Review: “Dark Maze” by Bonesawer

They say never judge a book by its cover but with the sophomore EP “Dark Maze” by Bonesawer once again depicting some kind of Aztec alien being, it looks safe to say the Symphonic Deathcore trio are either musing on themes of time and space or ancient evil. Mixed and mastered by Floor van Kuijk

NEWS: At The Gates announce “The Ghost of a Future Dead”!

In loving memory of their vocalist, the legendary Tomas Lindberg who tragically passed away in September, Swedish Melodic Death Metal pioneers At The Gates have announced his final album “The Ghost of a Future Dead” will be with us on 24th April via Century Media. Recorded and mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios

Review: “Obscure Abominations” by Morrath

“We decided to make our music more dark, moody, transcendental and even psychedelic or ‘acidic’, while still making sure we deliver the right amount of aggression and brutality. Guitars, bass and vocals were recorded in less professional space than those of the album, which gave us more control over the sound, more time to work

NEWS: Super group Devolution share “Fear By Design”!

How many projects does it take to satisfy the creative urges of Metal veterans Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory, Vio-lence), Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Imonolith), Eric Tysor and Nate Beberdick? The answer seems to be “many” as they recently launched Devolution with debut album  “Deceiver, Believer“, a record which features guest appearances by Cristian Machado (ex-Ill Niño,

NEWS: Mindistry partake in wrath and ritual!

Gothenburg Industrial Metal purveyors Mindistry have warned of new EP “Okkult” with bone crunching new single “Hemsökt“. The title is the  Swedish word for “haunted” with the track being rooted in ritual, atmosphere and raw human darkness as the duo welcome you to join them in the ritual and become part of the undying and

NEWS: Kingsphere take on a classic!

Polish Progressive Metalcore act Kingsphere have shared a cover of the Trivium classic “The Heart From Your Hate” as they continue the build up to the release of their album “Inertia” on 13th March. Wrapped in artwork by Seeg Design (Metal Commando Fest, Hållbar, Patriarkh) the record is the culmination of six years work from

NEWS: Jigokü warn of debut album…

Featuring guest vocals from József Nagy of Wires alongside electronic textures and sampling from Peti Farkas of Eagle Has Landed and dOTS fame  “Inev2” marks the latest burnt offering from Szeged based Industrial Death Metal band Jigokü. It’s said to be a third single from an upcoming debut album “A.B.E.” which is set for release

NEWS: Battlegrave emerge from the Cavernous Depths!

Mastered by Logan Mader (Once Human, Machine Head, Soulfly), a third album “Enslavement” from Death Thrash duo Battlegrave that weaves an interlocking narrative of a subterranean demon harvesting human souls to satiate its unending hunger is set for a 10th April arrival. It is said that the conceptual core adds a sinister layer beneath the

NEWS: Disorientation make a pact…

It’s been a minute since their 2023 EP “Survival Mode” drew critical acclaim but with good reason as Montreal Dark Experimental Metal band Disorientation have been evolving. After two records with which Marie‑Claude Fleury and Daniel Daris, have carved their name into the tree of pain with their unsettling blend of harsh vocals, dissonant woodwind arrangements

NEWS: Kneel Before The Death: Heavy Is The Crown!

Once again mixed and mastered by Jonathan Dolese (156/Silence, For The Fallen Dreams, Half Me) at Konkrete Studio, a new track from Helsinki Finland Extreme Metal brutes Kneel Before The Death has landed like a blunt force trauma. They have announced a couple of summer festival appearances for June so we’re hoping for more to