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Interview: Deconstructing the Night – Asenath Blake’s Philosophy of Black Metal

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We’ve done many interviews at MER now—some nerdy, some about war, some about mental struggles—but today, I bring you something different. Asenath Blake is here to talk to us about her work, and more importantly, about its philosophy. That’s not new in metal; so many black metal musicians are inspired by old books. But how about one that gets us out of our comfort zone?

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10 great songs that were released in 2025

Vicky

Before our calendars even think about telling us that we have entered the realm of December, I think we need a top 10 songs that have been released throughout 2025 just to motivate us. Now these tracks have been carefully selected by yours truly after spending 11 months listening to almost every single new material that Spotify could provide in the Rock/Metal domain, as well as going to different shows in my beloved homeland.

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From Peasant to Pseudo-Intellectual: An Introduction to Snobbish Metal

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Let’s say you’re ready to leave the peasantry behind. You’re fed up with all those 4×4 drums and predictable lyrics. You dread the chorus, you don’t want anything to rim. Yet you desperately crave something that surprises you in this world devoid of fun — or at least fun that doesn’t end with an HR complaint. Even after this ominous intro, you’re still on the fence about everything Avant-Garde. You just don’t know where to start, and you want a human touch, not just a machine showing the light — preferably a human who hasn’t been replaced by AI yet. Alright, let’s get to it then!

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An Album per Writer: How to Lose All Your Staff in One Go

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I think it was time for me to come up with a way to thank my reviewers, who helped me cover the holes in my game. However, as any toxic manager would, this could also be considered their yearly review letter — because power only feels good when it’s corrupt! Let’s go!

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Your Birth Month = Your Metal Album (and it’s way truer than astrology)

Vicky

Metalheads deserve to know whether they are the album they adore, according to their birth month. Through the power of astronomy I have made this list entirely from scratch. Alright, without the power of astronomy, just the power of your recommendations. So I’ve gathered some of the coolest albums my friends gave me (and that I thought were kind of good, too) and made a list.

Scroll down to find what album you should be listening to – Facebook/Instagram style. Enjoy!

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