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Charontaphos #1
(Netherlands) 1993

by Jason Netherton on September 6, 2018

Charontaphos #1 (Netherlands) 1993. Editor: Ndizi Na Nyama Dutch zine with a wide range of early 90s underground notables. Interviews with Absu, Apator, Belphegor (that old logo!), Belial, Burzum, Dark Tranquillity, Ceremonial Oath, D.A.B., Decayed, Elbereth, Gorgon, Gorement, Inverted, Wombbath, Katatonia, Malefic Oath, Spina Bifida, Nuclear Death, Mordor, Necropsy, Cartilage, Nembrionic Hammerdeath, Momentum, Nightfall, Gutwrench, […]

The Black Montanas Of Thy Septentrio #1
(USA, TX) 1993

by Jason Netherton on July 8, 2018

The Black Montanas Of Thy Septentrio #1 (United States, TX) October, 1993. Editors: “Equitant” and “Proscriptor” A massive volume representative of everything mystical and ethereal about the early 1990s black metal underground. Based in Texas and produced by Equitant & Proscriptor from Absu, this zine is a document of an era; packed with not only […]

Descent #1
(USA) 1994

by Jason Netherton on August 22, 2017

Descent #1 (USA) May, 1994. Editor: “Steve O’Malley” Descent: An excellent offering from the mid-90s focusing primarily on black, dark and darker-oriented death metal [NOTE: While I included this issue on SBMS to make it searchable and ‘research’able in the broader archive, the editor (Steve O’Malley) actually has all of the issues online as PDF’s […]

Heresy Magazine #3
(Australia) 1998

by Jason Netherton on January 14, 2017

Heresy Magazine #3 (Australia) 1998. Editor: “Jason M. Healey” Zine produced by Atomizer (AUS) vocalist Jason Healey from the late 90s focusing on dark-death and black metal, with interviews, info and features on Agatus, Angelcorpse, Blot Mine, Burzum, Desaster, Destroyer 666, Gospel of the Horns, Helheim, Marduk, Mayhem, Mortuary Oath, Pentacle, Tyrant, Usurper, Vital Remains, […]

Hammer Of Damnation #3
(Finland) January, 1993

by Jason Netherton on April 14, 2016

Hammer Of Damnation #3 (Finland) January, 1993. Editor: “Niko Sirkiä” (2nd press/July 1993) Third issue of this exceptional zine from Finland. From the more transitional/experimental period of the early extreme underground of 92/93, this issue has features and/or interviews with Ancient Rites, Apator, Archgoat, Carnifex (FIN), Organic Infest, Barathrum, Burzum, Damnatory, Castle, Damonacy, Beherit, Depravity, […]

Petrified #3
(USA – Florida) 1994

by Jason Netherton on March 17, 2015

Petrified #3 (USA – Florida) 1994. Editor: “Thorns (Sentis)” Full Moon Productions’ zine extension, and quite a timely one this is. Black metal to the core with many informative and insightful interviews, including Algaion, Ancient, Burzum, Behemoth, Bard Faust (Emperor), Gehenna, Graveland, Hades (NOR), In the Woods, Katatonia, Primordial, Throne of Ahaz, Vlad Tepes, Varathron, […]

Vortex From the East #11
(Malaysia) 1994
(Malaysian and English)

by Jason Netherton on September 21, 2014

Vortex From the East #11 (Malaysia/in Malaysian and English) 1994. Editor: “Aziz” Jumps between both Malay and English w/ interesting commentary etc.. from the exploding SE Asia scene of the early 90s. Features on Burzum/Varg “Count Grisnacht” Vikernes, Faust/Emperor and the events in Norway at the time, Kurt Cobain, Shonen Knife, Glen Benton on death […]

Witchcraft #3
(Germany) 1994 + Interview

by Jason Netherton on July 18, 2014

Interview with Stefan Löns (July, 2014). Also, the incredible new issue is available now To get a copy of #6 write to: witchcraftmag@gmx.de OR (snail mail): Witchcraft Magazine, P.O. Box 32 01 02, 56044 Koblenz, Germany. Price is 7,- Euro postpaid (Germany) or 8,50 Euro / 11$ (Europe, World). I still got new old stock […]

Grind Zone #1
(Italy/Spain) ? 1994
(Español)

by Jason Netherton on January 2, 2013

Grind Zone #1 (Italy/Spain) ? 1994. Director: “Claudio Cubito” (En Español) A somewhat mainstream Italian publication, translated into Spanish for Spain (and published by a German conglomerate!), yet containing many cult underground acts in their prime. This goes to show just how far the ‘underground’ was from being really underground by 1994 – only to […]

Tales of the Macabre #1
(Germany) 1993

by Jason Netherton on September 3, 2012

Tales of the Macabre #1 (Germany) 1993. Editor: “Costa Stoios” This zine of Germany featured many prominent ‘early’ black metal contributions and is heavy on the dark/atmospheric genres of the early 90’s overall. The editor (Stoios) apparently also ran/runs Iron Pegasus records. Features and interviews include Beherit, Barathrum, Ancient Rites, Behemoth, Emperor, Immortal, Burzum, Osmose […]

Slayer Zine #10
(Norway) 1994

by Jason Netherton on July 14, 2011

Slayer Zine #10 (Norway). 1994. Editor: “Metalion” (highlights) This is a massive issue, 75+ pages of (nearly all) black metal, featuring almost every major name in the scene at the time. Printed on thick paper, with a red cover, it ushered in yet another step in great quality from this long running Norwegian zine. Also check out the […]

Diabolical Noise #6
(Poland) 1993

by Jason Netherton on June 21, 2011

Diabolical Noise #6 (Poland) 1993. Editor: Jaro Szubrycht This zine out of Poland was photocopied and folded together, with no staple, yet still super cool with great outlines, borders, and a nice sense of humor. The obvious drawback is the super small type (but that can be fixed by ‘zooming in’ on the pages/jpegs as needed […]