Author: DJ Vapour

Review: “Doombeaver” by Gloomweaver

Three years ago it looked like South Coast Slamming Beatdown Deathcore quintet Gloomweaver would be no more as despite their well received debut EP “Dragged Back to the Waking World” original vocalist Jordan Mewse, guitarist James Lane and bassist Josh Forrest all exited stage left. However drummer Joe Kaleth and guitarist Mike Simon had other

Summer Bash 2026: An Introduction to Halloran!

What do you think about when someone mentions a Hawaiian themed beach party (or luau)? Vibrant colours, palm trees, flower necklaces (or leis) and laid back island vibes? Mai Tai cocktails? Mercury’s Well have all of that and more lined up for you with this years eighth incarnation of their annual one day festival known

NEWS: King Parrot announce September UK shows!

After five years in the Australian wilderness, last summer saw the arrival of “A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot” as the Australian Grindcore merchants returned with more tales of murder, faeces, violence and generally disgusting yet funny stories. Much to our surprise the band will be in the United Kingdom in September with a

NEWS: It’s a windy day for Butcher Babies?

After it’s planned live debut didn’t take place due to lightning storms at Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus Ohio, Butcher Babies have shared new single “Blame It On The Wind“. It’s another from an as yet undated album that is set to appear via Judge & Jury Records and is co-produced by Howard Benson (My Chemical

NEWS: L.M.I. need an off brand Monster…

Returning to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with the follow up to 2024 album “Failed To Feel It” are Lansdale, Pennsylvania’s L.M.I. who have prepared for our listening displeasure five fresh tracks that they promise will make us rethink what Hardcore Punk can twist and contort it’s shape into. Known for their uniquely intense blend of Sludge

NEWS: 100 Demons warn of a black hole sun!

Closed Casket Activities have unveiled a stream of a third cut from “Embrace The Black Light” by Connecticut Metalcore merchants 100 Demons in “Spiritual Obliteration“. That will be with us on 5th June with pre-orders for the twelve tracks affair that features a guest appearance from an unnamed member of Twitching Tongues available over at

Playthrough: “Dark Passenger” from Kubika!

If you missed “Disorders” by Kubika when it was released back in February via Art Gates Records then you’re in luck because drummer Gonzalo Villanueva has been filmed doing a drum playthrough for “Dark Passenger” to remind you what they’re all about. If you haven’t guessed it, the Alternative Metal album produced by Alex Ménez,

Documentary: Malevolence Vs America!

It’s time to get the popcorn ready as Sheffield shredders Malevolence have shared a feature length documentary about their North American tour with Guilt Trip. That was a run that took them from Detroit to Milwaukee and found them dealing with everything from bus power issues to crowd surfing in Atlanta. Apparently Knocked Loose were

NEWS: Cursed Eternal snap, crackle and pop!

Featuring artwork by Celebrate the Bloodshed vocalist Sjût Leiste a lyric video for “A Sleepless Malice” by Hamburg Germany Deathcore skull splitters Cursed Eternal has surfaced. The track is a first glimpse at their upcoming concept EP “Cosmic Horror“, the band promising a journey down the left hand path into a world of nihilism, existential dread

NEWS: Progeny Of Sun share “Unified Light”!

Ahead of their show at the legendary Lepakkomies in Helsinki Finland with Denominate and Kouta on 29th May Progeny Of Sun have shared a music video for a new single called “Unified Light“. The track arrives via label home Inverse Records from the Blackened Death Metal lovers and is their first since 2025 album “Prophets