2023 was the year of change in the Penny Coffin camp as original drummer Panagiotis Rodopoulos exited stage left. His boots have since been filled by Luke Lockley, a man of vast experience having graced the drum stool for such household names as Desecrated Extinction, Lashing Out and Unhallowed Void to name but a few. After
A fourth preview of the upcoming sophomore album “Through Endless Black” by Portland Oregon Progressive Traditional Metal crew Sleepless has arrived with a lyric video for one called “Cult of the Narcissist“. A highly anticipated record which not only features 10 fresh cuts by the band who have us “Host Desecration” in 2022 but a
Announced back in the summer, the clock now ticks down in impending doom for the imminent arrival of “Éna” by Altar Ov Asteria. A project formed in Germany by Satyra and Melpomene, they wish to balance visceral energy with enveloping atmosphere and dark melody, creating a sound both rooted in Black Metal tradition and expansive
A concept record based on themes from the book by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross from which the record takes its name, Ukrainian experimental Progressive Metal band Archsin (or ArchSIN if you like) continue to prepare for the 8th November release of their debut EP “On Death and Dying“. The band aims to convey the entire emotional journey
A virgin sacrifice has been prepared in “Feudal Futures” as the first taste of “The Grand Arc of Madness” by Austrian powerhouse Sarcophagum. Formed in 2021 by current and former members of Golgothan Remains to provide a channel to explore new ideas and sounds in a studio-only setting, the outfit landed EP “Conduits to the
Death Age Records have announced that this year, for them at least, Christmas is coming early. On 2nd December they’ll be distributing the highly anticipated album “Withering Shine (…Into Oblivion)” by German hard hitting Melodic Death Metal act Mindreaper and as the first taste “The God I Am” has premiered in music video form. If their
A third single from debut album “Meadows of Misfortune” by Finnish Melodic Death Metal act Pestilent Scars has arrived for your streaming pleasure. Titled “A Reaching Hand” it will take pride of place on the 17th January via Inverse Records releasing as the five piece plot a course for World Domination. Expect melodic songwriting, pure
Two years after their EP “Rogue Five” allowed them to play their first gig outside of Finland at Bloodstained Metal Fest in Estonia, Melodic Death Metal act Admire the Grim have announced the arrival of their next burnt offering. A debut full length album crafted over a two year period will appear via Inverse Records
Including guest appearances from Tim Yatras of Austere, Serena Cherry of Svalbarduk, P.G. of Groza and Daniel Lang of Backwards Charm, something wicked this way comes via AOP Records on 24th January 2025. Titled “Scorched Earth” a new album from Harakiri For The Sky will continue their emotionally charged journey through atmospheric extreme metal and
Having previously offered just a glimpse of what the future may hold, finally Canadian Melodic Death Metal act Trollwar have shared the first full track in “Bane of the Underworld” from their upcoming EP “Tales from the Frozen Wastes”. Described as a journey into the realm of the dead, where epic melodies clash with intense
