Review: “Radiant in Ruin” by Boneripper

Hailing from Harlingen in the Netherlands, Boneripper were formed at some point in 2022 and feature in their ranks both former and current members of Manu Armata, 13Steps and Bladecrusher. As a quintet they rose to prominence with debut EP “Vengeance & Forgiveness” in 2023, offering a blend of high octane Metallic Hardcore with abrasive

Summer Bash 2026: An Introduction to Mercury’s Well!

If the weather was a snack we’re talking Doctor Salsa’s Extremely Spicy Habanero Potato Chips rather than Doritos Extra Flamin’ Hot Crisps at the minute. Other varieties are of course available and this isn’t a sponsored piece so don’t go writing in, it’s all for fun. Honest guv’nor. WTF are we talking about? Oh yes!

NEWS: Falsimonian enter the limitless realm!

Drawing inspiration from concepts such as autotheism, the big bang and relativity while being  influenced by Mexican folk, Latin-American roots music, Progressive Metal and Jazz, Falsimonian are preparing EP “For Survival” for our listening pleasure. A 7th November grand unveiling is in store with “Limitless” is as the Melodic Death Metal acts latest single. Chaos

NEWS: Profane Burial watch the northern lights?

A tale of how chronic insomnia and spontaneous panic tear apart the fabric of normality, dragging the human psyche into a nightmare dimension of disintegration and fear has been chosen as the first advanced listen from a new album by  Norwegian Symphonic Black Metal trio Profane Burial. Titled “Triumph Of Dreadful Aftermath”, it’s cut from “Desolate

NEWS: Ashes of Perishing stare into the void!

A descent into the core of humanity’s collapse into uncontrollable chaos, “Voidwalker” marks the second single of the year from Helsinki Finland based Progressive Metalcore collective Ashes of Perishing. The bleak nature of the song continues the narrative of previous effort “Rapture“, the question being if Inverse Records are waterfall releasing the tracks from a

Review: “Filth Majesty” by Hoc Est Bellum

Taking their name from the Latin for “This is War“, Helsinki Finland based Blackened Death Metal trio Hoc est Bellum crawled from a crypt in 2022 as a force of Extreme Metal devoted to creating battle hymns steeped in filth, blasphemy and destructive fervour. Their 2023 demo, built on raw aggression and ritualistic intensity, should

NEWS: Integrity! Ringworm! World I Hate! October 2026!

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Humanity Is The Devil” and the 25th anniversary of “Birth Is Pain“, Hardcore Punk pioneers Integrity and Metalcore merchants Ringworm will join forces for a European tour starting on 30th September in Rotterdam. Joining the pair who originated in Cleveland Ohio are Milwaukee Wisconsin Hardcore homewreckers World I Hate although

Bootleg: “Final Seal” from Enquire Within!

Filmed at Glasgow Audio on 19th June while opening for Acid Reign on their Daze of the Week tour, a rendition of “Final Seal” has been shared by Enquire Within. Once the tour is over the band will be playing Coalition Fest 2026 at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road on 29 and 30 August with 21