Black Anvil

Black Anvil is a New York City-based metal force that's been channeling the raw energy of the urban underground since 2007. Formed by members of the city's hardcore scene, including frontman/bassist Paul Delaney (formerly of Kill Your Idols), guitarist Raeph Glicken, and drummer J.L., the band blends black metal's icy tremolo riffs with thrash's urgency and hardcore's streetwise attitude. Their discography - including crushing albums like *Hail Death* (2014), *As Was* (2017), and 2022's career-highlight *Regenesis* - shows their evolution from raw aggression to more nuanced, atmospheric compositions while maintaining their signature metallic punch. Known for intense live shows that channel NYC's chaotic energy, they've become cult favorites through tours with acts like Watain and relentless DIY ethics. Their recent releases continue to explore themes of personal transformation and existential struggle through a lens of occult symbolism and urban decay.