“End Time Lightning represents a window into the next evolution in Upon Stone. More grandiose, detailed and sharpened than before, while still retaining the visceral unfiltered darkness in its core essence. A brief journey through somber yet glorious spiritual warfare, and a truly collaborative effort that sees everyone in the band pushing themselves to new
“We always begin with the concept. The music follows naturally, often starting with a guitar riff or arpeggio, and evolving through a collaborative process. We’re not interested in technical exhibitionism. Every choice serves the narrative. The resulting material is raw, evocative, and direct—true to the spirit of black metal, but enriched with depth and atmosphere.”
“The self titled Hessian E.P. represents a homage to certain underground blackened first and second wave styles in which I have an unspoken loyalty to, but seek to expand how that essence is captivated. The dark primal and bestial force of an ageless belief in a very intense, raw, and primitive format, hence there is
“If there’s anything I’d want someone to feel while listening to this EP, it’s a sense of urgency. Ultimately, it’s about finding balance within yourself and embracing the autonomy you have in a seemingly hostile world.” – Zack Santiago, vocals.
“The story behind each song comes from lived experiences rather than just meaningless words on the page. It’s not all just about anger or aggression; there’s a lot of weight in the words across the whole album, whether that’s addressing personal struggles, the state of the world, or the highs and lows of life. It
Recorded in the depths of winter in 2025, “Thy Kingdom Come” is an exploration of the dark themes of Gods, false messiahs and corrupted power from Hertfordshire Metal heads Acts of Vengeance. Known for creating a sonic cocktail that blends Thrash with Death and Black Metal to create a bubbling cauldron of fury, the four
“Born fully formed, screaming, and covered in goo out of the dumpster behind DaVinci’s pizza on Merrick Road, a horned figure scrambled blindly through piles of empty paint cans, ceramic vases, and angry cats in order to move undetected. He found refuge in a musty old cellar. After pulling his foot loose from the bucket
Hailing from Connecticut and specialising in Melodic Death Metal with Progressive and Thrash leanings, Accursed formed in 2019 before going through a few different members to get their line up stable. That didn’t happen until 2024 with vocalist Will Devereaux the final piece of the puzzle as he joins bassist Chris Dwyer (100 Proof), guitarist
In a country that prides itself on free speech, describing your new record as a scathing commentary aimed at the heart of the belligerent American Empire and its war machinery shouldn’t get you in any trouble… Painted in a combination of Thrash and crossover Punk infusions “Open Season” by Salt Lake City, Utah quartet Deathblow
Describing themselves as an experimental Black Metal band from Norway with a desire to take the traditional and culturally important style of the genre and blend in our own styles and influences, Intet began their journey in in 2021. Drawing from the well of bands like Dimmu Borgir, Cattle Decapitation and Psycroptic, their first portrait
