Back in the early 1990’s Clawfinger emerged from Stockholm Sweden as a pioneering force in European Industrial tinged Rap-Metal, landing massive hits like “Do What I Say” and “Biggest & the Best” while addressing topics such as racism, political delusion, drug policy, environmental destruction and social inequality. They’ve quite literally been there, done that and
Described as being a crucial piece of the narrative arc of their forthcoming EP “Evolve“, confronting restriction, expectation and the invisible structures that confine identity and ambition, “Break the Frame” from Irish Nu-Metalcore contenders Following the Signs has landed. A track rooted in defiance and personal awakening, calling on listeners to reject imposed limitations and carve
Fury and lyrical horror combine in Blackened Thrash glory as Malefic unveil a music video for the atmospheric “In Darkest Dreams (The Reaping)” from their debut full length “Impermanence“. It’s Nightmare on Elm Street for Terminus Hate City Records who began distribution of the sonic abrasions on 13th February because this year the terror was
Ahead of a tour across Denmark in April with Defacing God and Maceration, Copenhagen Blackened Death Groove outfit Shadowspawn have fourth album “Cadaver Dogs” set for a 20th February arrival through Polish label Via Nocturna. The follow up to 2023’s well received “Blasphemica” has been described as expanding the band’s musical horizons, cementing their ability to
Produced by long-term collaborator Jason Frye (Allfather, Jøtnarr, Erth Altr) and wrapped in the striking artwork of Black Crow White (Death Island, Extinction A.D., Nuclear Desolation) a raw hard hitting album from Iron Slug will hit the streets on 27th March via Road To Masochist. Raw, Sludge fuelled Doom, “Deceit And Misery” is soaked in bitter
Promising to push the band’s established boundaries of traditional but melodic Black Metal by incorporating a variety of vocal styles and acoustic folk instruments, including the use of Irish whistles, accordion and atmospheric sound effects recorded in the woods of Quebec, a new album from Cogadh is set for 6th March. “Kingmaker” has been preceded
There are bands who have been known to be prolific writers and then there are Chicago Shredders Necronomicon Ex Mortis. In the three years since their inception, the five piece have given us a whirlwind of 90’s Death Metal sounds inspired by an obsession with 80’s shred and laced with tongue in cheek humour from
While he pieces together a line up for live shows, Wilhelm Lindh has returned to the cesspool of dirty Death Doom Metal and written a new album titled “The Respite” under the moniker Resumption. Lyrically dealing with the harrowing realities of mental health and anti-religious sentiment, that has 17th April inscribed upon its toe tag with
A dark and immersive work inspired by Voodoo culture, exploring its symbols, rituals, and mythology through a contemporary lens, “The Cursed Cult” by Romans Novomundo is set for a 1st March grand unveiling. The fourth and final advanced listen is “Maitresse La Sirene”, a track that both encapsulates and expands the artistic vision developed throughout
A new fourteen track live album from New York Heavy Metal legends Prong dubbed “Live And Uncleansed” is on the horizon to coincide with some European shows. A 6th March date has been announced by label home Steamhammer with a rendition of classic “Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck” serving as a warning…
