If your black metal shelf already holds the classics and you’re itching for something beyond the familiar beats, this list is for you. These 10 bands bring their own sound, mood, and raw intensity ...

Here are the six best concept albums in black metal! The black metal movement boasts a wealth of uncompromising artists and impressive intellectuals, such as Vemod’s scholarly Jan Even Åsli.

Join us in celebrating Metallica with the five best covers of their hits by black metal bands. Have songs more black metal in spirit than “Bleeding Me” and “Fade to Black” ever existed?! Of course not ...

Turn black metal and linen thread into new weapons and armor. Image: Iron Gate Studio/Coffee Stain Publishing via Polygon In this Valheim guide, we’ll show you where to seek out black metal scrap, ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Needless to say, it wouldn’t be cause for wonder to spot a metalhead taking a public stroll while wearing a T-shirt promoting Darkthrone, Gorgoroth, or Bathory. However, you probably will never bump ...

Not only does Valheim Black Metal sound cool, but it's actually an incredible useful resource as it's used to craft some of the most powerful weapons available, including the Black Metal Axe, the ...

Deep in the recesses of black metal’s cold, abyssal heart lies the spirit of rebellion. It always has. So this Fourth of July, as Americans celebrate their day of independence, we choose to celebrate ...

Hunter Hunt-Hendrix is the creator of Liturgy, the band from Brooklyn that plays “transcendental black metal music,” as defined in a manifesto by Hunt-Hendrix. Liturgy began as a solo project and in ...

Black Metal in Valheim isn’t necessarily hard to find, but it is one of those materials that doesn’t appear naturally as an ore vein, like copper and tin. So, grab your best gear and a cart and follow ...

The Norwegian band’s early years were punctuated by headlines about death and church burnings. It went on to become a beacon of experimentation in the genre. Mayhem, from left: Hellhammer (Jan Axel ...

The world of Valheim is home to many rare materials and minerals that can be mined and later used to create powerful weapons and armor. In this Valheim guide, you'll learn how to find Black Metal ...