5th place and the choices are getting harder now. What do you get when you mix Tolkien with proper #MeloBlack? You get the release from the American outfit 'One of nine' called Dawn Of The Iron Shadow.

This record oozes fantasy from every song, but instead of becoming a tired trope, it is well crafted like the Ring of legend itself. Well rounded, beautifully crafted and revealing beautiful details upon inspection.

👥 One of nine
💿 Dawn Of The Iron Shadow
🎶 Age of Chains
🔗 https://song.link/t/450300875
 https://oneofnine.bandcamp.com/album/dawn-of-the-iron-shadow

#AOTY2025 #MelodicBlackMetal #BlackMetal #Tolkien #Fantasy #LOTR