NEWS: Vision Master get Impaled!

Washington State True Metal Duo Vision Master have released the third single from forthcoming full-length debut album “Sceptre” ahead of its release via Gates Of Hell Records on 25th August. “Arc Terminal X” features special guest Sean “Bloodbath” McGrath of Impaled pitted against Vision Master’s very own Dan Munro in a guitar duel to the

Review: “Slamzilla The Returning” by Krocophile

Simply describing themselves as “Reptilians writing slam for our fellow reptilians“, Lansing Michigan natives Krocophile have got some serious talent in their corner when it comes to their sophomore EP “Slamzilla: The Returning“. Mixed and mastered by Mychal Soto (Abated Mass Of Flesh, Cell, Strangled) at Slamnasium Recordings and adorned by artwork by Aghy Purakusuma

Rabidfest 2023: Breaking Down The Bands #19: Blaze Bayley!

It seems the stars are aligning for this years fifth anniversary incarnation of Oxfords finest Metal Weekender. Some impressive new albums, stunning new singles and incredible live performances have already been signed sealed and delivered in 2023 by the majority of the bands set to take to the Devolution Magazine sponsored main stage over the

Vs. Tuesday: Two Bands! One Song! Who Wins? FIGHT! Dragula…?

An ice cold beer on a boiling hot day. French fries when you’re drunk. Sometimes resistance is futile. So when the opportunity surfaced to throw together a pair of covers of the Rob Zombie classic “Dragula” that didn’t include the Motionless In White version or any reference to Scum of the Earth, the project of

NEWS: Nobody to return with “Hyperborean Ecstasy”!

Finnish label Inverse Records have announced that they will be distributing a new album from multi instrumentalist Tuomas Kauppinen. He’s credited with acoustic guitar, vocals, bass, djembe, drums and electric guitar on “Hyperborean Ecstasy” which is being released under the moniker Nobody and finds him painting in textures of Black Metal. “Excommunicated” is the first

NEWS: Blacksheep unleash the beasts!

Unlike others who are waterfall releasing singles over an extended period before releasing their albums, Death’n’roll band Blacksheep have announced their new studio album will drop on 16th August via Romanian metal label Loud Rage Music. Titled “Bloodties“, the record features artwork from graphic designer, illustrator and video artist Costin Chioreanu (Opeth, Voivod, Emperor) and

NEWS: Italians Magnitudo build monuments…

Including a guest appearance from Michele “Mike” Basso of Viscera/// Italian Sludge unit Magnitudo have announced the upcoming release of their new EP “Scotoma” for 22nd  September. While not described as a concept record, the four cuts have a common thread in “scotomization“. That’s the mental ability to delete and forget a trauma or an

Bootleg: Born From Pain at Revolution Calling Festival!

They might be half past due a new record but Dutch Hardcore veterans Born From Pain are masters at putting on a show. Courtesy of Nick Tronckoe Media, a full pro-shot set from last year’s Revolution Calling Festival is a demonstration of that as the band continue to beat the drum of 2019’s “True Love“.

NEWS: Vexed announce “Negative Energy” tour for October!

In the wake of guitarist Jay Bacon becoming endorsed by Schecter Guitars, Progressive Deathcore quartet Vexed have announced an October headlining run of six intimate shows with support from Pulse. It will of course be a celebration of their sophomore album “Negative Energy“, which is out now via Napalm Records and has sold out of

Review: “The Weight of Sleep” by Cunabula

Some musicians are able to churn out a record every twelve months with consummate ease while others take their time to ensure that the reality matches their vision, taking a hammer and chisel to the rock face from which they carve their masterworks. For Lithuanian Progressive Sludge Post Metal act Cunabula, that carving has been