NEWS: Ophelia’s Eye seek to sever the chord?

Diving deeply into the psychological shadows of the human condition, confronting themes of social injustice, emotional disconnection and the chaotic state of the world, Swiss Metal act Ophelia’s Eye will offer us EP “Severance” on 12th December. Rumours of a bold evolution within the bands sound to create something thematically darker, musically more diverse, and

NEWS: Putridarium seek the pain eater!

Night Terrors Records have announced they’ll be distributing a new 7″ creature double feature from German Death Metal filth-mongers Putridarium on 16th January. Dubbed “Natvm Ad Mortem” it finds the band joined by none other than Mike Perun of Cianide on one called “Death Metal Warriors” further cementing their devotion to primitive, putrid heaviness. The other track “Schmerzfresser” (or “Pain

NEWS: Hopeless Nation warn of snakes and spoons!

Known for their no-backing-tracks, lamp-amp sound, and full crowd interaction their live shows are legendary, often featuring headbanging, chair-throwing and immersive visual projections after a decade of silence Canadians Hopeless Nation have returned with single “Silverspoon“. In summer 2024, the band reunited for a high-energy show that reignited the creative fire that made their 2009

Review: “Destroyer” by Eld Varg

“It was written during a period of uncertainty. It delves into moving through hardship and moving forward with no clear route to follow. With layered meanings coated in Viking imagery, the album forges a stronger sound and path for the band.” ~ Ollie Noakes, vocals and guitars

Documentary: “Journey to the Sun” tour diary #3 with Vanitas!

The Vanitas world tour documentary series continues as Cinematic DJent pioneers headline Refuge Festival in Derby in aid of Refuge charity supporting women and children against domestic violence. If you missed it, August saw the arrival of their third EP “Journey to the Sun“. They love a behind the scenes featurette and already have a

Playthrough: “The Great Obstacle” from Profanity!

What better way to announce your new drummer to your fanbase and let them show off their skills than with a playthrough video of a classic? For the purpose German Death Metal stalwarts Profanity have chosen to let their new sticksman Josef Beck, also of Akallabêth, loose on “The Great Obstacle“. Believe it or not,

NEWS: Pupil Slicer celebrate “Fleshwork”!

If you missed it, London Hardcore trio Pupil Slicer unveiled their third album “Fleshwork“, an affair produced, recorded and mixed by Joe Clayton (Trudger, Dawn Walker, Conjurer) at No Studio and mastered by Grant Berry (Boston Manor, Rituals, Static Dress) at Fader Mastering, last week via Prosthetic Records. Ahead of their upcoming shows they’ve shared a

Documentary: Fear Factory on Gear Masters!

Want to know what gear Fear Factory drummer Pete Webber has been using on the band’s 35th Anniversary of the seminal “Demanufacture” album tour? You’re in luck because Digital Tour Bus, the team behind the iconic Bus Invaders series, have shared a rig rundown with him and his drum tech Rocky as part of their

Playthrough: “Fated To Die” from No Kings Allowed!

The men behind the masks of No Kings Allowed were revealed as they shared a making of featurette for their new EP “Dark Reign” and so the Dutch and Belgian group who blur the lines between Metalcore and Deathcore have gone one step further. They’ve unveiled a one take vocal performance of “Fated To Die”