Another slab of new, mostly underground black metal tracks from the last couple of months of 2024. From the raw mysticism of Barrow Lord, Saidan and Hekseblad to the glossier strains of Borknagar, Olim and Nostalghia, not forgetting the blackened heavy metal of Inconcessus Lux Lucis. Disparate themes within include, nature (Olim, Ueldes), Japanese Horror (Saidan), mining (Dauþuz), the Malazan Book of the Fallen (Ammanas) and The Witcher (Hekseblad). Enjoy!