Merg & Been – Underground Label & Magazine

Interview: Christophe Szpajdel Part 1

Within the world of extreme music, few names carry the same weight in visual identity as Christophe Szpajdel. Better known as the

It was in 1989 that the underground was shaken by a demo from Canada that introduced the world to War Metal: Blood

Wolfkult Religion has a keen instinct for pairing bands on their split 7” EPs, and once again they deliver. Two legendary names

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Min Tid Skal Komme by the Norwegian band Fleurety. The album is widely regarded as

I know it: Merg & Been is mainly known for reviewing bands that don’t exactly hold Christianity in high regard, and of

After their brilliant debut demo Blood Cries with Sorrow, released in April 2025, the Finnish band Matru-Zebu followed up with their debut

Since last week, we all seem to know exactly where Venezuela is located in Central America. We will, however, leave the political

It’s happening more and more often that I’m presented with an album that is clearly influenced by the Greek Black Metal scene

There is a certain kind of black metal that does not immediately overwhelm with speed or volume, but instead creeps in slowly,

Due to his disgust with the Black Metal scene over the past 25 years and the glaring lack of true Satanic themes