Review
7/10Review of Immortal’s "Northern Chaos Gods" with full album stream

Review of Immortal’s "Northern Chaos Gods" with full album stream

Here is what our reviewer thinks about new LP of the Norwegian black metallists

07/05/2018Review
9/10Indonesian avant-garde: Review of Kekal’s "Deeper Underground" with full album stream

Indonesian avant-garde: Review of Kekal’s "Deeper Underground" with full album stream

"For fans of industrial and more avant-garde projects, you’ll find a gem within this record"

07/02/2018ReportWeekend at Ragnard Reborn Nove Kolo: Report from two festival days

Weekend at Ragnard Reborn Nove Kolo: Report from two festival days

Our impressions about the debut Kharkiv-based outdoor heavy music event

06/28/2018Review
6/10Review of Marduk’s "Viktoria" with full album stream

Review of Marduk’s "Viktoria" with full album stream

Here is what Noizr’s reviewer thinks about new release of the Swedish black metal legends

06/27/2018Review
4,5/10When Papa has gone, pop has come: Opinion about Ghost’s new album "Prequelle"

When Papa has gone, pop has come: Opinion about Ghost’s new album "Prequelle"

Commercial success vs. music

06/20/2018Review
8/10The voice of the internal confrontation: Review of WTEIM’s post-black metal album "Unraveling; Arising"

The voice of the internal confrontation: Review of WTEIM’s post-black metal album "Unraveling; Arising"

Noizr Zine’s review in anticipation of the one-man band With The End In Mind’s debut album release

06/15/2018Review
9/10Review of Funeral Mist’s "Hekatomb" with full album stream

Review of Funeral Mist’s "Hekatomb" with full album stream

Here is why our reviewer gave a new Funeral Mist’s release 9/10

06/13/2018Review
9/10Review of Mournful Congregation’s "The Incubus of Karma"

Review of Mournful Congregation’s "The Incubus of Karma"

Here is what our reviewer thinks about new LP of the Australian funeral doom metal act

06/04/2018Review
9/10With greetings from the 70's: Review of Spiral Skies’ "Blues for a Dying Planet"

With greetings from the 70's: Review of Spiral Skies’ "Blues for a Dying Planet"

"Gloomy theater with rock guitars, chorus, and organ playing. Blues rock operetta with amazing female vocals"

05/30/2018ReportWith the buzz in the ears: How Metal Madness festival was held in Kyiv

With the buzz in the ears: How Metal Madness festival was held in Kyiv

The one-day heavy music festival featured sets of the Ukrainian and Belarusian bands

05/29/2018Review
7/10Review of Chaos Invocation’s "Reaping Season, Bloodshed Beyond" with full album stream

Review of Chaos Invocation’s "Reaping Season, Bloodshed Beyond" with full album stream

Here is what our reviewer thinks about new LP of the German black metallers

05/20/2018Review
6/10Review of Dimmu Borgir's "Eonian" with full album stream

Review of Dimmu Borgir's "Eonian" with full album stream

Here is what our reviewer thinks about new LP of the Norwegian symphonic black metallers

05/19/2018Review
7/10Returning of Sons of Alpha Centauri: Review for upcoming LP "Continuum"

Returning of Sons of Alpha Centauri: Review for upcoming LP "Continuum"

The band is to release the first album in the last ten-odd years

05/19/2018Review
8/10Review of Aura Noir "Aura Noire" with full album stream

Review of Aura Noir "Aura Noire" with full album stream

Here is what our reviewer thinks about new LP of the Norwegian black/thrash metal act

05/08/2018ReportFrom DOK makers: How was grim Spring Solitude Evening held in Kyiv

From DOK makers: How was grim Spring Solitude Evening held in Kyiv

Thematic event of heavy atmospheric music gathered on stage 6 Ukrainian bands

05/06/2018Review
7/10Review of Skogen's album "Skuggorna Kallar"

Review of Skogen's album "Skuggorna Kallar"

This is what Noizr’s reviewer thinks about the upcoming album of the Swedish black metallers Skogen

04/30/2018Review
9/10Ascending to heavenly delights. Review of Ascension’s "Under Ether"

Ascending to heavenly delights. Review of Ascension’s "Under Ether"

"It’s the pinnacle of Ascension’s work thus far"

04/29/2018ReportPhotos from Holy Death Over Kyiv V, feat. Acherontas and Kroda

Photos from Holy Death Over Kyiv V, feat. Acherontas and Kroda

The event, held on April 21, also featured the performing acts Burshtyn, Bergrizen, Grave Circles, and Pestilentia

04/20/2018ReportNon Serviam: How Rotting Christ’s show in Kyiv was held

Non Serviam: How Rotting Christ’s show in Kyiv was held

The headliner's set after the arrest, warming up from White Ward, and MartYriuM’s canceled show

04/10/2018Review
5/10Review of Deströyer 666 EP "Call of the Wild"

Review of Deströyer 666 EP "Call of the Wild"

Review with a full album stream

04/04/2018ReportPhotos from debut Ashen Dominion Fest

Photos from debut Ashen Dominion Fest

The event was held on March 31 in Kyiv, featuring Khors, Raventale, Ulvegr, Kzohh, and Severoth

04/03/2018Review
8/10Review of All My Sins’ single "Zov iz Magle"

Review of All My Sins’ single "Zov iz Magle"

This is what we think about new release from the Serbian black metallers

03/27/2018Review
8/10Review of Grift’s EP "Vilsna Andars Boning"

Review of Grift’s EP "Vilsna Andars Boning"

This is what we think about the Swedish dark folk project’s upcoming release

03/23/2018Review
7/10Reckless doom: Review of Soom’s new album "Djebars"

Reckless doom: Review of Soom’s new album "Djebars"

A quick look at the second studio album of the Kharkiv-based trio

03/21/2018Review
8/10Review of Drudkh’s "They Often See Dreams About the Spring" LP with full album stream

Review of Drudkh’s "They Often See Dreams About the Spring" LP with full album stream

This is why the band’s new release got 8/10 from our reviewer

03/12/2018Review
7/10Austrian black metal pioneers. Review of Abigor’s new album "Höllenzwang (Chronicles of Perdition)"

Austrian black metal pioneers. Review of Abigor’s new album "Höllenzwang (Chronicles of Perdition)"

With the full album stream

03/06/2018Review
6/10The cost of nostalgia. Review for Necrophobic’s new album "Mark of the Necrogram"

The cost of nostalgia. Review for Necrophobic’s new album "Mark of the Necrogram"

Noizr Zine’s reviewer shares his opinion on a new album of the Swedish black/death metallers

03/05/2018ReportPhotos from gig feat. Sleep in Heads, Sleeping Bear, and Way Station

Photos from gig feat. Sleep in Heads, Sleeping Bear, and Way Station

The event took place on March 3 in Kyiv, Ukraine

02/19/2018ReportPhotos from live presentation of Harakiri for the sky’s new album "Arson"

Photos from live presentation of Harakiri for the sky’s new album "Arson"

Featuring bands Ancst and Ellende

02/15/2018Review
8/10New release in 10 years. Review for Arkhon Infaustus’ EP "Passing the Nekromanteion"

New release in 10 years. Review for Arkhon Infaustus’ EP "Passing the Nekromanteion"

Review with a full album stream

02/06/2018Review
9/10Reflections of an epic: Bell Witch "Mirror Reaper" review

Reflections of an epic: Bell Witch "Mirror Reaper" review

Review with a full album stream

02/04/2018Review
9/10Vantablack of extreme metal: Review for Portal’s album "ION"

Vantablack of extreme metal: Review for Portal’s album "ION"

Review with a full album stream

02/01/2018ReportJubilee Winter Mass V held in Kyiv with a record-breaking full house

Jubilee Winter Mass V held in Kyiv with a record-breaking full house

Hundreds of the Ukrainian underground music fans visited the fifth annual festival on January 27

01/31/2018Review
7/10"More like filler than killer": Review for Tribulation’s "Down Below"

"More like filler than killer": Review for Tribulation’s "Down Below"

Noizr’s reviewer shares his opinion on a latest 4th album of the Swedish metal act Tribulation

01/24/2018Review
9/10Review for Blaze of Perdition’s "Conscious Darkness" with full album stream

Review for Blaze of Perdition’s "Conscious Darkness" with full album stream

Why "Concious Darkness" is what black metal should sound like in 2018

01/18/2018Review
7/10Review for Summoning’s "With Doom We Come" with album stream

Review for Summoning’s "With Doom We Come" with album stream

Noizr Zine's reviewer shares his opinion on new release of the Austrian black metal duo

01/13/2018Review
7/10Review for Watain’s album "Trident Wolf Eclipse"

Review for Watain’s album "Trident Wolf Eclipse"

Noizr Zine's reviewer shares his opinion on new release of the Swedish black metallers

01/11/2018Review
8/10Exactly what you expect from Harakiri for the sky: "Arson" album review

Exactly what you expect from Harakiri for the sky: "Arson" album review

Noizr Zine’s editor shares her impressions after listening to the upcoming 4th LP of the Austrian post-black metal duo

01/09/2018Review
7/10Review for Shining’s "X - Varg Utan Flock" with full album stream

Review for Shining’s "X - Varg Utan Flock" with full album stream

Check out latest offering from the Swedish black metallers