Bootleg: Orthodox in Lakewood Ohio!

Including such classics as “Searching For A Pulse“, “Head On A Spike” and “Keep Your Blessings“, a pro-shot full set from Century Media signings Orthodox has surfaced. It has multi-track audio mixed and mastered by Leo Sypniewski and finds the band at The Roxy at Mahall’s in Lakewood Ohio on 26th November so you can

Playthrough: “In Words of Grimm” from Carrion Vael!

Metaphorically smashing a champagne bottle on the side of their album “Cannibals Anonymous” before sending it out the sail the seven seas, Carrion Vael have shared a drum playthrough of its opening track “In Words of Grimm” performed by Kevin Paradis. On 16th January 16th, the Brutal Melodic Death Metal act will see Unique Leader

NEWS: Eximperitus douse the fire with kerosene!

Belorusian Death Metal merchants Eximperitus have given us a second glimpse at their forthcoming new album “Meritoriousness of Equanimity” with single “Golden Chains for the Construction of Individual Greatness“. You can get your greasy paws on the album itself on 30th January via Willowtip Records but be warned, it is filled with more long words and

NEWS: Qwälen tell a tale of stone smashing bones…

Somewhere between Black Metal aggression and Punk urgency is found the sound of Finnish hate bringers Qwälen. They have prepared for us a third full length album for a 6th March release via Time To Kill Records. Titled “Veri Virtaa Edelleen” (or “The Blood Still Flows“) it has been preceded by first single “Kiviä ja

Review: “Valley Of Death II” by Lionheart

For the past twenty two years Oakland California’s Lionheart have been touring the world delivering Metallic Hardcore anthems to the masses culminating in the release of no less than eleven records. Having completed a trilogy of albums in the “Welcome To The West Coast” that include infamous guest appearances by JJ Peters of Deez Nuts, Ice-T

NEWS: Black Sea Of Trees see “Visions of a Crimson Moon”!

A prophetic dream reveals a cosmic serpent and visions of a kingdom exposed under crimson moonlight, a barren landscape built on destruction, with temples of bone beneath a sky dominated by a black hole. “Visions of a Crimson Moon” occupies a central position within the  narrative of a forthcoming sophomore album from Melbourne-based Progressive Metal

NEWS: Mayhem share “Life Is a Corpse You Drag”!

An exploration of the philosophy of mortality with stark, uncompromising clarity,  “Liturgy of Death” by Mayhem presents death not as an ending, but as a universal law that touches all life and exposes the fragility of human existence. This impermanence becomes a call to live with full intensity, for every gain and loss ultimately falls

NEWS: Necronomicon Ex Mortis left to die?

Just when you thought it was safe… Necronomicon Ex Mortis have returned from beyond the grave! The Chicago Death Metal maniacs have shared “Left To Die“, a crushing mid-tempo bruiser which features a solo from former Megadeth shredder Jeff Young. The track is of course taken from their 20th February arriving six track EP “Zombie

NEWS: Diespnea unveil “Maskharah”!

Another glimpse into “Radici” and the distinctive approach to avant-garde Black Metal taken by Diespnea, where searing atmospheres and evocative melodies draw on imagined southern landscapes rather than the traditional northern tropes has surfaced with a lyric video for “Maskharah”. A track which fuses raw aggression with cinematic tension, it reflects the album’s overarching vision

NEWS: I Am Mook believe where there’s smoke there’s fire!

Continuing their phenomenal ascent, prolific Jacksonville Deathcore brutes I Am Mook have announced their signing to Seek & Strike Records with a new EP titled “Hollow Allegory” set for imminent impact on 6th February. That seems insane given their last EP “Horrific Mooktation” which features a guest vocal appearance from Dan Tucker of Crown Magnetar