HELL FURNACE fanzine features the best in underground Black Metal releases, as we discover them - plus interviews with interesting bands from around the world.
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The Hell Furnace isn't always stoked to maximum capacity because between shifts both Stug and myself have to venture down the adjoining Black Metal mine to the seam and whip out our specially imbued pickaxes. We don't always chip off what we're prospecting for, but every once in a while we manage to unearth a few rare or precious items. This is one such valuable find; a recording from 2007 that will... More »
Since digging up this fucked-up two man outfit towards the end of last year, I've been waiting impatiently for their debut album to arrive. Entitled "How to perform a human sacrifice - the blood rites", it is finally here - unleashing with it some highly original and experimental ideas. As the opening song, 'Necklace... More »
Finally, the moment has arrived... The moment for Dødsengel to show us how they have followed their supreme debut album, Visionary. With 5 songs spanning a massive 55 minutes, it seems Mirium Occultum is going to take us on a different musical journey to its predecessor. When the opening track, 'Azonei Wyrdwalker' begins,... More »
There are few bands who not only write excellent Black Metal, but who are also actively involved with the beliefs that inspire their music. Argentina's Gevurahel is one such band, which makes this hard-to-find CD all the rarer. The band's name is derived from 'Gevurah', part... More »
Imagine another holocaust! One in which the Jews are not the quarry but one where the exterminees are German Black Metal bands. I would be the aggressor and those who survive a perilous train journey, brutal working conditions, dubious washing facilities and finally manage to... More »
Coming from the same city as Black Metal founders Venom will always produce high expectations. Although Blooddawn's previous release was pretty chaotic this plants a heavily booted kick up its arse and marks a significant progression for the band ...and meets the expectations of the... More »
This is a re-release of their 2005 demo, remastered and professionally manufactured with new artwork. I don't pretend to know what the initial release was like but this is well produced with excellent monotone photography to give you a flavour of the cold atmosphere within... More »
Written and performed by a person calling himself 'Lurker' you just know this is going to be filthy Black Metal. Bits of soil cover the whole studio and recording equipment. In fact, this was probably recorded in a hole dug by his own hands at... More »
Good quality American Black Metal bands are becoming less of a novelty these days. As the USA seems to be awakening from its Death Metal malaise, they are appearing with all the ruthless efficiency of a Stalinist production directive. With an underground elite now propping... More »
In the early days of Death Metal, the Netherlands was one of the countries that dominated. Throughout the subsequent growth of Black Metal in Europe, Dutch bands haven't played such a leading role, but one band who are working hard to restore their country's former... More »
Turkey's Malefic Order have made a serious mark on my playlist this month. As manufacturers of fast and angry Black Metal, their debut album, released through Satanic Propaganda Records, entitled 'Raging Evil Desekration' does exactly what it says on the tin! This is raging evil and... More »
Hailing from Bloemfontein in South Africa, Throne Below purvey raw Black Metal. Although it is probably the last country you'd think of to have artists influenced by Winter's icy grip there is a fledgling scene going on there right now. Some of it is geared... More »
Blodfest have been right near the top of my playlist since I recently unearthed their album Den Flyr Ej Ilden… Eager to learn more about their music I asked Valeskald to visit the Hell Furnace, unpick the stitches from his eyes and answer some questions.... More »
Here we have an album that simultaneously ejaculates with impunity upon the miserable faces of those whoring sisters: trend and conformity! Darvulia play simple, ugly and tuneless Black Metal which is highly effective and replayable with a certain unique 'je ne sais quoi'. It makes... More »
Doom Cult is the first full-length album from New Zealand's Diocletian, who specialize in crushingly intense black metal with old underground death metal influences. The album opens with the title track, and it's a fucking beast. A distorted siren signals battle to commence, the drums kick... More »
We've got a set of four promo CDs to give away:
● Vetus Obscurum "Blood Revelations"
● Way to End "Desecrated Internal Journey"
● Ruins "Front the Final Foes"
● Tenebrae in Perpetuum "L’Eterno Maligno Silenzio"
For your chance to win all 4 CDs, answer the following question correctly:
Which record label released ALL FOUR of the CDs listed above?
Send us your fuckin' answers (with "4 Promo CDs" in the subject line) before February 8th 2010. The winner will be picked at random and notified by email.
Interesting Black Metal fragments we found.
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