After 2023’s “Universumin Kuningas” (or “The Emperor of the Universe“) made sonic waves, Inverse Records have let slip that “Valo-olento” (or “Being of Light“) will be the next album from Finnish Metal act Kaksonen. That news comes with an obligatory single in “Vastavoimat” (or “Counter Forces“) which the band have said is a natural choice.
1st August will see not one but two new arrivals from Alternative Metal act Oni. The first will be second EP in the “Genesis” series that comprises six new cuts produced by writing partner and Spiritbox bassist Joshua Gilbert and in advance of that comes single “Float“. Curiously enough, it sees its not about what
Screaming across Europe from Dublin to Zurich, Paleface Swiss, Static Dress and Stick To Your Guns have joined a number of bands in annoying early 2026 shows. Rumour has it that the support bands will rotate depending on the city they’re playing in… Is it even possible to cursed after planting a flower? Plucking one
Over the past twenty six years Belgian Hardcore crew Do Or Die have unleashed no less than six full length albums, demonstrating their prowess on the worlds biggest stages at Hellfest, With Full Force Festival and Alcatraz to name but a few. Taking a break after completing the tour cycle for 2015 album “Crows“, the
Not the full set but a trio of songs in “Deadweight“, “Satellites” and “Shroud” pro-shot at Download Festival have been shared by Vower, a supergroup featuring former members of Toska, Palm Reader and Black Peaks. Sounding like it belongs somewhere between Progressive Metal and Post Hardcore, their debut EP “Apricity” turned heads and now they
Recorded during one of the Durango Sessions at Radio Benelux in Paal, Belgium on 22nd January 2019, a live rendition of “Drink Her Blood Black Serpent” has surfaced courtesy of High Inquisitor Woe. It celebrates the previous incarnation of the Epic Doom Metal creators with former members in guitarist Koen Keijers, bassist Dennie Grondelaers and drummer
Having parted ways with Napalm Records and come under intense scrutiny for their public sharing of the financials around their European tour trek with Silent Planet, you could have forgiven Vexed if they decided to slow things down. However the Progressive Deathcore merchants have other ideas and with 2000 Trees Festival in their sights for
Filmed and edited by Dylan Scully while on tour with Below The Neck in April, Irish Metallic Hardcore crew Worn Out have shared a behind the scenes featurette documenting their antics in Scotland. The four piece have been basking like a shark in the glory of their EP “Low” which was released with the assistance
Kentucky Hardcore crew Surfaced have inked a deal with 1126 Records and on 15th August you’ll be able to sample their EP “Where Angels Fear To Tread“. A record about grief, confusion, rage, and the wreckage that drags us under – an honest reflection of what it feels like to be young and overwhelmed –
Surviving line up changes that had us seriously concerned at one point, Scottish Metalcore Kings Catalysis gave us EP “The Only Way Out Is Through” last month. Now the band share a live rendition of opening cut “The Prime Meridian” captured during their set at Fife Metal Fest, giving us the opportunity to witness new
