Black Anvil are an American black metal band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2007. Known for marrying the ferocity of traditional black metal with the power and precision of contemporary extreme metal, Black Anvil deliver music that is both relentless and refined — a modern evolution in the genre that balances atmosphere, aggression, and compositional craft.
Emerging from the vibrant New York underground, the band quickly gained recognition for their intense live performances and compelling recordings. Their sound combines blast‑beat fury, tremolo‑picked riffing, evocative chord progressions, and anthemic vocal delivery, creating a style that is unmistakably black metal yet distinctly their own.
Black Anvil formed in 2007 with Paul Delaney (vocals, bass), Gary Bennett (guitars), and Raeph Glicken (drums, backing vocals). The trio quickly established themselves on the East Coast metal circuit, building a reputation for high‑energy shows and albums that deliver both aggression and melodic nuance.
Over the years, the lineup has evolved, and the current members are: Paul Delaney – lead vocals and bass (2007–present), Raeph Glicken – drums and backing vocals (2007–present), Alex Volonino – guitars (2022–present), and Michael Dimmitt – guitars (2024–present).
Across their career, Black Anvil have refined their approach without sacrificing intensity — incorporating elements of thrash, death metal, and classic heavy metal into their black metal foundation. Lyrically and musically, their work explores themes of conflict, endurance, and the darker aspects of the human condition.
Black Anvil’s official releases trace their evolution and growing command of black metal’s breadth and dynamics:
Time Insults the Mind (2009) – raw, uncompromising debut
Triumvirate (2010) – expanded scope and stronger melodic hooks
Hail Death (2014) – heavier, more powerful songwriting
As Was (2017) – rhythmic complexity and hammering grooves
Miles (EP, 2019) – focused and intense shorter release
Regenesis (2022) – refined production with aggressive attack
Each release showcases the band’s ability to balance black metal ferocity with memorable songwriting and deliberate pacing.
All Black Anvil releases we carry are high‑quality official CD and vinyl, sourced from Relapse Records and trusted distributors. We stock audio formats only — CD and vinyl.
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Fans of Immortal or Watain will likely find Black Anvil sits comfortably alongside these acts — combining traditional black metal ferocity with a modern sense of dynamics and craft.
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Black Anvil are part of the Black Metal scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our BLACK METAL CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal \m/
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