Black metal artists Severoth and Sev Lezu release new albums

Recent releases in the black metal genre include the seventh full-length album ‘Waves’ by Severoth and ‘Blood Conscript’ by the American melodic black metal collective Sev Lezu.

Severoth, an ambient and atmospheric black metal project originally from Dnipro, Ukraine, and now based in Wroclaw, Poland, has released ‘Waves’ via Avantgarde Music. The six-track album features long-form compositions characterized by atmospheric arrangements, varying tempos, and the recurring motif of rushing sea sounds. The music blends ambient elements with intense, tormented vocals.

Sev Lezu, an American quartet, released ‘Blood Conscript’ through the Minneapolis-based Ordovician Records. The album draws inspiration from ancient myths and explores themes of struggle and revenge. The musical style is described as a blend of Swedish and Finnish melodic black metal, incorporating elements of melodic death metal and blast beats.