The story goes that back in 2018 members of Nux Vomica, Deathammer and Raw Filth wanted to forge a sound that brought together their mutual love of 80’s Metal with Rock n’ Roll swagger and Punk grit, citing influences in the likes of Motörhead and Venom. A year later they released their first demo as Total Maniac and would go
Produced by Niels Nielsen (Ghost, In Flames) a new album “Souls Of The Fallen” from Swedish Metal force Prime Creation is said to take another decisive step forward, pushing their sound into darker, more progressive territory while staying true to their melodic roots. First single “Galactic Rebirth” offers a first glimpse into the album’s cinematic
A pro-shot full set filmed by Sean Pitcam and Leo Raymond with audio mixed by Cameron Wilson of Lunchbox Prod Audio has emerged that finds United Kingdom Death Metal meetings Hardcore crossover kings Splitknuckle playing Joshfest 2025. The event took place at The Facebar in Reading on Saturday 29th November 2025 with the band bringing
Featuring guest vocals on “Funerary Rites” by Johan Lundmark (Prescriptiondeath, Infraction) a new album from Swedish Grindcore veterans Gadget is waiting in the wings for an 8th May release via De:Nihil Records. Don’t call it a come back but the record does mark their first since 2020’s split EP with Retaliation, a record that would play a
A collection of stories exploring the perils of existence, the evils of mankind, occult themes, spirituality and the cycles of life, death and creation “Awakened Ancient Spirits” is a debut album from Vithial. Inspired by sound and atmosphere of 90’s Black and Death Metal the work is the solo project of David Dwayne who has
A month after first single and title track “Still Suffer” dropped from hugely influential Hardcore crew Terror a second single from the upcoming new album has appeared in “Destruction Of My Soul“. A 24th April release via Flatspot Records produced by their former guitarist Todd Jones who did a two year stretch in the band from 2002
Returning to last years album “Musta maa” (or “Black Earth“) Kouvola Finland based Black Metal band Mourniaty have shared their first ever music video. Directed and filmed in black and white by Janne Hietanen of Saasta on a cold February winter night, the visual for “Kyynelten Virta” (or “Stream of Tears“) captures the cold essence of song
After a run of advanced singles Australian Progressive Metal act Black Sea of Trees have warned that 8th May will see new album “Cult of the Sun” arriving with us. Inspired by the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Akhenaten and his life’s journey, the album follows the days of the protagonist who is promised otherworldly power and dominion over
Currently out on a European tour opening for Infected Rain and Butcher Babies, Napalm Records signings Black Spikes have announced that they will be offering a Progressive Metalcore album from Lithuania with love. The quintet have titled the album “Ydos” with a 28th August release date set and “Aurea” the first single. How much of
Filmed at Club Soda in Montreal, Quebec Canada on 5th December this rendition of “Skinned by the Wind” from Frozen Soul gives us another excuse to talk about their new album “No Place Of Warmth“. That will be with us on 8th May via Century Media and has an unholy trinity of guest vocal appearances in
