As Magus Lord, M. has given us “One Path To Carn Dûm,” a 16-minute black metal epic strewn with synths and drum machines.

Here are 12 classic black metal albums turning 30 years old in 2025.

Black metal is a genre that’s experiencing a bit of a renaissance. The Spellemannpris / “Norwegian Grammy”-winning Djevel awed us last year with Naa skrider natten sort — the second brilliant spot in ...