Belgian atmospheric sludge/black metal quartet Zwartalder presents first half of their debut double EP; second half out this Friday!

Leuven, Belgium based atmospheric sludge/black metal quartet Zwartalder presents their new EP, »Bovenhuids«, which was just released on May 25th, 2026. Available now on Spotify and other digital platforms.

»Bovenhuids« is the first half of their debut double EP, with »Doven« arriving this Friday, May 29th, 2026.

Tracklist:
01. Nevel
02. Ter Aarde
03. Een vonk in de raas

Zwartalder is a 4-piece atmospheric sludge/black metal band from Leuven, Belgium, founded in 2022.

Zwartalder blends the melancholy of black metal, sludge riffs and contemplative clean sections to bring music where words often fail.

Says the band: “The first half of our double EP, »Bovenhuids«, is out now on all streaming platforms! It has been long in the works but we are very pleased with the results and are excited to hear what you think. Thank you for all your support.

The second half, »Doven«, will be released this Friday, so stay tuned.”

Recorded and mixed by Szymon Wojciech at Regent Audio.
Mastered by Wannes Verschoren.

Zwartalder is:
Louis C. – Guitar, Vocals
Seb V. – Guitar
Robin S. – Bass
Sam D. J. – Drums

Photo credit: Max De Schutter

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well