DRUDKH Release Second Single The Exile
Posted on February 20, 2025
ROTTING CHRIST Release Second Live Single Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)
Posted on February 19, 2025Celebrating over three decades of defiance and dominance, ROTTING CHRIST continue to reign supreme as spearheads of the ‘Hellenic’ black metal sound. From their origins with “Satanas Tedeum” and “Passage to Arcturo” in the early ’90s, to pioneering their signature ‘Hellenic’ melodic black metal sound with albums like “Sanctus Diavolos” and “Theogonia,” and crafting monumental works such as “Rituals” and “The Heretics” under the Season of Mist banner, ROTTING CHRIST have consistently shattered expectations and expanded their sonic horizons. The powerhouse duo of Sakis and Themis Tolis is not only reflected in their formidable discography but also in their electrifying live performances. Having played over a hundred shows internationally in 2024, their live prowess continues to impress fans across the metal spectrum, time and time again.
Wrath of Logarius Bend Black Metal on New Single
Posted on February 19, 2025
AUTARKH Release Playthrough of Strife
Posted on February 19, 2025
Nightfall Announce New Album ‘Children of Eve’
Posted on February 18, 2025Since 1991, Nightfall have stood alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh as the pioneering trinity of Greek metal. The blackened death metal band sound as vengeful as ever. But the Athenians’ upcoming eleventh album is their darkest and most epic creation yet. Backed by monumental production, a powerful message and the biggest choruses in the band’s 30-year history, with Children of Eve, Efthimis Karadimas and his fellow rebels are set to unite blackened souls everywhere.
Cryptopsy Reissue First Demo
Posted on February 17, 2025
THE GREAT OLD ONES Reimagine Jean-Michel Jarre’s Second Rendez-Vous
Posted on February 17, 2025In a solitary homage to the divine elegance and electronic mysticism of Jean-Michel Jarre, the harbingers of Lovecraftian nightmares breathe new life into his legendary “Second Rendez-Vous.”
HEILUNG Full 2025 Rituals Following In UK, Ireland & Europe
Posted on February 17, 2025HEILUNG is set to traverse the sacred lands of Albion, Eiru, and Erop on their penultimate pilgrimage. In one of their final calls before an indefinite slumber, HEILUNG, joined by the ethereal Faroese enchantress Eivør will awaken the ancestral spirits across 15 unique dates across the UK, Ireland & Europe. HEILUNG‘s ceremonies are neither mere performances nor concerts; they are full immersions into the very essence of nature and spirit. These sacred rituals reach back in time amplifying history through neofolk music, dancing, and spirituality. Envision the ancient runes breathed to life amidst the sounds of bones, skin-drums, and the communal voice of the tribe. Albion, Eiru Ok Erop Ferdhast 2025 Tour: 07 March: Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall 09 March: Stockholm, SE @ Hovet 12 March: Oslo, NO @ Spektrum 14 March: Aarhus, DK @ ACC 16 March: Copenhagen, DK @ Black Box 19 March: Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinehalle 21 March: Zurich, CH @ Hallenstadion 23 March: Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal 15 April: London, UK @ O2 Brixton Academy 17 April: Dublin, IR @ 3Arena 19 April: Edinburgh, UK @ O2 Academy 21 April: Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo 23 April: Lille, FR @ Zenith 25 April: Lyon, FR @ Halle Tony Garnier 27 April: Milan, IT @ Teatro Arcimboldi
THIS GIFT IS A CURSE Summon the shadows on new single Void Bringer
Posted on February 13, 2025Since their inception, the swedish THIS GIFT IS A CURSE has been a beast, a harbinger of the apocalypse, leaving a trail of desolation in their wake. HEIR, recorded at the haunted Overlook Studio under the spectral vigilance of producer William Blackmon, is a relentless pursuit of extremity. Every track is an ode to the darkness within humans, but Void Bringer stands as a monumental epitaph to human suffering and the void that consumes us.
Savage Lands Premiere Star-Studded Debut Album
Posted on February 12, 2025After hearing firsthand how land developers are tearing down Costa Rica’s rain forest, two angry metal heads decided they weren’t going to sit around and rust in peace. Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren and his old guitarist Sylvain Demercastel started Savage Lands, the music industry’s first artist-run environmental non-profit.
CHANGELING Release Lead Single Abyss
Posted on February 11, 2025A bold new chapter in progressive death metal unfolds with the unveiling of Abyss, the leading single from CHANGELING’s forthcoming album set to be released in April 2025. This auditory journey invites listeners to the deepest recesses of the subconscious where the boundaries of reality blend with the infinite possibilities of the imagination. CHANGELING stands at the confluence of audacious innovation and intricate artistry, a place where the fretless guitar sings in harmony with jazz fusion, and where progressive and death metal waltz with a 50-piece orchestral ensemble. Conceived by the virtuoso Tom Geldschläger, also known as Fountainhead, CHANGELING is a project that defies categorization and transcends the ordinary confines of genre. Abyss, the album’s sixth track, encapsulates the ultimate immersion into the subconscious, where Georgi Ligeti-inspired microtonal choir arrangements and an orchestration that defies gravity meld into an experience of ego-death and transcendence. Composed with meticulous precision, the track features the talents of Tom Fountainhead, Morean’s haunting vocals, Arran McSporran’s evocative fretless bass and Mike Heller’s relentless drumming.
Alissa White-Gluz Joins Savage Lands on “Ruling Queen”
Posted on February 10, 2025Feast your eyes on the blockbuster video for their star-studded new single and even those outside of the metal scene will know that Savage Lands are fierce defenders of our natural habitat. But this supergroup aren’t acting when it comes to preserving the world’s ecosystems.
SAOR Transcends Time on New Album Amidst the Ruins
Posted on February 6, 2025
ROTTING CHRIST Drop First Live Single Κατά τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού (Kata Ton Daimona Eaftou)
Posted on February 5, 2025ROTTING CHRIST have stood the test of time for over three decades. From their humble beginnings on Satanas Tedeum & Passage to Arcturo in the early 90’s, the genesis of their ‘Hellenic’ melodic black metal sound in the 2000’s with Sanctus Diavolos & Theogonia, all the way to their later masterpieces Rituals & The Heretics, released through Season of Mist – ROTTING CHRIST are a force of their own. The true strength of ROTTING CHRIST lies not only in their discography, however. The Tolis brothers bring with them an unmatched energy across international stages, performing over hundreds of shows in 2024. Celebrating their 35 year existence, ROTTING CHRIST culminated their performances with a one-of-a-kind showcase of their discography at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in Athens, Greece – the band’s hometown. A two-hour long, career-spanning set with long-time classics from their early days dabbling in the rougher ROTTING CHRIST sound, to the newer, ‘Hellenic’ anthems such as The Raven or Demonon Vrosis.
Spawn of Possession are Reborn on “Retromorphosis”
Posted on February 5, 2025Eight years ago, the underground lost a unique leader when Spawn of Possession crawled into their hallowed crypt. Foul-mouthed disciples still utter the name SoP with reverence, but while others tried to crack the band’s forbidden cabinet, these accursed innovators were secretly festering in their grave, plotting to return and haunt the world of extreme metal once more.
NITE Shake with Fresh Venom on New Single
Posted on February 4, 2025While they’re known for putting a twist on traditional heavy metal, NITE strives to be a light when the world is constricted by darkness. Upon hearing the high-flying first single off their upcoming third album, heshers from across the underground raised their spike-gloved fists over the triumphant return of the blackened Bay Area torchbearers.
Revenge Defy Modern Black Metal on Violation.Strife.Abominate
Posted on January 30, 2025They’ve always forged a solitary path, but on their seventh album, Revenge reach a new level of conflict. Violation.Strife.Abominate crowns J. Read and his long-standing partner Vermin atop the edges of black metal. The Canadian veterans of chaos lay waste to the degenerate kneeling swine of humanity with an impenetrable wall of primal screams, frantically scraping guitars and scum-crushing bass.
Xen Departs Ne Obliviscaris: James Dorton Announced as New Vocalist
Posted on January 29, 2025After an extended absence from the band’s tours over the last two years, Ne Obliviscaris vocalist Xen has made the decision to officially depart NeO, with the band officially announcing James Dorton (Black Crown Initiate, The Faceless) as their new vocalist. James has been touring as NeO’s live vocalist since May, 2023.
Retromorphosis Release Twisted New Playthrough
Posted on January 29, 2025While a fresh mutation, Retromorphosis are a proven batch of tech-death freaks. The band contains former members of Spawn of Possession, Obscura, Necrophagist and Decrepit Birth.