Continuing the countdown to this years incarnation of Oxfords finest Metal Weekender Rabidfest, it’s time to talk about Froglord. Before we get into how they’re going to cause those who witness them at The Bullingdon over the weekend of 1st and 2nd November to lose their minds, drop their drinks and get in the mosh
The multi talented Peter Verdonck, Guy Van Campenhout, Stijn Deldaele and Nico Veroeven better known as Wound Collector have shared a standalone single. Featuring a guest vocal appearance from Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer, whom you may recognise from at least three Imperial Triumphant albums, the track is called “Arie fur die Unbesungene” (or “Arias for the Uninjured”). Could it
A Symphonic Blackened Death Metal album titled “A Winter Horrorscape” is set to arrive courtesy of Tine on 3rd August. While technically the solo project of guitarist, bassist and vocalist Count Murmur, it wouldn’t be possible without orchestral strings, choirs and piano from Samantha Bounkeua, session drums were completed by Nikola Dušmanić (Ascalapha, Gallóglaigh, Gospel
Putting gear from Schecter Guitars, MLC Amps, Fishman Pickups, Fat Cables, Bogren Digital, Richter Straps, Morley Pedals, Maxon Effects and No Logo Picks in harms way, Dominik “Domin” Prykiel rips through “Iphigenia” by his band Hate. If you like what you hear, its from their album “Bellum Regiis“, a Metal Blade Records release which is pretty damn heavy.
Rumour has it that Vower, a band made up of former members of Palm Reader, Black Peaks and Toska will have new material ready by the time a European tour starts in November. Joining them on all dates will be Giant Walker as EP “Apricity” and it’s live counterpart continue to create a storm, taking
As Sinsaenum are set to return with an album “In Devastation” which serves as a cathartic tribute to both drummer Joey Jordison and to the father of guitarist Frédéric Leclercq (Kreator, ex-Dragonforce), the band have let Leclercq himself speak to Belgian Jasper in this latest interview. Returning members Attila Csihar (Mayhem), Sean Zatorsky (Dååth), Stéphane Buriez
After their August European tour was cancelled last month due to “personal matters”, Canadian Metalcore outfit Counterparts have made good on their promise for an early 2026 return. They’ve announced a run from Prague to Birmingham with Sunami, One Step Closer and God Complex that will start in January:
The journey of American Progressive Metalcore heroes Born Of Osiris may not be over but one final album from the line up that brought us 2019’s “The Simulation” and 2021’s critically acclaimed “Angel Or Alien” means “Through Shadows” very much represents the end of a era. After 21 years in the group, keyboard player Joe
They gave us the music video and the behind the scenes featurette so now its time for the guitar playthrough. That’s of course handled by Matt Drake as Canadian Alternative Metal act Sumo Cyco return with their first single in four years in “Villains“. How long before the next album? Your guess is as good
Introducing their new vocalist Kai “Roarside” Nikolayczyk, a man known for his work in Reptyle, Crimson Glow and Scarecrow 13 to name but a few, German Traditional Heavy Metal act Tomb Of Giants have offered up “The Flame“. The song doubles as the first single from a new EP “Holding The Flame” which will be
