Melodic Black Metal

Thron – Vurias Review

Thron – Vurias Review

By Grin Reaper on October 30, 2025 in Reviews, Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, 45 comments

“For the uninitiated, German quintet Thron peddles black metal in the vein of Dissection and Naglfar. They’ve had a sporadic history with AMG, where their self-titled debut and third outing Pilgrim earned very good marks, while sophomore album Abysmal never made it to the promo sump. In 2023, fourth record Dust put Thron on my radar with their seemingly effortless skill to fuse hooky leads and traditional black metal with snatches of black ‘n’ roll. After two-and-a-half years, Thron returns with Vurias, their fifth platter in a decade.” Thron: Legacy.

One of Nine – Dawn of the Iron Shadow Review

One of Nine – Dawn of the Iron Shadow Review

By Thus Spoke on October 24, 2025 in Reviews, Black Metal, Dungeon Synth, Melodic Black Metal, 48 comments

“If you aren’t already familiar with One of Nine, how quickly did you catch the Nazgûl reference? The Tolkien vibes are fairly obvious, but it took me an embarrassing amount of time to connect the band’s actual name and concept with specific LOTR lore. You might therefore accuse me of being severely under-qualified to write this review. However, One of Nine’s music is not just nerding out about iconic fantasy, it’s black metal.” Nerd ringing.

Gjendød – Svekkelse Review

Gjendød – Svekkelse Review

By Grin Reaper on October 11, 2025 in Reviews, Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, 36 comments

“In a genre defined by trem-picking, unbridled shrieks, and lo-fi, treble-heavy production, Gjendød challenges a paradigm long synonymous with black metal—no bass, no problem. Though unabashedly black metal, Gjendød offers an alternative to typical second-wave stylings while still being recognizably influenced by them. Svekkelse is Gjendød’s sixth LP since founding duo K and KK joined forces in 2015. After releasing I Utakt med Verden in 2022, the Trondheim, Norway twosome enlisted drummer TK and Gjendød signed with Osmose Productions.” Norwegian evolution.

Stuck in the Filter: July 2025’s Angry Misses

Stuck in the Filter: July 2025’s Angry Misses

By Kenstrosity on October 6, 2025 in Stuck in the Filter, Atmospheric Black Metal, Black Metal, Blackened Death Metal, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Drone, Experimental Metal, Folk Metal, Groove Metal, Hardcore, Instrumental Metal, Melodic Black Metal, Nu Metal, Pop Metal, Progressive Metal, Sludge, Sludge Metal, Stoner Metal, 55 comments

July Filters get sticky from the heat. It takes time to cool em down and unstickify those rascals. We did it though, for YOU.

Lotan – Yetzer Hara Review

Lotan – Yetzer Hara Review

By Samguineous Maximus on September 8, 2025 in Reviews, Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, 34 comments

“It’s always interesting to follow a band’s career arc through AMG reviews. The last time Lotan appeared in the hallowed halls of this fine site was in 2023, when my superior Thus Spoke took a righteous hammer to their debut. She found the Danish band’s take on the “trvest of stvles” underwhelming—citing unfocused black metal stylings, monotonous pacing, and lackluster production as key shortcomings. Now, Lotan is back with Yetzer Hara, a slab of blackened death inspired by Cain and Abel, with the intent to explore and embody “the destructive urges that define Humanity’s fall from grace.” Can Lotan surpass their debut and carve a name for themselves on the black/death pantheon’s gnarled mural?” Lotan clan.

In Mourning – The Immortal Review

In Mourning – The Immortal Review

By Kenstrosity on August 28, 2025 in Reviews, Melodic Black Metal, Melodic Death Metal, 92 comments

“Swedish sadboi staples In Mourning have had quite the journey over the 25 years since their founding. From the early days of doom-laden, gothic-tinged pall to the current era of dramatic, crooning melodic death, In Mourning’s trajectory arcs over one of the more unsung careers in a world filled with Insomniums, Be’lakors, and Omnium Gatherums. Yet, theirs is the one that stuck with me.” The smell of melodeath in the mourning.

Oskoreien – Hollow Fangs Review

Oskoreien – Hollow Fangs Review

By Owlswald on July 16, 2025 in Reviews, Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, 14 comments

“Atmosphere is a hallmark of great black metal, but for California’s Oskoreien it’s only half the story. Composer and multi-instrumentalist Jay Valena’s long-running black metal project serves as an auditory exploration of complex theoretical themes. 2010’s self-titled debut—an earlier EP version AMG Himself lauded—channeled the atmospheric and acoustic black textures of Ulver and Agalloch into a deep contemplation of a nihilistic existence.” Fang for the buck.