Review: “Rotting Dominions” by Plagued

Mastered by Dan Swanö (Barren Earth, Hypocrisy, Novembers Doom) and with cover artwork by Mohammed Khoirul Anam (Reanimated, A Templar’s Burden, Summoned to Die) the debut EP “Rotting Dominions” by Plagued is one that holds much promise. Produced, recorded and mixed by lead guitarist Benjamin Holmes, who surrounds himself with vocalist Chris Binks, rhythm guitarist Chris

NEWS: Mizery read the Eulogy?

Following the passing of drummer Cayle Sain, San Diego crossover crew Mizery will be continuing on with David Stalsworth (Militarie Gun, Torena) gracing the stool. Stalsworth is credited with completing the work of Sain on the bands upcoming new self titled EP, a 20th March release via Flatspot Records that was recorded and produced by

NEWS: Inthraced share a Mandalorian secret?

A third advanced listen from the long awaited debut album “Constellation Zero” by Finnish symphonic melodic death metal band Inthraced has surfaced in “The Way of the Voice“. Known for creating a sound of melodic intensity with cosmic darkness to forge a distinct and powerful soundscape, the band were reborn in 2023 with Nibiru Ordeal guitarist Mirko

Bootleg: “Silence After Violence” from Stellvris!

Not only have Stellvris shared a live rendition of “Silence After Violence” from their new EP “Shatter And Bloom“, an affair recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Annisokay guitarist Christoph Wieczorek (Caskets, Electric Callboy, Defences) at Sawdust Recordings but they’ve also outlined their touring plans for the rest of 2026. The song was recorded at

NEWS: Sepultura premier “The Place”!

Despite preparing for the final run of shows of their farewell tour, there is one more trick in the book from Brazilian Thrash Gods Sepultura as they have announced a final record. Before their appearance at this summer’s 25th Anniversary of Bloodstock Open Air Festival the band will unleash a new four track EP dubbed

NEWS: Cognizance leave witnesses?

The reign of “Phantazein” has come to an end for Leeds Technical Death Metal collective Cognizance with the arrival of “Witness Marks” as the first single from their fourth album “In Light, No Shape“. Cover art is yet to be revealed by Willowtip Records but is credited to Jef Whitehead (Nails, Leviathan) with 1st May

Documentary: Polaris hosted “Life’s A Beach”!

On 14th February Australian Progressive Metalcore heroes Polaris hosted “Life’s A Beach” Metal Festival at the Riviera Beach Club in St Kilda. Naturally they invited a few friends including previous tour partners like We Came As Romans, Thy Art Is Murder, Ocean Sleeper, Caskets, Heavensgate, Reliqa and Headwreck. Spreading the love the band have shared

NEWS: Waste weigh anchor with “Concrete Casket”!

As last year’s big single “Ponderous” surpasses 572k of Spotify streams alone, Minneapolis Minnesota heavy hitters Waste have taken the opportunity to fire a second shot from their new EP “The Weight Of Everything“. Titled “Concrete Casket“, the track is another that demonstrates the bands signature blend of Deathcore cut with Metallic Hardcore as it

Bootleg: Face Yourself in Lakewood Ohio!

Filmed on 13th February at The Roxy at Mahall’s in Lakewood Ohio, a pro-shot full set from Sumerian Records signings Face Yourself has been offered up courtesy of Leo Sypniewski. For those not indoctrinated in his ways, that means multi-track audio was recorded live and mixed for video, which is why it sounds so crisp

NEWS: Threat Signal fight their demons?

Presented in full band playthrough video style, a second single “Exercise The Demon” from the upcoming new Threat Signal album “Revelations” has surfaced via Agonia Records. A 27th March release that comes nine years after their 2017 album “Disconnect”, it finds vocalist Jon Howard, bassist Pat Kavanagh and guitarist Travis Montgomery (ex-Jeff Loomis) reuniting with