Black Metal
Blackbraid announces EP Nocturnal Womb and single Celestial Bloodlust
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Blackbraid, the indigenous solo black metal project, has announced a new three-track EP titled Nocturnal Womb, set for independent release on March 6, 2026. The EP features the debut single "Celestial Bloodlust," accompanied by a performance video from a recent show in Stockholm, Sweden. Additional material includes an acoustic version of a track from Blackbraid III.
British black metal pioneers Venom have announced their sixteenth studio album, Into Oblivion, set for release on May 1 via Noise/BMG. The album features the band's longstanding lineup and marks their first new material since 2018. A video for the lead single, "Lay Down Your Soul," is now streaming.
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Houston black metal band Necrofier has released a music video for 'Fires of the Apocalypse, Light My Path I,' the opening track of their third album Transcend Into Oblivion, out now via Metal Blade Records. This follows their earlier single and video for 'Fires of the Apocalypse, Light My Path III.' The album's three-part narrative explores awakening, struggle, and rebirth in a Luciferian 'dark night of the soul.'
John Thomas Bratland, known as Jontho, the drummer for the Norwegian black metal band Ragnarok, has died at 48 from cardiac arrest. He also played with groups including Taake, Tsjuder, Kharon, and Fester. The news has prompted condolences from the music community.
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Greek black metal band Rotting Christ has shared an official video for 'Under The Name Of Legion' from their upcoming Blu-Ray release, 35 Years Of Evil Existence – Live In Lycabettus. The performance was captured during a special 35th anniversary show in Athens. The full Blu-Ray, featuring a two-hour career-spanning set, arrives on December 12 via Season Of Mist.