Underground For The Masses

The year 2013 witnessed what dedication in Polish black metal means. Proch, for that is the band in question, wasted no time in bringing their ideas to the fore. Focusing on themes such as anti-Christianity, death, hate, and paganism, the members released two demos, “Urna” and “Promo 2016”, followed by...

From the depths of the French underground, Pénitence Onirique has carved out a unique identity built on atmosphere, introspection, and raw emotional intensity. Blending elements of depressive black metal with post-black textures, the band creates a sound that feels both suffocating and strangely cathartic. Across releases like V.I.T.R.I.O.L., Vestige,...

In every life, there comes a moment when certain words can no longer be withheld, not out of revenge, nor in pursuit of justice, but because silence itself begins to corrode what remains unspoken. For the French black metal group Malhkebre, that moment surfaced in 2002. What followed was...

There are artists who circle an idea. And there are those who take it by the throat and follow it into the dark, wherever it may lead. Since the inception in 2006, Decline of the I from France have belonged to the latter kind, threading philosophy through post-black metal not...

Rising from the depths of the underground with an unrelenting and sinister presence, ArsGoatia channels a raw and uncompromising vision of black metal. Their sound blends ferocity with occult atmosphere, creating a sonic experience that feels both chaotic and deliberate. As they continue to sharpen their identity through recordings...

A reckoning long in the making now steps into the open: Malhkebre announced a new collaboration with Meyhnach of Mütiilation, realised through the single “You Failed”, set to be released on 3 April 2026 via Battlesk’rs Productions. Malhkebre will also spread their messages and many more at Underground for...

The black metal band Nazghor brought to our ears “Baptized in Blood”, the second single from the forthcoming album “A World Ablaze”. Through the song, released on 16 January 2026, the group formed in Sweden explored themes such as the nullification of religious existence, while placing the track within the...

Black Altar is set to bring their ritualistic black metal to Underground for the Masses II, with a lineup that reflects their uncompromising dedication to the Draconian Path. Shadow, the mastermind behind the band, opens up about the long journey from their early days, the importance of splits, and...

Misþyrming returns to Romania for the third time, ready to take the stage at Underground for the Masses II. The Icelandic act has built a reputation on sharp musicianship and uncompromising vision, standing out in the black metal landscape since 2013. D.G. joins us to talk about the band’s...