Post-Black Metal

Velothian – Mythic Dawn Review

By Mystikus Hugebeard on February 16, 2026 in Reviews, Atmospheric Black Metal, Black Metal, Folk Metal, 31 comments

“If, like me, you played a lot of the original Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006), then you might agree that the game has a nigh unbeatable vibe. The densely forested hills rolling into the distance, the subtle call of a nearby Nirnroot, the grossly overconfident mudcrabs, the endearing jank of two townspeople conversing like they’ve only just discovered human language; it’s a distinctly cozy high fantasy setting that feels like home in a way few modern games could hope to replicate. Thus, I was excited to learn that Velothian, the epic post-black metal act that was previously featured on the 2024 EP Roundup for their Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind-themed EP Path of the Incarnate, now draws from Oblivion as inspiration for their debut full-length, Mythic Dawn.” Scroll goals.

Ellende – Zerfall Review

By Grin Reaper on January 5, 2026 in Reviews, Black Metal, 73 comments

“Hurtling into the new year with his heart on his sleeve (and bones on his shirt), Ellende’s one-man maestro L.G. bids to set a high bar for 2026. Zerfall, the band’s first new material since 2022, continues where Ellenbogengesellschaft left off, further polishing the allure of classically infused black metal. Conjuring comparisons to compatriots Harakiri for the Sky and Weltenbrandt, Austria’s Ellende lives somewhere between post and depressive black metal.” Despair is a head crab.

Panopticon – Songs of Hiraeth [Things You Might Have Missed 2025]

By Thus Spoke on December 22, 2025 in Things You Might Have Missed 2025, Atmospheric Black Metal, Black Metal, Folk, 19 comments

“I spent so long this summer submerged in Panopticon’s discography, once I came back up, I was overwhelmed by the amount of things I’d missed or needed to get a headstart on. Consequently, I didn’t spend a huge amount of time with Songs of Hiraeth when it first dropped; I listened, loved it, made a note to TYMHM it, and moved on. It was only as Autumn started to turn into Winter and the seasonal chill reminded me of not just my end-of-year writing obligations, but the snowy wildernesses of Northern America (and Northern Europe, where much of Songs of Hiraeth was conceived).” Calls of the wild.

Atlantic – Timeworn [Things You Might Have Missed 2025]

By ClarkKent on December 7, 2025 in Things You Might Have Missed 2025, Atmospheric Black Metal, Black Metal, Post-Metal, 40 comments

“The picture I have in my head of Ireland is an isolated, yet calming, place by the sea. Callan Hoy, from the western coastal town of Galway, further cements this image on the debut record of his atmospheric post-black project, Atlantic. It’s apparent that the setting is important to Timeworn, as crashing waves not only begin and end the album, but they make frequent appearances throughout. This gives the feeling that Hoy recorded Timeworn right along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.” Time, tides, trems.

Stuck in the Filter: September 2025’s Angry Misses

By Kenstrosity on November 18, 2025 in Reviews, Stuck in the Filter, Atmospheric Black Metal, Black Metal, Death Doom, Death Metal, Deathcore, Doom Metal, Melodic Black Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Sludge, Sludge Metal, Thrash Metal, 70 comments

Ah, the pungent stench of autumnal Filters. Forget pumpkin spice and get you some Filter droppings from September!

Harpyr – Trist Review

By GardensTale on October 10, 2025 in Reviews, Black Metal, 38 comments

“It took me a long time to get into black metal, possibly the longest out of all the major metal subgenres. This wasn’t because I kept trying and failing, but because my first forays into the frostbitten were all about that treble, ’bout that treble, no bass kind of production. The kind that sounds like a marble clattering around a vacuum cleaner down in your sketchy uncle’s basement, while your aunt is still upstairs and screeching in hysterics. And it’s all recorded into one of these. I didn’t know that this wasn’t ubiquitous in black metal, that it was widespread primarily in the 90’s, but plenty of bands have since embraced the trinity of evil, kvlt and hi-fidelity recording equipment. I just assumed that if this is what black metal sounded like, then black metal was not for me. Thankfully, I have since learned the error of my ways and was thus happy and even enthusiastic to review newcomers Harpyr.” Loathsome noises in the dark,

Jord – Emellan Träden Review

By Killjoy on September 11, 2025 in Reviews, Atmospheric Black Metal, Post-Metal, 31 comments

“Jord began life in pretty much the exact way one would expect of an atmospheric black metal act. Founder Jörgen “Jurg” Ström would take daily walks through the forests of Sweden during fall 2020, during which he decided to start a nature-oriented musical endeavor. He quickly released two albums, Sol and Måne, on his own before recruiting guitarist Sebastian “Hravn” Svedlund and drummer Stefan Jansson, both of whom he had briefly performed with in Rimfrost and its splinter group Omnicidal. They worked together to create Tundra in 2023, and now look to extend their productive streak with Emellan Träden, Jord’s fourth full-length record in five years.” Forest packaging.

Finnr’s Cane – Finnr’s Cane Review

By Killjoy on September 2, 2025 in Reviews, Atmospheric Black Metal, Black Metal, 9 comments

“Finnr is an Old Norse name that loosely translates to “wanderer” in English. Whether or not this was the inspiration for Finnr’s Cane, it’s an apt moniker for an atmospheric black metal act. Hailing from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, this studio-only group has three prior albums under its belt, the last of which, Elegy, won the overall approval of Ferrous Beuller
in 2018. And now, Finnr’s Cane seems to signal a new era with the release of self-titled album number four.” No cane, no gane.