Nokturnal Mortum

Ukrainian black metal band led by Eugeny "Varggoth" Gapon, noted for integrating keyboards and folk/symphonic elements into an extreme-metal framework.

Reviews consistently praise long, evolving compositions, strong musicianship and the use of keyboards blended with guitars. The band is frequently framed within NSBM-related controversies and has been boycotted on some platforms; these political associations are frequently discussed alongside their music in reviews.

DeBaser reviews praise Nokturnal Mortum's musicianship, long evocative compositions and keyboard-integrated folk/symphonic textures. Key albums highlighted include Verity, Goat Horns and the Lunar Poetry demo. Reviews also note the band's controversial political associations and platform boycotts.

For:Fans of extreme metal, especially black metal, pagan/folk and symphonic-influenced listeners; readers interested in music with controversial politics.