Review: “Ophidic Gnosis” by Verba Serpentis (2nd Anniversary)

Originally formed as a duo by vocalist and guitarist Achlycet and drummer Tenebris who were both members of Schänder, Austrian Black Metal outfit Verba Serpentis rose to prominence with their debut “Ophidic Gnosis” in 2024. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Traunmüller (Across a Blackened Sky, Cercle du Chêne, Nocturne) at Soundtempel Studio, Freilassing Germany, adorned

NEWS: Meltification warn of a nuclear threat…

What could be better than a Copenhagen based Grindcore band? How about one that is reminiscent of the late 80’s and early 90’s era of Earache Records bands? Formed by Tue Sprogø (Death Token, Asbest, Deformation), a veteran of the Copenhagen Hardcore scene and former Imperious Mortality drummer Thomas Rindom, Meltification have a self titled debut

NEWS: Arhat enter the hall of mirrors…

Kyiv, Ukraine based Death Groove Metal act Arhat have shared what is only their third single since 2024 album “Secrets of Ancient Gods” in “Sto Dzerkal” (or “One Hundred Mirrors“). It features a guest vocal appearance from Sidus Atrum, also known as Yulia Lykhotvor and was mixed and mastered in house by guitarist Anton Skrebov.

NEWS: Fimbul Winter bathe in ash!

Last year Fimbul Winter caught everyone’s attention with their debut EP “What Once Was” with a line-up formed of three previous members of Amon Amarth and completed with Australian vocalist Clint Williams. Now the Swedish Death Metal act return with “Crowned In Ash“, a track mixed and mastered by Marko Tervonen (Sulfuric, Sarcator, Ashen) that

NEWS: Beyond Salvation embrace the storm!

Manchester Thrash overlords Beyond Salvation have returned with a third single from their upcoming new album “The Final Nail“. Titled “The Storm” the track serves as the records finale, lyrically dealing with a protagonist that has worked through their demons, but knows that the beast will always lurk within despite having been through hell and back.

Playthrough: “Tale of Lies” from Northborn!

A brutal sonic exploration of deceit has been offered up by Swedish Melodic Death Metal force Northborn in “Tale of Lies”, the third and final single taken from their upcoming self-titled album. That is due out on 22nd May via Art Gates Records and accompanying the release is an intense playthrough video showcasing the raw energy,

Bootleg: “Faking My Own Death” from Reckoner!

Recorded and mixed by Dave Tidmarsh at Grand Union Recording Studios with a video filmed and directed by Rob Heslop of Rendah Films, a live session rendition of “Faking My Own Death“.has appeared from Reckoner. The Midlands Post-Hardcore band are calling it their heaviest yet as well as the first from a waterfall releasing trail of

NEWS: Split Chain! Roman Candle! False Reality! September 2026!

Having just announced a deluxe version of their album “motionblur” for September, Bristol Nu-Gaze crew Split Chain have warned of a United Kingdom tour to complement the release. Joining them will be Roman Candle and False Reality but first they have a festival appearance and a pair of shows with Canadians Kittie to enjoy.

Review: “Mournhold” by Tyrannus

Over the past eight years Scottish Metal heads Tyrannus have plotted a course from Lovecraftian horror to anti-capitalist and anti-fascist rhetoric in their cryptic writings, creating a toxic blend of 80’s Thrash, Black Metal and Post-Punk in the process. Produced, recorded and mixed by Scott McLean at Neon Fable Studios in Edinburgh between January and June 2025,

NEWS: Scordatura watch the Blood Moon!

Everlasting Spew Records have shared a music video by Calum McMillan, filmed at Dunmore Park House in Falkirk, Scotland for “When The Red Moon Hangs Low” by Scordatura. It serves as the second single from the bands 19th June releasing album “Led Into Oblivion“, a nine track affair of uncompromising, technically edged Death Metal built