Review: “Transmutation of Fate” by Scarab

After spending their first six years as Hate Suffocation, in 2007 Egyptian Death Metal beast Scarab announced themselves to an unsuspecting world with EP “Valley Of The Sandwalkers“. Three full length albums soaked in Ancient Egyptian culture, spirituality, ritualistic riffs, cinematic orchestration and crushing aggression would follow, the bands reputation growing in stature year on year.

NEWS: A-Tota-So unveil “Form of Mass”!

A second single of the year has arrived from A-Tota-So as the noisy Alternative Metal trio plot a course to Summer Bash and Mangata Festival in July and September respectively. The song is titled “Form of Mass” and offers another glimpse into the bands ability to combine raw emotional honesty with infectious intensity and driving energy

NEWS: Devin Townsend announces Autumn 2026 European shows!

That’s right. In the moment that some bands are setting out their plans for 2027, the absolute legend that is Devin Townsend has announced a solo tour for September and October of this year. The run is dubbed “The Metamorphosis Solo Tour 2026: From Punky Brüster to the Moth” which at face value would mean

Documentary: Varials on Bus Invaders!

Episode #2201 of Digital Tour Bus iconic series Bis Invaders finds Varials at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago on 14th March. They were at the venue with Unity TX, Heavy//Hitter and Boltcutter as part of the “Where The Light Leaves” album release tour and so let the cameras roll inside their touring vehicle. When in

NEWS: Cancer Bats get stuck in the trenches?

Having just completed a 20th Anniversary run for “Birthing The Giant” and before they head to the United Kingdom as their alter egos Bat Sabbath, Canadian Hardcore Punks Cancer Bats have warned of an eighth studio album. Where they found time to even think about “Give Me Dirt” with all their other commitments we have

Playthrough: “Collapse” from Monosphere!

If you missed it, Jei Doublerice of Despite Exile and Mark Garrett of Kardashev make their presence felt as guest vocalists on a new album from Progressive Post-Metal purveyors Monosphere. From “Amnesia” the band have chosen “Collapse” for a full band instrumental playthrough video because… why not? Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios might have

Bootleg: Whispers in Newcastle!

Bankok Metallic Hardcore crew Whispers playing a sold out Digital in Newcastle on Saturday 18th April 2026? Filmed by David Tan, Kathryn McBride and Keir O’Donnell? Video Audio mixed by Cameron Wilson of Lunchbox Prod? Live Audio and Audio Recorded by Elliot Gallart? Dedicated drum cam footage? Why are we talking in questions?

NEWS: Rabidfest announce third wave of bands for 2026!

Bringing the first May bank holiday weekend to a glorious end Rabidfest have announced six more bands for this year’s incarnation of Oxford’s finest Metal Weekender – including the Sunday night headliner! That honour goes to Trap Metal act n0trixx with Spared An Endless Orbit, Necronomicunt, The Blade Itself, Twin Skeletons and Sabertooth also added. The event

Review: “Infinite Loss” by Without Mercy

“There was no comfort, no distance, and no way to step away. That isolation mattered. It stripped everything down to what was essential. This record exists because we chose to be uncomfortable, to argue honestly and to stay in the room until it felt right” ~ DJ Temple, guitars