by Jillian Drachman | Dec 18, 2025 | Lists, Top 10
“… it’s time to wage war again. Against the modern world.” ~ Mayhem legend Mr. Maniac As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect upon the year’s highlights and brutal disappointments. Top-notch masterworks came in the form of Funeral’s The Funereal...
by Jillian Drachman | Mar 11, 2025 | Interviews, Metal on Metal
The legendary Kim Carlsson triumphantly stands as one of the greatest contemporary musicians, frontmen, and composers. By means of his uncompromising and ingenious creations, he has achieved immortality. In 2005, Carlsson, or “( ),” founded Lifelover, which he helmed,...
by Jillian Drachman | Mar 10, 2025 | Reviews
Lifelover — a powerhouse revered as one of the greatest and most influential black metal bands in the history of the movement. In fact, I would dare to state that they rank among the best groups of all time regardless of genre distinctions, which they so artfully...
by Jillian Drachman | Mar 28, 2024 | Lists, Top 10
Music journalists tend to spend a lot of time discussing their favorite albums, so we decided to change things up and create a list of the best black metal EPs instead. Mayhem’s Deathcrush (1987) clearly stands as one of the most important efforts in the...
by Metal Insider | Nov 1, 2023 | Interviews
Guest Interview by Jillian Drachman The legendary Kim Carlsson is revered as the frontman of the powerhouse that was Lifelover. Under the moniker “( ),” Carlsson formed this pioneering outfit with Jonas Lars “B” Bergqvist in 2005. After...