Black Majesty - Oceans Of Black (2025) Hi-Res

Black Majesty's 2025 album, Oceans of Black, marks a return for the Australian power metal veterans, being released on Scarlet Records. The Metal Crypt praises the album's "excellent" musicianship and "stellar leads," asserting that the songwriting, while "typical" for the band, is "so damn good, that hardly matters." They conclude that Black Majesty "proves, once again, they are masters at creating music" that makes "your pulse race and spirit soar."

Jace Media Music describes Oceans of Black as "a triumphant, emotionally charged album" that serves as "both a gift to longtime fans and a perfect entry point for newcomers." The review highlights the band's ability to deliver "classic metal heroism, melodic might, and unrelenting energy," with "soaring vocals, virtuosic guitar duels, and thunderous rhythm work." John Cavaliere's vocals are noted to channel "Bruce Dickinson-esque theatricality," while the twin guitar interplay from Clinton James Bidie and Hanny Mohamed is deemed "world-class."

The production, mixed by Ricardo Borges and mastered by Jens Bogren, is lauded for its "pristine and powerful" quality, ensuring clarity and thunder across the tracks. Lyrically, the album delves into themes of "inner conflict, divine battles, betrayal, and the triumph of the human spirit," consistently conveying a message of hope.